Episodes
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
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Soccer 2 the MAX: USA vs Costa Rica Review: The USMNT Are Back in the World Cup
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
The United States Men's National Team only had to avoid defeat by six goals or more and they would return to the World Cup. Mission accomplished with only a 2-0 loss to a younger and more fiery Los Ticos side on the night. And while the game is ultimately meaningless in the grand scheme of things, Sean and Erik still a have few things to ponder in regards to what occurred.
Should the USMNT's away form during qualifying be of any concern? How big a deal is it that the USA does not have a solidified striker as of yet and there are only two FIFA windows from here to when the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins on November 21 in Qatar. Should there be worry about the Goalkeeper position after two not so confident performances from Zack Steffen?
Plus, one final look around CONCACAF as Mexico takes care of business against El Salvador in Azteca to actually finish in second place ahead of the USMNT. Canada loses in their final game as well and tops the octagonal in the first place. Is it a done deal for Costa Rica against New Zealand? Not to mention, a look ahead to the World Cup Draw on Friday, the pots the teams are in, and the rest of the landscape around the globe for World Cup Qualifying too.
Remember you can also watch Soccer 2 the MAX in video format here: https://youtu.be/3oXvoBPav-Y
Sean and Erik will be back sometime between Friday and Saturday to discuss the 2022 FIFA World Cup Draw, where the CONCACAF teams landed, and make some WAY TOO EARLY predictions on who gets out of the groups too.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: USMNT World Cup Qualification Reaction Pod!
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
What's up Internet? On this episode of Last Word SC Radio, Matt and Rachael react instantly to the USMNT qualifying for the 2022 World Cup! We express our emotions, recap the 2-0 loss to Costa Rica, and more. We did it!
The Matt sits down with LWOS Revolution beat writer Jamie Rooke to discuss all things New England and look ahead to their April fixtures.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
The United States Men's National Team replicated their feat from 2017 in getting a blowout victory against Panama in the final home game of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying. Thus, eliminating said team in the process and putting the USMNT a mere 90 minutes and some decent play away from punching their ticket to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Christian Pulisic got the Hat Trick, and the FC Dallas duo of Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola nabbed the other two goals in the process. How much should we take from the win? Should there be worries about the sloppy play? Or is this all about the positives of less possession but more chances? Of course, there has to be some discussion on the individual performances too.
Plus, thoughts on who should start on Wednesday and we go around CONCACAF as Canada officially qualifies to their first World Cup since 1986 after a 4-0 thrashing of Jamaica. Mexico grinds out another one in a 1-0 win against Honduras, and Costa Rica guarantees themselves at least an intercontinental playoff spot with a 2-1 win over El Salvador.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: Canada Qualifies and USMNT Panama Instant Reactions
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
What's up Internet? Tonight on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard is joined by Elias Laradi to recap the second to last match day of Concacaf World Cup Qualification. Elias relives the emotions as Canada qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in a generation. We discuss what's going well (and not) for Mexico. Matt recaps the United States beating Panama 5-1. Then the guy look ahead to Costa Rica-USA on Wednesday and pour one out for the eliminated teams.
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: Mexico USA and Final World Cup Window Preview
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the four cohosts get together for a Concacaf filled podcast. We start by discussing the results from the CCL Quarterfinals and look ahead to the Semifinal matchups. Then we break down all things World Cup Qualifiers, namely previewing the Mexico USA game.
Dan gives some updates on the USMNT roster and what it means for qualification. Rachael and Matt debate whether Panama and/or Costa Rica have a chance of crashing the party or at least finishing fourth. Then we discuss how GGG and company will handle these three games and if/when they will qualify.
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
Saturday Feb 05, 2022
Sean and Erik discussing the USMNT's 3-0 victory over Honduras on a four-degree evening in St. Paul Minnesota.
Set Pieces make their return as a prevalent story, Christian Pulisic doesn't start, is Kelyn Acosta now someone you have to think of as a specialist for the team, is Weston McKennie now the USA's best player?
Plus, one final trip around CONCACAF as the stage is set for the final round in late March. Canada is extremely close to qualification. while the USA, Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica all fight for the remaining three spots.
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Last Word SC Radio: USMNT Honduras and Concacaf Catch Up
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the Boyz get together. We discuss recent MLS transfer news and the slew of new members of Americans Abroad. Then we talk all things Concacaf, including the USMNT Honduras match.
Dan discusses the successes and failures of this window. Matt welcomes our new Canadian Concacaf Overlords. Harvey pours one out for El Salvador, Honduras, and Jamaica.
In the Round Table, we discuss the NWSL CBA and Dan speaks to Kristen Hamilton.