Atlanta 2.0 -- Back to the Benz

Added Time: World Cup Week 2

It's only the second week of the World Cup, but we already have plenty of narrative. Kirk and Tom chop up the power of soft power, sweet vindication for US fans, and why the Pochettino "I brought futbol to the American barbarians" mythology is already way out of hand.  Go, USA! Beat Türkiye!

Added Time: World Cup Week 1

We warned you we'd be keeping it loose this month. Every week of the World Cup we’ll drop a short reaction episode; though, like added time, we’ll never be quite sure how long we’ll go. The Knicks triumph in the NBA Finals just a day after the US victory over Paraguay got Tom and Kirk thinking Big Thoughts about what it means to be a fan in a time when sports are more entwined with money and politics than ever. Our answer? It's pretty essential, actually.

American Ultras: A History of US National Team Fans

If the history of US soccer is longer than most people realize, so is the history of US soccer fandom. From factory workers cheering from the freezing sidelines on industrial lots in the late 1800s to families in air-conditioned domed stadiums today, wherever the game has been played, fans have watched. And for over a century, US fans have watched their national teams. National team fan support is a window into any country’s soccer culture, so as the US prepares to co-host the World Cup, AN AMERICAN GAME takes a look at the history of US “ultras” through iconic songs and chants. The sounds of--believe it or not--a soccer nation.

Seattle 2.0: We've Heard Great Things

In Season One, Seattle made our Starting XI of US Soccertowns (Portland, we've read your comments, and we are very sorry.) As the Emerald City prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, we're re-airing last fall’s segment on Seattle soccer history—but first we have the latest on how the city feels about FIFA, ferries...and that scheduled Iran game. Washington State Legends of Soccer: https://wasoccerlegends.org/ [https://wasoccerlegends.org/]

Jersey Odyssey: Our Visit to Soccertown, USA

From: Bank of America To: Tom and Kirk Subject: Pre-World Cup screening of SOCCERTOWN, USA And so an adventure began: an invitation to meet up in New Jersey for a screening of our award-winning 2019 documentary, followed by a panel with Tab Ramos, John Harkes, and Tony Meola, whose story we told. Which led to this adventure: our first unscripted episode, where we talk about an incredible night with legends of US soccer, as well as some other highlights from our trip--like catching up with another legend of US soccer, Bob Bradley, right before we got a little buzzed on a new beer with our name on it. Oh, we also tell you what's wrong with the current US Men's National Team. And all in less than 25 minutes! Strap in, because we're going off-road.  EPISODE LINKS: "SOCCERTOWN, USA" MOVIE: https://www.soccertownmedia.com/video [https://www.soccertownmedia.com/video] VARITAGE BREW WORKS: https://www.varitagebeer.com/ [https://www.varitagebeer.com/] SIHANA CAFE: https://sihanacafe.com/ [https://sihanacafe.com/] KEEPERS BAR & RESTAURANT: https://www.keepers-nj.com/ [https://www.keepers-nj.com/] SOCCER POST-KEARNY: https://soccerpostkearny.com/ [https://soccerpostkearny.com/]