U.S. Soccer Podcast

Presented by Henkel. Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live. New episodes drop every week. Join us.

  1. HACE 4 DÍAS

    Jaedyn Shaw talks family, food, and fashion

    Jaedyn Shaw made history when she became the first Vietnamese American to represent the USWNT. In 2022 the forward was named US Soccer’s young female player of the year. And despite being just 21 years old, she’s already won an Olympic gold medal and hoisted the 2025 NWSL championship trophy with Gotham FC. Off the field she’s made waves, too: Jaedyn is widely regarded as one of the best dressed women in soccer, and her walk-in outfits never fail to stand out.   In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Jaedyn sits down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss how her family shaped her, her favorite food, her unique fashion sense, how she would style the new U.S. Soccer National Team kits and her ultimate ambitions in a USWNT jersey.    0:49 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Jaedyn Shaw  2:34 – Jaedyn on becoming the first Vietnamese American to represent the USWNT  3:58 – The importance of family support  6:05 – Jaedyn discusses becoming a foodie  11:31 – Love of fashion 17:31 – Styling the new stars & stripes kits  23:47 – Winning Olympic gold  31:57 – What soccer means to Jaedyn Shaw  36:33 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  Guest: Jaedyn Shaw  Producer: Matthew Nelson  To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  2. 8 ABR

    Meet cerebral palsy soccer legend Adam Ballou

    Adam Ballou first started kicking a soccer ball when he was just 3-years old. And after that, he never looked back: Adam was first called into the U.S. Men’s Cerebral Palsy (CP) National Team when he was 14. Since then the midfielder has amassed almost 100 caps and represented his country in two Paralympic Games. Adam was also a part of the CP team that won the 2025 Copa America for the first time.   In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Adam down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss his joining the CP National Team, his proudest achievements representing team USA, and what soccer means to him.   2:25–  Meghan Klingenberg interviews Adam Ballou  6:03 – Adam discusses playing soccer in Spain  10:16 – Adam explains how he qualifies for the CP team  16:55 – Joining the team at just 15  25:19 – Adam’s proudest moment 31:18 – Adam discusses what soccer means to him  32:39 – Kling breaks out her story meeting Taylor Swift in 2015  36:33 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  Guest: Adam Ballou  Producer: Matthew Nelson  Tickets are available now for the SheBelieves Summit presented by Deloitte in Seattle, Wash. on April 15! Key speakers include Haley Rosen, Emma Hayes, Domo Wells, and more. Get your tickets to the Summit and the USWNT vs. Japan match presented by Allstate at https://events.ussoccer.com/shebelievessummit.  To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min
  3. 1 ABR

    Jozy Altidore: From the pitch to the pitch deck

    In his storied USMNT career, forward Jozy Altidore earned over 100 caps and appeared at two World Cups. Jozy scored his first professional goal at just 16 and this knack for finding the net sent him around Europe’s top leagues before ending his career in Major League Soccer.  Since retiring, Jozy has stayed just as busy – He's an avid investor and is a board member of the soccer training company, Sogility.   In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Jozy sits down with host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss his mom’s cooking, his storied career, and life after soccer.  1:00– Meghan Klingenberg interviews Jozy Altidore  2:21 – Jozy discusses his soccer origin story  9:51– Moving to Europe and adjusting to soccer in Spain  19:35 – Jozy takes us inside the mind of a strike  28:05 – What it meant to wear the USMNT jersey 37:40 – Jozy discusses his investments, including Sogility  48:34 – Jozy’s thoughts on the USMNT’s chances at the 2026 World Cup  55:28 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    To learn more about Sogility, visit https://www.sogility.net/  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  Guest: Jozy Altidore  Producer: Matthew Nelson  Tickets are available now for the SheBelieves Summit presented by Deloitte in Seattle, Wash. on April 15! Key speakers include Haley Rosen, Emma Hayes, Domo Wells, and more. Get your tickets to the Summit and the USWNT vs. Japan match presented by Allstate at https://events.ussoccer.com/shebelievessummit.  To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h 7 min
  4. 25 MAR

    Tobin Heath: Prodigy, Artist, Architect

    They called you Tobin Heath the ‘Queen of the Nutmeg’ because throughout the forward’s storied soccer career she left defenders trailing in her wake. Tobin was also a true winner: She won two Women’s World Cups, three Olympic medals (two gold and a bronze) and three NCAA Division I championships at the University of North Carolina. In 181 international appearances she created countless indelible moments. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Tobin sits down with he longtime friend and former teammate, Meghan Klingenberg, to discuss the eras that her career: Tobin the prodigy, the artist, and the architect.   1:23 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Tobin Heath   3:27 – Part one: The prodigy  24:31 – Part two: The artist  30:28 – Tobin discusses the 2011 World Cup  34:24 – The 2015 World Cup 40:26 – Part three: The architect  55:28 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  Guest: Tobin Heath  Producer: Matthew Nelson  Tickets are available now for the SheBelieves Summit presented by Deloitte in Seattle, Wash. on April 15! Key speakers include Haley Rosen, Emma Hayes, Domo Wells, and more. Get your tickets to the Summit and the USWNT vs. Japan match presented by Allstate at https://events.ussoccer.com/shebelievessummit.    To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h 6 min
  5. 18 MAR

    Inside the Jersey: How the new U.S. Soccer National Team Kits were Made

    They’re finally here! Earlier this week U.S. Soccer and Nike unveiled the new 2026 U.S. Soccer National Team kits, which will be worn across all 27 U.S. Soccer National Teams. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, Nike’s global product director Ronnie J. Stewart and apparel graphic designer Yaz Rosete break down the development process and how they incorporated athlete feedback to authentically represent the team’s identity.   Watch here! https://youtu.be/MGLQBaHDNAo  3:11 – The U.S. Soccer podcast interviews Ronnie J. Stewart and Yaz Rosete  5:20 – A closer look at the kit design elements  7:02 – Ronnie explains the jersey’s unique fabric  9:23 – The team discusses their favorite design elements  11:36 – Product testing  15:56 – Meghan and David discuss the new kits  25:29 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    Read More: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/03/stars-stripes-nike-process-details-national-team-world-cup-jersey-kit  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  Guest: Ronnie J. Stewart, Yaz Rosete  Producer: Matthew Nelson  Tickets are available now for the SheBelieves Summit presented by Deloitte in Seattle, Wash. on April 15! Key speakers include Haley Rosen, Emma Hayes, Domo Wells, and more. Get your tickets to the Summit and the USWNT vs. Japan match presented by Allstate at https://events.ussoccer.com/shebelievessummit.    To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min
  6. 11 MAR

    Kristine Lilly on being the Queen of Caps, winning a World Cup at home, and upcoming 99ers movie

    Kristine Lilly played in five FIFA Women’s World Cups, three Olympics, scored 130 international goals and amassed a world record 354 caps for the U.S. Women’s National Team. It’s no wonder Lilly earned the nickname “Queen of Caps”. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to Lilly about her incredible longevity, how the iconic 99ers team won a World Cup on home soil, and her thoughts on the upcoming Netflix movie that tells the story of that triumph.  1:08 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Kristine Lilly  3:03 – Early career and the landscape of women’s soccer  9:24 – How setbacks can lead to growth  16:15 – How to win a World Cup in America  19:16 – Favorite memory from the 1999 World Cup  24:00 – Upcoming movie on the 99ers  31:21 – How the culture of women’s soccer changed  41:40 – Can anyone surpass Lilly's caps record?  55:35 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  Guest: Kristine Lilly  Producer: Matthew Nelson  To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 h 4 min
  7. 5 MAR

    100 Days Until the World Cup with Mauricio Pochettino

    There’s now less than 100 days to go until the World Cup!  In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg catches up with US men’s national team head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, to hear how things are going. In a conversation that takes you behind the scenes of the USMNT’s preparations, Pochettino discusses roster building, how there’s no such thing as a friendly, and what inspires him outside of soccer.  0:55 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Mauricio Pochettino  1:23 – Mauricio talks about how his own excitement is building ahead of the World Cup  4:32 – To coach, there’s no such thing as a friendly  12:40 – Mauricio talks about roster selection  15:50 – Inspiration from other sports  25:52 – Mauricio explains why he believes his team can win the World Cup  33:13 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    As the U.S. Men’s National Team chases greatness on the road to the world’s biggest tournament, you can show your support through artwork.  In partnership with AT&T, U.S. Soccer is connecting fans to players through their Fan Art platform, where a handful of the most compelling artworks will be showcased to U.S. Men’s National Team players and at their match vs Belgium in Atlanta on March 28.  Submit your artwork here: https://events.ussoccer.com/2026fanartpresentedbyatt   Submissions open through March 10.  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  Guest: Mauricio Pochettino  Producer: Matthew Nelson  To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  8. 25 FEB

    What Eddie Pope learned at 3 World Cups

    Eddie Pope was part of iconic 2002 World Cup team that made a run to the quarterfinals – the best men’s team showing of the modern era. But he was also a part of the 1998 team that was dumped out of the group stages without gaining a single point. So, when it comes to World Cups, Eddie Pope knows a thing or two about what has to go right for a team to find success, and the many things that can go wrong and lead to disappointment.   In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to Eddie about his three World Cups: 1998, 2002, and 2006. In each chapter, Eddie discusses what went right, what didn’t quite go to plan, and his favorite memories.   2:38 – Chapter 1: France 1998  4:08 – Eddie explains that team chemistry was an issue in ‘98  9:41 – Chapter 2: Japan and South Korea 2002  13:01 – Eddie talks about how the class of ‘26 can replicate the success of this team  23:18 – Chapter 3: Germany 2006   26:01 – Eddie explains how the ‘06 team remains a “what if?”  33:18 – Eddie’s words of wisdom for the 20026 team  37:43 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    As the U.S. Men’s National Team chases greatness on the road to the world’s biggest tournament, you can show your support through artwork.  In partnership with AT&T, U.S. Soccer is connecting fans to players through their Fan Art platform, where a handful of the most compelling artworks will be showcased to U.S. Men’s National Team players and at their match vs Belgium in Atlanta on March 28.  Submit your artwork here: https://events.ussoccer.com/2026fanartpresentedbyatt   Submissions open through March 10.  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  Guest: Eddie Pope  Producer: Matthew Nelson  To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min

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Presented by Henkel. Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live. New episodes drop every week. Join us.

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