Jordan Angeli and Charlie Davies welcome U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Earnie Stewart to the show.
Though rarely one to look back on the past, Stewart reminisced on his playing career, delving into how he first came into the USMNT, his historic game-winning goal against Colombia in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, and becoming the first Black player to captain the side in a World Cup - he wore the armband against Portugal in the 2002 tournament opener.
Back in the Netherlands since the beginning of the COVID shutdown in March, Stewart expands on the issues of racism, sharing what he has experienced, the things he’s observed from Holland, and how this moment can be used to make tangible, lasting change.
Finally, Stewart discusses his current role overseeing the sporting side of the Federation, gives an update on where U.S. Soccer stands on the potential changes to the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifying path, and explains his short-term and long-term goals as Sporting Director.

U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Earnie Stewart

U.S. Soccer is launching its first-ever official podcast, providing fans with the latest news and information, behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews with players and coaches. “The U.S. Soccer Podcast” will provide listeners with insight they can’t get anywhere else about the U.S. Women’s, Men’s, Youth and Extended National Teams, interviews with the leaders of the Federation, and never-before-aired stories from the people involved in playing and building the sport in the United States.

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Host Bobby Warshaw and USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter look back at the final window of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, where the USA faced away contests at Mexico and Costa and an important home match against Panama and ultimately earned qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Gregg and Bobby talk through the USMNT's set-up game-by-game and talk through the ultimate qualification, Gregg's whirlwind trip straight from San Jose, Costa Rica to the draw in Doha, and the USMNT's upcoming preparation for this fall's World Cup. Gregg also recaps the UNC Tarheel's run to the NCAA men's basketball championship game, recalls the best matches he's ever attended, and talks about what kind of soccer media he consumes (spoiler: it might be Chris Russell's @watke_ Twitter account.)

Gregg Berhalter Podcast: Episode 8 - World Cup Qualifying Final Window

USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter discusses the USA's three-game World Cup Qualifying window to open 2022. The USA defeated El Salvador and Honduras at home and fell away to Canada. Berhalter and host Bobby Warshaw examine individual performances, squad tactics, and discuss the team's position heading into the final window of World Cup Qualifying. You'll also want to stick around for a deep dive into pressing and breaking down a low block and to hear Gregg's thoughts on pasta, backgammon, and Super Mario Bros.

Gregg Berhalter Podcast: Episode 7 - World Cup Qualifying Fourth Window

Covering the Berhalter family Thanksgiving plans, the USMNT's 2-0 win over Mexico in Columbus, and draw at Jamaica, USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter and host Bobby Warshaw look back at the third window of World Cup Qualification.

Gregg Berhalter Podcast: Episode 6 - World Cup Qualifying Third Window

USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter and host Bobby Warshaw look back at the USMNT's second window of World Cup Qualification, including home victories against Jamaica and Canada, and the 1-0 loss at Panama. Bobby and Gregg dive in to three-match October window, talking mentality, tactics, and players who stood out, and preview the USA's impending showdown with Mexico in November in Cincinnati.

Gregg Berhalter Podcast: Episode 5 - World Cup Qualifying Second Window

USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter and host Bobby Warshaw look back at the USMNT's opening window of World Cup Qualification, including draws against El Salvador and Canada, and the 4-1, come-from-behind win away in Honduras to close the camp. From on-field tactics to motivation and leadership, hear how the team navigated the beginning of its quest to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Earnie Stewart

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