The Guys sit down this week with USSF Presidential candidate and NYC based lawyer Mike Winograd. Mr. Winograd is a soccer lifer who has played, coached, served in a front office and worked in the sport in his chosen field of law. Among the topics discussed this week.... Pay to Play (and coach)Investment in the women's game and NWSLIncreasing access…

The guys are joined by longtime American soccer writer Richard Farley, most recently of the great FourFourTwo, to discuss Jonathan Gonzalez's decision to play for Mexico. Other (and related) discussions are had about: - American soccer and it's Latino-American inclusion problem - increasing US Soccer role in underserved communities and increasing a…

Veteran American soccer journalists Neil W. Blackmon and Kartik Krishnaiyer interview US Soccer Federation Presidential candidate Kyle Martino. Martino, a former US Men's National Team player and veteran of various MLS clubs, announced his candidacy in November. He currently works as the lone American analyst for NBC Sports' coverage of the English…

The guys return for 2018 with a lengthy, informative interview with US Soccer Presidential candidate Steve Gans. An attorney with longstanding ties to the beautiful game as a player, front office executive and attorney, Mr. Gans discusses the various challenges facing the US Soccer Federation as they begin a new chapter after over a decade of leade…

Playing for the first time since failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the United States has called in a very young team to play European champion Portugal next week in Lisbon. Veteran American soccer journalists Neil W. Blackmon and Kartik Krishnaiyer break down the team, and discuss what they liked, what they didn't like, and what they hope …

Kartik Krishnaiyer and Neil W. Blackmon join forces to discuss Sunil Gulati's conference call last Friday with the assembled soccer media, which they greet with mixed reviews. They also discuss the US Soccer Federation's upcoming coaching search, settling in on a favorite (you'll be surprised) and some fun and "weird" dark horses. The U17 World Cup…

The United States Men's National Team is out of the World Cup next summer in Russia before it even begins. The guys break down what went wrong, both Tuesday night in Port-of-Spain, and the 9 Hex nights before, when the US failed as often as it didn't, and put themselves in position to need a result on a soggy patch of grass in the Caribbean. The bo…

Kartik Krishnaiyer and Neil Blackmon break down the US victory over Panama in Orlando. Among the topics: a- has the US found tactical answers with Pulisic central? b- what to do with Darlington Nagbe long-term after another quiet game for the US? c- What types of challenges does Trinidad and Tobago present? d- An El Tri discussion- is this the best…

Conversation with the Daryl Grove, one-half of the wonderful Total Soccer Show, on Friday's USA-Panama qualifier. As we recorded this before the roster announcement, there's a lengthy chat on Fabian Johnson that proves to be somewhat clairvoyant. Other items on the agenda? - Pulisic central or wide? - Three in the back or four? - Is Daryl surprised…

In the aftermath of US Soccer's decision to deny NASL Division II status, the North American Soccer League faces the prospect of going out of business. Perhaps as a last-ditch effort to save itself, the league filed an antitrust lawsuit against US Soccer over the past week. Using their longtime experience around the NASL and US Soccer, Kartik Krish…

Peter Wilt joins the show to discuss his new league, the NISA, why he's doing it, what his hopes are, and more stories from a lifetime spent in American soccer. Kartik Krishnaiyer hosts.Von Yanks Are Coming Soccer Show

Veteran American soccer journalists Neil W. Blackmon and Kartik Krishnaiyer talk the beautiful game, with an American slant. This week's show is a busy one. Topics include: - US U 20 World Cup performance analysis - USA vs. Trinidad and Tobago preview - Do the US have a distinctive style? - John Brooks move to Wolfsburg - Is this the best Mexico si…

Neil W. Blackmon talks with this week's guest, Matthew Tomaszewicz, (founder of The Shin Guardian and @shinguardian on Twitter) about the first third of the MLS schedule and the upcoming USMNT qualifiers in June. Topics of discussion include, but aren't limited to: - Early season tactical trends in MLS - Who has impressed Matthew and Neil through 1…

Dennis Crowley, the founder of Four Square, likes to build things, preferably from scratch. he is also passionate about growing the beautiful game in the United States. We interviewed him this week to talk about the upcoming National Premier League Soccer season, his club Kingston Stockade FC, the US Soccer pyramid and US player development and muc…

The Guys preview the 2017 NWSL season, with special guest Richard Farley, editor at Four Four Two USA and one of the foremost commentators on women's soccer in the United States. Among the topics: What to do with Christen Press? Will Seattle find answers in the midfield? Will Kansas City bounce back after missing the playoffs? How much of a differe…

American soccer writers Kartik Krishnaiyer and Neil W. Blackmon discuss the newly ratified US Women's collective bargaining agreement, and highlight the good and ambivalent. Meanwhile, Sunil Gulati and CONCACAF launch a joint three nation bid for the 2026 World Cup-- but is it fair to Canada and Mexico? Finally, a review of Americans playing in the…

The guys review the US win over Honduras and draw in Panama. Specifically, a conversation about the future of the US midfield, just how good Pulisic is and whether the US have a goalkeeping problem.Von Yanks Are Coming Soccer Show

Episode two of The Yanks Are Coming Soccer Show. This week's show includes a discussion about off-season MLS moves, as well as what's up with the USL and NASL. We'll also chat about the upcoming USMNT camp, and discuss Bruce Arena's first roster in his second stint in command. Veteran coach and soccer writer John Halloran joins us to discuss Jill E…

Episode One of The Yanks Are Coming Soccer Show features a look back at the year that was in US Soccer in 2016. Plus, USWNT CBA talks hit a roadblock, Alex Morgan heads to Lyon, Bob Bradley sacked at Swansea, and more.Von Yanks Are Coming Soccer Show