The road to the 2025 National Title wasn't easy, but the Washington Huskies fought hard all season long. Head Coach Jamie Clark joins Brooks Laimbeer to recap the unforgettable 2025 championship season, discuss the exciting 2026 recruiting class, and share invaluable advice for current high school recruits looking to play at the next level.

Northern Michigan University Women's Soccer head coach Erin Egolf reflects on her inaugural season in Marquette, MI. In this conversation with Brooks, Coach Egolf breaks down the highlights and challenges of the 2025 season, introduces the exciting 2026 recruiting class, and offers invaluable advice for high school players navigating the college recruiting process.

Toledo Women's Soccer Assistant Coach, Cliff Brandmier, sat down with Brooks to recap the 2025 season, discuss the 2026 recruiting class and talk about the Adidas Elite Girls Showcase.

Chris Mueller's path to professional soccer was anything but easy — and that's exactly what makes his story worth hearing. The Chicago Fire FC forward sat down to share his journey from Sockers FC Chicago and the University of Wisconsin men's soccer program to a 10-year professional career spanning Orlando City SC, Hibernian FC in Scotland, and the last 5 years with Chicago Fire FC. Along the way, Chris opens up about the lessons, setbacks, and defining moments that shaped him into the player he is today. Whether you're a player grinding through the youth ranks or a parent wondering what the road to professional soccer really looks like — this one's for you. Because as Chris proves, the path is never linear.

Beyond The Athlete: Helping Former Athletes Rediscover Their Competitive Edge. Founded by Alyssa Hermann and later joined by Alyssa Acompora, Beyond The Athlete is on a mission to help former athletes reclaim what they miss most—competition and camaraderie. In this episode, discover how Alyssa Hermann launched the business and why both she and Lyse are deeply passionate about reconnecting former athletes with the team spirit and competitive drive that once defined their lives. Whether you're a retired athlete missing the locker room energy or searching for that next challenge, this conversation will inspire you to find your edge again.

It’s another packed episode of We Are Soccer as we break down the biggest stories from around the global game.


Tonight we’re discussing:
⚽ Chelsea F.C. defeat Wrexham A.F.C. 4–2 in the FA Cup
⚽ Players in the USL Championship matchup between Lexington SC and Louisville City FC stand silent for the first minute in protest during ongoing CBA negotiations
⚽ The stunning salary of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami CF — reportedly $70–$80 million per year with a $12M base salary
⚽ Pellegrino Matarazzo becomes the first American coach to lead a top-five league club into a major cup final
⚽ Real Sociedad defeat Athletic Club Bilbao to reach the Copa del Rey Final
⚽ Injury update on Sergiño Dest
⚽ Why mandatory water breaks could be coming to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Plus…
🔥 The surprising start from the San Jose Earthquakes under legendary coach Bruce Arena. The team is 3-0 to start the season, including a road win over Philadelphia Union — the first time in club history they’ve opened a season with three straight wins.
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Arsenal take down Chelsea 2–1 — are they finally ready to win their first league title in 22 years? 👀
Tonight on We Are Soccer we break it all down:
⚽ Arsenal’s title credentials
😬 Spurs lose AGAIN — is this officially a crisis?
🔄 Man United & Aston Villa swap places in the table
🌟 Lamine Yamal makes history with a hat-trick
🚨 Pitch invasions… seriously, when does this stop?
🗣 FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls for red cards for players covering their mouths — what?!
🇺🇸 And we debate the Top 25 US Men’s Soccer Players of All Time
Big opinions. Honest debate. No corporate filter.
Drop your thoughts in the chat and join us live.
#Arsenal #Spurs #PremierLeague #LamineYamal #USMNT #SoccerDebate

We Are Soccer is LIVE and we're breaking down everything you need to know this week! 🔥 MLS is back and LAFC destroyed Inter Miami 3-0 — what happened to Messi? ⚽ North London Derby reactions, Man City escape at Newcastle, Villa survive Leeds 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wrexham win AGAIN — can they pull off back-to-back promotions? 🇺🇸 Josh Sargent's move to Toronto FC — did he make the right call? 📅 Plus: Champions League, EFL Championship, and the biggest matches coming this week Drop your takes in the chat. Let's talk football. #MLS #PremierLeague #Wrexham #ChampionsLeague #WeAreSoccer

Tonight on We Are Soccer:
• Full MLS season preview — contenders, dark horses, biggest questions
• Premier League match previews and predictions
• What Igor Tudor’s appointment means for Spurs
• Harry Kane hits 500 career goals — where does he rank all-time?
• FA Cup recap and key takeaways
Smart analysis. Honest debate. No recycled talking points. Let's F*cking Go!

Wayne State University has started a women's soccer program and Doug Steinard is in charge of the new program! We sat down with Doug to discuss the new program, how the recruiting process is going, what his goals for 2026 are and how nice of an area it is in Mid-Town around the Wayne State campus in Detroit!!