Episodes
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
LWSC Radio: MLS Midseason Discussion, Rivalry Week Preview
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the boys discuss midseason talking points on MLS. Are Austin and RSL legit? Who's the best team in the East? Has Toronto FC become a parody of themselves from 2012? Who's winning the Wooden Spoon?
Then in the Round Table we look ahead to Rivalry Week and pick the games we're most excited to watch and the results.
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: Previewing the Concacaf W Championship
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
Saturday Jul 02, 2022
What's up, Internet? On the latest Last Word SC Radio, Rachael Kriger is joined by Raheem Bashir and R.J. Allen to discuss and preview the upcoming Concacaf W Championship, which kicks off on July 4 and serves as 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying and 2024 Summer Olympics qualifying.
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: U.S. Open Cup chaos and MLS table chatter
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
What's up, Internet? On the latest episode of Last Word SC Radio, Rachael Kriger is joined by Harvey Cruz and Jamie Rooke to talk all things soccer. The trio discusses the recent U.S. Open Cup matches, including a chaotic New York Red Bulls victory and a cup-set for Sacramento Republic.
Then, they take a look at hot and cold MLS teams. Rachael talks about Real Salt Lake, while the guys give kudos to the teams they cover: Red Bulls and the Revolution.
Finally, for last words, the trio talks about the recent FIFA World Cup rule to allow 26 players on each roster, bumping it up from 23. They discuss what this means for the U.S. men's national team and Jamie discusses his native country's team, England.
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: Previewing the Concacaf Nations League
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
What's up Internet? On the latest episode of Last Word SC Radio, Rachael Kriger, Jamie Rooke and Harvey Cruz get together to talk about the latest MLS results and the firing of Charlotte FC head coach Miguel Angel Ramirez.
Then, the trio talks about the upcoming Concacaf Nations League and their contenders and pretenders for the tournament. Harvey talks about La Selecta and their chances, while Rachael continues to hype up Costa Rica after their thrilling conclusion to World Cup qualifying.
For last words, Jamie talks about some news regarding Adam Buksa and previews some upcoming content; Harvey discusses all of the controversy around the UEFA Champions League Final; and Rachael gives kudos to Ukraine in the midst of their hunt for a World Cup berth.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: Can you really believe in D.C. United?
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
What's up, Internet? This week, it's Rachael Kriger, Harvey Cruz and Jamie Rooke giving you all your MLS news and chatter.
The trio talks about the rumors of Lionel Messi to MLS that were almost instantly shot down by his agent. Also, in more legitimate transfer news, the three talk about Giorgio Chiellini and if we could see the Italian in an LAFC shirt in the near future.
We then move on to Red Light, Yellow Light and Green Light. Rachael and Harvey argue about D.C. United and what it will take Harvey to get on the hype train. We talk chaos with our picks and then move into last words.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
On the fifth time of asking a Major League Soccer club has finally won the CONCACAF Champions League. Seattle Sounders FC came in as favorites and came through some adversity with injuries early on, but in the end, their depth and quality shone through with a 3-0 win on the night and 5-2 on aggregate, the gold standard of MLS become the first US side to win the CCL. Erik and Sean discuss how big the moment really is, the players that made it happen, and what it means to be going to the FIFA Club World Cup as well.
Also, the UEFA Champions League has an England vs Spain final as Liverpool dispatched Villarreal 5-2 on aggregate after a nervy first half that saw the Yellow Submarine make a comeback. However, this pales in comparison to the comeback the Spanish champions Real Madrid pulled off against Manchester City. After a quiet game, they exploded at the last minutes to force Extra Time and win it, in the end, to compete for their potentially 14th Champions League crown.
Russia receives further bans from UEFA removing the Women's team from this summer's Women's EURO 2022, relegating the Russian Men's side to the third tier of the Nations League, and even banning them from UEFA Youth competitions too.
You can also watch the show on video here: https://youtu.be/e6_iK4IK_nQ
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: CCL Final Preview
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the boys are back to preview the CCL Final second leg on Wednesday. Matt, Dan, and Harvey are joined with Jamie Rooke, our New England Revolution beat writer.
We do MLS Red Light, Green Light, Yellow Light with a quarter of the 2022 season done. We then talk all things CCL and predict if Seattle Sounders will be the first team to win it when they play Wednesday. Then we discuss recent news in the Round Table. You can find that article here.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Two Major League Soccer clubs have decided to make coaching changes with the San Jose Earthquakes sacking Matias Almeyda and D.C. United is due to sack Hernan Losada. Sean and Erik some of the story behind both firings, how Erik, as a DC United supporter feels about the move, and which team would be a better option for coaches looking at either job?
The CONCACAF W Draw is done and joining the United States Women's National Team are rivals Mexico, the 2019 World Cup debutants Jamaica, and Haiti. Should there be any concern with the USWNT drawing the tougher teams out of the two groups? Is there a chance that anyone but Mexico going through this? Also, Group B sees Canada facing Costa Rica, Panama, and Trinidad & Tobago. Some Way Too Early Predictions are on the way.
Finally, head scouts take their leave for Manchester United as Erik Ten Haag is all but appointed as the new United manager. After the whooping the squad received at the hands of Liverpool 4-0 there's a lot of talk about a sweeping revolution. Who are the players soon to be out, who should be sold, and could we really see 10 new players in one transfer window?
Apologies for the background noise when Erik speaks in the first 5 to 8 minutes of the show, as Sean started recording as a family get-together was ending.
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: USOC Third Round, CCL Final, MLS Contenders and Pretenders
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the four cohosts are back with Matt back from vacation. We do MLS Contenders, Pretenders, and Pleasant Surprises. Then Rachael gets us caught on on the CONCACAF Champions League Semifinals and looks ahead to Seattle Sounders and Pumas in the final. The crew gets hyped for the USOC third round. We end with Last Words and Dan ranting about the state of the San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting KC.
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
There is just so much to talk about on this midweek edition of the Pod, as the CONCACAF Champions League Final is set with two longtime stalwarts of the respective leagues, Pumas U.N.A.M. vs. Seattle Sounders FC.
However, the UEFA Champions League is what has grabbed the biggest headlines with some superb games, a major upset, and even some actual fighting too.
The United States Women's National Team finish possibly their last window of victorious friendly matches with an 18-1 (9-1 and 9-0) over Uzbekistan. Can the young team take that forward into the upcoming CONCACAF W tournament in July?
Speaking of, the field is now complete and all of the squads now know who will compete in Mexico to determine who winds up representing CONCACAF in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Who could deliver a surprise? Is there a chance for any upsets? Or will it remain as you expected?
There's also the verbal agreement with Manchester United and Erik Ten Haag, Gio Reyna is injured again and is out for the rest of the club season, New England's freefall in MLS, and the announcement of a FIFA streaming service too.
You can also watch the episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/lXR66ajmV94