The guys return for 2018 with a lengthy, informative interview with US Soccer Presidential candidate Steve Gans. An attorney with longstanding ties to the beautiful game as a player, front office executive and attorney, Mr. Gans discusses the various challenges facing the US Soccer Federation as they begin a new chapter after over a decade of leadership from outgoing President Sunil Gulati. 

Among the topics of conversation:

- The Women's Game, NWSL, and needed reforms and investment

- Pay for Play and Pay to Coach

- What to do with state referee associations

- The need for transparency in the new regime

And much more. Enjoy getting to know Steve's platform in this interview!

TYAC Soccer Show: Episode 16- Steve Gans Interview

Veteran soccer journalists Kartik Krishnaiyer and Neil W. Blackmon talk all things American soccer, with guests and weekly segments on the history of the beautiful game in the United States.

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We review the Women's World Cup and discuss the future of NWSL in an hour-long chat with Philadelphia Inquirer writer Jonathan Tannenwald, one of the premier soccer journalists in the country. Among the topics covered are the legacy of the 2019 team, Jill Ellis' management and squad selection, the future of the women's game internationally and an in-depth look at NWSL going forward. 

S3 E12: USWNT & NWSL conversation with Jonathan Tannenwald

Kartik Krishnaiyer and Matt Lichtenstadter break down the USWNT victory over the Netherlands and honestly assess the current state of the USMNT in wake of a good Gold Cup run which ended in a loss to Mexico in the final. The sky isn't falling folks! 

S3 E11: FIFA Women's World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup wrap up

As we look back at the semifinal we defend Jill Ellis, take Phil Neville to task and laid the effort of The USWNT going forward. Looking ahead to the Final we say don’t sleep on the European Champion Dutch, they’re a real threat to USWNT.

S3 E 10: FIFA Women’s World Cup Final Preview

Neil and Kartik look back at the USWNT’s glorious 2-1 win over host France in the quarterfinals and look ahead to a tough test against England in the semifinals. We also talk about what makes the Netherlands so dangerously good at this tournament.

S3 E9: USWNT triumph vs France look ahead to England in Women’s World Cup

Neil Blackmon returns from two weeks at the FIFA Women’s World Cup to join Kartik Krishnaiyer previewing the France v USA Quarterfinal. We ask the key tactical questions for both managers going into an epic clash and also ponder has a France side historically so underwhelming in the biggest matches finally about to get over that hump?

TYAC Soccer Show: Episode 16- Steve Gans Interview

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