United Soccer Lounge LIVE in Houston as we chat with Carolina Ascent star Riley Parker! The Flower Mound, Texas, native dishes on facing the NWSL’s Houston Dash in a preseason friendly, her second season in the Gainbridge Super League, and her incredible journey—from Alabama’s record-breaking 17-goal season to overcoming two ACL tears. We’ll also dive into her love for speed, sparked by a recent NASCAR All-Star Race experience with Gainbridge Sport. How’s she prepping for Year 2 of the Super League, and what’s next for this USL standout?

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Fresh off his 2024 USL Championship Golden Glove win and stellar success, Eric shares his growing love for Pittsburgh's grit and charm—while hilariously recounting his epic struggle to correctly map the three iconic rivers. Plus, he opens up about the warm, family atmosphere at Highmark Stadium matches that makes every game feel like home. Don't miss this fun, exclusive chat! ⚽🌉 #riverhounds #ericdick #pittsburghpride #uslchampionship

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From dominating at Oklahoma Wesleyan University to making waves with FC Tulsa, Stefan opens up about his love for Oklahoma, Tulsa's shocking 1st place standing in August, views on the gap between USL League One and USL Championship, and his thoughts on the upcoming promotion/relegation in American soccer starting in 2027.If you're a soccer fan, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more USL interviews, and drop a comment: What's your take on pro/rel in the U.S.? ⚽

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Maxi opens up about his unforgettable 2025 USL Championship season, including scoring the first-ever goal at Centreville Bank Stadium and that dramatic stoppage-time penalty against North Carolina FC. From DoorDashing without a club in 2020, his standout years with Detroit City FC, to his leadership in Rhode Island's playoff push, we dive into his journey, high-pressure moments, and goals for the future. Plus, hear about his community work and what it's like being a Texas native in the Ocean State!

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Conor shares his journey from Siena College to becoming a key player in USL League One, his unforgettable moments with Hartford Athletic and Rhode Island FC, and his passion for representing New York on the pitch. Get insights into his defensive workload, goal-scoring highlights, and what’s next for Westchester SC in the 2025 season as they sit just two games worth of points out of a playoff spot.

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Join us for an exclusive interview with USL star Cal Jennings of the Charleston Battery! We dive into his blockbuster offseason move, dominating the USL Championship, leading the first-place Battery, and what it’s like living the Carolina dream. From goal-scoring secrets to career-defining moments, Cal spills it all.

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Join us for an exclusive interview with Clay Dimick, captain of Charlotte Independence and the first pro athlete to return to elite soccer after a life-changing neck surgery. From being told he’d never play again to earning USL League One Defender of the Year, Clay shares his incredible comeback, how his family kept him grounded, and what’s driving Charlotte’s hot 2025 season. Don’t miss his proudest moment on the pitch and his vision for the future!

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Portland Hearts of Pine is uniting Maine through USL soccer! 🌲⚽ Discover how this community-driven club is transforming the game with their unique vision, celebrity backing from Patrick Dempsey, and a passionate fanbase. From sold-out games to donating 1,400 tickets, hear the story on United Soccer Lounge!


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Back from his year away battling relegation in Poland, Danny Trejo returns to the USL Championship with Birmingham Legion. A champion with Phoenix and LAFC before his stint in Europe, he became a beloved figure in Las Vegas before moving to the Rising. We chat why he came back, the intensity of a relegation battle, winning in Phoenix and LA, and the surprising thing about living in Alabama.

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The United Champion Lounge: The captain of the inaugural winner of the USL Super League Final, from the Tampa Bay Sun, Jordyn Listro joined the show to chat about the party last night, her newest piece of jewellery, managing the extra time of that game, where the match turned around, the playoff run, and plenty more from the Candian International.

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To help recap the USL Super League Semifinals and preview next week’s Final, friend of the show and USLS and USLC commentator, Jessica Charman, is back! We chat about the controversial goal at the end that put Ft. Lauderdale in the Final, Tampa’s win over Dallas, the season that was, and the Floridian Final to come.

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⁣Before we dive into the USL Super League Playoffs, we chat with 2024 USL1 Player of the Year and Golden Boot winner, Lyam MacKinnon. The Swiss striker finds himself with Orange County in the Championship and he talks with us about the transition to USLC, life in Southern Cal, ideal nap times, Villanova, and geography!

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Back to Indy we go! Today, we welcome Greg Rakestraw, the voice of Indy Eleven, to talk about the soccer culture in this city, the history of Indy Eleven's men's and women's teams, and his favorite calls. We also chat with the incoming Promotion/Relegation and why Indianapolis should be a First Division city.

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⁣The best soccer you haven’t heard of. Former Barcelona youth coach and Louisiana Krewe manager Joan Oliva comes on the show to talk about finding a dormant soccer culture in Lafayette, building the team up to USL2 with plans to move up, and embracing the Louisiana culute as a European.

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⁣Before her first season in charge of the Minnesota Aurora, Jen Larrick joined the show to talk about her years as an Aurora assistant, overcoming the 2022 USLW Final loss, mixing the club’s culture of success with her own desired style of play, and the community-owned club dynamic as they begin their fourth USL W League season.

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⁣Welcome to Paradise! The owner, founder, and president of Sarasota Paradise joined the show to talk about their introduction into USL League One in 2026, and how they’ll use the 2025 USL League Two season to prepare. We also chat about the city’s preparedness for a pro soccer team, and the beauty as it sits on the coast of Florida.

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⁣LIVE From Indianapolis, Indiana! We sit down with coach Sean McAuley and star midfielder Jack Blake as they begin the three-pronged balancing act of the USL Championship, the US Open Cup, and the USL Jägermeister Cup. We ask about Indy’s soccer culture, Jack’s PK responsibilities, Sean’s first full-job managerial job, and the impact of the incoming promotion and relegation on USL and American soccer.

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⁣As heard on ESPN+ and Peacock, calling USLC and USLS games, English-born Jessica Charman sat down with us to chat about calling 3-4 games in a weekend, what it takes + how to prepare, and what SUL has provided her as she continues to work with the league. She also discusses the weird phenomenon of becoming too American for her countrymen and too English for Americans.

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⁣This week, we are joined by the former rat-tailed wonder of Real Salt Lake and New York City FC and current midfielder for Greenville Triumph of USL League One, Sebastián Velásquez. He joins the program ahead to chat about five stops in the USL Championship, the introduction of Pro/Rel, CRAZY stories from Israel, and his dog, Tequila.

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⁣We welcome former Oakland Roots standout and current wingback for El Paso, Memo Diaz. After starting his career with the Locomotive, Diaz headed to the Bay Area and is the all-time leader in appearances and assists for the Roots. After four seasons, he returns home. We chat about why he came back, his days in Oakland, the scary Wimer Cabrera, and the difficulty of playing wingback as a pro.

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