We Are Soccer

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  Arsenal Want Viní Jr.?! Real Madrid Chaos, Klopp, MLS & More | LIVE 27.07.2026 1godz 15min

  We Are Soccer is LIVE!Join Craig, Brooks, and Danny as we break down the biggest soccer stories from around the world. From blockbuster transfer rumors to major managerial news, we've got plenty to debate tonight.Tonight's Topics:🔥 Yan Diomande linked with a $100M+ move to Real Madrid🔴 Arsenal reportedly exploring a move for Vinícius Jr. — Is it worth the reported €160 million?🐺 AS Roma interested in Marcus Rashford⚪ Real Madrid reportedly targeting Rodri🎙️ Jurgen Klopp reportedly threatens to quit during his first press conference🦁 Alejandro Garnacho moves to Aston Villa on loan!🇺🇸 How MLS is capitalizing on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup📺 Ronaldo and Thierry Henry team up for a brand-new TV show…and much more!💬 Join the live chat and let us know your thoughts. We want to hear your opinions throughout the show!👍 Like the stream if you enjoy the discussion.🔔 Subscribe for weekly live shows, breaking soccer news, exclusive interviews, and live match coverage.📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSoccer📧 Newsletter: https://wearesoccer.substack.com🌐 Website: https://www.WeAreSoccer.show#Arsenal #ViniciusJr #RealMadrid #TransferNews #PremierLeague #SoccerNews #FootballNews #WeAreSoccer #LiveSoccer #MLS #JurgenKlopp #MarcusRashfordIf you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  American Players Told to LEAVE Germany? The MLS is Back! Should We Care? 23.07.2026 34min

  Join Craig and Brooks LIVE as we break down the hottest topics coming out of the world of soccer and look ahead to what's next for the beautiful game. 🔥 Tonight's Topics: -Joe Scally and Gio Reyna are surplus to requirements in Germany -The MLS is Back! Why should we care? - We want to hear from YOU! 👇 Join the live chat and tell us: 🔥 What topic do you want us to discuss live? At We Are Soccer, we cover the game from the grassroots to the global stage with interviews, live match broadcasts, news, analysis, and the best soccer community around. 👍 Like the stream 💬 Join the conversation 🔔 Subscribe for more soccer content every weekIf you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  Why the USA Should Host Another World Cup | And Argentina Need to be BANNED! | Plus FIFA Rankings! 22.07.2026 1godz 48min

  Join Craig and Luke LIVE as we break down the hottest topics coming out of the World Cup and look ahead to what's next for the beautiful game. 🔥 Tonight's Topics: 🇦🇷 Did Argentina disgrace themselves after the World Cup Final? Turning their backs during the ceremony, post-match confrontations, and more... 🇺🇸 Should the United States host another FIFA World Cup? 📈 Breaking down the latest FIFA World Rankings—who's too high, who's too low, and who got it right? 💬 Plus your comments, hot takes, and plenty of soccer banter! We want to hear from YOU! 👇 Join the live chat and tell us: ⚽ Did Argentina cross the line after the Final? 🏟️ Should the USA host another World Cup? 📊 Do you agree with the latest FIFA rankings? 🔥 What topic do you want us to discuss live? At We Are Soccer, we cover the game from the grassroots to the global stage with interviews, live match broadcasts, news, analysis, and the best soccer community around. 👍 Like the stream 💬 Join the conversation 🔔 Subscribe for more soccer content every week Soccer Talk. Banter. Fun. LFG.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  Zach Ramsey on Solo FC, a National Title, and Getting Drafted 21.07.2026 15min

  Brooks catches up with Zach Ramsey, a junior midfielder at the University of Washington, about his whirlwind year: playing for Solo FC in TST's 7v7 tournament, winning the 2025 National Championship trophy, and getting drafted 17th overall by the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  The World Cup Final REACTION! Halftime Show, Best Moments & Tournament Recap | We Are Soccer 20.07.2026 1godz 52min

  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and we're breaking down everything from the biggest tournament in the world! Join We Are Soccer LIVE as we recap the World Cup Final, discuss the unforgettable halftime show, relive the biggest matches, surprise teams, standout players, best goals, biggest disappointments, and share our overall thoughts on an incredible month of soccer. 💬 We want to hear from YOU! Jump into the live chat and let us know: Who was your Player of the Tournament? What was your favorite World Cup moment? Did you enjoy the Halftime Show? Who surprised or disappointed you the most? ⚽ Join Craig and boys, and the We Are Soccer community as we celebrate one of the greatest sporting events on the planet! 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe for more soccer content all year long! #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCupFinal #Soccer #Football #Messi #Ronaldo #HalftimeShow #WeAreSoccer #LiveSoccer #USMNT #Argentina #SpainIf you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  The Art of Finding Talent Nobody Else Sees Yet: Maren McCrary 16.07.2026 48min

  Brooks sits down with Maren McCrary, a Talent ID Scout for US Soccer, to dig into what talent identification actually looks like at the highest level. Maren works on the girls' side at U.S. Soccer, but her path there ran through several college programs, where she coached and scouted before making the jump. They cover a lot of ground: the different roles Maren has held on her way to this position, why the best talent evaluators are upfront about what they're actually looking for instead of playing it close to the vest, and why there's no substitute for watching soccer — a lot of it, at every level. That last point matters more than people think: spotting a late bloomer who hasn't hit their growth spurt yet, or separating a kid who's just bigger and faster right now from one with real long-term potential, is one of the hardest parts of the job.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  A New Era for CMU Women's Soccer: James DeCosemo 14.07.2026 26min

  James DeCosemo has coached at Saginaw Valley State, Aquinas College, and Western Michigan — and now he's stepping into his first year as an NCAA Division 1 head coach at Central Michigan University Women's Soccer. James sits down with Brooks to talk about his new role at CMU, his plan for turning the program around, and the style of play he wants the team to build around. He also gets into why camaraderie among the players matters so much — and how he's working to build it from day one.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  Ian Barker on the Landscape of Coaching Education in the U.S. 09.07.2026 34min

  Ian Barker has spent years training the people who train the players — and he's seen coaching education in the U.S. go through some real changes. In this episode, he sits down with Brooks to talk about what's actually shifted since he started, and what hasn't. They get into the biggest red flag Ian sees in coaching education today (spoiler: it's more common than you'd think), where the system still falls short, and what he thinks needs to happen next. If you're a coach, working toward a license, or just curious what's really being taught behind the badges, this conversation is worth your time.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  Earning Every Minute: David Abidor's Road to Pro Soccer 06.07.2026 43min

  David Abidor didn't take the easy road to a pro career — he earned every minute of it. Growing up playing youth soccer in the Chicago suburbs, he made the jump to Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota for academy ball, then played college soccer at Dayton and Creighton before heading overseas to chase a pro career in Europe. It didn't start well. David talks openly about a rough start to his career abroad and what it took to turn things around — the mindset shifts, the grinding, the refusal to quit — before eventually finding his footing playing professionally both in Europe and back in the U.S. Now an assistant coach with the Chicago Fire Academy, David brings a perspective shaped by every level of the game, from the sidelines of Chicago rec fields to locker rooms overseas. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to make it as a pro — and what to do when it doesn't go according to plan — this one's for you.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  Coaching Burnout Is Real: A Conversation with Dan Raben 30.06.2026 49min

  Dan Raben has done pretty much every job that exists in youth soccer — coach, director of player development, director of operations, coaching educator, you name it. In this episode, he sits down with Brooks to talk about something coaches don't discuss nearly enough: taking care of yourself while you're busy taking care of everyone else's kids. They get into how to handle the tough situations that come up on the sideline and behind the scenes, why communication makes or breaks a coaching career, and how to find some actual balance in a job that tends to swallow people whole. If you coach youth soccer — or any youth sport, really — there's a lot here worth taking notes on.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Look at Life as a Sports Agent 25.06.2026 59min

  Quorum Sports agents Eddie Hudson and Kal Kieren sit down with Brooks to pull back the curtain on the world of sports representation. From building a client base from scratch to navigating the demanding day-to-day grind of the season and the slower pace of the offseason, Eddie and Kal give an honest look at what life as a sports agent is really like. They also break down what it takes to break into the industry — including just how tough the agency exam really is. Whether you're an aspiring agent or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  World Cup MADNESS - USMNT, Stolen Watches & England's Pool Table 22.06.2026 1godz 40min

  The World Cup is delivering chaos we didn't see coming, and we're breaking it all down LIVE! Tonight we talk all things USMNT, react to some of the craziest games of the tournament so far, and dig into the headlines you can't make up — including England getting a pool table, a player allegedly swiping a referee's watch, and some questionable commentary from the announcers. Grab a seat, this one's wild. Drop your thoughts in the comments — what's been the craziest World Cup moment so far for you? 🏙️ Local Detroit Soccer News & Updates 🎙️ Plus all the banter, hot takes, predictions, laughs, and random soccer conversations you've come to expect from We Are Soccer. 💬 Join the conversation! 👍 Like the stream 🔔 Subscribe to We Are Soccer 💬 Jump into the live chat#USMNT #WorldCup2026 #WeAreSoccer #USAParaguay #USAvAustralia #VAR #England #Scotland #Brazil #DetroitSoccerIf you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  The Vote That Could Change College Soccer Forever (ft. Rich Nassif) 18.06.2026 1godz 9min

  Our good friend Rich Nassif is back! Rich spent 17 years as a Division I collegiate soccer coach and was around when the idea of a two-semester college soccer schedule was first floated, so he's got a front-row perspective on how we got here. The timing couldn't be better: on June 23-24, the NCAA Division I Cabinet meets to decide the fate of men's college soccer's playing schedule. The Division I Men's Soccer Oversight Committee has already adopted legislation to split the season across fall and spring semesters starting in 2027-28, but the Cabinet still has to sign off before it becomes official. If approved, teams would play up to 18 matches in a fall window (late August through the Saturday before Thanksgiving) and up to 10 more in a spring window starting mid-February, with the College Cup moving to the spring. If it's rejected, the current compressed fall-only season stays put. Rich sits down with Brooks to discuss how college coaches really feel about the two-semester schedule, and the positives and negatives it could bring to programs across the country.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  From Kickabouts to Billions: The Fascinating History of Soccer With Brian Bunk 16.06.2026 26min

  In this episode, Brooks sits down with Brian Bunk, Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts and author of The Shortest History of Soccer: From Ancient Kicking Games to the World's Most Popular Sport. Brian takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of the world's most popular sport — from its ancient roots to the multi-billion dollar global industry it has become today. Along the way, he dives into the rise of pay-to-play culture, the darker side of the beautiful game, and how soccer has transformed into one of the most powerful businesses on the planet. In this conversation, Brian opens up about:📖 What inspired him to write the book⚽ The moment he truly fell in love with soccer🔍 The research process behind compiling a complete history of the sport📚 Pick up Brian's book at bookshop.orgIf you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  USMNT Rolling! World Cup Reactions, Scotland's Historic Win & Detroit Soccer LIVE 15.06.2026 1godz 20min

  Join Craig, Brooks, and Luke of the We Are Soccer crew LIVE at 9 PM EST as we break down the biggest stories from around the world and right here in Detroit. Tonight's Topics: 🇺🇸 USMNT 4-1 Paraguay -Was this the perfect start to the World Cup? -Who impressed the most? -Can the USA keep the momentum going? 🌎 World Cup Headlines -Celebrities spotted at matches -England's gear gets stolen 😳 -Scotland earns its first World Cup win since 1990 -Brazil held to a draw -VAR outage... coincidence or conspiracy? 👀 🏙️ Local Detroit Soccer News & Updates 🎙️ Plus all the banter, hot takes, predictions, laughs, and random soccer conversations you've come to expect from We Are Soccer. 💬 Join the conversation! -Who impressed you most for the USMNT? -Can the USA make a deep run? -What's the craziest World Cup story so far? 👍 Like the stream 🔔 Subscribe to We Are Soccer 💬 Jump into the live chat LIVE TONIGHT • 9 PM EST #USMNT #WorldCup2026 #WeAreSoccer #USAParaguay #USAvAustralia #VAR #England #Scotland #Brazil #DetroitSoccerIf you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  Shake, Rattle & Munie: A St. Louis Kid's Road to MLS 11.06.2026 23min

  It all started with a church league in St. Louis. Now, Daniel Munie is shaking up MLS. From his first touch of a soccer ball at age 5, Munie was destined for something bigger. His path took him through St. Louis Scott Gallagher — one of the nation's elite youth programs — and onto the field at Indiana University, where he sharpened the skills that would catch the attention of the entire league. But soccer wasn't his only calling. A multi-sport athlete from the start, Munie brings an athletic versatility to the game that sets him apart — something the San Jose Earthquakes recognized when they made him the 10th overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  The Brutal Truth About Making It as a Pro Soccer Player — Andrew Gutman's Story 09.06.2026 44min

  In this episode, we sit down with Chicago Fire FC left back Andrew Gutman for an honest and inspiring conversation about what it truly takes to make it as a professional soccer player. Andrew's journey is anything but ordinary. From facing humbling challenges at the Chicago Fire Academy to betting on himself as a walk-on at Indiana University, he has spent his entire career proving the doubters wrong. At Indiana, he started 90 matches, racked up 20 goals and 17 assists, and earned college soccer's highest individual honor — the MAC Hermann Trophy in 2018. But the road to the pros brought a new set of challenges. From a stint at Celtic FC across the Atlantic to bouncing between clubs stateside, Andrew's path was winding, uncertain, and at times, brutally difficult.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  The World Cup is just FIVE DAYS away, and we've got plenty to talk about! 08.06.2026 1godz 26min

  Join Brooks, Craig, and the We Are Soccer crew LIVE at 9 PM EST as we break down the biggest stories from around the soccer world and get ready for the biggest sporting event on the planet. 🔥 Tonight's Topics: 🌎 World Cup kicks off in 5 days! 🇺🇸 USA vs Germany reaction and World Cup friendlies roundup 💪 Is the USMNT finally ready for a deep World Cup run? 🏴 England discussion: favorites, squad selections, the heat factor, and those hilarious England player names appearing on stadium board ⚽ TST 7v7 Tournament in Cary, NC — Luke was there and has stories to share 🏙️ Local Detroit soccer news and updates 🎙️ Plus all the banter, opinions, hot takes, and random soccer conversations you've come to expect from We Are Soccer 💬 We want to hear from YOU! Join the live chat and let us know: -How far will the USA go? -Who are your World Cup favorites? -Did England pick the right squad? -What's your biggest prediction for the tournament? 👍 Like the stream 🔔 Subscribe to We Are Soccer 💬 Comment live throughout the show LIVE TONIGHT at 9 PM EST #WeAreSoccer #WorldCup2026 #USMNT #England #USAvsGermany #TST7v7 #DetroitSoccer #WorldCupCountdown #SoccerPodcast #LiveSoccerShow #FootballTalk #SoccerNews #WorldCupLiveIf you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  No Academy. No Guarantees. No Quit. — Robbie Mertz's Unfiltered Road to Pro Soccer 04.06.2026 42min

  Robbie Mertz never had the typical path to professional soccer. No academy. No guarantees. Just hard work and an unwillingness to quit. The Pittsburgh native sits down with Brooks to share the real story behind his journey — from Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor to Atlanta and back — and why adversity might just be the best thing that ever happened to him.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X
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  Dr. Joe Machnik on World Cup Rules, Refereeing & the Future of Soccer 03.06.2026 34min

  Dr. Joe Machnik has spent more than seven decades shaping and influencing the game of soccer in the United States.In this special episode of We Are Soccer, Craig Hearn sits down with the legendary referee, educator, broadcaster, and author to discuss the beautiful game from every angle. From the evolution of soccer's laws and the challenges facing modern referees, to the impact of VAR and what fans can expect at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dr. Joe shares a lifetime of knowledge and experience from inside the game.The conversation also explores Dr. Joe's remarkable soccer journey and his new book, From Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside Seven Decades of American Soccer, a fascinating look at the growth of the sport in America through the eyes of someone who helped shape its history. Whether you're a coach, player, referee, parent, or passionate soccer fan, this interview offers a unique perspective from one of the most respected voices in American soccer.📖 Get Dr. Joe Machnik's book:From Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside Seven Decades of American Soccerhttps://a.co/d/0bho7pcB⚽ Topics Covered:-The current state of refereeing-VAR and controversial decisions-The 2026 FIFA World Cup-How soccer rules have evolved-Dr. Joe's incredible soccer journey-Inside From Sandlots to the World Cup-The growth of soccer in America-The future of the game in the United States🔔 Subscribe to We Are Soccer for interviews, soccer news, coaching insights, player stories, and conversations with some of the biggest names in the game.#Soccer #WorldCup2026 #USMNT #Referees #VAR #JoeMachnik #WeAreSoccer #FIFAWorldCup #Football #SoccerPodcast #AmericanSoccer #WorldCupIf you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽🙏Join 80,000+ soccer fans who read our twice-weekly Substack newsletter. Real soccer content, straight to your inbox.Come hang with us on social! 👇 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 📧 Substack 🌐 Website 🐦 X