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…

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/…

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…

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…

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 …

Louisville City FC clinches their first USL Championship Players' Shield, securing the top playoff seed and home-field advantage. In other matches, Monterey Bay get a crucial win to keep playoff hopes alive. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC boosted their playoff hopes with a 4-0 win over Miami FC, featuring Bertin Jacquesson's hat-trick. The league mourne…

With playoff season is around the corner, all eyes are on the coveted eighth place spot. The number eight was a special number this weekend for more reasons than one. Orange County claimed big points, is it enough to reach the playoffs? We discuss all this and more surrounding Match Day 30. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channe…

Nick Markanich breaks the single-season goal scoring record with not 1 but 2 goals to the good. Phoenix score the most goals in a game so far this season, and Las Vegas Lights never say never and find ways to come back for points. We’ll take a look at the rest of the results from Match Day 29 and how the league table is shaping up with playoffs aro…

Nick Markanich wins August POTM, An eventful Match Day 28, with halfway goals, double yellows, super subs, and goalkeepers stealing the headlines with tieing or breaking recrods. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to s…

In this episode of TalkUSL, we cover Match Day 27 highlights, including Rafa Baca's move to Oakland. We discuss in form Colorado Springs Switchbacks, Louisville City FC's playoff clinch, and Nick Markanich tying the USL Championship's single-season goal record with his 25th goal for Charleston Battery, and much more! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL acr…

No more USL teams in the U.S. Open Cup as Indy Eleven's tournament journey is over. At least, Match Day 26 brought excitement and surprises across the league. From Nick Markanich's transfer to CD Castellón, to Miami FC finally breaking their winless streak, and a goal-fest between North Carolina FC and Louisville City FC. The results have shaken up…

Indy Eleven are gearing up for a showdown with Sporting KC in the Semifinal of the U.S. Open Cup, we preview the fixture and discuss their new signing. Match Day 25 saw a lot of red cards, players continuing their form, and an upset win in Hartford. Also, a record set by Pittsburgh head coach, Bob Lilley, which puts his name in the history books of…

It’s a good time to be a Louisville City FC fan! Harlow becomes an owner, Goodrum joins the squad, and they remain undoubtedtly the best USL team at the moment with a win over conference rivals, Charleston Battery. Lexington SC has exercised their option to join the USL Championship in the 2025 season. Oakland Roots SC will have a new home at the C…

East meets West from the top to the bottom in an eventful Match Day 23. We cover a 7-goal thriller between Louisville City FC vs Sacramento Republic FC, El Paso get their first home win of the season against their last-place counterparts in the east, Miami. Recent notable transfer news, and much more! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social m…

A late equalizer saved a point for Rhode Island in USL’s third match on CBS so far this season. Tremendous amount of changes in Phoenix where the side has become a shell of their former selves, Monterey Bay FC parts ways with head coach, plus a recap of all the Match Day 22 fixtures and preview of what is up ahead! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL acros…

TalkUSL is back with European powerhouses Manchester City, Celtic FC, and Eintracht Frankfurt paying their respects to the USL. The Domenican Republic USL star that features at the Olympics on behalf of Las Vegas Lights FC. A look at Oakland hosting Sacramento on CBS, plus the Derby Del Camino Real between El Paso Locomotive and New Mexico United. …

A briefer episode as I am currently on vacation! Nonetheless, we run through Match Day 19 scores, cover Indy’s success in the open cup, and announce the official winner of the USL Championship POTM for June, plus much more! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and Facebook) Support the…

We preview the U.S. Open Cup and discuss what could happen if a USL coach took charge of the USMNT. We also highlight the USL Championship Player of the Month candidates and recap thrilling matches from Match Day 18. Plus, get insights on standout performances, sizzling goals, and a look ahead at upcoming matches. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across…

OCSC head coach, Karlsen returns home to Denmark to take an opportunity coaching in the Danish Superliga. Phoenix Rising FC pull the plug on Danny Stone's tenure as head coach following a large margin defeat against Memphis 901 FC. That wasn't the only victory with plenty of goals as we rundown the fixture list of Match Day 17, I give my pick for t…

Some unexpected victories on the road for Rhode Island FC and Orange County SC that stole the show on Match Day 16. USL gaining more exposure with matches appearing on TUDN, the four teams involved with hosting national teams at their training facilities for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, plus a rundown of the rest of Match Day 16 fixtures with a prev…

We keep on going with an eventful Father's Day weekend that saw many late goals occur. USL Championship announcing the May Player of the Month, why Memphis is really the epitome of Joga Bonito, unexpected news out of Orange County, a rundown of fixtures from Match Day 15 and much more! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (I…

Lebron "Loudoun" James has his eyes on the USL and in particular a Loudoun United player. FC Tulsa grab their first home win of the season with in-depth coverage in the Match Day Spotlight against San Antonio FC. A rundown of the other fixtures from Match Day 14, plus much more! (00:00) - Intro (07:15) - TUL V SAFC | MatchDay Spotlight (35:40) - Ma…

Tampa Bay Rowdies prevails on the road against Sacramento Republic FC to end the undefeated streak, meaning there are no more teams undefeated in the USL championship. I breakdown the game in the match day spotlight along with a special guest, my younger brother, Francesco. A rundown of all the fixtures in Match Day 13 as well as a preview of what'…

How many USL teams left in the U.S. Open Cup? Only 1 team left unbeaten in the USL after El Paso Locomotive upsets Charleston Battery on the road. A closer look at Rhode Island FC in their match against Louisville City, a rundown of the Match Day 12 fixtures, and a preview of what’s upcoming in the USL Championship. (00:00) - Intro (02:50) - US Ope…

Match Day 11 brought some peculiar results! Close attention on Phoenix Rising vs Miami FC in the spotlight fixture, news of a new stadium in the works in Detroit, a rundown of all the other fixtures and a look of what is coming up in the USL Championship! (00:00) - Intro (02:45) - Undefeated USL Stats (05:00) - PHX vs. MIA | Match Day Spotlight (20…

How many USL teams made it to the round of 16 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup? A breakdown of key fixtures that showcased initial impressions of the USL versus MLS. So many games going on at the moment, we do a rundown of Match Day 10 fixtures and preview Match Day 11. Also, a look at what the USL Championship has in common with Ipswich Town FC and…

Memphis 901 FC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies featured as the spotlight fixture for match day 9. A recap on all matches from the Star Wars weekend and a preview for what is upcoming next week in the USL Championship and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. (00:00) - Intro (03:05) - MEM vs TBR spotlight (32:17) - Rundown of Match Day 9 fixtures (48:30) - USL Table (…

For the second time this season, it was winner take all in Match Day 8 as no teams drawed but instead walked away with big wins or big losses. A closer look at what makes Charleston Battery so strong and their match vs Las Vegas Lights in the spotlight fixture. We reached 10 episodes! A mini-milestone accomplished but I could use your help! Provide…

When's the last time two halfway goals were scored in the same weekend? Plenty of away teams grabbing all three points on the road in Match Day 7. Spotlight returns with unbeaten Detroit City FC vs Oakland Roots SC. Also, a recap of the recent Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup fixtures, a rundown of all matches from Match Day 7 and a preview for what is upc…

There are only five teams remaining who are undefeated...can you name them all? Coverage of an intriguing and extended Match Day 6, with discussions about the best team in the USL Championship as well as the worst (sorry Colorado fans), plus a look to the upcoming fixtures in the week ahead. A shorter episode this time around with no Match Day spot…

The legendary LIPAFC match between Louisville City FC and Indy Eleven takes center stage for the match day spotlight. We cover the rest of the fixtures on Match Day 5, some latest news on a new team in Buffalo potentially coming soon, as well as a roster rule that features the next generation of soccer talent. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all…

It was winner take all in Match Day 4 as no teams shared the points but instead took everything or were left with nothing. Close attention was on Orange County SC vs FC Tulsa in the spotlight fixture. Also, a recap on all matches from Match Day 4 on Easter weekend and a preview for what is upcoming next week in the USL Championship. Follow the podc…

What can we make of what we've seen so far this season in the USL Championship? A recap of all the Match Day 3 games including a match day spotlight with in-depth analysis on Hartford Athletic vs Birmingham Legion FC. We cover the rest of the fixtures including a preview for what is upcoming next week in the USL Championship. Follow the podcast @Ta…

Is it Phoenix Rising or Falling? A recap of all the Match Day 2 games including a match day spotlight with in-depth analysis on Loudoun United FC vs North Carolina FC. Also, a look at Rhode Island FC's debut match in the USL Championship. Some news to cover with an expansion team coming out of Brooklyn, a USMYNT call-up for Nighte Pickering, and Oa…

A recap of all the games that took place on opening weekend, including a matchday spotlight with in-depth analysis on New Mexico United vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Twitter, Instagram, Tik-tok, Youtube, Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review Do you want to share your thoughts…

Can a USL team win the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup? Preseason is coming to a close and the new season is almost underway, we will rundown the fixture list for Match Day 1 of the USL Championship. Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Twitter, Instagram, Tik-tok, Youtube, Facebook) Support the podcast by leaving a review In…

TalkUSL debuts and showcases its sound-waves everywhere podcasts are available. Host Vince Galvano introduces what to expect from the podcast, discusses some of his college playing career including some of the USL soccer players he's had the privilege to share the field with. Drum roll please! The USL season is fast-approaching which means a season…