The American Soccer Crash Course

The Crashey Awards: 2023 USMNT Awards + Review

The much anticipated end of the year award show, including our votes for MVP, Dad of the Year, Meme of the Year, Best USMNT Twitter Account & Top 10 Moments of the Year. But first... November's games against Trinidad & Tobago, including a moment of insanity from Serginio Dest (0:00) Evaluating 2023 (20:50) Looking back at our 2023 Wishlists (27:15) The Crashey Awards! (34:00) Top 10 Moments of the Year (49:40)

USMNT Falls to Germany, Dominates Ghana - October Review

Christian and Max break down the main talking points from the USMNT October window, which included a disappointing 3-1 loss to Germany and a dominant 4-0 display over Ghana.

Americans Abroad Catch Fire, USMNT v Germany Preview

Christian and Max break down the amazing performance from Americans abroad heading into October camp before previewing the international break against Germany and Ghana.

"Turner Will Lose His Starting Spot by 2026" - USMNT Hot Takes + September Window Review

On our one year anniversary episode, our full three man crew gets together to delve out our hottest takes on the USMNT. Is Mexico the world's most disappointing international soccer program? Can the team command the eyes of the nation without a true superstar? Listen to hear us declare the temperature on these takes. We also dive into the USMNT's two September friendlies, a disappointing 3-0 vs Uzbekistan and a 4-0 thumping of Oman.

Transfer Special: Grading the Moves, The Italian Invasion, Adams & Balogun Sagas, USWNT

HERE WE GO! This edition of the American Soccer Crash Course podcast evaluates the summer transfers completed by key players of the USMNT. After giving the best, worst and riskiest awards, Christian and Lodge jump into all transfers, rumors and sagas over the past couple months. Following letter grades for all moves and non-moves, the episode is concluded by giving a recap of the US Women National Team’s World Cup run, and some closing thoughts. Casuals Wanted, Casuals Encouraged.