MIKE WOITALLA is the Executive Editor of Soccer America. He and Editor-in-Chief Paul Kennedy have been on top of the World Cup since before day one. In this conversation Mike talks about the US and its failure against Belgium; the Balogun red card and the political trappings, the coaching situation, including Pochettino and Cherundolo, the fabulous four teams (France, Spain, England and Argentina) left going to the semi-finals; and the coverage on American television.

Recorded July 12, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

CHRISTIAN MILES calls soccer matches for MLS Apple TV and Fox Sports. He has been with John throughout the World Cup after the USA matches. In this episode they talk about the 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 match in Seattle. Plenty of talk about what happened and where the US team goes from here.

Recorded July 6, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

MAX BRETOS is a veteran American soccer announcer. He is one of the voices of Major League Soccer’s Apple TV broadcasts. He is working with Sirius XM FC during the FIFA World Cup. He is still attached to LAFC and is a former ESPN broadcaster. In this conversation it’s all about the World Cup, including USA prepping for Belgium without Folarin Balogun, the big stars who have shown up, and finding the balance between cheerleading for the home team and providing thoughtful, insightful commentary.

RecordedJuly 3, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professorof Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

CHRISTIAN MILES of Apple TV and Fox Sports joins us again to talk about the US in the FIFA World Cup. The United States prevailed in its round-of-32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2-0.  Along the way Folarin Balogun became the first player in two decades to score a goal and get red-carded in the same game. We talk about the US playing with Balogun and going against Belgium without him. Also, the challenge of playing a talented team like Belgium, the joy of coach Mauricio Pochettino, the US home field and much more.

Recorded July 1, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

CHRISTIAN MILES of Apple TV and Fox Sports joins John to talk about the USA after its 3-2 loss to Turkey in the final group stage game. They discuss the lineup changes, the impact of Christian Pulisic and look ahead to the first knockout game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Recorded June 25, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

ERIC WYNALDA hosts a show on Sirius XM FC (Channel 157) with Jason Davis during which he talks everything soccer. The show is titled WTF, Wynalda Talks Football. In this conversation Wynalda talks about the quality and depth of this U.S. soccer team. He says the coach is doing a very good job and praises U.S. Soccer for the work it is doing. He of course has a comment or two about the pundits and the work being done on Fox Sports for this FIFA World Cup.

Recorded June 22, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

CHRISTIAN MILES joins John to talk about the USA’s 2-0 win over Australia in the second game of the FIFA World Cup. Two wins in two games for the US. They haven’t done that since the first tournament in Uruguay in 1930. They’ve advanced to the knockout rounds sooner than any other time in history. The game was played without Christian Pulisic who continues to nurse a calf injury. Christian talks about the US style and the Australian effort, and questions about the Aussie’s plan. 

Recorded June 19, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

MIKE WOITALLA is the Executive Editor of SoccerAmerica. He and the publication’s Editor-in-Chief Paul Kennedy are covering the World Cup, including the US team up close. In this conversation Mike talks about the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay and looks ahead to the match-up withAustralia Friday afternoon.  Also, the environment around the games in Los Angeles and Seattle, the controversy surrounding hydration breaks and the impact of Iranian Americans on this World Cup.

Recorded June 16, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

ROBERT ABRAMOWITZ has been the Spanish language voice of NYC Football Club since its founding in 2015. He is a commentator for the New York Jets, CBS television. He has worked at ESPN and for MSG. In this conversation we talk about what he calls the ‘best US soccer match ever,’ the controversy around no questions in Spanish after the Brazil/Morocco match, MLS and Spanish language broadcasting and the ‘misunderstood’ state of Spanish language sports broadcasting in America.

Recorded June 14, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

CHRISTIAN MILES joins John to talk about the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay in its opening World Cup game Friday night in Los Angeles. Miles, who calls games for Apple TV and Fox Sports, analyzes the US effort, which included Falorin Balogun’s two goals, Christian Pulisic’s big first half, and Gio Reyna’s late game stunner. Pulisic left the game for precautionary measures at the half, according to coach Mauricio Pochetinno, after getting kicked in the calf. Christian Miles also looks ahead to the dangerous Socceroos of Australia in Seattle Friday.

Recorded June 12, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.