Kristine Lilly played in five FIFA Women’s World Cups, three Olympics, scored 130 international goals and amassed a world record 354 caps for the U.S. Women’s National Team. It’s no wonder Lilly earned the nickname “Queen of Caps”. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to Lilly about her incredible longevity, how the iconic 99ers team won a World Cup on home soil, and her thoughts on the upcoming Netflix movie that tells the story of that triumph. 

1:08 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Kristine Lilly 

3:03 – Early career and the landscape of women’s soccer 

9:24 – How setbacks can lead to growth 

16:15 – How to win a World Cup in America 

19:16 – Favorite memory from the 1999 World Cup 

24:00 – Upcoming movie on the 99ers 

31:21 – How the culture of women’s soccer changed 

41:40 – Can anyone surpass Lilly's caps record? 

55:35 – 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: Kristine Lilly 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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There’s now less than 100 days to go until the World Cup!  In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg catches up with US men’s national team head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, to hear how things are going. In a conversation that takes you behind the scenes of the USMNT’s preparations, Pochettino discusses roster building, how there’s no such thing as a friendly, and what inspires him outside of soccer. 

0:55 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Mauricio Pochettino 

1:23 – Mauricio talks about how his own excitement is building ahead of the World Cup 

4:32 – To coach, there’s no such thing as a friendly 

12:40 – Mauricio talks about roster selection 

15:50 – Inspiration from other sports 

25:52 – Mauricio explains why he believes his team can win the World Cup 

33:13 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

As the U.S. Men’s National Team chases greatness on the road to the world’s biggest tournament, you can show your support through artwork. 

In partnership with AT&T, U.S. Soccer is connecting fans to players through their Fan Art platform, where a handful of the most compelling artworks will be showcased to U.S. Men’s National Team players and at their match vs Belgium in Atlanta on March 28. 

Submit your artwork here: https://events.ussoccer.com/2026fanartpresentedbyatt  

Submissions open through March 10. 

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: Mauricio Pochettino 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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Eddie Pope was part of iconic 2002 World Cup team that made a run to the quarterfinals – the best men’s team showing of the modern era. But he was also a part of the 1998 team that was dumped out of the group stages without gaining a single point. So, when it comes to World Cups, Eddie Pope knows a thing or two about what has to go right for a team to find success, and the many things that can go wrong and lead to disappointment.  

In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to Eddie about his three World Cups: 1998, 2002, and 2006. In each chapter, Eddie discusses what went right, what didn’t quite go to plan, and his favorite memories.  

2:38 – Chapter 1: France 1998 

4:08 – Eddie explains that team chemistry was an issue in ‘98 

9:41 – Chapter 2: Japan and South Korea 2002 

13:01 – Eddie talks about how the class of ‘26 can replicate the success of this team 

23:18 – Chapter 3: Germany 2006  

26:01 – Eddie explains how the ‘06 team remains a “what if?” 

33:18 – Eddie’s words of wisdom for the 20026 team 

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

As the U.S. Men’s National Team chases greatness on the road to the world’s biggest tournament, you can show your support through artwork. 

In partnership with AT&T, U.S. Soccer is connecting fans to players through their Fan Art platform, where a handful of the most compelling artworks will be showcased to U.S. Men’s National Team players and at their match vs Belgium in Atlanta on March 28. 

Submit your artwork here: https://events.ussoccer.com/2026fanartpresentedbyatt  

Submissions open through March 10. 

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: Eddie Pope 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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As a player, Bev Yanez was a force. The forward represented teams in Finland, Japan and was a two-time NWSL Shield winner with the Seattle Reign. After Bev’s playing career ended, she started coaching – first as an assistant before stepping up to become Racing Louisville’s head coach in 2023, and it was here that she really made her mark. Last year, Bev led the team to their first ever playoff appearance – an accomplishment that saw her named NWSL Coach of the Year. 

In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg discusses Bev’s transition from playing to coaching, her philosophy, how she handles difficult conversations with players, and her ambitions for the future. 

But that’s not all! Kling also checks in with co-host and Philadelphia Union captain Ale Bedoya to talk about the upcoming MLS season.  

2:35 – Kling interviews Bev Yanez 

6:05 – Bev talks about her experience playing in Japan 

13:47 – Philosophy and team dynamics 

25:36 – How Bev handles tricky conversations with players 

34:48 – Bev describes the turning point for the team last season 

39:27 – Bev talks about her ultimate coaching ambitions 

42:20 – Kling catches up with Ale Bedoya and previews the 2026 MLS season 

51:32 – 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, Ale Bedoya 

Guest: Bev Yanez 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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This time on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re getting to know rising USWNT stars Maddie Dahlien and Riley Jackson. The pair both gained their first caps in the January camp and host Meghan Klingenberg checked in to ask them about their friendship, working with coach Emma Hayes, and what it was like to play in the 2024 U-20 World Cup comeback win against Germany -- a game dubbed “the miracle of Cali”. 

0:55 – Kling interviews Maddie Dahlien and Riley Jackson 

3:15 – Maddie and Riley talk about how they felt when they were called up to the USWNT 

06:52 – Kling shares a story about her first USWNT camp 

11:05 – Maddie and Riley discuss working with Emma Hayes and the atmosphere in camp   

13:26 – The pair discuss their friendship 

20:45 – Maddie and Riley discuss “the miracle of Cali” 

26:22 – The pair share their ambitions with the USWNT 

31:25 – 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: Maddie Dahlien and Riley Jackson 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, USWNT dynamo Ally Sentnor shares her views on everything from the pressures of being in the spotlight from a young age, coming through the University of North Carolina “competitive cauldron”, and her interest in space travel. As always, host Meghan Klingenberg is asking the questions that matter and getting the (zero gravity) tea. 

0:40 – Kling interviews Ally Sentnor 

2:57 – Ally describes what it’s like to be a star player from an early age 

06:50 – Why are so many top players from Hanson, Massachusetts?  

11:10 – The “competitive cauldron” at UNC 

18:04 – Ally talks about leadership and resilience 

22:00 – Kling finds out if Ally would like to go to space 

29:09 – Ally’s ultimate ambitions for the USWNT 

33:50 – 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: Ally Sentnor 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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Christen Press and Meghan Klingenberg go way back. Before World Cup glory in 2015, the pair were Olympic alternates and young pros trying to carve out a career in the Swedish women’s league. In this wide-ranging interview, the two USWNT icons divide their shared history into three eras that span Christen and Kling’s early disappointments, the high of winning a World Cup, and their present-day reality: a never-ending offseason. It’s an interview that’s revealing, surprising and hilarious.   

01:10 – The Alternates Era: Kling and Christen reflect on their experience as Olympic alternates in 2012, playing table tennis with Brazil soccer stars Neymar and Marcello, and eating copious amounts of hummus during their spell in Sweden. 

20:30 – On Top of the World Era: Kling and Christen revisit how winning the 2015 World Cup changed their lives. For Christen, it meant being able to party like a rock star with Neymar, but also the reality that she was now in the public eye.  

32:10 – The Permanent Offseason Era: Kling and Christen are both retired now, and the pair discuss how they are now able to enjoy weekends, pursue new interests, and start new careers. Christen also talks about overcoming adversity after her agonizing penalty miss at the Rio 2016 Olympics, and what she’s most proud of in her career. 

45:33 – Kling and co-host David Gass discuss the interview and share more lore.  

55:41 – 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: Christen Press 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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Alessandro Canale contains multitudes. The beach soccer star has played in 4 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cups, scored 12 World Cup goals, and made over 100 appearances for team USA. But he balances beach soccer with an acting career (Canale once appeared in an episode of Malcolm in the Middle) and his passion for art, design, and skateboarding. In this episode of The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg touches on all of this and more.  

01:11 – David Gass and Meghan Klingenberg explain why Alessandro Canale is such a star in the beach soccer game 

02:49 – Kling interviews Alessandro Canale 

04:05 – Transition to beach soccer 

14:50 – Creativity and art in soccer 

21:24 – Biggest accomplishments in the game 

26:34 – What makes beach soccer so specual 

29:55 – 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: Alessandro Canale 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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Cat Macario is on a hot streak for the USWNT: The forward has scored 3 goals in her last two national team appearances. In this feature interview for the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Macario discusses her recent form, how Hannah Montana helped her master English, her historic Nike deal, her USWNT ambitions, and the importance of   mental resilience and seeking self-worth beyond the soccer field.  

00:50 – David Gass and Meghan Klingenberg explain what makes Cat Macario such a special player 

02:49 – Kling interviews Cat Macario 

02:59 – Cultural adjustments and team dynamics 

11:08 – Representing the USWNT 

25:23 – Overcoming injuries and self-worth outside of soccer 

32:57 – Ultimate USWNT ambitions 

35:55 – 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: Cat Macario 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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It’s the offseason for the National Women’s Soccer League, and before the 2026 NWSL season kickoff in February, we catch up with league veteran Kelly Hubly. The Bay FC defender chats with former teammate Meghan Klingenberg to reveal what the offseason looks like for professional soccer players. Later, Kling and co-host David Gass preview the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The USWNT will face Argentina in Nashville, Tennessee on March 1, Canada in Columbus, Ohio on March 4 and Colombia in Harrison, New Jersey on March 7. 

00:50 – David Gass and Meghan Klingenberg usher in the new year 

04:18 – Kling interviews Kelli Hubly 

05:40 – Pilates and staying fit during the offseason 

08:30 – Kelli’s favorite books 

15:50 – ‘Do players stay sober?’ 

20:07 – The Offseason, the NWSL’s reality TV show 

27:20 – Soccer weddings 

28:30 – Looking ahead to 2026 

31:21 – SheBelieves Cup Preview! 

34:30 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast 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: Kelli Hubly 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

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

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