The Call Up

You CAN call Ben Olsen Mr. DC! On today's episode, Ben Olsen shares the story behind how he ended up a head coach for the only team he ever played for. Ben talks about his friendship with Bruce Arena and why he once hid his hobby of painting. The MLS player turned coach discusses the positives he found managing during quarantine, the early days of the club, and being in the nation’s capital during a paramount moment in history.

Susannah & Jill go box to box with Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan. From Chivas USA to Europe and back, Sacha offers insight on his career, the MLS is Back Tournament, and if Jesse Marsch is a good house guest. He explains why the Kljestans joined the Black Lives Matter protests, his emotional message to his kids, and how the league and players can keep the conversation at the forefront once soccer returns. The ladies celebrate his iconic stache and get Sacha’s take on who could rock his signature look.

MLS is Back: All 26 Teams to Resume season in Orlando on July 8th, culminating with an August 11th Championship. MLS Commissioner Don Garber discusses logistics, the commitment to keeping Black Lives Matter at the forefront, and why the league has long supported peaceful protests - including taking a knee. Plus, what does the rest of 2020 hold for MLS? Join Don, Jillian & Susannah for a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Minnesota United teammates Jacori Hayes & Mason Toye discuss being Black in America, their shared dedication to "educate," and why they believe the George Floyd murder -- while too familiar -- will be the one to bring change. As MLS announces return to play, how do we keep the Black Lives Matter movement in the forefront? Let’s listen.

Let Kendall Waston make your day. The Cincinnati CB tells us about why he slaps his teammates, and that time he sent Costa Rica to the World Cup (sorry, not sorry USMNT). What was really behind THAT historic 1st club goal celebration? The veteran opens up about a terrifying time with his young son, and why Cincy was the perfect city for his family to heal. He also lets the ladies in on the secret to keeping the fire alive with singer wife Priscila and what he plans to do about that 44 pace rating in FIFA!

Bonjour! Take a walk down the Champs-Élysées with Florian Valot. Get to know the RBNY midfielder, who's battled back to back ACL injuries. His journey from PSG & Monaco youth systems to the NY Red Bulls, to dribbling around his landlord's Porsche in quarantine. That time he & Susannah ate all the snails, and a questionable portrait experience on the Paris streets. His unforgettable moment during his first NY Derby game, all part of Heineken Rivalry Week. Buckle up, we're going to France....and New Jersey!

Happy first anniversary to The Call Up! Susannah and Jillian celebrate the big day by inviting Houston’s Zarek Valentin and Portland’s Jeff Attinella to the podcast party. The fellas reflect on their time as teammates in Portland and pull the curtain back on what makes their “From J to Z” podcast click. They share sweet Mother’s Day messages to their Rock Star wives and engage in an unprecedented (take a sip!) game of the $100,000 Pyramid with the ladies. A true milestone episode for The Call Up!

Return of the MAK to your eyes or ears! Soak up the sunny Cali skies with LAFC fan favorite Mark-Anthony Kaye. MAK discusses year 3 in MLS, Bob Bradley's jokes, yogi tips, and what you don't know about Carlos Vela. Plus, does he really make "the best apple pie in MLS?!" Jillian & Susannah dive deep with Marc-Anthony into the personalities of the LAFC locker room, their quarantine impulse buys, and how they've (kind of) found ZEN! Pull up a chair, get to know the real MAK, and let's hang!

Are you ready for the most dramatic Call Up episode in history? Susannah and Jillian hope you’re here for the right reasons because Daniel Salloi certainly is. The ladies guide the would be KC Bachelor on his journey to find love as he gives his final rose to...Rose Lavelle!? Hailee Steinfeld?! Tune in to find out! Daniel dishes on his new vlog for SKC, whether Peter Vermes is THAT scary, and confirms that Zlatan smells really good. Pour yourself a glass of happiness because you deserve ALL the roses.

Do you know who is absolutely crushing this quarantine? CJ Sapong! Susannah and Jill look to the Chicago Fire striker to guide them on their journey to quarantine enlightenment. CJ sheds light on how he stays positive,  his special relationship with Chi-Town, his unlikely bromance with Bastian Schweinsteiger, and how an unfortunate brush with the law in 2015 changed his outlook on life. Get your zen on and let Susannah, Jill, & CJ lead the way. NAMA-STAY INSIDE, everybody!