On the latest edition of USL All Access, Mike Watts and Devon Kerr welcome Lexington SC Head Coach Mac Hemmi to the show where they discuss a coaching path that has included stints in the USL Championship, Gainbridge Super League and National Women’s Soccer League, the origin of his shortened first name, using soccer as a means to bridge cultures after moving to the United States as a 16-year-old, what makes the USL Championship challenging from a coaching perspective, and how he tries to get the most out of the talent at his disposal.

Watts and Kerr also discuss the First Round of the U.S. Open Cup, the upsets the round produced and the matchups to watch in next week’s Second Round, why the Charleston Battery’s United States U-20 international Colton Swan is a player that should be on everyone’s radar, and look at this week’s stadium news from Sacramento Republic FC and New Mexico United.

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0:00:00- Intro

0:02:20- U.S. Open Cup Recap: Starting with Sacramento Republic FC and El Farolito

0:06:09- Upsets of Note

0:06:28- Vermont Green FC and Portland Hearts of Pine Spectacle

0:08:03- Russell Cicerone and Rowdies are Rolling

0:08:05- Charleston Battery Impressing

0:11:02- Mac Hemmi and Lexington SC's High Expectations

0:37:35- San Antonio's Clean Defending Against New Mexico

0:40:24- Healthy Ousmane Sylla a Missing Piece for OCSC

0:43:01- Devon Expects More from FC Tulsa

0:45:55- Stadium News in Sacramento and New Mexico

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On the latest edition of USL All Access, Mike Watts and Devon Kerr welcome Greenville Triumph SC Head Coach Dave Dixon and reflect on his time leading clubs to success in USL League Two – and earning both a league title and Coach of the Year honors in the league – and discuss why the league has remained an important incubator for talent in the American landscape, and how his opportunity to lead Triumph came about after assistant coaching positions in both the USL Championship and League One.

Kerr and guest host Joe Malfa also discuss the surprise departure of Head Coach Danny Cruz from Louisville City FC on Tuesday afternoon and the remarkable resume he has put together over the past five seasons as the longest-tenured manager in the club’s history, dig into why the U.S. Open Cup matters and deserves a bigger spotlight in the American soccer calendar, and give you the teams they’re interested in watching this weekend as club identities around the USL Championship continue to form this season.

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0:00:00- Intro

0:01:21- Danny Cruz Steps Down From Louisville City FC

0:15:48- Mike Watts 1-on-1 with Dave Dixon, Greenville Triumph HC

0:41:33- Devon and Joe Malfa Discuss the U.S. Open Cup

0:43:22- Joe's Matches to Watch

0:44:44- Devon's Matches of Note

0:46:28- Hartford and Oakland Impressing

0:47:28- Expectations for San Antonio

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On the latest edition of USL All Access, Mike Watts and Devon Kerr welcome Oakland Roots SC Head Coach Ryan Martin to the show where they discuss the decision-making process behind his offseason move to Oakland after a breakthrough year at Loudoun United, the influence of college soccer legend Jay Vidovich on his coaching career, the importance of individual player development plans to a club’s success as a team, and how the right type of ego is essential for players and coaches alike to progress.

Watts and Kerr also discuss how Lexington SC can try to unlock Michael Adedokun’s full potential and lift its attack overall, how Sean Suber made an immediate impact for the Charleston Battery, how Tommy McCabe played a key role in Oakland Roots’ victory in Monterey Bay and what Niko Hämäläinen can bring to the New Mexico United lineup.

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0:00:00- Intro

0:03:34- Week 1 Injuries and Transfers

0:04:51- Sebastian Lleget and Becky G

0:06:38- Niko Hämäläinen to New Mexico United

0:08:48- CBA Negotiations Continue

0:11:47- Week 1 Opener in Lexington

0:18:25- Hartford Spoils JAX Opener

0:19:00- "Was that enough talking about Pittsburgh?"

0:22:15- Tampa Bay Rowdies Road Win at Birmingham

0:23:09- El Paso and Colorado Springs Draw

0:25:46- Rest of the Results

0:26:12- Brooklyn FC has an Identity

0:28:16- Devon and Mike with Oakland Roots HC Ryan Martin

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On the latest edition of USL All Access, Mike Watts and Devon Kerr welcome Brooklyn FC Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc for a wide-ranging conversation as the club prepares for its debut against Indy Eleven this Sunday, including insights into how he and General Manager Brian McBride have built the club’s inaugural squad, how he’s leant on coaching colleagues including Rhode Island FC’s Khano Smith and San Diego FC’s Mikey Varas for their experiences creating a club from the ground up, and what it’s like for him and his friends to see his face on billboards in the New York City subway system.

Watts and Kerr also look across every team in the Western Conference and explain why Monterey Bay FC and Oakland Roots SC should be teams to watch after transformational offseasons at both clubs, lay out how high the expectations should be for Lexington SC after the ambitious additions it has made throughout the offseason, and pick out which games you should be tuned into in Week 1.

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0:00:00- Intro

0:04:52- Sebastian Lleget to Monterey Bay FC

0:06:55- Devon's Transfer Standouts

0:10:26- Devon and Mike with Brooklyn FC's Marlon LeBlanc

0:47:41- Western Conference Preview

0:48:16- Colorado Springs Making Changes

0:49:28- Junior Gonzalez, Rubio Rubin, and more to El Paso

0:50:55- Vets Ready to Perform for Las Vegas Lights FC

0:52:06- Lexington SC Makes a Splash Again

0:53:15- Monterey Bay FC Looks for Depth

0:54:35- Dennis Sanchez Magic in New Mexico

0:56:11- Dev is Big on Oakland's Offseason

0:57:12- Orange County Getting Younger

0:58:08- Phoenix Looking to Stay Healthy this Time

0:59:28- San Antonio Making Changes

1:00:01- Tulsa FC Finds Chance Creation

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On the latest edition of USL All Access, Mike Watts and Devon Kerr welcome new Sacramento Republic FC signings Mark-Anthony Kaye and Memo Rodriguez to discuss landing at Heart Health Park, how their games have evolved since they began their careers in the USL Championship before moving on to success in Major League Soccer, which country each believes will win the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and jog Rodriguez’s memory about a goal he scored in Sacramento a decade ago.

Watts and Kerr also check into the latest news from around the league, including Taylor Calheira’s transfer from FC Tulsa to Sporting Kansas City for a club-record fee, and dive into every club in the Eastern Conference, highlighting the new arrivals and difference-makers you need to know going into the 2026 USL Championship season.

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0:00:00- Intro

0:01:37- Cameron Lancaster Retirement

0:05:06- Previewing New Arrivals: Mark-Anthony Kaye and Memo Rodriguez and Sacramento Republic's Trajectory

0:08:10- Transfer Headlines for FC Tulsa

0:09:04- Monterey Bay FC and Omari Glasgow

0:09:58- Jozy Altidore joins OKC Ownership

0:10:40- Devon and Mike's Conversation with New Sacramento Signings Mark-Anthony Kaye and Memo Rodriguez

0:30:25- Rejoin and Eastern Conference Preview

0:31:35- Birmingham and Jay Heaps

0:33:24- Brooklyn FC Outlook

0:34:31- Charleston Battery Major Departures

0:36:12- Detroit City FC and DNA

0:38:10- Hartford Athletic Arrivals and Departures

0:40:25- Indy Eleven Key Changes

0:42:00- Loudoun United is Very Different

0:43:42- Not Worried About Louisville City FC

0:45:21- Rest of the East

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On the 2026 season premiere of USL All Access, Mike Watts and Devon Kerr welcome Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Head Coach Rob Kerr to reflect on last year’s run to the club’s first league title in its 26-year history, the tactical shifts that occurred after he took the reins late in the regular season, what it means to celebrate with the travelling Steel Army, and the club’s future plans including stadium expansion at Highmark Stadium and the potential to join USL Premier.

Watts and Kerr also dig into a busy offseason, explain why they think Marlon LeBlanc could be the biggest coaching arrival in the league this season at expansion club Brooklyn FC, what Peter Luccin’s appointment as Atletico Dallas’ first Head Coach ahead of its 2027 arrival in the Championship means for the club, and what Jay Heaps can bring to Birmingham Legion as he returns to the sideline at a critical moment for the club.

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0:00:00- Intro

0:01:47- Vacations and an Eventful Offseason

0:02:32- Arrivals and Departures from USL Championship

0:05:22- Schedule Updates Amid World Cup

0:07:22- Television Partners and Matchups

0:10:28- Reminiscing on Rob Vincent's Riverhounds' Championship Run

0:14:18- Marlon LeBlanc's Pedigree and Brooklyn FC

0:16:08- Birmingham and Jay Heaps' New Move

0:18:45- Junior Gonzalez Returns to USL Championship

0:20:18- Anthony Limbrick with Loudoun United FC

0:20:34- Mac Hemmi with Lexington Sporting Club

0:21:19- Monterey Bay FC's New Scouting Efforts

0:21:41- Taylor Davila Renews

0:23:23- Devon and Mike's Conversation with Rob Vincent

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