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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⁣Diego Pepi joins the show! The forward on loan from FC Dallas talks about the 40-minute drive to Sherman, how he’s been received around town, how he’s prepared for the challenges of USL League One, and what advice he hets from his USMNT brother, Ricardo.

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⁣This week, we sat down with Ft. Lauderdale United midfielder Addie McCain, the Golden Boot leader and one of the league’s brightest stars. The Texas A&M Aggie scored eight goals in 14 matches to lead the scoring charts and help secure a playoff position. A former 5A State Champion with Wylie East High School and an SEC First-Team standout, she reflected on her time as an FC Dallas youth product and what it was like growing up in the Dallas youth soccer scene from the female perspective. Finally, at just 25 and in the prime of her career—having already tasted success in the NWSL with Kansas City—we asked Addie what she would tell the version of herself who was cut from Chicago last year.

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⁣Fashion icon and Loudoun United star Florian Valot joined the show. The former PSG and Monaco youth product and 2018 Supporter’s Shield winner with the New York Red Bulls came to chat about his time in the USL Championship and how the league has changed between his stints. We also talked about how the MLS experience he gained with New York and Cincinnati helped his leadership in Year Two with the Virginia based club.

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⁣Two incredible women LIVE from the Cotton Bowl! In this episode, Brooklyn FC manager Jessica Silva dives into the depth of BKN's attacking options and the versatility at her fingertips while forward Luana Grabias shares her journey of transitioning back to New York. Also, some lively debates about goal celebrations, the secretive “players-only” meetings before matches, and Luana’s tech during their Italian trip. We wrap up with Jessica revealing what she demands from her players and how she’s fostered a thriving, competitive spirit within the Brooklyn squad that’s led them to the top of the table.



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⁣Our first of two shows from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas! Today, we welcome Dallas Trinity’s striker, Allie Thornton, and manager, Pauline MacDonald. Allie, a native Texan and accomplished player in Europe, leads the team in goals and has provided a natural maturity to a diverse squad. Pauline, with all of her international experience as a player and a coach, has made her way to the United States for a new “challenge,” which she certainly has in the USL Super League. Two great women LIVE from the Cotton Bowl!


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⁣As the USL Championship starts, we sat down with Sebastian Blanco as he begins his time as an attacking midfielder with Miami FC. Having played in Argentina, Ukraine, and England, Blanco truly made his name in the U.S. with the Portland Timbers, where he tallied an impressive 159 appearances and 40 goals. We asked him about the intensity of playing in Argentina, his successful years in MLS with Portland, and what he’s had to learn about Miami and the USL Championship.

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⁣As the USL Super League kicks off their spring half, we invited Jill Aguilera on the show to chat about Carolina’s hot start, cool ending, and break as they celebrated the holidays. We asked her about her pregame outfits, stellar amateur career, and how reflection plays into her personal life and professional career. Lastly, as we do, we ask about international duty and what it meant to her to help Puerto Rico qualify for the 2025 W Gold Cup.

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⁣To kick off Season 2 of the United Soccer Lounge, we start with the Manager of Naples FC, Matt Poland. However, before that, welcome back to the show John Morrissey of USLTactics.com to talk about the news of USL’s new First Division.

As for Matt, the former professional player in Finland and Sweden was the former manager of Chicago House AC in the Midwestern Premier League. With House, he orchestrated a US Open Cup run that included a win over Forward Madison and a tough match with Chicago Fire. We chat about the kind of player he’s looked for as he builds a roster from scratch, how to sell Florida to the players he’s trying to sign, and how his playing days impact his managerial style.

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