Heather O’Reilly on Hall of Fame Induction, Italian Adventures and USWNT glory

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]

Behind the Scenes of U.S. Against the World

This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg speaks to the creative team behind U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team. Director Rand Getlin and Executive Producer Janina Pelayo discuss the series, what it was like to embed with the team, and how the players have changed over the years.     1:47 – Rand and Janina join the show  3:13 – What inspired the project?  8:24 – How did other documentaries influence the team?  24:03 – Rand and Janina discuss how they gather footage  24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury  27:46 – How the players evolved as people  37:50 – Favorite moment the crew captured  44:12 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan festival and to witness the live reveal. This generational moment in U.S. Soccer history will also be broadcast live on FOX. Register for the free live event and learn more at https://events.ussoccer.com/rosterreveal2026 [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.ussoccer.com%2Frosterreveal2026&data=05%7C02%7Cmnelson%40ussoccer.org%7Cb14d14a6dbd44f5efe3108dead470026%7Cb8c39267a5ae4e24a11983cd29bb4d9b%7C0%7C0%7C639138717636045709%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Le4KaU0YYnGwMnBbUcCKR6CvLIJkhlNI5M1A7eKra10%3D&reserved=0].  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Host: Meghan Klingenberg  Guest: Rand Getlin, Janina Pelayo  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]

Live in Portland!

This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re live in Portland! Host Meghan Klingenberg caught up with former teammates Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby and Morgan Weaver. In front of a packed crowd, the group discussed the future of the women’s game, overcoming injuries, their favorite pieces of Thorns lore, what the game means to them, and, perhaps most importantly of all: if it’s ever OK to carry an umbrella in Portland.   1:50 – Kling kicks off the show  6:48 – Kling drops Becky’s baby  11:42 – Celebrating women’s sports  21:25 – Thorns lore  24:52 – Morgan Weaver’s recovery from injury  30:12 – Supporter culture in Portland  38:06 – Red card or play on  49:50 – What does soccer mean to you?  53:48 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts  This episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, was recorded at the International Women in Sports Film Festival. Learn more at https://www.iwsff.org/ [https://www.iwsff.org/]  Experience the reveal. Be part of the moment. Join us for Roster Reveal 2026 as we unveil the 26 U.S. Men’s National Team players who will be representing the Stars and Stripes this summer. Free for everyone, you can join us at the Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 26 for a fan festival and to witness the live reveal. This generational moment in U.S. Soccer history will also be broadcast live on FOX. Register for the free live event and learn more at https://events.ussoccer.com/rosterreveal2026 [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.ussoccer.com%2Frosterreveal2026&data=05%7C02%7Cmnelson%40ussoccer.org%7Cb14d14a6dbd44f5efe3108dead470026%7Cb8c39267a5ae4e24a11983cd29bb4d9b%7C0%7C0%7C639138717636045709%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Le4KaU0YYnGwMnBbUcCKR6CvLIJkhlNI5M1A7eKra10%3D&reserved=0].  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Host: Meghan Klingenberg  Guest: Becky Sauerbrunn, Bella Bixby, Morgan Weaver  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]

Heather O’Reilly on Hall of Fame Induction, Italian Adventures and USWNT glory

This week on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re talking to new Hall of Fame inductee Heather O’Reilly. HAO, as she’s known to friends and fans alike, sat down with host Meghan Klingenberg to talk about becoming a Hall of Famer, her latest adventures in Italian soccer with Como 1907 and her favorite USWNT memories.    0:00 – HAO joins the show  1:59 – Hall of Fame induction   6:17 – College lore  13:28 – HAO talks about leadership  20:44 – Competitive spirit  28:55 – HAO on her recent work with Como 1907  43:37 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts  In partnership with Purina, our first-ever Pet Kit is now available for U.S. Soccer fans and their four-legged companions. From walks in the park to watch parties with friends, it’s a fun way to show your U.S. Soccer pride and help grow the game in communities across the country. Get yours today here [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.ussoccer.com%2Fproducts%2Fusaspa2602-pet-g-mason-2026-u-s-soccer-stars-jersey%23utm_source%3DUS%2BSoccer%2BReferral%26utm_medium%3DPodcast%26utm_campaign%3D2026-05-04-Purina&data=05%7C02%7Cmnelson%40ussoccer.org%7C886133b2988d46d9c31a08deaacd15d1%7Cb8c39267a5ae4e24a11983cd29bb4d9b%7C0%7C0%7C639135994976489664%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cYapwQuxZ3NZwogvIYUXL37G1g6z20oaJ329jPh%2Fz9s%3D&reserved=0].  The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Host: Meghan Klingenberg  Guest: Heather O’Reilly  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]

Sip Happens: World Cup Hydration Breaks Explained

Last year, FIFA announced that every World Cup game will pause for three minutes in each half for a hydration break. The policy was tested in the last international window, and many observers said that the breaks have fundamentally changed soccer. How? That’s the question we answer on this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel when U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team head coach Gonzalo Segares joins host Meghan Klingenberg to discuss.   0:00 – Cold open  2:44 – Gonzalo Segares joins the show  4:08 – Gonzalo explains how the breaks will be used for tactics  6:57 – How Gonzalo has seen other coaches use the breaks to their advantage  13:23 – Will the breaks create a game of four quarters?  19:47 – Discussion of how the breaks might impact the flow of games  25:52 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts    The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.  Host: Meghan Klingenberg  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]