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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69150582Sat, 20 Dec 2025 22:30:02 +0000Justin HornekerIn today's podcast, I'm talking MLS SuperDraft, news and notes from the MLS offseason so far, and my thoughts on everything St. Louis CITY SC this offseason. Read the newsletter...
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]]>2662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-report-st-louis-city-sc-closing-in-on-yoann-demet--69079784
I break down the news and the potential roster complications in today's special report.

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Tom Bogert's original report

Follow me on Bluesky]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69079784Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:58:38 +0000Justin HornekerReports out of St. Louis are swirling around Yoann Demet's potential appointment in St. Louis. I break down the news and the potential roster complications in today's special report....
I break down the news and the potential roster complications in today's special report.

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Tom Bogert's original report

Follow me on Bluesky]]>1810city,columbuscrew,mls,sc,soccer,sports,stl,st.louiscity,yoanndametfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trinity-rodman-rule--69036636
The club and the NWSLPA claimed the deal was perfectly legal under the CBA, banking on the expected rise in the cap amid the league’s consistent revenue growth.

However, the deal hit a brick wall when NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman’s office vetoed the contract, claiming that the structure “violated the spirit” of the CBA.

The NWSLPA went on a media push in the aftermath, gearing up for a fresh round of labor negotiations. That was until Thursday night.

https://www.talkinsoccer.com/the-trinity-rodman-rule-will-be-a-step-forward-but-it-wont-be-enough/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69036636Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:56:20 +0000Justin HornekerThe Trinity Rodman situation was at a standstill. The Spirit had put forth a contract, Rodman’s camp agreed to the terms, only to have the league veto the deal. The controversy came from the reported structure of the backloaded deal. The club and the...
The club and the NWSLPA claimed the deal was perfectly legal under the CBA, banking on the expected rise in the cap amid the league’s consistent revenue growth.

However, the deal hit a brick wall when NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman’s office vetoed the contract, claiming that the structure “violated the spirit” of the CBA.

The NWSLPA went on a media push in the aftermath, gearing up for a fresh round of labor negotiations. That was until Thursday night.

https://www.talkinsoccer.com/the-trinity-rodman-rule-will-be-a-step-forward-but-it-wont-be-enough/]]>1967league,national,nwsl,rodman,soccer,sophia,talkinsoccer,trinity,us,uswnt,wilson,women'sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-about-the-san-diego-fc-expansion-draft--63317751
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Subscribe to Talkin Soccer https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63317751Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:22:30 +0000Justin HornekerMajor League Soccer’s newest club has taken a big step in their roster construction, but have they done enough? Where could the have found more value? Please like and subscribe.  Subscribe to Talkin Soccer...
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63262808Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:00:07 +0000Justin HornekerThe NWSL roster deadline day was not short on the league’s usual chaos. I talk free agency, Midge Purce, Kerolin, and the USWNT’s undefeated window on today’s podcast. Please like and subscribe. Read additional insights on the Substack:...Please like and subscribe.
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]]>3029bayfc,freeagency,gothamfc,kccurrent,nwsl,sandiegowave,seattlereign,soccer,uswnt,utahroyals,washingtonspiritfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/la-galaxy-win-6th-mls-cup-and-don-garber-s-state-of-the-league--63243367
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63243367Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:27:50 +0000Justin HornekerMLS’s original glamour club has reached the mountain top. Where do they go from here? Where does MLS go next? As always, thank you for all of your support, remember to like and subscribe.
As always, thank you for all of your support, remember to like and subscribe.
]]>2239angelas,cup,final,galaxy,los,mls,rbny,soccer,sports,usfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nwsl-semifinal-recap-and-uswnt-roster-talk--62955257
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62955257Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:25:46 +0000Justin HornekerThe NWSL Final is set and it’s going to be quite the battle. On this episode I recap the NWSL semis, preview Saturday’s final, and talk Emma Hayes’ USWNT roster. As always, thank you so much for supporting me this year, my coverage this weekend...
As always, thank you so much for supporting me this year, my coverage this weekend wouldn’t have been possible without your support.

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]]>2733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brad-guzan-fuels-atlanta-united-past-messi-s-miami-usmnt-thoughts--62713465
Topics: RBNY over Columbus Crew
NYCFC over FC Cincinnati
MNUFC over RSL
Atlanta United over Inter Miami
USMNT roster discussion

Subscribe to the Substack for more insights: https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62713465Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:28:10 +0000Justin HornekerRound 1 of the MLS Playoff did not disappoint, but is it possible to keep momentum? Topics: RBNY over Columbus Crew NYCFC over FC Cincinnati MNUFC over RSL Atlanta United over Inter Miami USMNT roster discussion Subscribe to the Substack for more...
Topics: RBNY over Columbus Crew
NYCFC over FC Cincinnati
MNUFC over RSL
Atlanta United over Inter Miami
USMNT roster discussion

Subscribe to the Substack for more insights: https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/]]>3011atlutd,guzan,intermiami,jamaica,league,major,messi,mls,mnufc,nycfc,playoffs,rbny,rsl,soccer,talkin,usmntfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uswnt-newness-and-the-mls-cup-final-is-set--57912941
It's Columbus vs LAFC this weekend, let's talk some soccer.

Youth, experimentation, and pragmatism: The USWNT is on the right track.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57912941Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:10:12 +0000Justin HornekerThe USWNT cruised past China, hear what Twila Kilgore thought about her squad's performance and what we could expect in the rematch. It's Columbus vs LAFC this weekend, let's talk some soccer....
It's Columbus vs LAFC this weekend, let's talk some soccer.

Youth, experimentation, and pragmatism: The USWNT is on the right track.

]]>2406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eastern-conference-semifinals-w-ty-fisher-and-kenta-hagiwara--57771926
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Talkin Soccer Substack]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57771926Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:39:11 +0000Justin HornekerIt's all Ohio? https://twitter.com/FisherTyler__ https://twitter.com/KentraHagatra https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/
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Give Daniel a follow for top notch SKC coverage.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57755109Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:41:10 +0000Justin HornekerOn today's episode of Talkin Soccer, Justin Horneker hosts Daniel Sperry to talk SKC vs Houston Dynamo, and run over the fallout from the USMNT's loss to Trinidad and Tobego. Give Daniel a follow for top notch https://twitter.com/sperrydaniel94
Give Daniel a follow for top notch SKC coverage.]]>2829berhalter,city,dest,dynamo,horneker,houston,kansas,league,major,mls,soccer,sporting,usmntfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usmnt-discourse-and-sounders-vs-lafc-w-justin-ruderman--57694247Follow Justin Ruderman
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USMNT Skate Past Trinidad & Tobago, But Not Without Growing Pains]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57694247Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:22:56 +0000Justin Hornekerhttps://twitter.com/JustinRuderman_ https://justinruderman.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=reader2&utm_source=%2Fsearch%2Fruderman&utm_medium=reader2 https://twitter.com/hornekerjustin...Follow Justin Ruderman
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USMNT Skate Past Trinidad & Tobago, But Not Without Growing Pains]]>2688berhalter,football,gio,gregg,horneker,lafc,mls,playoffs,reyna,ruderman,seattle,soccer,sounders,sports,usmntfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nwsl-championship-weekend-with-tamerra-griffin--57624706
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I wrote about Megan Rapinoe's legacy and how it defined the night]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57624706Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:31:44 +0000Justin HornekerIt was an iconic NWSL Championship Weekend, let's talk about it. Follow https://twitter.com/tamerra_nikol https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/the-2023-nwsl-championship-the-height
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I wrote about Megan Rapinoe's legacy and how it defined the night]]>2906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emma-hayes-and-the-state-of-us-soccer--57602436
NWSL Expansion graphs

Emma Hayes formations]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57602436Sun, 12 Nov 2023 04:52:40 +0000Justin HornekerOn today's episode, Justin Horneker talks Emma Hayes, and the state of the NWSL after Jessica Berman answered questions ahead of the NWSL championship. https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/state-of-the-nwsl...
NWSL Expansion graphs

Emma Hayes formations]]>3075championship,chelsea,emma,expansion,hayes,horneker,justin,nwsl,nwslexpansion,soccer,usa,uswntfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-louis-city-sc-til-the-bitter-end--57550062
https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/st-louis-city-sc-add-a-new-chapter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57550062Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:56:29 +0000Justin HornekerSt. Louis CITY SC fought hard to stay alive, but SKC's playoff experience was too much for the Western Conference Champions. https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/st-louis-city-sc-add-a-new-chapter
https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/st-louis-city-sc-add-a-new-chapter]]>2196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talkin-about-a-chaotic-week-for-the-kc-current--53610578
Follow the Talkin Soccer Substack ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53610578Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:44:46 +0000Justin HornekerOn this episode, Justin Horneker talks about the Kansas City Current firing Matt Potter, appointing Caroline Sjöblom as interim manager, and Camille Ashton's press conference. Follow the...
Follow the Talkin Soccer Substack ]]>2254city,current,kansas,kccurrent,kc-current,kc-nwsl,kc-soccer,matt-potter,nwsl,soccer,sports,uswntfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talkin-ccl-rochester-rhinos-and-that-portland-kit--53163631https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23...
Portland Thorns kit https://twitter.com/bryant_rf/status/...
Utah Royals Return https://twitter.com/Sportico/status/1...
Rochester NY hiatus https://twitter.com/TheGusLopes/statu...

CCL Recap Violette Drama - https://medium.com/p/3deae4ebe11f
Philly draw Alianza with a homegrown heavy roster - https://www.fotmob.com/leagues/297/ma...
OC draws Tigres in San Nicolás de los Garza
LAFC looked great against LD Alajuelense - 3-0 with a big night from Denis Buonga

Looking ahead to this weekend’s MLS matches]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53163631Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:10:51 +0000Justin HornekerNWSL FIFA Rankings...https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-23...
Portland Thorns kit https://twitter.com/bryant_rf/status/...
Utah Royals Return https://twitter.com/Sportico/status/1...
Rochester NY hiatus https://twitter.com/TheGusLopes/statu...

CCL Recap Violette Drama - https://medium.com/p/3deae4ebe11f
Philly draw Alianza with a homegrown heavy roster - https://www.fotmob.com/leagues/297/ma...
OC draws Tigres in San Nicolás de los Garza
LAFC looked great against LD Alajuelense - 3-0 with a big night from Denis Buonga

Looking ahead to this weekend’s MLS matches]]>2948falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dc-stands-for-dis-champs-w-chardonnay-curran-and-leo-baudhuin--51721540We will dive into what the Kansas City Current bring to the game, how they got here, and how they will attack the match. I talk with Leo Baudhuin about the Portland Thorns and the general vibe around the team heading into the most important game of the year. At media day, I also talk with Chardonnay Curran about her season, changing roles, the adjustment from Oregon to the NWSL and ultimately how the Yates Report has affected the season.

You can find Leo here - https://twitter.com/notaleobutleo
You can find Justin here - https://twitter.com/hornekerjustin
You can find Chardonnay Curran here - https://twitter.com/chardonnayc11]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51721540Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:32:42 +0000Justin HornekerIt's the eve of the NWSL Championship in DC or as Lo Labonta would say... We will dive into what the Kansas City Current bring to the game, how they got here, and how they will attack the match. I talk with Leo Baudhuin about the Portland Thorns and...We will dive into what the Kansas City Current bring to the game, how they got here, and how they will attack the match. I talk with Leo Baudhuin about the Portland Thorns and the general vibe around the team heading into the most important game of the year. At media day, I also talk with Chardonnay Curran about her season, changing roles, the adjustment from Oregon to the NWSL and ultimately how the Yates Report has affected the season.

You can find Leo here - https://twitter.com/notaleobutleo
You can find Justin here - https://twitter.com/hornekerjustin
You can find Chardonnay Curran here - https://twitter.com/chardonnayc11]]>2146current,nwsl,soccer,sports,thorne,wosofalsefull