Soccer 2 the MAX

On this special episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins, and Rachael McKriger continue with the previews. Here, they focus on all things Group F featuring the defending champions Germany, CONCACAF powers Mexico, Sweden, and South Korea.

On this special episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, the group previews continue with a look at Group E. Featuring Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, and Serbia.

Brazil are coming off a blazing qualification campaign and with Tite as manager they've been firing on all cylinders. Can they ride that all the way to the Final? Or some internal combustion going to get in the way? Will Costa Rica surprise everyone again? Or is there too much tape to study on the 5-4-1? They've kept the core together one last time at least.

Serbia didn't have the toughest group in qualifying, but can this experience squad hold down the fort to get out of the group? Something that Switzerland have become the masters of doing? Can they continue that at this World Cup as well?

So many questions, probably one result for sure, but what about the other spot? It's truly up for grabs.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger look at the latest happening state side.

First, they begin by discussing the United States Men's National Team's 2-1 loss to Ireland. Where there any good takeaways from the game? Was it a case of rust for Bill Hamid? Or something more? Did the squad have too many changes? Or just a case of a bad day for the team? Is Ireland just that much better?

The trio also talk about the latest concerning the 2026 World Cup bid. The results are in from the FIFA surveys and the United bid has a nice lead. But will that actually go into account when the voting finally takes place? They also discuss where the United bid and Morocco bid waver, and more.

Rachael also breaks down the United States Women's National Team call-ups for the games against China. All positions are taken into account. Who's Rachael excited about seeing? And who doesn't make the grade?

Plus, Cincy joins Major League Soccer. The latest in both MLS and NWSL, and quite a few other things too.

On this special episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins, and Rachael McKriger continue the group previews. This time they focus on Group D, which features Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, and Nigeria.

Is this a Group of Life? Or is this the Group of Death? Can Lionel Messi put on a show one more time? Or could their be some issues with this squad that prevent it from happening? Can Iceland surprise in another big tournament? Or is this group a little too much for the vikings? Will Croatia overcome the corruption allegations and coaching changes to produce enough to get through. They certainly have the stars to do so. Finally, the Nigerian Super Eagles flew high in qualifying, can this team featuring major attacking talent overcome some defensive flaws and proceed to the knockout round?

The crew ponders all of this and more in this one.

On this special episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins, and Rachael McKriger continue with the World Cup 2018 previews by talking all things Group C. Can Tim Cahill still put on one last big performance in perhaps his last run of games ever? Will Peru be able to fight for a knockout stage place without star man Paolo Guerrero? Who else should be watching on Denmark aside from playmaker Christian Eriksen? And can France take all their talent and actually win in the Final?

The trio ponder these questions and much more on this episode.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins and Rachael McKriger discuss the 3-0 victory for the United States Men's National Team over Bolivia. Who stood out from the young group? Why wasn't Christian Pulisic on his game? And should be very excited by Tim Weah and Josh Sargent?

After that, the crew discusses the possible naming of the first USMNT general manager in form player, Earnie Stewart. Just what does this job entail? And can we really glean anything out of this? Not to mention, the latest results in Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer League, and Rachael has a rant about the United States Women's National Team goalkeeping situation.

On this special episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins, and Rachael McKriger discuss and preview Group B.

This means covering former World Cup champions Spain. Current European 2016 champions Portugal. Asian representatives Iran. Plus, African representatives Morocco. Is this group gonna be run by the two Iberian rivals? Or could Iran or Morocco spring an upset?

The trio discuss the teams, players to watch, coaches, and much more.

On this special episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins, and Rachael McKriger begin talking all things FIFA 2018 World Cup.

Specifically they put their focus on Group A for this one. Rachael the "resident Russian" covers her homeland discussing their chances in the group. While Erik has the toughest team to figure out in Saudi Arabia. Sean ends the whole shebang talking Egypt led by Mo Salah. Then, he also covers one of the tournament's former World Cup winners in Uruguay.

Although they don't give official predictions, they do discuss some players to watch, the teams, players, coaches, and more from one of the more open groups in the entire tournament.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins, and Rachael McKriger talk about a lot of things in a relatively short amount of time, as they try to catch up on what's been happening in the Soccer world.

Firstly, they discuss the U.S. Men's National Team squad named for the three Pre-World Cup friendlies against Bolivia, Ireland, and France. How do the trio feel about the squad? Do they like the players named? How big a deal is it that Christian Pulisic is returning? They discuss this and more.

After that, they run a pretty large gambit of topics. Sean and Rachael catch-up on the National Women's Soccer League and Major League Soccer. While also talking the latest on the 2026 World Cup bid. The USMNT and Mexico not participating in the 2019 Copa America.

Plus, why is FIFA so tournament crazy? What does the trio think of the proposed 24 team Club World Cup and a World Nations League? All this and more on the latest Soccer 2 the MAX.

On this episode of Soccer 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Erik Watkins, and Rachael McKriger discuss the latest happening in American Soccer.

First, they kick things off with the rumors of Don Garber getting a new contract to stay in his position within Major League Soccer.

Then, they get into the multitude of stadium proposals happening around the league concerning NYCFC, Cincinnati FC, and news in D.C. too. Not to mention, they break down Toronto FC's chances against Chivas in the CONCACAF Champion's League Final second leg.

They also talk how FIFA plans to solve VAR issues at the World Cup 2018. A Women's International Champions Cup. Plus, discussing the National Women's Soccer League midway through Week 4, as the teams prepare for a weekend full of action. Can the North Carolina Courage keep up the hot streak?