Episode 52: MIKE WOITALLA, Exec Ed of Soccer America on the FIFA World Cup, US Soccer, Media coverage

Episode 52: MIKE WOITALLA, Exec Ed of Soccer America on the FIFA World Cup, US Soccer, Media coverage

MIKE WOITALLA is the Executive Editor of Soccer America. He and Editor-in-Chief Paul Kennedy have been on top of the World Cup since before day one. In this conversation Mike talks about the US and its failure against Belgium; the Balogun red card and the political trappings, the coaching situation, including Pochettino and Cherundolo, the fabulous four teams (France, Spain, England and Argentina) left going to the semi-finals; and the coverage on American television. Recorded July 12, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

Episode 51: CHRISTIAN MILES, MLS Apple TV and Fox Sports on USA Belgium in FIFA World Cup

CHRISTIAN MILES calls soccer matches for MLS Apple TV and Fox Sports. He has been with John throughout the World Cup after the USA matches. In this episode they talk about the 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 match in Seattle. Plenty of talk about what happened and where the US team goes from here. Recorded July 6, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

Episode 50: MAX BRETOS, Apple TV, LAFC, Sirius XM FC on the FIFA World Cup

MAX BRETOS is a veteran American soccer announcer. He is one of the voices of Major League Soccer’s Apple TV broadcasts. He is working with Sirius XM FC during the FIFA World Cup. He is still attached to LAFC and is a former ESPN broadcaster. In this conversation it’s all about the World Cup, including USA prepping for Belgium without Folarin Balogun, the big stars who have shown up, and finding the balance between cheerleading for the home team and providing thoughtful, insightful commentary. RecordedJuly 3, 2026 THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professorof Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

Episode 49: CHRISTIAN MILES, Apple TV and Fox Sports on FIFA World Cup and USA

CHRISTIAN MILES of Apple TV and Fox Sports joins us again to talk about the US in the FIFA World Cup. The United States prevailed in its round-of-32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2-0.  Along the way Folarin Balogun became the first player in two decades to score a goal and get red-carded in the same game. We talk about the US playing with Balogun and going against Belgium without him. Also, the challenge of playing a talented team like Belgium, the joy of coach Mauricio Pochettino, the US home field and much more. Recorded July 1, 2026   THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-runningsoccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.

Episode 48: CHRISTIAN MILES, Apple TV and Fox Sports on USA and FIFA World Cup

CHRISTIAN MILES of Apple TV and Fox Sports joins John to talk about the USA after its 3-2 loss to Turkey in the final group stage game. They discuss the lineup changes, the impact of Christian Pulisic and look ahead to the first knockout game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Recorded June 25, 2026   THE SHOW: American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. It includes insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccer publication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly. You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/ John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.