Episodes
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Last Word SC Radio: U.S. Soccer Exodus and SheBelieves Cup
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
What's up Internet? On this episode of Last Word Soccer Club Radio, Matt, Rachael, and Ed get together to talk all things U.S. Soccer. We discuss Earnie Stewart and Brian McBride leaving their roles and what comes next as we still don't have a head coach and Gregg Berhalter is still under investigation. We take whatever conclusions one can from the two January Camp games. Then we discuss the SheBelieves Cup and injuries relevant to the Women's World Cup.
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
What's up Internet? Happy New Year! Dan and Matt are back with a podcast to kick off 2023. We begin with analysis of the disturbing and heartbreaking news regarding the USMNT Berhalter investigation into a domestic violence incident with his now wife and how the Reyna family has brought this U.S. Soccer drama to a new low. Then we do MLS New Year's resolutions where we come up with ways for each MLS team to be better in 2023.
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: RIP Grant Wahl
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Hey there. Welcome to Last Word Soccer Club Radio, with Matt and Rachael. Thanks so much for joining us. On this episode, Matt and Rachael (separately, schedules are difficult) say RIP Grant Wahl. We celebrate Grant as a person and journalist. Stop listening to this podcast right now and tell the people who matter to you that you love them.
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: USMNT Netherlands Review, USA Big Picture Analysis
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
What's up Internet? The United States Men's National Team are out of the World Cup. Matt and Ed get together for an instant USMNT Netherlands review. We break down all four goals in the 3-1 loss and what went wrong for the Americans and why. Personal decisions, execution, and the emotions of the second half. Then we analyze what this means big picture as we look ahead to 2026.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: USMNT Iran Instant Reaction Podcast
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
What's up Internet?! The United States Men's National Team has beaten Iran and made it out of the Group! Ed, Sean, and Matt get together an hour after full-time to bask in the accompaniment. We analyze the match from multiple angles and look ahead to the Netherlands on Saturday in the Round of 16. Relive ups, downs, and relief with this USMNT Iran instant reaction pod.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
What's up, Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Rachael Kriger, Jamie Rooke and Raheem Bashir gather around the podcast table and breakdown the Match Day 2 games of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Jamie breaks down the United States and England draw from both perspectives, while Raheem discusses what went wrong for Canada, as the Canadians are officially eliminated from moving on to the knockout rounds. Rachael discusses the triumphant comeback of Costa Rica and how the Ticos managed to stun Japan, and what their odds are to move on, along with Mexico and their lackluster campaign in Qatar.
Finally, the three preview the final Match Day 3 group stage games for each of the Concacaf teams and predict who will move on in their groups between the U.S., Costa Rica and Mexico.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: USA Wales Reaction, England Preview
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
What's up Internet? On this episode of Last Word SC Radio, Matt, Sean, and Ed get together post-USMNT match. We recap the USA Wales game, talking the lineups, substitutes, a barnstorming first half, a card happy referee, and what it means for the England game on Friday. We make sense of what went gradually worse in the second half. Ed's got some thoughts on Gio Reyna not playing, some quotes, and what it means. Then we look ahead to the England game predicting lineups and results.
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: FIFA World Cup & Concacaf Teams Preview
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
What's up, Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, we've got a whole slew of folks joining the podcast for their first or second show. Rachael Kriger hosts, and brings along staff writers who know our Concacaf teams the best: Edward Vento, who covers the U.S. men, Raheem Bashir who covers Canada and Sean Garmer, who knows a plethora of facts about México. Rachael covers Costa Rica to round out the four teams.
The four talk about the Concacaf teams at the World Cup, dissecting each squad and their chances in the group stage, some breakout players to watch and what they're looking for from the U.S., Canada, México and Costa Rica.
Finally, the group finishes the show by giving their general World Cup predictions. Rachael and Sean agree on who is winning the World Cup, while Edward and Raheem give their picks. Meanwhile, the four discuss the Golden Boot and who they think will surprise in Qatar.
In Last Word, Rachael gives a message to fans to enjoy the World Cup and not feel guilty about watching it.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Reactions and CCL Chatter
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
What's up, Internet? This week on the Last Word SC Radio show, Rachael Kriger and Harvey Cruz, the birthday boy, get together to talk about the chaotic and crazy Los Angeles FC win in MLS Cup 2022. The duo speaks about that penalty shootout and Harvey discusses the game being the worst loss for the Philadelphia Union, and worst in general for an MLS side.
The two then take a look at the Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League and the Round of 16 draw, discussing what odds the MLS clubs have and any matches to keep an eye on in March.
Finally, the two discuss the U.S. men's national team and who they think should be on the plane to Qatar, and who will be on the plane that maybe shouldn't be for the World Cup.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: 2022 MLS Cup Final Preview Podcast
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Jamie and Matt get together to preview the 2022 MLS Cup Final. We break down what happened and why in the two Conference Final games. Then we look at LAFC vs Philadelphia Union from all angles. We discuss tactics, personnel, how both teams would win, who it matters most to, and who we think wins.