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USL vs. MLS Battlegrounds, Simon Evans, Dot The Map, + Member Bonus Friday
- Podcast
- Morning Kickaround
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- Jun 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4861
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Summary
We are at T-minus six days until the World Cup and T-minus seven days until the USMNT kicks off their run against Paraguay. The signs are there that the United States is ramping up for the hoopla. Where does the hype level stand for the MK Ultras and the country and world at large? What about the expectations for the USMNT? Also, Greenville Triumph opened their new stadium to a sell out crowd and a victory. How does the new venue compare to one of the more talked about renderings in MK history? Simon Evans then joins the show to discuss the state of lower league American soccer after private equity investment first got involved. He also touches on the MLS Next Pro vs. USL model of lower league soccer, what needs to be done to get teams to stick around, and more. Finally, we #DotTheMap with our newest MK Ultras. https://www.youtube.com/@MorningKickaround You can now support the show on Ko-Fi! Get Your MK Ultra Merch! Follow us on X. …