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Orlando Fires Pareja, Noahkai Dual National Panic, MLS Lore Corner Petke Rant
Oscar Pareja is out in Orlando — and we're breaking down one of the
more surprising coaching exits in recent MLS memory. Seven seasons, six
straight playoff appearances, a contract extension less than a year
ago... and then three games and 11 goals against to start 2026. Was it
the right call? What's next for Orlando, and where does Pareja land? We
get into all of it.
Then, the Noahkai Banks situation is getting complicated. The
19-year-old center back is one of the most exciting American-eligible
prospects in Europe — but Germany wants him too, and he's not ready to
close that door. With the World Cup three months away, the clock is
ticking on one of the most fascinating dual-national decisions in recent
USMNT history.
Speaking of three months out — we take the temperature on the World
Cup. The tournament is coming home, and the vibes are building. Where
does the USMNT stand heading into their final March friendlies, and what
does a successful tournament actually look like for Pochettino's side?
And in this week's MLS Lore Corner, we tell the full
story of Mike Petke's legendary 2017 press conference — the one where
he walked in with printed photos to prove his point about referee
inconsistency. The printer broke before he could make more. He was fined
$3,000. He tweeted the amount himself. Absolute scenes.
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Oscar Pareja is out in Orlando — and we're breaking down one of the
more surprising coaching exits in recent MLS memory. Seven seasons, six
straight playoff appearances, a contract extension less than a year
ago... and then three games and 11 goals against to start 2026. Was it
the right call? What's next for Orlando, and where does Pareja land? We
get into all of it.
Then, the Noahkai Banks situation is getting complicated. The
19-year-old center back is one of the most exciting American-eligible
prospects in Europe — but Germany wants him too, and he's not ready to
close that door. With the World Cup three months away, the clock is
ticking on one of the most fascinating dual-national decisions in recent
USMNT history.
Speaking of three months out — we take the temperature on the World
Cup. The tournament is coming home, and the vibes are building. Where
does the USMNT stand heading into their final March friendlies, and what
does a successful tournament actually look like for Pochettino's side?
And in this week's MLS Lore Corner, we tell the full
story of Mike Petke's legendary 2017 press conference — the one where
he walked in with printed photos to prove his point about referee
inconsistency. The printer broke before he could make more. He was fined
$3,000. He tweeted the amount himself. Absolute scenes.
Want bonus content and extended episodes? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/thebestsoccershow — your support keeps the show going and gets you access to extra episodes, bonus breakdowns, and more.
You can get Jason's twice-weekly newsletter here: https://jason-davis-soccer-eagle.ghost.io/
And you can find Morning Kickaround on YouTube or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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