U.S. Soccer Podcast

U.S. Soccer host Meghan Klingenberg sits down with Duda Pavão, host of the Stars & Stripes House in the U.S. Men's National Team base camp, to talk through everything you can expect from the podcast and U.S. Soccer during the World Cup.

This includes information about the Soccer House activation in Venice Beach, all the fan activities and programming including live podcasts, musical performances and even a Beach Men's and Women's Soccer Team double header.

Duda also talks about the content fans can expect from the Men's National Team when they step foot on the Stars & Stripes House in the base camp.

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Ever wondered how the USA got to host the 1994 World Cup? What's dos a cero? And what's up with those steamy pictures of Landon Donovan slurping from a water fountain? Don’t worry, the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is here to help! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, Host Meghan Klingenberg  breaks down U.S. soccer lore, and gives you all the knowledge you'll need to support team USA, and sound like you know what the heck you're talking about at your local sports bar. This is Soccer Bestie.  

1:07 – Part 1: True to this, not new to this 

8:25 – Part 2: The shot heard around the world 

18:19 – Part 3: Slurp! 

28:41 – Part 4: What is dos a cero? 
36:18 – Part 5: What to wear? 

45:46 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

Coming soon to Los Angeles is U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America, a fan-first space where fans of all ages can gather, celebrate, and support the U.S. Men’s National Team. Located one block from the shores of Venice Beach, the U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America will bring the energy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to life from June 11-26. Access is free for all U.S. Soccer Insiders. Register to be an Insider today and learn more here. 

Host: Meghan Klingenberg 

Guest: Ingrid Nilsen 

Producer: Matthew Nelson & Patrick Nichols 

Written by: Meghan Klingenberg & Matthew Nelson 

Edited by: Matthew Nelson & Patrick Nichols 

Soccer Bestie theme by: Jathan Caldwell 

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It’s finally here! This week, the US Men’s National Team World Cup roster was officially announced. These 26 players will carry the hopes and dreams of a nation. On this episode U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg sits down with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino to talk about how it felt to tell the players they made the team, what goes into building and roster, and what characteristics knit this group together. And that’s not all! Kling also introduces a new segment all about USMNT fandom, history, and supporter lore. It’s called ‘Soccer Bestie’. 

1:57 – Mauricio join the show 

4:02 – How Mauricio shared the news with players 

5:43 – Sleepless nights 

8:41 – One word to describe the team 
12:00 – The Soccer Bestie segment 

20:42 – Winning Starts at Home with Ali Hall 

23:14 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

Coming soon to Los Angeles is U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America, a fan-first space where fans of all ages can gather, celebrate, and support the U.S. Men’s National Team. Located one block from the shores of Venice Beach, the U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America will bring the energy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to life from June 11-26. Access is free for all U.S. Soccer Insiders. Register to be an Insider today and learn more here. 

Host: Meghan Klingenberg 

Guests: Mauricio Pochettino, Ingrid Nilsen 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg speaks to the creative team behind U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team. Director Rand Getlin and Executive Producer Janina Pelayo discuss the series, what it was like to embed with the team, and how the players have changed over the years.  

1:47 – Rand and Janina join the show 

3:13 – What inspired the project? 

8:24 – How did other documentaries influence the team? 

24:03 – Rand and Janina discuss how they gather footage 
24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury 

27:46 – How the players evolved as people 

37:50 – Favorite moment the crew captured 

44:12 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan festival and to witness the live reveal. This generational moment in U.S. Soccer history will also be broadcast live on FOX. Register for the free live event and learn more at https://events.ussoccer.com/rosterreveal2026. 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Host: Meghan Klingenberg 

Guest: Rand Getlin, Janina Pelayo 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re live in Portland! Host Meghan Klingenberg caught up with former teammates Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby and Morgan Weaver. In front of a packed crowd, the group discussed the future of the women’s game, overcoming injuries, their favorite pieces of Thorns lore, what the game means to them, and, perhaps most importantly of all: if it’s ever OK to carry an umbrella in Portland.  

1:50 – Kling kicks off the show 

6:48 – Kling drops Becky’s baby 

11:42 – Celebrating women’s sports 

21:25 – Thorns lore 
24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury 

30:12 – Supporter culture in Portland 

38:06 – Red card or play on 
49:50 – What does soccer mean to you? 

53:48 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

This episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, was recorded at the International Women in Sports Film Festival. Learn more at https://www.iwsff.org/ 

Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan festival and to witness the live reveal. This generational moment in U.S. Soccer history will also be broadcast live on FOX. Register for the free live event and learn more at https://events.ussoccer.com/rosterreveal2026. 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Host: Meghan Klingenberg 

Guest: Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby, Morgan Weaver 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re talking to new Hall of Fame inductee Heather O’Reilly. HAO, as she’s known to friends and fans alike, sat down with host Meghan Klingenberg to talk about becoming a Hall of Famer, her latest adventures in Italian soccer with Como 1907 and her favorite USWNT memories.   

0:00 – HAO joins the show 

1:59 – Hall of Fame induction  

6:17 – College lore 

13:28 – HAO talks about leadership 
20:44 – Competitive spirit 

28:55 – HAO on her recent work with Como 1907 

43:37 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

In partnership with Purina, our first-ever Pet Kit is now available for U.S. Soccer fans and their four-legged companions. From walks in the park to watch parties with friends, it’s a fun way to show your U.S. Soccer pride and help grow the game in communities across the country. Get yours today here. 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Host: Meghan Klingenberg 

Guest: Heather O’Reilly 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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Last year, FIFA announced that every World Cup game will pause for three minutes in each half for a hydration break. The policy was tested in the last international window, and many observers said that the breaks have fundamentally changed soccer. How? That’s the question we answer on this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel when U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team head coach Gonzalo Segares joins host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss.  

0:00 – Cold open 

2:44 – Gonzalo Segares joins the show 

4:08 – Gonzalo explains how the breaks will be used for tactics 

6:57 – How Gonzalo has seen other coaches use the breaks to their advantage 
13:23 – Will the breaks create a game of four quarters? 

19:47 – Discussion of how the breaks might impact the flow of games 

25:52 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Host: Meghan Klingenberg 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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World Cup winner Meghan Klingenberg played soccer at the highest level, but can she cut it as a referee? Find out on this special episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, when Kling embeds at National Match Official Camp to find out what it takes to be an elite referee. Along the way, Kling will analyze refereeing decisions, referee games and take on the dreaded fitness. And she’ll also put her preconceived notions to the test and find out who referees really are, and why they sacrifice so much to be a part of the game.  

0:00 – Cold open 

3:36 – Kling goes to camp 

7:47 – Kling meets the referees 

17:50 – Kling runs the fitness test 
24:55 – Kling refs small-sided games 

27:34 – Camp closing ceremony 

30:40 – Kling’s closing thoughts 

36:33 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass 

Written by Meghan Klingenberg and Matthew Nelson 

Produced by Matthew Nelson 

Edited by Matthew Nelson and Patrick Nichols 

Videography by Edwin Hernandez and Graham Rowlands 

Still images by Kelly Gavin 

Special thanks to Kari Seitz, Matt Cheeseman and Jared Mundie 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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Jaedyn Shaw made history when she became the first Vietnamese American to represent the USWNT. In 2022 the forward was named US Soccer’s young female player of the year. And despite being just 21 years old, she’s already won an Olympic gold medal and hoisted the 2025 NWSL championship trophy with Gotham FC. Off the field she’s made waves, too: Jaedyn is widely regarded as one of the best dressed women in soccer, and her walk-in outfits never fail to stand out.  

In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Jaedyn sits down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss how her family shaped her, her favorite food, her unique fashion sense, how she would style the new U.S. Soccer National Team kits and her ultimate ambitions in a USWNT jersey.   

0:49 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Jaedyn Shaw 

2:34 – Jaedyn on becoming the first Vietnamese American to represent the USWNT 

3:58 – The importance of family support 

6:05 – Jaedyn discusses becoming a foodie 

11:31 – Love of fashion 
17:31 – Styling the new stars & stripes kits 

23:47 – Winning Olympic gold 

31:57 – What soccer means to Jaedyn Shaw 

36:33 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass 

Guest: Jaedyn Shaw 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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Adam Ballou first started kicking a soccer ball when he was just 3-years old. And after that, he never looked back: Adam was first called into the U.S. Men’s Cerebral Palsy (CP) National Team when he was 14. Since then the midfielder has amassed almost 100 caps and represented his country in two Paralympic Games. Adam was also a part of the CP team that won the 2025 Copa America for the first time.  

In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Adam down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss his joining the CP National Team, his proudest achievements representing team USA, and what soccer means to him.  

2:25–  Meghan Klingenberg interviews Adam Ballou 

6:03 – Adam discusses playing soccer in Spain 

10:16 – Adam explains how he qualifies for the CP team 

16:55 – Joining the team at just 15 

25:19 – Adam’s proudest moment 
31:18 – Adam discusses what soccer means to him 

32:39 – Kling breaks out her story meeting Taylor Swift in 2015 

36:33 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass 

Guest: Adam Ballou 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

Tickets are available now for the SheBelieves Summit presented by Deloitte in Seattle, Wash. on April 15! Key speakers include Haley Rosen, Emma Hayes, Domo Wells, and more. Get your tickets to the Summit and the USWNT vs. Japan match presented by Allstate at https://events.ussoccer.com/shebelievessummit. 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 

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