American Soccer Analysis is an occasional podcast with a focus on soccer made or played in America, especially NWSL and MLS, from a numbers and analytics perspe...
We're back! The guys return from their brief, fire-filled hiatus to unpack all the news of the first weeks of the new year. They chat about the senior USWNT roster for the January camp, then dive into some of the major signings and trades in the NWSL, with Jaedyn Shaw's move to the North Carolina Courage carrying the headlines. Back in the saddle, folks! No time like the present to join our Patreon, where $6/month or $60/year gets you oodles of exclusive bonus content!Art by Eli ElbogenMusic by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs
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ASA Show - Roster Rules Changes, Squad Building in MLS vs Europe with Nikos Overheul
We were lucky enough to have former Vancouver Whitecaps Direct of Recruitment Nikos Overheul join us again to talk some of the rules changes (and impending rules changes) in MLS since he left Vancouver, the differences squad building in MLS vs Europe, and we even got a story about driving with Vanni Sartini.
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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: The Biggest Own Goals of the Year
It's the last episode of 2024! No better time for the guys to look back on the previous year and all the things they and teams were wrong about, from Orlando's final table position to who would be Rookie of the Year. (You'll never believe who Evan picked for that particular trophy all the way back in March.)Happy New Year, everyone! We'll be back on main feed on January 13th!You can subscribe to our Patreon for a 30% discount on an annual membership through January 1st! Just use the code E580F at checkout. Art by Eli ElbogenMusic by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs
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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: The NWSL Holiday Transactions Roundup
Becky Sauerbrunn retiring! Jonas Eidevall to the San Diego Wave! Lynn Williams to the Seattle Reign! Jaelin Howell to Gotham FC! Rocky Rodríguez and Lorena to the Kansas City Current! Julie Dufour to Angel City! The NWSL offseason is cooking with gas, and the guys break down all the major moves. 00:47 - Becky Sauerbrunn's retirement announcement05:58 - Jonas Eidevall hired as Wave head coach11:28 - Lynn Williams and Jaelin Howell trade23:24 - Alex Loera trade to the Utah Royals31:14 - Narumi Miura signs with the Washington Spirit34:45 - Brazilian goalkeeper Lorena signs with Kansas City38:20 - Rocky Rodríguez traded to Kansas City43:05 - French attacker Julie Dufour transfers to Angel City48:24 - College signingsOne more week to grab an annual Patreon membership at 30% off! Use the code E580F at checkout to save big on a year's subscription for you or your loved ones!Art by Eli Elbogen
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EXPECTED OWN GOALS: The xOG Top 10 Players of 2024
It's that time of year! The Best FIFA awards were announced on Tuesday, the final release of several end-of-year accountings of the year's best players. The guys merged all of these lists together and evaluated who really were the best of the bunch, and release their official top 10 of 2024. Don't forget to download Peel, the social game that lets you talk about all things WoSo with your friends! Click the exclusive link to download Peel and join the WoSo community!You can still get an annual subscription to our Patreon for 30% off all holiday season! Use the code E580F at checkout to get the discount until January 1st!Art by Eli ElbogenMusic by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs
American Soccer Analysis is an occasional podcast with a focus on soccer made or played in America, especially NWSL and MLS, from a numbers and analytics perspective. The rotating cadre of hosts bring an enthusiasm, statistical acumen, and deep understanding of the game that can be rivaled only by Alexi Lalas and Carli Lloyd.
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