U.S. Soccer Podcast

There’s now less than 100 days to go until the World Cup!  In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg catches up with US men’s national team head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, to hear how things are going. In a conversation that takes you behind the scenes of the USMNT’s preparations, Pochettino discusses roster building, how there’s no such thing as a friendly, and what inspires him outside of soccer. 

0:55 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Mauricio Pochettino 

1:23 – Mauricio talks about how his own excitement is building ahead of the World Cup 

4:32 – To coach, there’s no such thing as a friendly 

12:40 – Mauricio talks about roster selection 

15:50 – Inspiration from other sports 

25:52 – Mauricio explains why he believes his team can win the World Cup 

33:13 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

 

As the U.S. Men’s National Team chases greatness on the road to the world’s biggest tournament, you can show your support through artwork. 

In partnership with AT&T, U.S. Soccer is connecting fans to players through their Fan Art platform, where a handful of the most compelling artworks will be showcased to U.S. Men’s National Team players and at their match vs Belgium in Atlanta on March 28. 

Submit your artwork here: https://events.ussoccer.com/2026fanartpresentedbyatt  

Submissions open through March 10. 

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. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass 

Guest: Mauricio Pochettino 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 
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Eddie Pope was part of iconic 2002 World Cup team that made a run to the quarterfinals – the best men’s team showing of the modern era. But he was also a part of the 1998 team that was dumped out of the group stages without gaining a single point. So, when it comes to World Cups, Eddie Pope knows a thing or two about what has to go right for a team to find success, and the many things that can go wrong and lead to disappointment.  

In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg talks to Eddie about his three World Cups: 1998, 2002, and 2006. In each chapter, Eddie discusses what went right, what didn’t quite go to plan, and his favorite memories.  

2:38 – Chapter 1: France 1998 

4:08 – Eddie explains that team chemistry was an issue in ‘98 

9:41 – Chapter 2: Japan and South Korea 2002 

13:01 – Eddie talks about how the class of ‘26 can replicate the success of this team 

23:18 – Chapter 3: Germany 2006  

26:01 – Eddie explains how the ‘06 team remains a “what if?” 

33:18 – Eddie’s words of wisdom for the 20026 team 

37:43 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

 

As the U.S. Men’s National Team chases greatness on the road to the world’s biggest tournament, you can show your support through artwork. 

In partnership with AT&T, U.S. Soccer is connecting fans to players through their Fan Art platform, where a handful of the most compelling artworks will be showcased to U.S. Men’s National Team players and at their match vs Belgium in Atlanta on March 28. 

Submit your artwork here: https://events.ussoccer.com/2026fanartpresentedbyatt  

Submissions open through March 10. 

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. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass 

Guest: Eddie Pope 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 
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As a player, Bev Yanez was a force. The forward represented teams in Finland, Japan and was a two-time NWSL Shield winner with the Seattle Reign. After Bev’s playing career ended, she started coaching – first as an assistant before stepping up to become Racing Louisville’s head coach in 2023, and it was here that she really made her mark. Last year, Bev led the team to their first ever playoff appearance – an accomplishment that saw her named NWSL Coach of the Year. 

In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg discusses Bev’s transition from playing to coaching, her philosophy, how she handles difficult conversations with players, and her ambitions for the future. 

But that’s not all! Kling also checks in with co-host and Philadelphia Union captain Ale Bedoya to talk about the upcoming MLS season.  

 

2:35 – Kling interviews Bev Yanez 

6:05 – Bev talks about her experience playing in Japan 

13:47 – Philosophy and team dynamics 

25:36 – How Bev handles tricky conversations with players 

34:48 – Bev describes the turning point for the team last season 

39:27 – Bev talks about her ultimate coaching ambitions 

42:20 – Kling catches up with Ale Bedoya and previews the 2026 MLS season 

51:32 – 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. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, Ale Bedoya 

Guest: Bev Yanez 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 
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This time on the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, we’re getting to know rising USWNT stars Maddie Dahlien and Riley Jackson. The pair both gained their first caps in the January camp and host Meghan Klingenberg checked in to ask them about their friendship, working with coach Emma Hayes, and what it was like to play in the 2024 U-20 World Cup comeback win against Germany -- a game dubbed “the miracle of Cali”. 

 

0:55 – Kling interviews Maddie Dahlien and Riley Jackson 

3:15 – Maddie and Riley talk about how they felt when they were called up to the USWNT 

06:52 – Kling shares a story about her first USWNT camp 

11:05 – Maddie and Riley discuss working with Emma Hayes and the atmosphere in camp   

13:26 – The pair discuss their friendship 

20:45 – Maddie and Riley discuss “the miracle of Cali” 

26:22 – The pair share their ambitions with the USWNT 

31:25 – 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. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  

Guest: Maddie Dahlien and Riley Jackson 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 
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In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, USWNT dynamo Ally Sentnor shares her views on everything from the pressures of being in the spotlight from a young age, coming through the University of North Carolina “competitive cauldron”, and her interest in space travel. As always, host Meghan Klingenberg is asking the questions that matter and getting the (zero gravity) tea. 

 

0:40 – Kling interviews Ally Sentnor 

2:57 – Ally describes what it’s like to be a star player from an early age 

06:50 – Why are so many top players from Hanson, Massachusetts?  

11:10 – The “competitive cauldron” at UNC 

18:04 – Ally talks about leadership and resilience 

22:00 – Kling finds out if Ally would like to go to space 

29:09 – Ally’s ultimate ambitions for the USWNT 

33:50 – 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. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass  

Guest: Ally Sentnor 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast 
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