Pulisic's Award, Gio Linked to England, 2026 World Cup Final Host, Messi's World Tour
Release Date: 01/19/2024
Jason Shares His Jersey Collection
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No Jared this week (like he has a life or something?) so Jason decided to do something a little different. Instead of breaking down the soccer news without the Rodius, Jason went through his deep-ish soccer jersey collection and shared stories about how he ended up with jersesys for "clubs" like Master Shake FC and the LA Riot. This episode is obviously very visual, so if the podcast isn't cutting it for you, GO WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE! It don't cost nothin' and it helps the show. Here's the link to this episode: While you're there, be sure to like and...
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The Best Bonus Show SAMPLE: Nick's Commenter, Comfort Television, MLS Old Guys
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This is a special teaser of The Best Bonus Show, our weekly Patron-only extra that you can get access to if you sign up for the Patreon at patreon.com/thebestsoccershow. Not only do you get access to the bonus show, but you can join the Besties Slack community, get access to an ad-free version of the main show, and get discounts on Best Soccer Show merch.
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COUNTDOWN TO COPA: 50 Days Til Copa America 2024, MLS Teams As Monopoly Spaces
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The countdown to Copa America 2024 has hit the 50 day mark and Jason and Jared are talking about confidence levels for the USMNT ahead of a massive test on American soccer. What's your DEFCON for Gregg and Co.? Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube comments on this week's episode, or send us a message via social media. The guys also asked ChatGPT this incredible question: If MLS teams were Monopoly spaces, which Monopoly spaces would they be? Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack, The Best Bonus Show, and much...
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Dest Goes Down, Weston Does Italy, MLS Does Indy Eleven Dirty
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After a short hiatus, the boys are back and better than ever to take on the big stories of the day in American soccer. First, there's the news that Sergino Dest did a knee and will miss Copa America. Who will Gregg Berhalter turn to at right back for the big summer tournament? Then the boys get into Weston McKennie's contract impasse with Juventus and the other...business...that Weston seems to be up to in the north of Italy. Listener discretion advised because that spirals into a discussion about soccer terms as sex positions. Get stuck in, you know what I mean? Finally, some MLS news...
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Special Episode With A Gameshow And Pick Your Poisons From The Besties
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The boys are back and they are messing around. It's time for a special episode of the show featuring one of Jared "Wink Rodius" DuBois's trivia games and a Q&A from the viewers. It's a "Pick Your Poison" extravaganza! Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. Join in the live version of the show on YouTube every Thursday night at 9 PM ET. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost much) to get access to the Besties Slack, The Best Bonus Show, and much more. All the stuff we can't say on the main show ends up on the bonus episode. And we just introduced...
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USMNT WINS NATIONS LEAGUE OVER MEXICO Plus Gregg Versus Jesse
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We're celebrating on The Best Soccer Show because the USMNT beat Mexico (again) 2-0 (again) in the Nations League final. Jason and Jared talk about Gio's performance and Christian's OH BABY and Tyler's banger...but also about how Mexico kinda sucks these days and it's making everybody sad. Plus, the boys talk about Gregg's beef with Jesse Marsch. Is Gregg too sensitive or was he just protecting Gio? Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. We're working on getting our phone lines back, so keep an eye out for that. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it...
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USMNT v. Jamaica Nations League Postgame Show: Did Corey Burke Save Gregg's Job?
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This is the live postgame show following the harrrowing 3-1 win for the USMNT over Jamaica in the Nations League semifinal on Thursday March 21. The boys are fired up about the struggle the Americans faced in beating the Reggae Boyz. Jason and Jared breakdown some of lineup choices made by Gregg Berhalter and debate just how much of the bad stuff can be laid at the feet of the head coach. Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. We're working on getting our phone lines back, so keep an eye out for that. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it...
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USWNT Slip N' Slide To Final, Nations League Roster, MLS and CCC
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Jason and Jared are back with a brand new edition. This week, we talk about the USWNT reaching the Gold Cup final by beating Canada in ridiculous conditions, the USMNT roster for the Nations League games coming in two weeks, and the state of play in MLS with the new season underway and the CONCACAF Champions Cup unfolding. Let's see how many times Jason called Jared the wrong name this week! Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. We're working on getting our phone lines back, so keep an eye out for that. Please please please sign up for the Patreon (it don't cost...
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USWNT Get Dos-a-Cero'd, Gio Lost At Forest, New USMNT Kits?
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It does what it says on the tin. Jason and Jared get into the troubling loss by the USWNT against Mexico in the W Concacaf Gold Cup and ponder if the future of the program is bleak. Then we talk about Gio's situation at Forest 39 minutes since he arrived? What the hell, Nuno? There's a new USMNT kit leak, so we take a look at the looks and give our opinions. And there's even some talk about MLS's opening weekend and how the Galaxy BLEW IT against Inter Miami. Sergio Busquets is a diver! Thanks to everyone who watches the show live and contributes. We're working on getting our...
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Messi and Miami Win MLS Opener, Open Cup In Trouble, MLS Predictions
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Jason and Jared are back to take stock of Inter Miami's season-opening win over RSL and the two most important Lionel Messi highlights: Dapping up Will Smith at halftime on the way to the locker room and chipping/hurdling an injured RSL player to get off a shot. Then there's a passionate discussion about Major League Soccer's treatment of the US Open Cup and how money is driving every decision made in the world of soccer in 2024. If you want to play soccer business bingo, get out your cards! Then the boys do something very stupid and try to predict the MLS season. Jared goes a little...
info_outlineJason and Jared are back again to talk about Christian Pulisic winning US Soccer's Male Athlete of the Year Award for a record-tying fourth time, Gio Reyna being linked to Aston Villa of the English Premie League, the reports that Dallas will get the 2026 World Cup Final, and Inter Miami's insane preseason world tour that is guarantee to break the Barca Four.
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