Sleepless Nights, Group Chats and Big Decisions: Inside Poch’s Roster Selection

USMNT-Paraguay Postgame Show: Reaction to HUGE 4-1 win

The U.S. Soccer Podcast, presented by Henkel went live from Soccer House, presented by Bank of America in Venice Beach, after the USMNT's resounding 4-1 win over Paraguay to open the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Host Meghan Klingenberg is joined by USMNT alum and analyst Heath Pearce to react and break down the game, while also answering fan questions. All live in front of the U.S. Soccer Insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

USA-Paraguay Preview Plus USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter & Alex Freeman

U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel host Meghan Klingenberg is on the ground in Los Angeles covering FIFA World Cup 2026! She's bringing you all the fun content -- player interviews, match previews, animal predictions and more -- as the tournament kicks off this week for the U.S. with the opening group stage match versus Paraguay on June 12. This week, Kling is talking to two players on Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup roster: Sebastian Berhalter and Alex Freeman. She interviews them both to discuss their paths to the USMNT, what it means to represent their country and their World Cup dreams. 02:00 - USA-Paraguay Preview with David Gass 27:50 - Interview with USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter at Stars & Stripes House presented by La Colombe 49:05 - Interview with USMNT's Alex Freeman from base camp training site in Irvine, California Plus psychic animal predictions with Zoo Atlanta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

World Cup Kickoff: Guide to U.S. Soccer's Summer Of Activities

U.S. Soccer host Meghan Klingenberg sits down with Duda Pavão, host of the Stars & Stripes House in the U.S. Men's National Team base camp, to talk through everything you can expect from the podcast and U.S. Soccer during the World Cup. This includes information about the Soccer House activation in Venice Beach, all the fan activities and programming including live podcasts, musical performances and even a Beach Men's and Women's Soccer Team double header. Duda also talks about the content fans can expect from the Men's National Team when they step foot on the Stars & Stripes House in the base camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Soccer Bestie: The Ultimate Guide to USMNT Lore

Ever wondered how the USA got to host the 1994 World Cup? What's dos a cero? And what's up with those steamy pictures of Landon Donovan slurping from a water fountain? Don’t worry, the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is here to help! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, Host Meghan Klingenberg  breaks down U.S. soccer lore, and gives you all the knowledge you'll need to support team USA, and sound like you know what the heck you're talking about at your local sports bar. This is Soccer Bestie.   1:07 – Part 1: True to this, not new to this  8:25 – Part 2: The shot heard around the world  18:19 – Part 3: Slurp!  28:41 – Part 4: What is dos a cero?  36:18 – Part 5: What to wear?  45:46 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    Coming soon to Los Angeles is U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America, a fan-first space where fans of all ages can gather, celebrate, and support the U.S. Men’s National Team. Located one block from the shores of Venice Beach, the U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America will bring the energy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to life from June 11-26. Access is free for all U.S. Soccer Insiders. Register to be an Insider today and learn more here [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ussoccer.com%2FSoccerHouse2026&data=05%7C02%7Cmnelson%40ussoccer.org%7C4f2fbe72f98d4ff808e108deb81f6067%7Cb8c39267a5ae4e24a11983cd29bb4d9b%7C0%7C0%7C639150642070064672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wJ5J8y2CtUCiR5GoiXjNJuqhETYq7NxSoDqVGQzUCqk%3D&reserved=0].  Host: Meghan Klingenberg  Guest: Ingrid Nilsen  Producer: Matthew Nelson & Patrick Nichols  Written by: Meghan Klingenberg & Matthew Nelson  Edited by: Matthew Nelson & Patrick Nichols  Soccer Bestie theme by: Jathan Caldwell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Sleepless Nights, Group Chats and Big Decisions: Inside Poch’s Roster Selection

It’s finally here! This week, the US Men’s National Team World Cup roster was officially announced. These 26 players will carry the hopes and dreams of a nation. On this episode U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg sits down with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino to talk about how it felt to tell the players they made the team, what goes into building and roster, and what characteristics knit this group together. And that’s not all! Kling also introduces a new segment all about USMNT fandom, history, and supporter lore. It’s called ‘Soccer Bestie’.  1:57 – Mauricio join the show  4:02 – How Mauricio shared the news with players  5:43 – Sleepless nights  8:41 – One word to describe the team  12:00 – The Soccer Bestie segment  20:42 – Winning Starts at Home with Ali Hall  23:14 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    Coming soon to Los Angeles is U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America, a fan-first space where fans of all ages can gather, celebrate, and support the U.S. Men’s National Team. Located one block from the shores of Venice Beach, the U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America will bring the energy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to life from June 11-26. Access is free for all U.S. Soccer Insiders. Register to be an Insider today and learn more here [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ussoccer.com%2FSoccerHouse2026&data=05%7C02%7Cmnelson%40ussoccer.org%7C4f2fbe72f98d4ff808e108deb81f6067%7Cb8c39267a5ae4e24a11983cd29bb4d9b%7C0%7C0%7C639150642070064672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=wJ5J8y2CtUCiR5GoiXjNJuqhETYq7NxSoDqVGQzUCqk%3D&reserved=0].  Host: Meghan Klingenberg  Guests: Mauricio Pochettino, Ingrid Nilsen  Producer: Matthew Nelson  To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast [http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]