Episodes
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: Sally Yates Report Fallout, MLS Decision Day 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
What's up Internet? Dan and Matt are back this week for another episode of Last Word SC Radio. We break down the fallout from the U.S. Soccer Sally Yates report on the NWSL and Women's Soccer culture of abuse, harassment, and the lack of accountability. We then discuss all things 2022 MLS Decision. This includes LAFC winning the Supporters' Shield, seeding races in both conferences, the final playoff race, and the three effective playin games that will decide it. In the Round Table, we predict those games.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Playoff Race, International Window, SS
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
What's up Internet? Last Word SC Radio is back. Jamie and Matt get together to handicap the MLS Cup Playoff race. We look at teams we think are safe and pretty much out. Then we break down every bubble team. The guys talk LAFC and the Union on Supporters' Shield and Gareth Bale. Then we discuss the international window, the USMNT roster, and Weekend Pick 'Ems.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: Tim Ream for USMNT in September, all the MLS talk
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt and Rachael are back. We get caught up on Americans in the Premier League and discuss if Tim Ream playing well for Fulham FC means he's got a shot at Qatar. We break down the Supporters' Shield and Wooden Spoon race. Then we take a look at teams trending up and down in the MLS Cup Playoffs race. Are Seattle going to figure it out? Is Miami GOOD? What did HELL Is Real mean? Then in the Round Table, we've got Weekend Pick 'Ems.
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Playoffs DEFCON Warnings
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the Boys get together to reprise one of our favorite games: MLS Cup Playoffs DEFCON ratings. We go through 15 teams and rank them 1-5 on the DEFCON system. Are things better for Nashville SC? Is it panic time for LA Galaxy and FC Cincinnati? Is Inter Miami actually getting it done? We discuss.
In the Round Table, we discuss the battles for home playoff games in both conferences, LAFC making moves, and do Weekend Pick 'Ems.
Lastly, we give our condolences to podcast host and Last Word Managing Editor Rachael Kriger and her family. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, call 1-800-662-4357 in the United States and 1-877-254-3348 in Canada.
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard, Harvey Cruz, and Jamie Rookie get together. We discuss whether it's time for Seattle Sounders, New England Revolution, and LA Galaxy to panic. Then we look at Taty Castellanos leaving NYCFC and Gareth Bale's MLS debut. We banter about the various friendlies MLS teams are playing against European clubs. Then we preview and predict games for this coming weekend.
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.
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.
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: USMNT Uruguay and Morocco Breakdown
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
What's up Internet? On this episode of Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard welcomes Sean Garmer to the show. The guys break down the recent USMNT friendlies against Uruguay and Morocco. We discuss players who's stock are up and down and what positions we are still concerned about in a World Cup context. Then we look ahead to the Concacaf Nations League games.
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.