{"podcast":{"title":"U.S. Soccer Podcast","slug":"u-s-soccer-podcast-7358333","podcast_index_feed_id":7358333,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO4818848243","website_url":"https://www.ussoccer.com/podcast","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/00bb8302-3669-11f0-af72-ef8db743bf34/image/b6a23a29c1bd2f64871203b03abf1ad5.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"US Soccer","episode_count":64,"summary":"Presented by Henkel. Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live. New episodes drop every week. Join us.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T08:18:22.841150+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/u-s-soccer-podcast-7358333"},"episode":{"title":"Soccer Bestie: The Ultimate Guide to USMNT Lore","slug":"soccer-bestie-the-ultimate-guide-to-usmnt-lore","published_at":"2026-06-03T14:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/u-s-soccer-podcast-7358333/soccer-bestie-the-ultimate-guide-to-usmnt-lore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/u-s-soccer-podcast-7358333","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO6125004629.mp3?updated=1780497246","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO6125004629.mp3?updated=1780497246","summary":"Ever wondered how the USA got to host the 1994 World Cup? What's dos a cero? And what's up with those steamy pictures of Landon Donovan slurping from a water fountain? Don’t worry, the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is here to help! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, Host Meghan Klingenberg breaks down U.S. soccer lore, and gives you all the knowledge you'll need to support team USA, and sound like you know what the heck you're talking about at your local sports bar. This is Soccer Bestie. 1:07 – Part 1: True to this, not new to this 8:25 – Part 2: The shot heard around the world 18:19 – Part 3: Slurp! 28:41 – Part 4: What is dos a cero? 36:18 – Part 5: What to wear? 45:46 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts Coming soon to Los Angeles is U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America, a fan-first space where fans of all ages can gather, celebrate, and support the U.S. Men’s National Team. Located one block from the shores of Venice Beach, the U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America will bring the energy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to life from June 11-26. Access is free for all U.S. Soccer Insiders. Register to be an Insider today and learn more here. Host: Meghan Klingenberg Guest: Ingrid Nilsen Producer: Matthew Nelson & Patrick Nichols Written by: Meghan Klingenberg & Matthew Nelson Edited by: Matthew Nelson & Patrick Nichols Soccer Bestie theme by: Jathan Caldwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Ever wondered how the USA got to host the 1994 World Cup? What's dos a cero? And what's up with those steamy pictures of Landon Donovan slurping from a wa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3046,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/u-s-soccer-podcast-7358333/episodes/soccer-bestie-the-ultimate-guide-to-usmnt-lore/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/u-s-soccer-podcast-7358333/soccer-bestie-the-ultimate-guide-to-usmnt-lore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}