The Call Up

Happy 25th Birthday MLS! Joining the party is ATL & USMNT goalkeeper Brad Guzan. He discusses his return to MLS, those early Chivas days, and playing teacher at home. Brad's ATL Mount Rushmore & teammate superlatives. Pity Martinez sings?! Josef Martinez plans what?! Who would Brad let watch his kids?! How he and fellow-veteran Jeff Larentowicz hold down the fort. Also, Revs owner Robert Kraft's remarkable humanitarian effort, and MNUFC's Tyler Miller acting. It's a 25th birthday party and you're invited!

Jillian & Susannah can feel the sunshine radiating through isolation from Miami's Wil Trapp. The midfielder gives the ladies a private concert, shares the instant impact of Coach Diego Alonso. Plus, his new vida in Miami, what Zlatan smells like, and the first time he met the boss David Beckham. Born & raised in Columbus where he played for 7 years, USMNT staple Trapp sheds light on what we did not know about Gregg Berhalter! The ladies also can't help but talk Tiger King. Come feel the sun!

Jill & Susannah have a girls night with reigning MLS Defender of the Year Ike Opara. He shares the time Peter Vermes scolded the Cauldron during a playoff game and his secret to the fountain of youth, . The ladies turn the table on "Ike's Interrogation Room"! Who is his favorite coach? His most overrated MLS player? Who does he like better, Benny Feilahber or Sal Zizzo?! Does he plead the fifth? It's all here! Oh, and Jill & Sus share what exciting rabbit holes they've gone down while they STAY HOME.

No soccer, no problem! Join Susannah and Jillian as they practice social distancing with a few friends. Fox Sports’ Rachel Bonnetta dishes on her new podcast, and DC United’s very own instigator, Felipe, fills us in on what the players are doing with all this free time and he has one big question: Does anybody actually like him?? Plus, Jill and Susannah are HERE for Benny Feilhaber’s retirement announcement and his epic hair evolution. Buckle up and wash those hands, The Call Up is back!

Road trip! Jill and Susannah are in Denver hanging out with Kei Kamara for the start of the season. Who does he think should be on the Denver Bachelor live tour? Susannah gives Kei some acting tips, and Kei ranks his goal celebration partners throughout the years. Did Kei Kamara really name his child after Calen Carr? Plus, Kei puts on an unforgettable performance you WON'T want to miss!

The 25th Season of MLS is almost here and Jill and Susannah are HYPED. Are they here for retro jerseys and bringing back 90’s shootouts? Also, what happened between Freddy Edu and JoJo? The ladies want to know. Plus, Bill Hamid joins the pod and chats about everything USMNT, what we can expect from DC United in 2020, and why Becky G. should perform at the MLS All Star Game half time show. Also, DON’T call him Mr. DC!

SHAKIRA SHAKIRA! Jill and Susannah are ready for their close-ups in their new (funky?) outfits. Susannah does her best Shakira impression after THAT half-time show, and Jill's cat did WHAT? Fresh off a plane, Colorado's new DP Younes Namli talks about jet lag, American football, and his best friends Nala and Kenzo. Come on in to our Younes Namli welcome party!

¡Bienvenidos a MLS, Chicharito! In this episode, Susannah and Jill explain why Javier Hernandez’s arrival in LA is a win for everyone. Carlos Vela has changed up his look, but are the ladies here for it? Also, puppy content alert!! Plus, ultimate girl-crush Jen McCarty keeps it 100 on life with Dax, why she almost didn’t give him a second date, and pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be an MLS wife. ¡¡Que caliente!!

The Call-Up is back for season 2, and better than ever! The ladies tell you all you need to know about new NYCFC head coach, Ronny Deila, and how he's already perhaps the spiciest coach in MLS. The ladies are joined by the always funny & insightful Jimmy Conrad. He discusses the state of SKC, getting kicked out of Vatican City, and his recent cat adoption. Coleen Rooney, Matthew McConaughey, and Carlos Vela make the 2020 list - find out what's in store.  New year, same great show - come on in!

On the 2019 season finale, the ladies discuss Irish exits and a wedding foul. Jill & Susannah weigh in on the Kljestan & Bradley announcements, and are joined by US GK legend Tim Howard. After 22 years as a pro, Howard shares what is keeping him busier than ever, is embracing life as a “carpool dad,” and addresses Memphis 901 FC GM rumors. He pulls back the curtain on his scariest moment with Sir Alex Ferguson and explains why he never took on the British accent. Come on in to our Call Up holiday party!