Talk USL

Talk USL
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Covering the latest scores, news, and developments from the USL Championship, the second-highest professional men's soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. Every Monday, host Vince Galvano will take a deep dive into all current events related to the league.

  1. 11h ago

    Mexican Icon Chicharito signs for USL, Tampa & Lou City deliver instant classic, Holstad goes MLS, plus much more!

    Javier “Chicharito” Hernández just gave the USL Championship its loudest headline in years, and we break down what his move to Atlético Dallas could mean for the league’s profile, the club’s identity, and the ripple effects across North American soccer. From the star power and marketing jolt to the on-field questions that come with his age and recent form, we dig into why this first signing is bigger than a jersey sale — it’s a statement about ambition, culture, and what Dallas wants to be before it even kicks a ball. Then it’s on to a weekend that delivered chaos and heroics: Tampa Bay and Louisville served up an instant classic with a 5–4 thriller that swung wildly from start to finish, and we unpack how a three-goal lead disappeared and why that match will stick in your brain all season. We also hit Detroit vs Miami, where Eloy Room’s late penalty save preserved a point in dramatic fashion, plus the Clay Holstad transfer and what it could signal for the teams involved as the playoff race tightens. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram,YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, X/Twitter and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com

  2. Jul 27

    Bookend drama, Orange County leading west charge, topsy turvy in east, plus much more!

    Matches that’s it meaning back to business. With that came bookend drama, Las Vegas shocked Detroit with a goal in the first minute and held on for a massive road result, while Colorado Springs delivered the ultimate gut-punch with a stoppage-time winner to steal all three points. From early ambushes to last-second heartbreak, this slate had a little bit of everything. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram,YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, X/Twitter and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com

  3. Jul 20

    Amann Fast-trick history on CBS, JAX finally wins, USL Cup QF set, plus much more!

    Trevor Amann put on a national-TV clinic as Pittsburgh’s forward delivered the fastest hat trick in USL Championship history on CBS, flipping a scoreless heavyweight matchup into a statement win in the span of 3 minutes, 27 seconds. We break down how it happened, what it says about Pittsburgh’s title defense, and what Louisville’s second-half unraveling might mean going forward, plus the moment Sporting JAX finally got over the hump with their first-ever league win, a gritty comeback that could be the emotional reset their season needed. We also reset the Prinx Tires USL Cup now that the quarterfinal draw is locked in, highlighting the headline showdown and the matchups with real upset potential, before hitting the June Player of the Month conversation and taking a closer look at the latest twists in Las Vegas: stadium chatter, club news, and what’s actually going on with the Lights right now. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram,YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, X/Twitter and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com

  4. Jul 6

    Fireworks for Lexington, Independence Weekend Recap, June POTM nominees and USL World Cup Over, plus much more!

    Lexington stole the show on Independence Weekend, walking into Al Lang Stadium and torching the Eastern Conference leaders Tampa Bay 4–1 in one of the most jaw-dropping statements of the season. Elsewhere, there was drama and history all over Match Day 16: Detroit snagged a stoppage-time road winner in Birmingham, Loudoun and Sporting JAX traded late chaos in a 2–2 thriller, and Brooklyn earned the first road win in club history by blanking the defending champs Pittsburgh. Plus, milestones kept piling up — Grant Stoneman hit 150 USL Championship appearances, Ben Morris marked his 100th DCFC match with the winner, and Louisville kept rolling with a clean sheet on the Fourth. We’ll also look ahead to what’s next as the Prinx Tires USL Cup heats up, with key fixtures and knockout implications starting to come into focus. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram,YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, X/Twitter and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com

  5. Jun 29

    Midseason Awards, USL World Cup Status, Focus on Charleston & the Numbers Defining Each Team

    It’s the midseason break in the USL Championship, so we’re handing out our Midseason Awards and making the case for the standout goalkeeper, defender, coach, young player, and MVP so far. We also check in USL World Cup status with the latest on who’s headed to the tournament and what it means for their clubs. Then the focus shifts to Charleston Battery, who look like they’ve rebuilt their attack on the fly and the numbers (and a statement win) suggest they’re turning into a real contender again. We wrap up with a defining number for every team at the halfway point and what it reveals about where the second half of the season might be headed. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram,YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, X/Twitter and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com

  6. Jun 22

    Eloy Room puts USL and Curuçao on the map, More USL influence in FWC, Prinx Tires Group 4 reaction, and which teams in the championship are on the right track?

    Eloy Room put the USL on the World Cup stage with a performance for the history books, stonewalling Ecuador with a record-tying 15-save clean sheet to earn Curaçao its first-ever World Cup point. Plus, more USL fingerprints at the tournament as Hartford Athletic’s Dan Gaspar shows up on Ghana’s staff, another reminder that the league’s influence runs way beyond its touchlines.Back in the championship, we react to USL Cup shootouts in Group 4 as the margins tighten and every point starts to reshape the standings. And we close with a check-in on two teams trending the right way: Monterey Bay continuing to find results at Cardinale, and Orange County looking more and more like a West contender as their form keeps climbing. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram,YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, X/Twitter and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com

  7. Jun 15

    World Cup Fever, Youngest POTM ever, Tampa’s streak is over, Smith’s 5 star performance, plus much more!

    We discuss how the league feels bigger than just the box scores opening with World Cup Fever in USL markets, from electric watch parties in Pittsburgh to a massive night at Al Lang, and we connect it back to the pipeline — the former USL players now showing up on the biggest stage, plus the investors putting money back into clubs and communities. Then it’s all Championship chaos: Charleston’s Colton Swan makes history as the league’s youngest Player of the Month for May, and Detroit’s Darren Smith delivers a jaw-dropping five-goal night to tie the USL Championship single-game record and blow open the Golden Boot race. Tampa’s streak finally ends, Louisville may be turning a corner, Monterey Bay has new life, and Brooklyn keeps looking less like a fun story and more like a real problem for the contenders. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram,YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, X/Twitter and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com

  8. Jun 8

    Who clinched QF in USL Cup? Round 3 reaction, Welcome Dallas, FWC preview & POTM May Nominees

    We break down a wild Round 3 in the USL Cup and sort through what mattered most. From quarterfinal tickets being punched to late drama, shootout nerves, and the moments that swung groups, we hit the key storylines and the performances that should have everyone paying attention as the bracket starts to take shape. We also welcome Atlético Dallas to the Championship conversation, look ahead to the FWC storylines on the horizon, and run through the USL Championship Player of the Month nominees for May. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram,YouTube, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok, X/Twitter and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts on the show? Feel free to write to host Vince Galvano by emailing: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com Inquiries: talkuslchampionship@gmail.com

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Covering the latest scores, news, and developments from the USL Championship, the second-highest professional men's soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. Every Monday, host Vince Galvano will take a deep dive into all current events related to the league.

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  • Creator
    Talk USL
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Talk USL
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