Best Potm Podcasts (2025)

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Can anyone stop FC Tulsa? July POTM nominees, and El Paso & Hartford win big, plus much more! 45:57

8d ago45:57

45:57

FC Tulsa continues their unstoppable run while El Paso and Hartford deliver statement wins with impressive scorelines. Our July Player of the Month nominees feature breakout performers who've dominated the summer schedule. We spotlight USL alumni making waves across global leagues from Portugal to New Zealand, proving the Championship's value as a …

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Season 10, Episode 16: All-Star Game selection reactions, June Play Ball POTM, and more! 22:35

29d ago22:35

22:35

Play Ball takes a look at the best reactions around MLB from All-Star Game selections and more!

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Louisville Reign Supreme, Hartford and Colorado Springs bounce back, plus much more! 34:32

21h ago34:32

34:32

An action-packed matchweek where Louisville City FC reasserted their dominance with a stunning 4-1 victory over Charleston Battery in front of a record crowd. We'll celebrate Sacramento's Danny Vitiello, the July Player of the Month who posted clean sheets in all three appearances. Hartford Athletic and Colorado Springs Switchbacks make significant…

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Season 10, Episode 20: July Play Ball Players of the Month and more! 22:35

13h ago22:35

22:35

All-Stars around MLB try to guess each other’s batting stances on Play Ball!

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The 2025 Hall of Fame Class 22:36

8d ago22:36

22:36

Learn about this year's Hall of Fame class and more on Play Ball!

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Transfer Whirlwind & USL Jägermeister Cup Quarterfinals Set 35:08

15d ago35:08

35:08

The USL Jägermeister Cup group stage has concluded with shocking results, as Sacramento Republic and Indy Eleven are among the group winners advancing to the quarterfinals—but who else made the cut? And which two clubs secured the hotly contested wild card spots by the narrowest of margins? We'll dive into a major transfer shakeup involving Valenti…

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Season 10, Episode 18: Get to know Cal Raleigh! 22:37

15d ago22:37

22:37

On today's Play Ball, Home Run Derby champ and All-Star Cal Raleigh joins the show and more!

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Stalemate on CBS, Tulsa leads the West, and Matchweek 18 recap, plus much more! 34:00

22d ago34:00

34:00

A break down Matchweek 18's biggest storylines, including the nationally televised "El Clamico" between Rhode Island FC and Hartford Athletic that delivered plenty of drama (and nine yellow cards!) but no goals on CBS. Plus, we discuss how Tampa Bay is getting on track with a crucial 1-0 win as "Hartford blew it," and examine FC Tulsa's remarkable …

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Season 10, Episode 17: All-Star in Atlanta 22:35

22d ago22:35

22:35

Check out this week's Play Ball!

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East meets West in top table showdown, Is Tampa’s coaching change enough to make the difference? 28:27

29d ago28:27

28:27

Matchweek 16/17 delivered drama across the USL Championship with Tampa Bay suffering heartbreak via a 95th-minute San Antonio winner in Dominic Casciato's coaching debut. Charleston Battery secured an impressive road victory against New Mexico in a compelling East-West showdown. Monterey Bay returned to winning ways by completing their season sweep…

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Season 10, Episode 15: Hitting drills demo with Athletics players, Circle the Bases with PCA and more! 22:35

1M ago22:35

22:35

On today's Play Ball, learn hitting drills from A's stars, get to know Pete Crow-Armstrong and more!

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Independence day weekend in USL delivers fireworks 50:35

1M ago50:35

50:35

A jam-packed Independence Day weekend edition of TalkUSL where we break down all the action from Matchweek 15's fireworks both on and off the pitch. We'll dive into the June Player of the Month nominees, featuring standouts like Louisville's Phillip Goodrum and New Mexico's Luiz Fernando, while analyzing how the USL Jägermeister Cup standings are s…

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Season 10, Episode 14: Pitch grips with AUSL star Montana Fouts, Brent Rooker’s top 5 of all time 22:27

1M ago22:27

22:27

Learn how AUSL star Montana Fouts grips all of her pitches and hear from A’s stars on Play Ball!

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Expect the Unexpected: When streaks end & upsets reign supreme 55:32

2M ago55:32

55:32

This week in the USL Championship showed us why we play the games — with league leaders falling, home underdogs rising, and surprising heroes emerging. Louisville's perfect season? Gone. Detroit's winless streak? Snapped. This was the week of reversals and revelations. From Finn Sundstrom's breakthrough header to Sebastian Tregarthen's late heroics…

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Season 10, Episode 13: The Story of Adam Greenberg, hitting the curveball with Bobby Witt Jr. 22:37

2M ago22:37

22:37

Play Ball takes us inside the inspirational story of former Big Leaguer Adam Greenberg, and more.

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Coaching Drama, Gold Cup Stars & Louisville's Rise to the Top 45:30

2M ago45:30

45:30

This week on TalkUSL, we discuss Las Vegas Lights FC's decision to part ways with Antonio Nocerino after a five-game losing streak, marking the third coaching change this season. We break down how twelve USL players are set to represent six nations in the upcoming Gold Cup, including standouts like Jearl Margaritha. Furthermore a closer look at Lou…

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Season 10, Episode 12: Carroll's top 5, AUSL Opening 22:36

2M ago22:36

22:36

Check out this week's Play Ball!

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Coaching carousel spins again: Oakland’s Gamble & May’s POTM nominees, plus much more! 43:12

2M ago43:12

43:12

We dive into a loaded Matchweek featuring FC Tulsa’s win over Sacramento Republic, Phoenix Rising’s fourth straight W, and a clutch return for Cameron Lancaster in LouCity’s record-setting streak. We also spotlight the Player of the Month finalists for May, announce your Goal of the Round 2 nominees in the USL Jägermeister Cup, and discuss Benny Fe…

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Season 10, Episode 11: Arenado’s top 5, bunting with Bobby Witt Jr. and more! 22:36

2M ago22:36

22:36

Bobby Witt Jr. breaks down the perfect bunt and Arenado lists his top 5 players of all time.

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Who Responded, Who Slipped? Recap of USL Jägermeister Cup & 3 mid-week matches of USL Championship, plus much more! 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

We break down the leftover USL championship fixtures including, the jaw-dropping 8-goal thriller between Indy Eleven and Hartford Athletic and breakdown USL Jägermeiseter cup action including Rhode Island revenge on Pittsburgh, and discuss Monterrey Bay's impressive back-to-back wins that have solidified a solid standing in the Jagermeister Cup. Pl…

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Season 10, Episode 10: The Boone Brothers, hitting the outside pitch with Bobby Witt Jr. and more! 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

Aaron & Bret Boone discuss their family’s baseball journey, and more on Play Ball!

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Open Cup Ends — Who’s trending up in USL? A recap of Matchweek 11 and a preview of USL Jägermeister Cup, plus much more! 42:17

3M ago42:17

42:17

We cover a packed Matchweek 11, starting with Charleston Battery’s growing dominance and a pivotal breakthrough win for Birmingham Legion under Mark Briggs. Pittsburgh’s U.S. Open Cup run comes to an end against MLS opposition, but not without a moment to remember, while New Mexico United continues to impress out West with another commanding perfor…

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Season 10, Episode 9: Who has the most swag in MLB? 22:35

3M ago22:35

22:35

Chat with Reds slugger Will Benson and learn how to hit the inside pitch with Bobby Witt Jr.!

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Shutouts and Surprises: Matchweek 10 recap and much more! 42:57

3M ago42:57

42:57

Matchweek 10 saw many shutouts across the league and some suprise results. Rhode Island FC's back to form with their road victory against Birmingham Legion and Tampa Bay, continuing their unbeaten streak when scoring first. We analyze El Paso Locomotive's remarkable turnaround this season with their convincing 3-1 win over Indy Eleven, Phoenix Risi…

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Season 10, Episode 8: Funniest baseball moments, chatting with Corbin Carroll and more 22:36

3M ago22:36

22:36

AJ Andrews chats with D-backs star Corbin Carroll, gets some tips from Bobby Witt Jr., and more.

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Ep 50: Last Hound Standing! US Open Cup Rd 32 blues & things pick up in USL Championship! 50:40

3M ago50:40

50:40

In Episode 50 of TalkUSL, we dive deep into a dramatic US Open Cup Round of 32 that saw Pittsburgh Riverhounds emerge as the sole USL Championship survivor among eight challengers, securing a thrilling 1-0 victory over NYCFC. We analyze Rhode Island FC's historic night against New England Revolution, marking the competition's return to Pawtucket fo…

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Season 10, Episode 7: Baseball in Panama, Jackson Merril’s top 5 players, tips from Bobby Witt Jr. and more! 22:36

3M ago22:36

22:36

Take a trip to Panama with Bruce Chen and relive Jose Alvardo’s meet-up with a young Phillies fan.

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Rhode Island Homecoming, Hat-trick history for El Paso, and Briggsmingham Legion to mark Matchweek 8 in USLC! 45:15

3M ago45:15

45:15

A major coaching change at Birmingham Legion FC took place last week as veteran manager Mark Briggs takes the helm, bringing his impressive track record of 109 Championship victories to the club. We celebrate El Paso's first ever hat-trick hero and break down the historic opening of Centerville Bank Stadium, which saw Rhode Island FC battle to a sp…

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Season 10, Episode 6: Get to know Shota Imanaga 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

Check out this week's Play Ball!

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The launch and recap of Round 1 of the USL Jägermeister Cup 2025, plus much more! 43:24

4M ago43:24

43:24

An action-packed week in USL Championship soccer, featuring the thrilling kickoff of the USL Jägermeister Cup's first round where all 38 clubs across Championship and League One faced off. The episode highlights San Antonio FC's remarkable comeback against Colorado Springs, New Mexico United's continued dominance with their fifth consecutive win, a…

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Season 10, Episode 5: Michael Jordan on the diamond 22:37

4M ago22:37

22:37

Look back at Michael Jordan's baseball career, get some infield tips from Bobby Witt Jr., and more!

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Why is April the busiest time of the season? U.S. Open Cup round 3 and Matchweek 7 review, plus much more! 58:20

4M ago58:20

58:20

So many games that are taking place in the calendar month of April with league play, U.S. Open Cup, and soon the USL Jägermeister Cup. Games are coming fast and heavy. We cover an exciting third round of the U.S. Open Cup that featured a Derby Del Camino Real and many penalty kick shootouts. There is only 1 team remaining who are undefeated in the …

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Season 10, Episode 4: Get to know A’s star Lawrence Butler 21:06

4M ago21:06

21:06

Play Ball remembers the legacy of Jackie Robinson and circles the bases with Lawrence Butler.

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Youngest ever POTM, upward trends, and Matchweek 6 review, plus much more! 43:12

4M ago43:12

43:12

Historic viewership numbers for USL on CBS, as Phoenix Rising's thrilling victory over San Antonio FC drew a record-breaking 453,000 average viewers with a peak of 776,000. March highlights 20-year-old Abdellatif Aboukoura becoming the youngest Player of the Month in league history, while celebrating Sean Totsch's milestone as the all-time leader i…

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Season 10, Episode 3: Francisco Lindor, the best bat flips and more 22:36

4M ago22:36

22:36

Play Ball catches up with Mets star Francisco Lindor and we look at some of the best bat flips.

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USL returns to CBS, Matchweek 5 and U.S. Open Cup Round 2 review, plus much more! 1:01:55

4M ago1:01:55

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It was a second half that came alive for the first CBS featured USL match of the 2025 regular season between San Antonio FC and Phoenix Rising. We cover the match in-depth for this week's matchweek spotlight. Also, a look back at round 2 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup; find out which USL teams made it through for the third round. As always, we rec…

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Season 10, Episode 2: What’s your favorite batting stance of all time? 22:35

4M ago22:35

22:35

Play Ball takes the field with Bobby Witt Jr. and chats with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Luke Weaver!

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Season 10, Episode 1: Welcome, Bobby Witt Jr.! 22:36

4M ago22:36

22:36

Superstar Bobby Witt Jr. makes his debut as Play Ball ambassador.

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Business as usual…but only for some! Matchweek 4 recap and much more! 47:10

4M ago47:10

47:10

We discuss an action-packed Matchweek 4, featuring North Carolina FC's impressive victory and FC Tulsa's historic first-ever win against Sacramento Republic, ending their fourteen-game undefeated streak. We'll break down Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC's thrilling 3-2 victory over Indy Eleven and Monterey Bay FC's continued strong form under Jordan…

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USL ventures into the uncharted: Promotion/Relegation, Attendance Records, and many games from Match Week 3, plus U.S. Open Cup Round 1 1:04:17

5M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

We delve deeper into the groundbreaking announcement of promotion/relegation coming to USL, making it the first professional soccer entity in the United States to adopt this system, with implementation planned alongside their new Division 1 league launch in 2028. Our Match Week Spotlight features an exciting 2-2 draw between Detroit City FC and Bir…

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A Wacky Matchweek 2: Late Drama, Importance of set-pieces, & a USL legend's farewell 53:50

5M ago53:50

53:50

Matchweek 2 of the USL Championship delivered a wacky weekend. From Charleston's revenge on Rhode Island, New Mexico's olimpico, Phoenix's comeback to save a point. Individual performances shone brightly, with Cal Jennings' brace for Charleston...does he have enough to fill in the void left by Markanich? The defending champions having an unlucky st…

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The first whistle of the 2025 season: Match week 1 recap including a spotlight on the Eastern Conference heavyweight showdown between Charleston and Louisville, plus much more! 59:42

5M ago59:42

59:42

The USL Championship returns with an electrifying East-West doubleheader! Our spotlight match features last season's Eastern Conference powerhouses as Charleston Battery hosts Louisville City FC at Patriots Point. The opening weekend also brings an intriguing Western Conference clash as Sacramento Republic FC welcomes New Mexico United, pitting two…

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We're back! 2025 USL Championship Season Preview 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

In this season 2 premiere, we dive deep into the 2025 USL Championship landscape after an offseason filled with some dramatic changes. We'll recap briefly last season and what had transpired over the offseason. Plus, we explore the major shake-ups including Memphis 901 FC no longer existing, Lexington SC's promotion to the Championship, and the exp…

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That's all she wrote! Stand up for the 2024 USL Championship Champion! 38:44

9M ago38:44

38:44

In this historic USL Championship Final at Weidner Field, Colorado Springs Switchbacks claimed their first title after 10 seasons with a commanding 3-0 victory over Rhode Island FC. Off the field, significant moves include Pa-Modou Kah's appointment as Phoenix Rising FC's new Head Coach, Eric Quill's departure from New Mexico United to FC Dallas, a…

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And now we are down to two! The USL Championship will crown a *NEW champion! 28:40

9M ago28:40

28:40

The stage is set for the USL Championship Final. We recap the Conference Finals of the USL Championship Playoffs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC won 1-0 against Las Vegas, while Rhode Island FC defeated Charleston Battery 2-1. We'll discuss the key moments and players that made a difference in these matches. We also highlight Defiance 1636, Rhode …

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David beats Goliath in both East and West! Recap of the 2nd round including the October POTM and much more! 27:36

9M ago27:36

27:36

Do you believe in fairytales? The USL Championship playoffs are as unpredictable as ever, seeing both the number 1 seeds fall in the second round to first timers Las Vegas and Rhode Island. Step out the way there are new faces that run the place. A look at October POTM and more in-depth recap of the 2nd round of playoffs! Follow the podcast @TalkUS…

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Playoffs are here! Recap of the 1st round which saw goalkeepers stealing headlines, cautious approaches, and the beauty of momentum! 46:20

9M ago46:20

46:20

A recap of the intense first round of USL Championship playoffs. We'll discuss penalty drama where goalkeepers stole headlines, Orange County's extra-time win over Memphis, Charleston's narrow victory against Pittsburgh, JJ Williams hat trick for Rhode Island and much more. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/…

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The regular season has concluded and the playoffs are next! A recap of the final Match Day, including a look at the top category leaders, the final standings, and the bracket for the post-season! 37:08

10M ago37:08

37:08

A recap the nail-biting playoff race, the intense battle for the final spots in the Eastern Conference. Plus, we'll break down the record-breaking performances of the season, including Nick Markanich's Golden Boot win and Eric Dick's Golden Glove achievement. We conclude the show preivewing the 2024 USL Championship playoffs bracket! Follow the pod…

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One more week to go, only three playoff spots are left but the West is set! Changes in Miami, and much more coverage of the penultimate weekend of the USL Championship regular season! 39:02

10M ago39:02

39:02

A thrilling Match Day 33 of the USL Championship, where playoff spots were clinched and dreams were shattered breaking down matches including Orange County SC's playoff-clinching performance, Detroit City FC's dominant win, and Oakland Roots' dramatic victory that secured their postseason berth. Plus, we'll discuss the changes at Miami FC and highl…

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Ronaldinho is USL, Shutler wins POTM September, and the playoff race heats up with mid-week and weekend action! 41:48

10M ago41:48

41:48

How many USL Championship teams have officially qualified for the post-season playoffs? Match Day 32 meant desperate times calling for desperate measures including a run of form for North Carolina FC, and last minute magic for San Antonio FC. International duty meant that 23 total USL Championship players were not available for selection, see show …

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