Best UPSL Podcasts (2025)

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Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 1 58:00

8h ago58:00

58:00

We have the privilege to discuss 95 Theses on the Reformation of Football: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Global Football Governance with author, Dr David Kilpatrick. Over two parts we discuss the state of the sport, how we've come to adore it, and how to best preserve association football, or soccer. World Cups, Promotion & Relegation, C…

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E9 - USL Exits USOC 35:52

3h ago35:52

35:52

With the last USL Championship club out of the US Open Cup, what's a lower league soccer fan to do? Plus, Liga MX getting litigious and USL Super League about to be playoff happy! All that and so much more.

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Ep. 275 - RKC Behind, River Light Ahead 22:48

21h ago22:48

22:48

We recap the 3-3 draw against RKC and look forward to the season's first away game at River Light FC. Plus, it's the weekend of the Big Friendly against an old foe.

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The W Show - Nick Mendola Talks FC Buffalo 37:53

2d ago37:53

37:53

Media veteran and founder of FC Buffalo, Nick Mendola, joins Dan and John to talk about the Buffalo soccer scene, what's helped his club stick around for so long, and his team's chances in 2025. Plus a recap of USL W League action!

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The Super Show - Emina Ekic, MVP 39:19

3d ago39:19

39:19

With the playoffs just a couple of weeks away, the matches are red hot and every result matters. The team breaks down the week that was and look ahead.

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Ep. 274 - Coach Tudor's Gameweek 1 Preview 40:58

6d ago40:58

40:58

The 2025 season kickoff is upon us! Jon welcomes Coach Tudor and co-founder Dan Hoedeman to preview Matchweek 1 vs. RKC and talk about the coaching staff's approach and expectations this summer.

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E8 - Jason Davis Take the Wheel 38:33

7d ago38:33

38:33

Jason Davis fills in for Josh Duder and Dan brings the topic list. MNUFC and Inter Miami fighting over tifo. Gianni Infantino and FIFA's corruption. Pachuca Liga MX's Newest Champion Plus viewing recommendations and Off Topics.

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The W Show - Asheville City's Head Coach Maxi Viera 27:43

9d ago27:43

27:43

Fresh off a big 1-0 win in week 1 of USL W League, the gaffer joins Dan and John to talk about what he's building in Asheville City. Maxi discusses his path to the United States from Uruguay, his journey through American soccer, and why he's taking Suarez for his best XI. Then the hosts recap the rest of the table and look forward to this week's ma…

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The Super Show - The Brooklyn Tumble 52:15

10d ago52:15

52:15

The hits keep coming and this weekend gave us some massive matches to recap. Brooklyn draws in a must-win, while Dallas chokes against DC. All that, plus a load of playoff talk and just how good this league is!

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Ep. 273 - That New Roster Smell 33:29

14d ago33:29

33:29

With only 10 days until the opener, we break down what we know about our USL2 Heartland Division opponents. Then we take a look at the finalized roster and excitedly fawn over the level of talent it holds.

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E7 - 16 Matches, 1 Winner 36:59

14d ago36:59

36:59

Josh and Dan discuss the soul-crushing MLS romp in the USOC round of 32, then discuss the women's amatuer game in this country and the need for US Soccer to get involved now!

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The W Show - Season 4 Kicks Off 29:40

15d ago29:40

29:40

Lee Neves and Hannah Diaz join the show to talk about Stockton Cargo's big win in the league opener. The duo discuss the NorCal division, the depth of talent in California, and why the USL W League is becoming the destination league for pre-professional talent in the women's game.

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The Super Show - Danielle's Cranker Machine 53:48

17d ago53:48

53:48

Boy oh boy! The weekend brought a ton of surprises and with time so short, everything is impacting the playoff picture. The team breakdown the matches, discuss the powerhouse that Spokane has become and look forward to this wekeend's matchups.

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E6 - Spring Soccer is Here! 34:49

23d ago34:49

34:49

With amateur soccer leagues kicking off all over the country, it's the best time of the year! Josh and Dan discuss the importance of amatuer leagues, plus cup competitions, young and old!

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The Super Show - Carolina Reaping 53:20

25d ago53:20

53:20

Carolina keeps rolling, while the Brooklyn ship is sinking. The playoffs are just a month away and there's 5 teams vying for 4 coveted spots!

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Those Who Support - Proud Owls 27:37

28d ago27:37

27:37

For this episode of the podcast, Zac sat down with Ed of the Proud Owls to talk about their support of USL League One's Union Omaha and their goal of creating a more inclusive space for the LGBTQIA community.

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E5 - Super League, Jägermeister Cup, The Works 26:15

29d ago26:15

26:15

Josh and Dan discuss the Super League playoff picture, the USLW launch, and the rest of the American soccer scene.

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One League Under the C - Ep 53 w/ guest Luke Martin of Stormwatch912 29:42

1M ago29:42

29:42

Luke Martin from the Statesboro Herald and writer for Stormwatch912 joins Josh Duder on this episode of One League Under the C. We discuss the past, present and near future of South Georgia Tormenta and make sure that you understand Statesboro is a small town!

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The Super Show - Planless Lex 51:04

1M ago51:04

51:04

Lexington continues to struggle and things aren't getting better, but there's plenty of other teams to talk about who are cruising into the playoffs!

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E4 - USOC Round 3 Results and WPSL Pro 31:46

1M ago31:46

31:46

Josh and Dan breakdown the results of US Open Cup Round 3: the Cupsets, the Chalk, and what comes next. Then they dip into the announced coming D2 Women's league, WPSL Pro.

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Episode 17 of THE C - Matchday 6 of USLC and Round 3 of USOC 36:09

1M ago36:09

36:09

On this episode of THE C, Chris and Josh record immediately after the final results from Day One of the USOC Round Three. There were a couple of Cupsets, a few games that went exactly as one would suspect, and an absolute blowout. Then we take a look at the regular season matchups, the table, and make our predictions for the Championship teams retu…

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The Super Show - Silva Out, But Maybe Too Late? 48:15

1M ago48:15

48:15

With the news of Brooklyn's release of head coach Jessic Silva on their minds, the guests discuss BFC's rough run of play and how they desperately need to figure it out with playoffs right around the corner.

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Ep. 272 - Roy and the Boys 41:27

1M ago41:27

41:27

The boys sit down with Futures Head Coach Josh Roy to reflect on his first year on the touchline and to look forward to the new direction for the Futures and MC2.

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The C - Episode 16 30:25

1M ago30:25

30:25

Chris and Josh are back for episode 16 of The C! We go back through the latest results, discuss the table of the USL Championship, and preview the upcoming games. It's still early in the season, but we're starting to see patterns - the good are looking pretty good and the bad are looking very very ugly.…

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E3 - USOC, USL TV Numbers, Cost of Shirts 29:39

1M ago29:39

29:39

Josh and Dan are back to discuss Round 2 results and preview Round 3 matchups, then a look a the USL TV numbers announcement. Of course, there's much more including a couple of Off Topic segments you don't want to miss!

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The Super Show - Dallas On Top 54:07

2M ago54:07

54:07

After two wins (in completely different ways), Dallas sits atop the USL Super League standings. Danielle is celebrating the team's position, but there's plenty of other action in the league to discuss.

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One League Under the C - Ep 52 w/ Guest Roberto Moreno 24:16

2M ago24:16

24:16

On this special episode of One League Under the C, Josh catches up with CFO of Zumba, and co-founder & CEO of FC Naples, Roberto Moreno, to discuss the process of starting the team, getting the right coach, and letting the community shape the club. We had some connection issues while Roberto was on his way to the match, but it's a great conversatio…

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The Super Show - Trailmix on the Mind 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

Dan chokes on trailmix while John and Danielle break down the Super League action from the week. Plus a discussion of the Golden Boot race and Spokane's chance at catching the pack.

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E2 - Talking Rivalries 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

Three big topics for Josh and Dan to discuss: Henny Derby Chattanooga Civil War Diego Luna and the importance of grit Plus so much more including match previews and our Off Topic segment!

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90+1 - Nations League Recap 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

In this episode of the show, Dan and Damon break down the disappointing USMNT results from Nations League, celebrate the greatness of Diego Luna, and question the hearts of everyone else. Founding Father: Joe-Max Moore

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Episode 15 of The C - "Necessary Drama" 42:52

2M ago42:52

42:52

Josh comes back to the pod after taking the week off for USOC travel and joins Chris to catch up on the USL Championship - we discuss the results, the table, and make our predictions for matchweek 4. We also briefly discuss the addition of a First Division to USL and promotion / relegation in-between - Chris calls it "Necessary Drama." We're making…

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The Super Show - Pro/Rel Vision Board 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Six matches in the USL Super League means we're doing plenty of recapping on this show, but that doesn't stop us from discussing USL's move towards pro/rel on the men's side and why we think women's soccer deserves the same treatment.

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E1 - USL Declares PRO/REL 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

Dan Vaughn and Joshua Duder discuss the topics dominating the soccer news cycle: USL add pro/rel, USOC Round One, and USMNT falls to Panama in Nations League. Plus more soccer content from your favorite lower league soccer nerds.

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The Super Show - The Kevin De Bruyne of Episodes 54:02

2M ago54:02

54:02

Danielle is ready to gloat after nailing her picks! We break down all the action from the USL Super League, debate who will win Golden Boot, and if Brooklyn can shake off their slump. All that and more!

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Ep. 271 - Talking to the Boss 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

Club President Adam Pribyl is in the house, reflecting on one year leading the club and talking about the future of Minneapolis City and Minnesota soccer at large.

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Episode 14 of The C w/ guest Ray Samora of the Orange & Black SoccerCast 54:48

2M ago54:48

54:48

The Opening Weekend of The USL Championship has come and gone - Chris and Josh are joined on the show this week by Ray Samora of the Orange & Black SoccerCast to whip through the league results, take a peek at the table, and guess at what who will do what this coming weekend. Along the way we ask Ray to get stuck into some OCSC; explain how they pl…

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The Super Show - THE HOT MESS EXPRESS 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

A full weekend of matches means plenty of soccer to talk about, but no match was bigger than Dallas' beatdown of Brooklyn. Plus listener questions, baking ideas, and a host of other topics. Get stuck in!

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The C - Episode 13 w/ guest Eboni Christmas of Walkin 90 Podcast 42:11

3M ago42:11

42:11

Eboni Christmas joins the show on this week's bonus episode of The C - we take our last pre-season look at the league and detail into the upcoming season of North Carolina FC. We're grateful for Eboni's insight into how NCFC play, who they brought in to compliment their top players, and who they had to bid farewell to. Lastly, we talk Blood and Goa…

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One League Under the C - Episode 51 w/ guest Rob Chappell of Talkin Flock Inbox 44:05

3M ago44:05

44:05

This week Josh Duder connects with Rob Chappell of Talkin Flock to go #FullMingo and discuss the long offseason, new faces in the squad, and how Forward Madison looks going into the new season. We also chat about starting hot, with the first salvo of The Henny and a US Open Cup Round One Proper game within the first two weeks of the season.…

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The Super Show - Chaos Picks ONLY 50:36

3M ago50:36

50:36

With only two matches to review, the cast discusses the table, the player most likely to land the league's first red card, and what should or shouldn't be in banana bread. It's everything you love about the USL Super League and more!

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Episode 12 of The C w/ guest Jonathan Comeaux of the Oakland Roots Blog 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

Chris and Josh get Jonathan Comeaux of the Oakland Roots Blog on the pod to run the rule over Oakland's offseason. We discuss their move to the famous Oakland Coliseum, Roots' participation in the local Fan Fest, and their homage kit to the Oakland A's. Honestly, a great primer for a huge season for Oakland Roots SC.…

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Ep.25 Listen & Improve W/Juan & Baguma 1:09:35

3M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Send us a text keywords soccer, MPL, Inter Fort Worth, player development, team chemistry, leadership, coaching, youth soccer, community, gratitude summary In this episode of the Passion, Purpose at Soccer Podcast, host Mustaf engages with Juan Grado and Baguma Billy, captains of Inter Fort Worth, discussing their journeys in soccer, the importance…

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Ep. 270 - Holm Sweet Holm 33:21

3M ago33:21

33:21

New Minneapolis City Sporting Director Casey Holm headlines the episode, giving us insight into how City is approaching player recruitment this year. Then we learn about some of the new faces lacing up their boots for the Crows.

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The Super Show - Recapping the Weekend (a little later than usual) 42:58

3M ago42:58

42:58

Four big matches on the calendar and a couple of results we were not expecting! It's a delayed episode, but it's finally here, so enjoy!

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Episode 11 of The C - w/guest Fletcher Sharpe of the Daily Detroit 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

The C is back - Chris Walker and Josh Duder are joined by Fletcher Sharpe of the Daily Detroit to go over the key player acquisitions, the Jager Cup, and to make Eastern Conference Playoff predictions waaaay too soon. But it's a fun, quick hit, to get you warmed up for the return of the best soccer league in the United States.…

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One League Under the C - Episode FIFTY w/ guest Gabe Hoffman-Johnson of Portland Hearts of Pine Inbox 43:11

3M ago43:11

43:11

In a very special episode of One League Under the C, we see our good friend Dan Creel, who named the show, return for this milestone episode! We have a chance to speak with Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder of Portland Hearts of Pine; we get stuck into branding, marketing, and teambuilding with intentionality. Credit to friends of the show Yogi of 93 R…

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The Super Show - Spring Has Sprung 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

The long winter of our discontent is done and Amanda Vanny has given us a fresh season to enjoy. The USL Super League is back baby!

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Off the Wall - S2, E5 - Team Kelvin For The Win 21:15

3M ago21:15

21:15

With an All-Star match in the books, the guys recap the match, revel in the dominance of Kelvin Oliveira, and look ahead to the rest of the season.

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Ep.24 After Rain, Comes Sunshine|Cris Madrid 40:55

3M ago40:55

40:55

Send us a text keywords soccer, Walia FC, Cris Madrid, MPL, youth sports, motivation, family, ambition, sports journey, community summary In this episode of the Passion, Purpose, and Soccer podcast, host Mustaf interviews Cris Madrid, a young soccer player from Walia FC. They discuss Madrid's journey into soccer, the challenges of balancing family …