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The Soccer OG with Max Bretos

My name is Max Bretos and I am The Soccer OG. For the last quarter-century I have earned that name by covering every player in every league on every continent. Yes, I have watched more football matches, than I have had hot dinners. I am skilled in one thing… And now I bring that know-how to the Soccer OG Podcast, continuing the tradition of The Soccer OG. Youtube show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Soccer OG Episode 113- USA/Netherlands Round of 16 Preview, why USMNT is going to win. This the craziest World Cup ever. Binky Van Bilderbeek joins the show

46 mins; December 02, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 112-USMNT getting ready for the Dutch. what do they need to get ready? Mexico is out of the World Cup, now what? Is Argentina a top line favorite again?

34 mins; December 01, 2022

The Soccer OG World Cup Daily Episode 111-USA Beat Iran to advance to the Round of 16, let's celebrate. Mexico and Argentina look to join them. France is back, do we see Mbappe play?

34 mins; November 29, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 110-USA/Iran World Cup Clash Its on...USMNT dealing with all the off field distractions. The Ronaldo circus coming into Qatar not affecting Portugal. Can Brazil win this Cup?

31 mins; November 28, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 109-World Cup Daily. Canada crash. Is USMNT creating motivation for Iran? What will Brazil do without Neymar? How Portugal are a WC trophy threat.. With or without Ronaldo..

32 mins; November 27, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 108-Messi and Argentina arrive, Mexico meltdown and what to do with Gio Reyna? Special Guest Eric Braeden of Young & Restless.

39 mins; November 26, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 107-World Cup Daily USA/England Recap and Argentina/Mexico, France/Denmark preview - With Special Guest former USMNT Brian Dunseth

36 mins; November 25, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 106-The day has come.....USA/England Preview and Prediction and all the action from day 5 at the World Cup

29 mins; November 24, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 105 - USMNT/England Update, Japanese Joy and German Grief. Breaking down Canadian World Cup debut.

30 mins; November 23, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 104-World Cup Daily-Biggest Surprise in World Cup History? Messi meltdown & Memo Magic! Let's warm up for USA / England

29 mins; November 22, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 103-World Cup Daily USA/Wales Recap. Mexico and Messi Preview.

24 mins; November 21, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 102-USA/Wales Preview and England/Iran

25 mins; November 20, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 101-World Cup Daily-The calm before the storm, World Cup 2022 preview

24 mins; November 19, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 100 - World Cup Roundtable with Adam from Scuffed Pod, Filippo from Tactical Manager & Pete of 11 Yanks. Discussion includes USMNT, Mexico, favorites & creating soccer content in 2022.

67 hours 37 mins; November 16, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 99 - w/ Sam Stejskal of The Athletic - The Breakdown of the USMNT 26 man roster. Starting 11 for Wales? Preparing for the strangest World Cup ever and holding FIFA accountable.

63 hours 0 mins; November 10, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 98 - w/ Andrew Gundling Caught Offside - World Cup 2 weeks away, what to expect? USMNT roster anticipation. Champions League Breakdown . Plus my weekend with LAFC - My view from the Greatest Game in MLS history.

73 hours 14 mins; November 07, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 97 - w/ Tosin Makinde - Nigerian Scammss CBS Sports - Africa at the World Cup, who can break thru in Qatar? The beauty of watching World Cup. Breaking into soccer content - My projected USMNT Starting 11 for USA / Wales.

66 hours 25 mins; October 31, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 96- w/ Jeff Rueter of The Athletic - A breakthru MLS Cup Playoffs. Predicting the USMNT October Camp /Secret to USA success at World Cup. Can Jesse Marsch survive at Leeds?

68 hours 17 mins; October 24, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 95 LIVE from - LAFC / LA Galaxy El Trafico / Clasico Angeleno.. Talk to the 110 football team, Mark Rogondino ESPN 710 and getting imbedded with the fans at Banc Stadium for 1 of a kind sports experience.

32 mins; October 21, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 94 - w/ Matt Doyle - Preview the MLS Cup Playoffs & predictions.. Why we have to raise the bar on USMNT player performances in Europe. El Clasico weekend.

47 mins; October 15, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 93 - w/ Alexi Lalas.. Gauging the prospects for the USMNT at World Cup. What does Fox have planned for Qatar. and cPutting a cap on MLS regular season and local broadcasts.

68 hours 57 mins; October 10, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 92 w/ Meg Swanick BR Football - Important questions about USMNT - Does Jordan Pefok make team? Is squad too young & does USA make Knockouts. MLS/Europe dilemma. Sally Yates NWSL investigation & Champions League Rd3 preview

67 hours 22 mins; October 04, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 91 - w/ Eric Wynalda - Takeaway from USMNT Sept window? How does this team express itself & should Gregg Berhalter concede on tactics? Time to get ready for the World Cup.. Celebrating Lionel Messi & why we need to take care of him..

48 mins; September 28, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 90 - w/ Heath Pearce - Takeaways from USMNT / Japan game, how do we address playing out of back. What does USA have to do to score goals? Preview USA / Saudi Arabia - UEFA Nations League a glowing success.

61 hours 27 mins; September 25, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 89 - w/ Jeff Carlisle ESPN USMNT - Reaction to Sept USMNT roster, the biggest competitions, who has most to gain & who was snubbed? Covering USMNT, how has it changed since failure to qualify 4 World Cup. Big American Abroad weekend

68 hours 15 mins; September 19, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 88 - w/ Joe Lowery Total Soccer Show/Backheeled. Developing the next great American player. Predicting the final players to make the USMNT World Cup roster, what does USA do with Set pieces in Qatar. Plus Champions League Preview.

65 hours 29 mins; September 12, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 87 w/ Todd Dunivant Pres & GM of Sacramento Republic. Preview the US Open Cup Final with Orlando City. The best American players may not be who you think. The problem with Leeds. Manchester United on their way.

56 mins; September 05, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 86 - w/ Diego Balado TUDN - Rating the World Cup kits. How will a MLS / Liga MX relationship work. Predicting the USMNT September camp. World Cup preview.

60 hours 6 mins; August 29, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 85 - W/ JJ Devaney Caught Offside - Creating a successful podcast. Manchester United better than we thought? Should we worry about Liverpool. The importance of Leeds beating Chelsea for American soccer. Viacom spending 1.5b on UCL??

71 hours 34 mins; August 23, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 84 - W/ Matt Reis former USMNT GK - Gauging the USMNT GK situation. Finding the next great American prospect in the US landscape. Should Christian Pulisic push for move to Manchester United, and whats going on at Old Trafford.

65 hours 17 mins; August 17, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 83 - From MLS All Star in Minnesota - Checking out the Stars of tomorrow with MLS Next. The growing relationship between MLS and Liga MX and the future of MLS over the air... Joined by Susannah Collins & Jamie Watson

39 mins; August 11, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 82 - w/ Larry Nance Jr - Comparing NBA to Big League soccer. Preview the Premier League. Predicting our top 4. How will USMNT fare at World Cup. What does England triumph mean for women's game?

70 hours 27 mins; August 02, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 81 w/ Paul Tenorio - Luis Suarez and the rumor mill. Why the MLS Summer Market can win over new fans. Which Americans can turn Club success this season into World Cup Glory? English Championship viewers guide.

71 hours 58 mins; July 26, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 80 - W/ Lori Lindsey - The USWNT is still #1 but what is pecking order behind them? EURO 2022 QF preview. Breaking down what was said by Gregg Berhalter on USMNT media tour. Pulisic staying at Chelsea. How does it work?

65 hours 54 mins; July 19, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 79 w/ Alejandro Moreno -- Covering the big stories of the Summer, Ronaldo, Barcelona & Manchester United. What is the next big thing in MLS. We are Live from Gareth Bale presser

69 hours 16 mins; July 12, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 78 w/ Keith Costigan - The U.S. wins its 3rd straight CONCACAF under 20. What stood out, can this team become World Champions? MLS is not only home to 30 something stars, but USA stars of tomorrow, perhaps South American ones too.

46 mins; July 05, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 77 w/ Tom Bogert - We talk to the man who broke the Gareth Bale story, how it happened, why its such a big deal. The growing clout of MLS. Gauging the summer market for American USMNT players.

63 hours 43 mins; June 29, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 76 - Join me on my European adventure. We go City to City talking USA 2026 World Cup Sites, why visitors will come to American in record numbers. Raheem Sterling to Chelsea bad news for Christian Pulisic.

50 mins; June 22, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 75 w/ Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports - Recap USMNT June window - Covering the World Cup and my thoughts on the MLS & Apple TV deal.

64 hours 46 mins; June 15, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 74 w/ Marcelo Balboa - Recap USMNT Vs Grenada. What does USA do at Center Back, #9, why Weston McKennie starts no matter what. How will USA fare in Qatar? Why the Nations League has been a big success.

63 hours 30 mins; June 12, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 73 w/ Charles Boehm - Break down USA vs Uruguay, looking at the complete USMNT World Cup group. What can be the best story in Qatar ?

69 hours 0 mins; June 06, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 72 w/ Christopher Sullivan - Break down of USA Vs Morocco - Projecting USMNT starting 11 for November 21st. How special is Argentina & can Ukraine qualify??

55 mins; June 02, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 71 w/ Derek Rae - Covering the sport in the USA... Should John Brooks be in the USMNT? How will the Americans fare in Qatar. The development of American players in Germany.

69 hours 53 mins; May 31, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 70 w/ Kasey Keller - Breaking down the USMNT June roster. What happens at GK and #9? What will be the legacy of Jesse Marsch Leeds survival? Calling soccer games in 2022.

60 hours 40 mins; May 23, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 69 w / Melissa Ortiz - 1) The value of social media in soccer content. How will South American teams fare at the World Cup. What should June USMNT camp look like?

68 hours 54 mins; May 16, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 68 w/ Danny Higginbotham - The long road ahead for Manchester United. Can Jesse Marsch save Leeds United. Should Christian Pulisic stay.. or go at Chelsea?

69 hours 35 mins; May 09, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 67 W/Eric Wynalda - Preview the CONCACAF Champions League Final. The problem for Pulisic at Chelsea & Can Jesse Marsch keep Leeds up? Plus football in Los Angeles.

68 hours 8 mins; May 02, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 66 w/ Brian Sciaretta - The phenomenon of Americans abroad. Thank goodness World Cup is in November USMNT not ready in June. The important role of MLS in player development & seeing Phish.

61 hours 38 mins; April 24, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 65 w/ Shep Messing - Grading American Goalkeepers, The growth of the American game and we talk the Arena game MASL. Also the most interesting team I ever saw Colombia 1990's

55 mins; April 18, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 64 w/ Warren Barton - USA vs England in World Cup - the good and the bad. The MLS Media deal and the perception of the League. Man City Vs Liverpool - Pep Vs Klopp

63 hours 3 mins; April 08, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 63 w/ Christopher Sullivan - Breaking down the World Cup Draw. How will USA, Canada & Mexico fare? Which nations will surprise and we go down World Cup memory lane.

61 hours 0 mins; April 01, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 62 w/ El Tri Online - Breaking down CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, USMNT performance Vs Panama. Whats up with Mexico? How big time in Canada?

66 hours 34 mins; March 27, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 61 w/ Sebastian Salazar Futbol Americas - Preview Mexico Vs USA, what happens in World Cup Qualifying. Inspiring Latino kids to get in English language soccer industry

62 hours 11 mins; March 23, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 60 2/ USMNT midfielder Kellyn Acosta discuss qualifying for World Cup. Also reaction from my Sirius XM FC interview with Greg Berhalter. Its the week to make a World Cup!!!

36 mins; March 19, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 59 w/ Derek Richey - Straight Red Card - Jesse Marsch victorious, what it means. What are the biggest decisions for GGG & USMNT ahead of final Qualifiers. Lionel Messi how it went wrong.

72 hours 59 mins; March 13, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 58 w/ Charlie Davies - Who will play #9 for USMNT at Azteca / What makes Christian Pulisic so good /Working at CBS & MLS musings

49 mins; March 07, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 57 w/ 110 Football - Creating a new soccer space for LAFC, MLS and World Football. Pushing back against Russia with sports & Jesse Marsch going to Leeds.

66 hours 13 mins; February 28, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 56 w/ Lionel Bienvenu of EPL on Fox Sports Net. Look at history of Premier League on American TV. how to handle Gio Reyna? Xavi taking credit for Dest revival & my response to Grant Wahl

49 mins; February 21, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 55 w/ Yank Report - The Power of Pulisic , Which American can go on Champions League run & is Chris Armas getting the Ted Lasso treament!

66 hours 13 mins; February 14, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 54 w / Taylor Rockwell Total Soccer Show - Creating content & an audience in soccer. USMNT & qualifying for the World Cup. What does future hold for African football.

67 hours 54 mins; February 07, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 53 LIVE from Tony P's in Los Angeles with El Tri Online - Breakdown the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying. USA/Mexico/Canada!

36 mins; February 03, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 52 w/ Kristian Jack of One Soccer / Canadian PL - Break down Canada / USA. What this means for Canadian Soccer. Where at the USMNT lacking. Look ahead to Wednesday CONCACAF WC Qualifying

60 hours 49 mins; January 30, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 51 w/ Adam Belz - Scuffed - Breaking down USMNT roster, World Cup Qualifying, following the American game & starting a podcast!

67 hours 7 mins; January 23, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 50 w/ Herculez Gomez - Talking representation in the sport. The path of the USMNT &and reminiscing about Max and Herc

61 hours 41 mins; January 17, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 49 w/ Rodolfo Landeros - Talking CONCACAF qualifying. Liga MX and MLS relations & soccer in the Metaverse. Why blockchain gaming is a game changer.

66 hours 7 mins; January 10, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 48 - w/ Ian Darke - Unhappy Premier League managers during Holiday season. The Christian Pulisic phenomenon both sides of Atlantic. Broadcasting in USA & projecting Qatar 2022.

65 hours 48 mins; January 03, 2022

The Soccer OG Episode 47 - W/ Joe Rodriguez of El Tri Online - Look back at the year of covering USMNT & El Tri live from site. importance of Dual Nationals, power of Mex/USA fans, why Qatar WC will be kind to CONCACAF. Plus my Boxing Day breakdown.

70 hours 53 mins; December 27, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 46 w/ Kaylyn Kyle - Your first preview of the massive January 30 match-up Canada / USA. Why has Canadian Soccer has risen, how can we bring our 2 countries closer together. Also building your brand in football.

61 hours 21 mins; December 19, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 45 w/ Eric Wynalda - What is good & not so good with the USMNT, why Ralf Rangnick won't last at Manchester United & breaking news on MLS in Las Vegas

75 hours 32 mins; December 13, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 44 - w/ Warren Barton - Is Premier League the new Super League. How will a Qatar World Cup look like. Plus - What is next for Jesse Marsch & American Soccer Coaching / State of MLS

61 hours 13 mins; December 07, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 43 - w/ Kei Kamara - Carving out a 17 year professional career in MLS, England & Finland.. Challenge of World Cup Qualifying, and his thoughts on CONCACAF & playing with Alphonso Davies. + the sham that is the Ballon D'or

60 hours 49 mins; November 29, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 42 - w/ John Harkes. - Ingredients to becoming a good coach, being a dad to successful soccer players & his view of the state of USMNT. Plus , does the NBC Premier League deal add up?

63 hours 31 mins; November 22, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 41 - w/ Allen Hopkins. Recap the USMNT Qualifier in Jamaica & also the fall out from Canada / Mexico. Also go down memory lane to 2014 WC & the Fox Soccer Days

78 hours 53 mins; November 17, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 40 We are in Cincinnati for USA Vs Mexico. Tom Gelehrter of FC Cincinnati & Joe Rod of El Tri Online to discuss match -up

40 mins; November 10, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 39 w/ Felipe Cardenas - Break down Decision Day and predict the MLS Cup Playoffs. Its the week of USA Vs Mexico. What will that match-up look like, and we predict the USMNT starting 11.

61 hours 25 mins; November 08, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 38 w/ Kasey Keller & Mariano Trujillo. With USA / Mexico days away we look at rivalry from both sides. How the rosters will look and how form will determine result.

62 hours 32 mins; November 01, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 37 w/ Jenny Chiu CBS Sports - Covering the USMNT , soccer on the border & the importance of Ricardo Pepi. Being Latino in the industry. n Stadium experience from So Fi & recap the Weekend rivalries

66 hours 3 mins; October 24, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 36 w / Tactical Manager - What is the best way to cover the USMNT, MLS Vs Europe & the growing fanbase for U.S. Soccer how to bridge the generations of fans. Also getting ready for USA / Mexico

67 hours 1 min; October 18, 2021

The Soccer OG Episode 35 w/ Franklin Leonard of the Blacklist. talking sports & Hollywood. What makes a good soccer show like Ted Lasso? The gloves are off time to bring the heat on Greg Berhalter. What went wrong for the USMNT?

67 hours 35 mins; October 11, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 34 - Live from El Trafico... Where does game rank in big picture of American soccer.. I ask Jon Champion/Taylor Twellman/Christian Miles & Joe Tutino. Also your preview for the USMNT World Cup Qualifiers!

44 mins; October 04, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 33 w/ Adnan Virk we discuss some industry secrets, the Ted Lasso phenomenon & the excitement around Canadian soccer & sports in general.

65 hours 33 mins; September 26, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 32 w/ Juan Arango - Managing Messi & Ronaldo, the challenges for Poch & Ole. The benefits & drawbacks of a Biennial FIFA World Cup. The State of South American Futbol

66 hours 9 mins; September 20, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 31 w/ JP Dellacamera - Where do USMNT stand in World Cup Qualifying , the state of the Women's game & USWNT & calling soccer in America over the years.

66 hours 55 mins; September 13, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 30 w/ Andy Goldstein of Talk Sport - State of England national team, how will Ronaldo /Manchester United phase 2 go? I break down USA / Canada in World Cup Qualifying

61 hours 35 mins; September 06, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 29 w/ Fernando Palomo - How will Messi and PSG coexist, what about Ronaldo at Manchester United. Preview USA Vs El Salvador & Predictions from CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying

66 hours 50 mins; August 29, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 28 w/ Keith Costigan. Are the big 4 in England too big for the Premier League. The situation for Christian Pulisic at Chelsea & Why MLS is on the rise.

64 hours 49 mins; August 23, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 27 w/ Eric Krakauer. Covering Lionel Messi & PSG for BeIn, why you need to watch Ligue 1. Barcelona better w/o Messi? Who wins the Premier League?

61 hours 21 mins; August 15, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 26 w/ Maurice Edu - Which Gold Cup players earned a spot on USMNT World Cup Qualifying roster. Lionel Messi, who messed up and how does he look at PSG?

59 mins; August 08, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 25 / 24 Hours in Las Vegas for the Gold Cup.

36 mins; August 03, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 24 / Recap Gold Cup Semi's - Preview USA vs Mexico. Stopping the chant is not working & why the USWNT is the terminator of World sports!

34 mins; July 30, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 23 w/ Heath Pearce - Recap the Gold Cup Quarterfinals - What happens next for USMNT/Mexico/Canada. The problem with the USWNT & my week with Covid

59 mins; July 26, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 22- W/ Nigel Reo Coker - How bad is the Racism problem in the UK? Inclusion in English Football. Gold Cup recap!

60 hours 15 mins; July 19, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 21/ w Kristian Jack - Gold Cup - with USA and Canada on a collision course we preview the USMNT & Canadian squads /efforts. Also recap one of the best International tournaments of all time - EURO 2020

67 hours 31 mins; July 12, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 20 w/ Stu Holden - We break down the USMNT 23 man roster for the Gold Cup. Preview the EURO 2020 Semi Finals and I tell you who is going to win!!

55 mins; July 04, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 19/ w Keith Costigan & Eric Krakauer - We Preview EURO 2020 Round of 16 & give our predictions!! In Stoppage Time I provide your first Gold Cup Primer.. Live from Las Vegas.. Sort of.

59 mins; June 29, 2021

The Soccer OG Eps. 18 - W/ Keith Costigan & Eric Krakauer. The EURO 2020 Round of 16 Preview. We break things down minutes after the Bracket was set.

59 mins; June 23, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 17 w/ Dan Thomas - The Good, the bad & the Sweden of Euro 2020. Broadcasting Soccer England Vs America & La Liga coming to ESPN!

63 hours 57 mins; June 21, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 16 / w The Cooligans - Who stood out after 1 round at EURO 2020. How should media handle the Christian Eriksen situation & we break down the Final Round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying

66 hours 49 mins; June 16, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 15 / w Taylor Twellman - Recap the performance of the USMNT & Time for the OG Preview of EURO 2020.. Why it is the best tournament in football!

59 mins; June 09, 2021

The Soccer OG - Episode 14 / El Tri Online - We were LIVE in Denver capturing all the atmosphere from the Nations League Final between USA & Mexico. How will this event be remembered.

46 mins; June 07, 2021

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