The TopDrawerSoccer Show: focus on the future with Top Drawer Soccer

The TopDrawerSoccer Show: focus on the future with Top Drawer Soccer episodes:

• 03.27.2020

  Yael Averbuch West on the importance of individual work in player development

  0:00 - Taylor and Travis give an update on the show and discuss some of the things they've been watching and reading while live soccer has been off the airwaves. 12:59 - Yael Averbuch West discusses Techne Futbol and the...

  
• 03.20.2020

  Who is the next big USMNT dual national, will Canada eventually take over Concacaf, and more listener questions

  Taylor and Travis do their best to answer your listener question! Who is the next dual-national that could help the national team that wasn't involved in our youth national teams? Here's a link to the Kim McCauley article...

  
• 03.13.2020

  US men's Olympic qualifying roster, plus the U20 women are Concacaf champions!

  Taylor and Travis break down the 23-man squad Jason Kreis has assembled for Olympic qualifying. Who are the notable omissions and what do they say about the state of the program? Who will be knocking in the goals? Who should...

  
• 03.05.2020

  The most exciting youngsters in the USL Championship

  Who are the young players to watch in the 2020 USL Championship? The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins the podcast this week to break down the league's relationship with player development, names to know for this season, and much more.

  
• 02.28.2020

  10 young domestic players to watch in MLS this season

  Joe Lowery joins this week's podcast to chat about some of the up-and-coming young U.S. players to watch ahead of the start of the 2020 Major League Soccer season.

  
• 02.21.2020

  Previewing the US U20 women's national team ahead of the 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship

  Taylor and Travis take a long look at the US U20 women's national team ahead of the start of the 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. They break down the roster, discuss some potential key performers, ponder coach Laura Harvey's possible...

  
• 02.14.2020

  Updates on eleven potential USMNTers abroad

  Taylor and Travis take a look at eleven youngsters currently playing (or, in some cases, not playing) in Europe and try to figure out 1) where they stand with the USMNT right now and 2) what they need to do...

  
• 02.07.2020

  Performance analytics and player development in college soccer w/ Carl Carpenter

  UVA Men's Soccer Performance Analyst Carl Carpenter joins the show to discuss how Video Analysis and Performance Analytics are used to find an extra edge on the field in college soccer.  They also go deep on the prevalence of performance...

  
• 01.31.2020

  Updates on the US U20 men's and women's national teams

  Taylor and Travis go deep on the US men's and women's U20 national teams. Up first, they take a look at the women's team and discuss the hiring of Laura Harvey, roster updates in advance of U20 World Cup qualifying,...

  
• 01.23.2020

  Is a major change on the horizon for men's DI college soccer?

  Travis talks to Maryland men's head coach Sasho Cirovski about the proposed 21st Century Model that will be up for vote this April by the NCAA. The men's Division I season would be dramatically changed for the better should it pass, and...

  
• 01.17.2020

  Recapping the 2020 NWSL Draft

  Taylor and Travis review the 2020 NWSL Draft on location in Baltimore. Who did the best, who made the big moves, and what will the future hold for many of the draftees? Plus, which college programs will have to do...

  
• 01.10.2020

  2020 MLS SuperDraft review and NWSL Draft preview

  Taylor and Travis discuss the strangeness of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft as well as, as Travis put it, "the players and teams that did things." After that, we take a look at the upcoming NWSL draft. What moves have already...

  
• 01.03.2020

  2020 MLS SuperDraft preview, plus a little USMNT roster chat

  Taylor and Travis take a look at the upcoming MLS SuperDraft. How different will it be this season, who are the key players who could be involved, and what might the top teams in the draft be looking for? After...

  
• 12.21.2019

  Recapping the men's and women's D1 College Cup Finals

  Taylor and Travis discuss the DA showcase in Floria before turning their focus to the men's and women's college tournaments. On the women's side, they get into the penalty shootout that saw Stanford emerge victorious once again. On the men's,...

  
• 12.12.2019

  Discussing the 2019 Men's College Cup w/ Wake Forest Head Coach Bobby Muuss

  Taylor gives a brief review of the recent events in the both the women's and men's D1 soccer tournaments. We'll discuss both the women's and men's finals in detail on next week's show. For now/for the bulk of the show,...

  
• 12.06.2019

  NCAA men's and women's tournament updates, plus an interview w/ Washington State women's coach Todd Shulenberger

  Taylor and Travis discuss all the action so far in both the men's and women's D1 soccer tournaments. On the men's side, it's mostly gone as expected, but on the women's side there's been a surprise run. 15:52 - Speaking...

  
• 11.27.2019

  Women's and men's D1 tournament updates, plus a chat about the Jefferson Cup

  In Part 1, Taylor and Travis review the big matches that have already happened and preview those soon to come in both the women's and men's D1 college soccer brackets. In Part 2, Taylor talks to Steve D'Adamo (Director of...

  
• 11.20.2019

  NCAA Men's DI tournament preview bonanza!

  ESPN broadcaster Jonathan Yardley joins the show to break down the men's Division I tournament field, contenders to watch, MLS prospects to know, and much, much more. Check out Bill Reno's 2019 Bracket Challenge: http://bit.ly/2D2PiTg

  
• 11.14.2019

  2019 Division I Women's Soccer Tournament Preview (and a few predictions)

  Taylor and (mostly) Travis preview the start of the 2019 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer tournament by taking a look at the top 8 teams, as well as a few others who could make deep runs. Teams discussed: 1) Florida...

  
• 11.08.2019

  Wrapping up the USA at the U17 World Cup w/ Adam Belz

  Adam Belz of the Scuffed Podcast joins this week's show to dissect the USA's performance at the Under-17 World. What is important, what isn't and what did it say about the issues facing the US Soccer Federation...

  
• 10.31.2019

  Breaking down the U.S. U17 MNT at the World Cup

  J.R. Eskilson joins the show to review the first two games for the United States at the U17 World Cup. What went right (not much), what went wrong, and how to keep perspective as the U.S. looks...

  
• 10.26.2019

  An American (almost) in Paris: Phallon Tullis-Joyce of Stade de Reims

  Stade de Reims goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce discusses life in France's Ligue 1 Feminie, where she moved after playing for the University of Miami earlier this year. Find out what it's like to be a young American...

  
• 10.18.2019

  US U17 World Cup roster review and analysis

  Taylor and Travis break down the US U17 World Cup roster. Who is in, who is out, and who will need to have a strong tournament to help the US make a deep run. They also preview a few other...

  
• 10.11.2019

  The rising stars of the NWSL, plus USWNT coaching search w/ Jeff Kassouf

  Jeff Kassouf of Equalizer Soccer joins the show to discuss the next stars of the NWSL, the status of the US Women's national team coaching search, and much more!

  
• 10.04.2019

  US U17 World Cup roster projections, plus analyzing the latest U23 roster

  Taylor and Travis start off by analyzing the 25 names included on Jason Kreis' 25-player squad for the US U23 national team ahead of its upcoming friendly against El Salvador. Who's in, who's out, and who could still surprise in...

  
• 09.26.2019

  Jonathan González discusses the Alianza Showcase and the challenges faced by dual nationals

  Travis talks to Mexico international (and former US youth international) Jonathan González about how he became a professional player, what his time in Mexico has been like, and what advice he would give youngsters considering a pro career. He also...

  
• 09.20.2019

  UVA women's head coach Steve Swanson on managing a #1-ranked team

  On this week's show, Virginia women's head coach (and USWNT assistant) Steven Swanson breaks down his team's early success in the 2019 DI season, the quality of the ACC, his team's attacking playing style, and some of the keys to...

  
• 09.13.2019

  Rosters and Results: keeping up with the US U17, U20 and U23 men's national teams

  Taylor and Travis attempt to cure their USMNT Blues by taking a prolonged look at the next generation of talent coming through.  The U17 World Cup starts in late October. How is the team preparing and who are we most...

  
• 09.05.2019

  Discussing the best young players in USL League One w/ Ira Jersey

  Taylor talks to Ira Jersey of The League One Fun podcast about the best young players currently employed by each and every USL League One side. Ira also provides excellent insight into the teams themselves, their playing styles, and how...

  
• 08.30.2019

  Discussing the upcoming Development Academy season w/ Mike Woitalla

  Travis talks to Soccer America's Mike Woitalla about the start of the 2019 Development Academy season, as well as the changes that have been implemented for the upcoming campaign. If you'd like to learn more, here are the links to...

  
• 08.23.2019

  NCAA Preview: the most exciting men and women to watch this college season

  Taylor and Travis (mostly Travis) preview the 2019 college seasons (both men and women) by taking a look at some of the performers they think could be primed for big things in 2019. There's also some time spent on what...

  
• 08.16.2019

  Young Americans in the Bundesliga, plus analyzing the operational changes at US Soccer

  Taylor and Travis are back together (via the internet) to discuss the brights starts for both Gio Reyna at Dortmund and Sergino Dest at Ajax.  They then move on to breaking down the appointment of Kate Markgraf as GM of...

  
• 08.08.2019

  Previewing the upcoming seasons for 10 young Americans w/ Adam Belz

  Note - Apologies for the lack of introduction for this episode. My (Taylor's) microphone appears to have ceased functioning, so no fancy greeting up front. Instead, we're jumping right into Travis talking to Adam Belz of The Scuffed Podcast about...

  
• 08.02.2019

  2019 MLS Homegrown Game and assorted listener questions w/ Bobby Warshaw

  From a hotel room in Orlando, Taylor talks to Bobby Warshaw about the 2019 MLS Homegrown game, which both attended but Bobby actually covered. After that, they answer assorted Twitter questions and budget plenty of time for random tangents and...

  
• 07.26.2019

  Looking ahead to the 2023 World Cup w/ Kim McCauley of SB Nation

  Travis talks to SB Nation's Kim McCauley about the 2023 Women's World Cup cycle: who from the 2019 might be in that squad, who are some youngsters who could make moves in the next 4 years, and who might take...

  
• 07.19.2019

  11 young Homegrowns who have impressed this season

  Taylor and Travis take turns discussing their combined 11 homegrown players that have impressed this season in either MLS or USL (or occasionally both). They are... 1) Brandon Servania 2) Paxton Pomykal 3) Mason Toye 4) Miles Robinson 5) Cole...

  
• 07.12.2019

  Boys and Girls Development Academy Playoffs and Finals w/ J.R. Eskilson

  J.R. ESKILSON HAD MADE AN APPEARANCE! Travis is joined by J.R. Eskilson (of TopDrawerSoccer) to discuss the girls and boys Development Academy playoffs and finals, as well as the overall level of elite soccer in North America.

  
• 07.06.2019

  Changes to the NCAA recruitment rules, should Tab Ramos stay or go as US U20 coach, and more listener questions

  After gushing about Gio Reyna's (now official) move to Borussia Dortmund, Taylor and Travis answer your listener questions, including (but not limited to) what's become of Xuxuh Hilton, how will new NCAA recruiting rules impact college soccer, and why won't...

  
• 06.28.2019

  Establishing a base camp in Europe for young American players w/ Jordan Gardner of FC Helsingor

  Jordan Gardner, Chairman of the Board and Co-Owner of FC Helsingor, explains the process he and his partners went through to transform a Danish 2nd division team into a club that emphasizes youth development (particularly American youth development) above all...

  
• 06.20.2019

  Training compensation and solidarity payments updates w/ Miki Turner

  Travis talks to attorney Miki Turner about the recent news involving training compensation and solidarity payments. What do those terms mean, how has the legal side of the issue progressed, and what might the future hold? All that and much,...

  
• 06.14.2019

  What comes next for the US U20s?

  With the USA's elimination from the U20 World Cup, Taylor and Travis discuss what comes next for eleven of the team's key players. What did we learn about/what should the immediate future hold for... 1) Timothy Weah 2) Sergino Dest...

  
• 06.06.2019

  U20 World Cup: USA v Ecuador quarterfinal preview, plus Gold Cup roster thoughts

  Taylor and Travis briefly discuss the USA's 1-0 loss to Jamaica (Travis was at Audi Field and has thoughts), as well as some of the names on Gregg Berhalter's Gold Cup roster. After that, we preview the US U20's upcoming...

  
• 05.31.2019

  US U20s at the World Cup: the good, the bad, and the next round

  Taylor and Travis take a look back at the USA's (somewhat disappointing) 1-0 win over Qatar in the U20 World Cup. The Baby Yanks could have topped the group and avoided stronger opposition in the knockout round with a better...

  
• 05.23.2019

  The 10 most exciting young players at the 2019 Women's World Cup

  Taylor and Travis start off the episode with a U20 World Cup roster update before moving on to briefly discussing some of the younger names included on Gregg Berhalter's provisional Gold Cup roster. After that, we take a look at...

  
• 05.17.2019

  Reviewing the U17 Concacaf Championship AND previewing the U20 World Cup w/ Adam Belz of Scuffed

  Travis talks to Adam Belz of The Scuffed Podcast about the USA's disappointing loss in the U17 Concacaf Championships... though they did still qualify for the U17 World Cup. So, it wasn't THAT disappointing. Adam and Travis focus mostly on...

  
• 05.10.2019

  US U20 World Cup roster analysis, plus US U17s advance to the quarterfinals

  It's a show of two halves! In Part I, Taylor and Travis go in-depth on the USA's roster for the upcoming U20 World Cup. Timothy Weah is in and Julian Araujo is out, but who else is in the squad...

  
• 05.03.2019

  Tracking the stars of tomorrow: Chris Madden previews USL League 2

  Travis talks to Chris Madden, Director of Competition and Development for USL League 2 (formerly the Premier Development League). They go deep on the new league itself, as well as the teams and players that will shape the upcoming season......

  
• 04.26.2019

  Predicting the USA's starting XI for the 2019 Concacaf U17 Championships

  Taylor and Travis break down Raphael Wicky's roster for the upcoming U17 Concacaf Championships and do their best to figure out a possible starting eleven. They also get into some notable absences and potential key performers. After that, they take...

  
• 04.19.2019

  MLS's new solidarity payments policy, plus updates from the Generation Adidas Cup

  Taylor disrupts Travis' hard-earned vacation time to discuss the new training compensation and solidarity payments policy unveiled by MLS yesterday. How will it change current operational policy, will non-DA academies see any benefit, and many more questions (hopefully) answered. After...

  
• 04.12.2019

  NWSL rookie preview w/ The Athletic's Meg Linehan

  Taylor talks to Meg Linehan of The Athletic about the 2019 NWSL rookie class, as well as the league as a whole. How chaotic will things be during the World Cup? Who might be up for Rookie of the Year...