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A Podcast about the world's game from an American perspective. Each episode includes headlines, topics, and discussions that can be about anything that happened that week in Soccer, Futbol, or Footbal... more
FAQs about Soccer 2 the MAX:How many episodes does Soccer 2 the MAX have?The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.
May 08, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX: MLS Week 9 Recap, NWSL Week 4, Nashville heading to USLOn this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the U.S. Men's National Team's loss to Mexico in the U-17 CONCACAF Championship. They also spend time going over the MLS Week 9 slate of games. What has caused the turn around for Minnesota United? What's up with Orlando's road woes? FC Dallas remains undefeated and will we see Pirlo play much more this season for NYCFC? We discuss all of this and more. The guys also discuss NWSL Week 4 and Nashville SC heading into the USL next season. What that means for the MLS Expansion bid for the city and trying to figure out who could be the four teams added by MLS....more1h 21minPlay
May 04, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week: TFC Edges Orlando, Dom Dwyer Shines Against NYRB, Tampa Bay Vote PassesOn this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins rundown and discuss what happened in the two mid-week MLS games. Toronto FC and Sebastian Giovinco outlasted the returning Kaka, Cyle Larin and Orlando City SC. While Sporting KC and Dom Dwyer delivered the hurt to New York Redbulls. Then, the guys get into some news. Erik has thoughts on what the Tampa Bay Rowdies stadium referendum passing means for the city. Is there a better deal out there? Is 18,000 too small for a Soccer Specific Stadium? Plus, is there more pressure in LA or Portland when it comes to MLS Coaching spots? Plus a few other things in there too.Finally, they give their thoughts and predictions on the matches occurring in MLS Week 9 on the weekend....more1h 3minPlay
April 24, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX: St. Louis loses Stadium bid, MLS Week 8 Recap & NWSL Week 2 RecapOn this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger give an update on the Major League Soccer expansion teams. Especially since the St. Louis stadium bid fell through and it puts a lot of cities into the mix again. All thanks to a great article by Soccer America. The trio also give a recap of MLS Week 8. How is FC Dallas the only undefeated team standing. What's going on with the Philadelphia Union? Is Cyle Larin the best striker in MLS? How great is Ignacio Piatti? We discuss it all and more. Rachael also gives a great NWSL Week 2 Recap as well. She gives a breakdown on the performance of each team. Erik has a grade for Marta in her first game for the Orlando Pride. Not to mention, there's a certain player Rachael compares to Christian Pulisic too....more1h 19minPlay
April 20, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week: Revs vs. Earthquakes Recap, MLS Week 8 Preview, NWSL Week 2 PreviewOn this Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins breakdown the rare mid-week MLS game. A very fun and active 0-0 Draw between the New England Revolution and San Jose Earthquakes.Then, the guys get into individual thoughts and predictions on the other games happening this week.Erik and Sean give their thoughts on TAM going up, the head injury summit between US Soccer, MLS and NWSL. A little bit of US U-17 CONCACAF Championship Talk as well. Finally, they end with some predictions on the NWSL Week 2 and talk about some unfortunate injuries that happened from Week 1....more55minPlay
April 20, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX Mid-Week: Revs vs. Earthquakes Recap, MLS Week 8 Preview, NWSL Week 2 Preview, Head Injury Summit,...more55minPlay
April 17, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX: 2026 Joint World Cup Bid Official, MLS Week 7 Recap, NWSL Week 1 Recap, USL Television NetworkOn this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger discuss what the 2026 joint World Cup bid means, did Mexico and Canada get ripped off by the United States? Or is 60-10-10 actually fair? What do we think of the proposals of using more stadiums than before in the U.S.? It's all covered here. The trio also go through Week 7 in Major League Soccer. Talking the highs of David Villa's 50 yard strike to aid NYCFC in a win, to FC Dallas giving up a win in the closing seconds. Not to mention, everything else in-between as well. Rachael and Sean also discuss Week 1 of the National Women's Soccer League season. How did the first national airing on Lifetime go for the Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride? What about this Go90 deal for streaming rights? And who looked good after the first weekend? Finally, they also get into the USL announcing their own television network. Will local television really help the league grow?...more1h 13minPlay
April 10, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX: USWNT New CBA, 2026 World Cup Bid, MLS Week 6 Recap, CONCACAF League of NationsOn this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer returns and joins Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger to converse about a myriad of topics on the show. The trio start by recapping Major League Soccer Week 6. Are D.C. United finally back? Did we like the trade for the Colorado Rapids? Real Salt Lake get the big win for Mike Petke. FC Dallas and Portland Timbers keep winning. Plus, much more. Next, Rachael discusses the signing of Marta by the Orlando Pride in the NWSL. The performance of the US Women's National Team against Russia. Not to mention, the huge deal made on getting a new collective bargaining agreement done. There's also the big news coming about a joint bid for the US, Mexico and Canada for the 2026 World Cup. Is this the right move for the US? Should they have bid alone instead? Plus changes to the CONCACAF Champions League, what's the deal with the League of Nations and more....more1h 15minPlay
April 03, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX: MLS Week 4 Pt 2. Recap, USWNT vs. Russia Preview, NWSL TV Schedule ReleaseDue to Sean having some Wrestlemania commitments, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger go on their lonesome this week. Erik and Rachael discuss the action from the weekend in Major League Soccer action. The storylines from the big games and their thoughts on the results. Rachael sheds some light on the upcoming US Women's National Team match on Thursday against Russia. Why players and fans need to be aware. The two also discuss the highs and lows of the NWSL TV schedule release. What are some of the games they are excited most about? Plus, their predictions for the crucial second legs of the CONCACAF Champions League games coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday as well....more50minPlay
March 29, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX: USA vs. Panama Recap, Mike Petke Coaching Real Salt Lake, MLS Week 4 Pt 2 PreviewOn this first mid-week Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the USA vs. Panama game right after it ended. The guys breakdown the game. Who stood out? How great is Christian Pulisic? Are they happy with the draw? What about the overall play on the pitch? They discuss it all. Shortly after the game, Real Salt Lake announced that they expect to name their coach on Wednesday. Reports are already out stating that it's going to be former New York Redbulls manager, Mike Petke. Sean and Erik give their opinions on the decision. Finally, they give thoughts and predictions on the rest of the MLS Week 4 slate happening on the weekend....more52minPlay
March 27, 2017Soccer 2 the MAX: USA vs. Honduras, MLS Week 4 Recap, Bastian Schweinsteiger Signs with FireOn this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger look back at the United States Men's National Team's 6-0 victory of Honduras in their World Cup Qualifier. The crew breakdown the game. Assess some of the standout performances and look ahead to the game against Panama on Tuesday as well. After that, the guys examine the small Major League Soccer slate from Saturday. Are the New England Revolution going to start rolling after notching their first win of the season? Can Minnesota United doing anything to stop their glut of allowing goals? How seriously do we need to start taking the Columbus Crew? Plus, did Real Salt Lake make the right decision in firing Jeff Cassar? Finally, Sean, Erk and Rachael discuss the big signing by the Chicago Fire of Bastian Schweinsteiger. Is he the missing ingredient in the midfield? Or is he going to make things a little too crowded?...more54minPlay
FAQs about Soccer 2 the MAX:How many episodes does Soccer 2 the MAX have?The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.