Soccer Capital of America Podcast

On to the knockout rounds! It's US vs Netherlands in the Round of 16 and the SCoA crew is here to break it all down and preview the matchup. They're joined by another very special guest with ties to Kansas City and a unique place in American soccer history: Three-time World Cup veteran, MLS MVP, and Sporting Legend Tony Meola. Who wins the midfield battle? What's the real situation with Gio Reyna and how does it impact the locker room? Where do the goals come from to beat this talented Dutch squad? All that and more!

LIVE! from the Power and Light District watch party immediately following the USA/Iran match. On to the Round of 16! Christian Pulisic powers the boys in red, white, and blue into the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a 38th-minute goal, as the USA defeats Iran to finish second in Group B. Nate, Aly, Conall and Chad bask in the glow of the victory and look ahead to the Round of 16 match against the Netherlands – Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9AM (Central)

Win and you're in (the Round of 16)! The SCoA crew previews the final US group stage match with Iran. Who should start at forward, and who do they expect to stand out? Plus, Kansas Citian, former Wizards star and U.S. National Team member Diego Gutierrez joins from Qatar with his thoughts on the tournament so far and what he's heard in and around the U.S. camp.

LIVE! from the Power and Light district watch party immediately following the USA/England match. Nate, Conall and Chad break down an inspiring U.S. performance against the #5-ranked team in the world, that at the same time perhaps felt like something was left on the field. The crew also looks ahead to what's next vs Iran on Tuesday.

The biggest U.S./England matchup since 1776? 1812? (Don't forget about World Cup 2010). Coming off the United States' opening draw against Wales and England's 6-2 thumping of Iran, the crew previews the all-important middle match of the group stage that pits the young Yanks vs the Three Lions. They're joined by MLS Cup champion and 2014 Sporting KC Defensive Player of the Year (2014) Seth Sinovic for his thoughts on the matchup and what the massive crowds at Power & Light for World Cup watch parties say about soccer in Kansas City. Don't miss Nate's rousing "Independence Day-esque" speech at the end, which has the crew ready to run through a wall and fast-forward straight to the match.

Nate, Aly, Conall and Chad react immediately following the 1-1 opening match draw between the United States and Wales. What went right? What went wrong? What's next? Recorded and aired LIVE on Twitter Spaces from the watch party at the Power and Light District in Kansas City.

The stakes are HUGE and the SCoA crew (Nate Bukaty, Aly Trost Martin, Conall McCourt and Chad Reynolds) break down everything to watch for Monday when the US takes on Wales in their FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar tournament opener. And you absolutely won't want to miss Nate's interview with special guest Peter Vermes, who wore the #10 shirt for the US in the 1990 World Cup and knows a little bit about what it takes for a young team to prepare for their opening World Cup match. Vermes talks about getting past opening match jitters, what it was like to play against Italy *in* Italy in the '90 Cup, and what he sees in the group of 26 men Gregg Berhalter and his staff have assembled in Qatar.

Nate, Chad and Conall break down all the big storylines ahead of the tournament kicking off and are joined by special guest Grant Wahl (GrantWahl.com) live from Doha.