The US played Paraguay in the very first World Cup, in 1930, on their way to a third place finish. We talked about how that tournament (and the US team) came together... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

So the US is just getting countries it's beaten in friendlies this year? Totally random, very cool.

INFANTINO: You make that fake peace prize trophy that I’m giving to Trump? SCULPTOR: Sure did boss, real fuckin creepy just like you asked.

As Trump and Infantino smear their filth all over the World Cup draw, a reminder that the US has ~150 years of soccer history—of waves of immigrants bringing their dreams and their love of the game. That’s what should be celebrated. That’s why we’re making this: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

My daughter just said the NYCFC and Inter Miami playoff game looks like a gender reveal party #MLS

Gianni Infantino has taken FIFA to new depths of greed and immorality. Threatening to move cities less than a year out for bullshit “safety” issues? After letting Russia host and Qatar kill scores of workers? Absolute joke. www.thetimes.com/us/american-...

Working on an episode of AN AMERICAN GAME, and we'd love to know your (brief) memories of the first time you saw the movie VICTORY (aka ESCAPE TO VICTORY). Where did you see it? What did it mean to you? If we mention you in the show you'll receive the warm feeling of helping, which is pretty cool.

Silver Lake, Los Angeles CA

What has steamships, chloroform, and the King of Romania? Our episode about the very first World Cup, and the tough, talented US team who showed the world that diversity is our strength--and that the US isn't afraid to change hotels if the first one sucks. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Quick shout out to the soccer trainers, including Jack Coll, who worked out (and rubbed down) the US team at the first World Cup in 1930: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

The US has had world class goalkeepers since the 1880s. In “Lone Eagles” we dig into the long history of our best position—including Frank Borghi, anchor of the famous win over England in the 1950 World Cup. We also get a little distracted by Gerard Butler.

This game can end now if Mike Pence has the courage.

What happened to the oldest trophy in US sports? The story of the AFA Cup, episode 2 of AN AMERICAN GAME: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

We love all of our episodes of AN AMERICAN GAME equally, but as a couple old members of the Goalkeepers' Union 🧤🧤"Lone Eagles" is a personal one. We do a deep dive on the one position where we've produced world class talent... for 140 years!

The US is and has been a soccer nation despite what you have been told by US Soccer and even Don Garber. Soccer was in New Jersey before Brazil US had a pro league before Italy or Spain An American Game podcast tell these amazing and entertaining stories told by @soccertownmedia.bsky.social

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Union for winning the Supporters’ Shield—and to Union Director of Goalkeeping, Phil Wheddon, who helped us break down the state of the US goalkeeper in our Lone Eagles episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Great night at @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social #soccertown

“Let’s do a starting XI of US soccertowns. How hard can it be?”

This is just Alexi’s way of telling his MAGA audience that he ain’t paying for no illegals.

Seattle: 140 years of soccer powerhouses like Boeing, Sounders, and…Mrs. Wickman’s Pies?

I was talking to someone at San Diego Wave recently about their community outreach. “San Diego is a military town,” they said. “So we work with Armed Services YMCA, which gives food to active duty military and veterans. It’s sad that our military families need a food drive to get by but…”

Sorry, Bay Area: San Francisco and Oakland had to share a spot in our Starting XI. And sorry (not sorry): we had to talk about the SF Deltas...

In these dark times may I offer what some are calling a “spot-on”impression of David Beckham:

A friendly reminder that there is no such thing as "settled" history...

Come for the US soccer history, stay for the top shelf vocal work.

Glad to help out with this & see #Atlanta make the starting XI. A hurculean effort by Kirk & Tom who did a great job tracing the metro area’s #soccerhistory & those of other important “soccertowns” across the U.S. (although Tom gets a yellow for the use of “Hotlanta”). Definitely give it a listen!

🚨The roster is out! Our starting XI of US soccertowns—and our final episode of season 1. It’s 90 minutes (plus added time) of 🇺🇸 soccer history in all of its diverse, imperfect glory. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts.

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Our next episode is shaping up to be a full 90' so our, uh, water break has been extended 🍻 Look out for a new AN AMERICAN GAME next week, and in the meantime here's why we don't like Alexi Lalas: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Wishing Ray Hudson all the best as he steps away from broadcasting. He’s a fine gent and an incredible ambassador for the game. (And making it into the “magesteeeerial” club was one of the biggest thrills of our lives.)

We’ll be back next week with our final show of the season but in the meantime, check out the water break mini-episode of AN AMERICAN GAME where we explain (a little) of why we don’t like Alexi Lalas. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

This week on AN AMERICAN GAME: a mini episode with some updates, corrections...and an overdue chat about Alexi Lalas.

@frankmsounders.bsky.social we have a question for you if you wouldn’t mind following back 🙏

Before they could invent the “OOSA” chant, the first USWNT had to get to Italy… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Another great episode. I can’t recommend Kirk & Tim’s podcast enough. Definitely give them a listen!

🚨New episode! Tom and Kirk track the long line of women’s soccer that led to the very first USWNT, the 85ers, whose wild week in Italy 40 years ago laid the foundation for one of the most dominant programs in American sports. And the “OOSA!” chant 💪⚽️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Need to get this show in your soccer podcast rotation if you have done so already!

Absolutely great episode !!

When you do an episode on the history of US goalkeepers and think, “it would be cool if Tony Meola did a couple jokes. Should we ask him?”

We love Urban Pitch, so this was nice. Big thanks to @scoblevision.bsky.social urbanpitch.com/an-american-...

Come for the history of US goalkeepers, stay for my Gerard Butler impression. New episode of AN AMERICAN GAME! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

It's halftime at AN AMERICAN GAME, which means no new show 👎 but also no Alexi Lalas👍 We do have quick fun facts about Tom and Kirk and a preview of next week, where they answer the question, "What if our best athletes played soccer?" (Hint: they already do.) www.buzzsprout.com/2519329/epis...

If you want to see an Indiana Jones-like quest to find the oldest trophy in US sports…here it is. The video version of AN AMERICAN GAME—Episode 2: youtu.be/oyv5OHn22Bo?...

What has steamships, chloroform, and the King of Romania? The latest episode of AN AMERICAN GAME, about the US team at the first World Cup. They showed the world that diversity is our strength—and that we’re not afraid to change hotels if the first one sucks. www.buzzsprout.com/2519329/epis...

Okay #soccersky we’ve got a new story dropping tomorrow about the #USMNT in the very first World Cup. It’s got steamships, chloroform, and the King of Romania…and much more. In the meantime, check out the first two episodes of: anamericangame.buzzsprout.com

Quick: what’s the oldest trophy in American sports? (answer below)