MLS is BACK, and we’re kicking off the second half of the season with a deep dive into the Eastern Conference!

Joining us are two fun guests:

🎙️ Tommy from Scarves & Spikes
🎙️ Danny Abrahams from Charlotte Soccer Show

Together we’ll discuss:

Biggest surprises of the first half

Most disappointing teams

Playoff contenders and pretenders

Bold predictions for the second half

MVP, Golden Boot, Coach of the Year, and breakout player picks

Can Inter Miami stay on top? Who’s ready to make a late playoff push? Which clubs are in trouble?

Join us live and let us know your predictions in the chat!

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The World Cup Round of 16 is complete, and the quarterfinals are officially here!

On this episode of Battered Soccer Fans, we recap every Round of 16 matchup, the biggest surprises, the teams that made a statement, and the heartbreaking eliminations.

We’ll also preview the quarterfinal matchups, break down the remaining bracket, and discuss which teams look like true World Cup contenders as the road to the final gets even tougher.

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The USMNT’s World Cup run comes to an end after a disappointing 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16.

On this postgame reaction show, we break down what went wrong, why Belgium was too much, the key moments that changed the match, and whether this tournament should still be considered a success overall for the United States.

We’ll discuss the performance, the tactics, the players who stepped up, the players who struggled, and what comes next for the USMNT after a strong run that ends in painful fashion.

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THE USMNT ARE THROUGH! 🇺🇸

The United States defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 to punch their ticket to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16!

Despite receiving a red card and playing the final 30+ minutes with just 10 men, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad showed incredible resilience, defensive discipline, and composure to protect the lead and finish off a memorable knockout victory.

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Welcome back to Battered Soccer Fans!

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and it has already delivered everything we love about tournament football—major upsets, penalty shootout drama, breakout performances, and unforgettable moments.

The road to lifting the World Cup trophy is getting shorter, and every match now is win or go home.

Who has impressed you the most so far? Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments!

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The group stage is officially complete, and it’s time to look back at everything we’ve learned from the first phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

On this episode of Battered Soccer Fans, we recap the biggest stories of the tournament so far, highlight the standout players, discuss the surprise teams that have exceeded expectations, and identify the biggest disappointments heading into the knockout stage.

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The USMNT had already accomplished its primary objective—winning Group D—but the group stage ended with a disappointing finish.

After heavily rotating the squad and giving several backups valuable World Cup minutes, the United States struggled to find rhythm in the first half before showing much more quality after halftime. Just when it looked like the Americans would escape with a 2-2 draw, Türkiye struck in stoppage time to hand the USMNT a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat.

Should we be concerned about the lack of depth? Which backups impressed? Who struggled? And what can we learn before the Round of 32?

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Matchday 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup belonged to the superstars.

🇫🇷 France opened their tournament with a 3-1 victory over Senegal as Kylian Mbappé announced his arrival with a brilliant brace.

🇳🇴 Norway rolled past Iraq 4-1 and Erling Haaland wasted no time making his mark on the World Cup, scoring twice and showing why many believe Norway could be this year’s dark horse.

🇦🇷 Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 and Lionel Messi reminded the football world why he is one of the greatest players ever. At 38 years old, Messi recorded the first World Cup hat trick of his career and completely dominated the match.

🇦🇹 Austria closed out the day with a 3-1 win over Jordan. Despite the loss, Jordan impressed in their first-ever World Cup appearance and showed they belong on the sport’s biggest stage.

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