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Covering the latest scores, news, and developments from the USL Championship, the second-highest professional men's soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. Every Monday, host Vince Galvano will take a deep dive into all current events related to the league.
Episodes
- POTM April, FWC trophy in Birmingham, and action heats up prior to USL Cup recommencing, plus much more!
This episode of Talk USL covers Wolfgang Prentice winning USL Championship Player of the Month for April and other Week 9 highlights. It also looks ahead to the USL Cup action, discussing squad depth and team momentum.
- Agreement for Players Association? Open Cup Sorrows, Coaching Carousel Commences, Who is Next? POTM April Nominees & much more!
The podcast discusses the approaching new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the USL Players Association and the league, focusing on key terms like 12-month contracts, minimum compensation, and health insurance. It also covers the U.S…
- USL Cup Round 1 reaction, Hattrick history in Oakland, Goodbye Highmark - Hello FNB, plus much more!
Talk USL reacts to the USL Cup Round 1 chaos, Oakland Roots' historic hat trick, and stadium changes, discussing key storylines and performances from Match Day 08.
- Cupsets, Hawkeye in Pitt, Copa Tejas delivers, plus much more!
This episode of Talk USL covers the major upsets in the US Open Cup Round of 32, highlighting LouCity's performance and Colorado Springs' victory. It also delves into the atmosphere at the Riverhounds game and the Copa Tejas match.
- History makers for Hartford & Indy, OC back-to-back MacWinnon, & Brooklyn wins big, plus much more from Match Day 6!
Talk USL recaps Match Day 6, highlighting milestones for Hartford and Indy, Orange County's consistent performance, Brooklyn's victory, and El Paso's undefeated run.
- Stalemate Central, POTM March nominees, Open Cup Rd 2 reaction, apps & wins record make headlines, plus much more!
Talk USL reviews a weekend of draws in the league and reacts to the U.S. Open Cup Round 2, highlighting key moments and results. The episode also covers the March Player of the Month nominees for the USL Championship.
- Only Six Remain Unbeaten, Late Drama in New Mexico, & Miami Finds Form, plus much more!
This episode covers Match Day 4 of the USL Championship, highlighting New Mexico United's late winner, Miami FC's strong week, and El Paso's victory. It also discusses Louisville City, Tampa Bay, Orange County, undefeated teams, player pro…
- Ciaran Dalton on His First Pro Contract, Life at Monterey Bay FC & Goalkeeper Mindset
Goalkeeper Ciaran Dalton shares his journey to signing his first professional contract with Monterey Bay FC, detailing his path through college and his experiences with the club. He also delves into the mental challenges and technical aspe…
- Cruz’s LouCity Legacy, USLC dominates in Open Cup & Match Day 3 brought reunions, plus much more!
The podcast discusses Danny Cruz's legacy at Louisville City FC and the USL Championship's success in the U.S. Open Cup. It also covers player and coach reunions during Match Day 3 of the regular season.
- USMNT's World Cup HQ Selected, USLPA Standoff Continues, & Match Day 2 Highlights, plus much more!
Orange County SC will be the USMNT's official training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The episode also covers the ongoing USLPA collective bargaining negotiations and recaps Match Day 2 action, including Detroit City FC's 3-0 win over B…
- 60 seconds is All it Takes? Opening Weekend Reaction Where Protest and New Signings Soar, Plus Much More!
The 2026 USL Championship season kicked off with players participating in a 60-second silent protest after kickoff to highlight ongoing CBA negotiations. The opening weekend also saw compelling matches and strong performances from new sign…
- 2026 Season Kickoff Preview, USLPA Strike Negotiations, & New Expansion Teams
The 2026 USL Championship season preview covers expansion teams Brooklyn FC and Sporting JAX, a revamped Open Cup format, and potential labor negotiations between the league and players.
- Unleash the Hounds! - Recap of 2025 Final, End of Season Awards, & more Coaching Changes
This episode of Talk USL recaps the 2025 USL Championship Final between FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The show also covers the season-ending awards and discusses recent coaching changes in Oakland and Colorado.
- Down to Two! Who will Lift the Trophy? Conference Final Recaps & End of Season Awards
This episode of Talk USL recaps the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, previewing the championship match between Pittsburgh Riverhounds and FC Tulsa. It also covers the 2025 USL Championship end-of-season awards and recent club news fr…
- Can anyone stop the playoff late drama? First coaching changes, plus October POTM
Talk USL discusses the dramatic Conference Semifinals, October Player of the Month, and recent coaching changes in the USL Championship.
- Upset City! Who is now the favorite to win the USL Championship? Plus, October POTM nominees and more!
This episode recaps the dramatic USL Championship Conference Quarterfinals, highlighting upsets and key moments. It also covers the October Player of the Month nominees and profiles top veteran players aiming for a championship.
- Season Over, Playoffs Set, Who made it through? Peter Wilson and Danny Vitiello ensure record breaking seasons, plus much more!
This episode reviews the final day of the USL Championship regular season, discusses the playoff bracket, and analyzes individual award races for the Golden Boot, Golden Glove, and top assists. Hosts cover player performances, including th…
- The West is wide open & East is down to three, Playoff clinches, September POTM, and history for Loudoun and Lou City!
The podcast discusses the USL playoff races as the regular season concludes, highlighting clinched teams and those still competing. It also covers the September Player of the Month, Loudoun United FC's historic playoff qualification, Louis…
- History is made in USL Jagermeister Cup Final! Who else clinches playoffs, September POTM nominees, plus much more.
This episode breaks down the USL Jägermeister Cup Final and analyzes the playoff picture, including September Player of the Month nominees and key team performances.
- Less than a month to go, Griffin Hairston fallout, Lou City break records, and Jägermeister Cup Final Preview
This episode of Talk USL covers Louisville City's record-breaking achievements, including coach Danny Cruz's fastest 100 wins and Sean Totsch's appearance milestone. The discussion also addresses the fallout from the Griffin Hairston incid…
- New home for Miami, FC Tulsa clinches, Pittsburgh win big but with controversy
Miami FC has announced a $300 million stadium deal. FC Tulsa secured a playoff spot with a recent point, while Pittsburgh achieved a controversial win. The episode also discusses Rhode Island's away victory.
- Who made it to USL Jägermeister Cup final? Plus recap of league action that brought thrilling draws and blowouts, much more!
The Talk USL podcast recaps the USL Jägermeister Cup semifinals, previewing the final between Sacramento and Hartford. It also covers recent league matches, including draws and blowouts, and announces the Player of the Month.
- August POTM nominees, Charleston Clinch, & Cup Fever Rising
This episode reviews an eventful week in USL Championship soccer, discussing August Player of the Month nominees, Charleston Battery's playoff-clinching win, and the Jägermeister Cup semifinals.
- First playoff spot clinched, comebacks and high-score thrillers, streaks ending and continuing, plus much more!
This episode covers recent USL Championship action, including Louisville City clinching a playoff spot and Colorado Springs ending FC Tulsa's 14-game unbeaten streak. The show also reviews Hartford Athletic's momentum and implications for…
- Semifinal of Jägermeister Cup set, goalkeeper swaps, Hartford sells out, and much more!
Talk USL recaps the Jägermeister Cup quarterfinals, highlighting Hartford's win and other teams advancing. The episode also covers Mamadou Dieng's transfer and Indy Eleven's recent league victory.
- Detroit stadium gets name - AlumniFi, McNamara to Vegas, & Lou City Roll With It, plus much more!
Detroit City FC is building a new $150 million stadium named AlumniFi Field, set to open in 2027. The episode also recaps recent matchweek action, highlighting notable goals and game outcomes.
- Louisville Reign Supreme, Hartford and Colorado Springs bounce back, plus much more!
This episode covers a dominant 4-1 win by Louisville City FC, Danny Vitiello's Player of the Month award, crucial victories for Hartford Athletic and Colorado Springs Switchbacks, the new coach for Las Vegas Lights FC, and Tulsa's ongoing…
- Can anyone stop FC Tulsa? July POTM nominees, and El Paso & Hartford win big, plus much more!
The latest episode of Talk USL covers FC Tulsa
- Transfer Whirlwind & USL Jägermeister Cup Quarterfinals Set
This episode of Talk USL reviews the conclusion of the USL Jägermeister Cup group stage and previews the upcoming quarterfinals. The hosts also discuss recent USL player transfers, including the move involving Valentin Noël.
- Stalemate on CBS, Tulsa leads the West, and Matchweek 18 recap, plus much more!
Talk USL reviews Matchweek 18, including the
- East meets West in top table showdown, Is Tampa’s coaching change enough to make the difference?
This episode of Talk USL reviews the drama from Matchweek 16/17 in the USL Championship, including coaching changes, match results, and an update on the league standings.
- Independence day weekend in USL delivers fireworks
Talk USL reviews Matchweek 15, highlighting the Independence Day weekend's action, June Player of the Month nominees like Phillip Goodrum and Luiz Fernando, and the Jägermeister Cup.
- Expect the Unexpected: When streaks end & upsets reign supreme
The USL Championship saw major upsets this week, with league leaders falling and winless streaks ending. Standout moments included Finn Sundstrom's goal and Sebastian Tregarthen's late heroics.
- Coaching Drama, Gold Cup Stars & Louisville's Rise to the Top
This episode of Talk USL discusses the coaching change at Las Vegas Lights FC, highlights twelve USL players participating in the Gold Cup, and analyzes Louisville City FC's victory that led them to the top of the Eastern Conference. The d…
- Coaching carousel spins again: Oakland’s Gamble & May’s POTM nominees, plus much more!
This episode covers recent USL Matchweek results, including FC Tulsa’s win and Phoenix Rising’s streak. It highlights May’s Player of the Month nominees, the USL Jägermeister Cup, Benny Feilhaber’s coaching appointment at Oakland Roots, an…
- Who Responded, Who Slipped? Recap of USL Jägermeister Cup & 3 mid-week matches of USL Championship, plus much more!
Talk USL recaps recent USL Championship matches, highlighting an 8-goal thriller between Indy Eleven and Hartford Athletic. The episode also covers USL Jägermeister Cup results, including Rhode Island's win over Pittsburgh and Monterrey Ba…
- Open Cup Ends — Who’s trending up in USL? A recap of Matchweek 11 and a preview of USL Jägermeister Cup, plus much more!
This episode recaps USL Matchweek 11, highlighting Charleston Battery's dominance and Birmingham Legion's win. It also covers Pittsburgh's U.S. Open Cup exit and New Mexico United's recent performances, while previewing the USL Jägermeiste…
- Shutouts and Surprises: Matchweek 10 recap and much more!
Talk USL recaps Matchweek 10, noting league-wide shutouts and surprising outcomes. The episode discusses Rhode Island FC's road win, Tampa Bay's unbeaten streak, El Paso Locomotive's strong performance, Phoenix Rising's home win, and North…
- Ep 50: Last Hound Standing! US Open Cup Rd 32 blues & things pick up in USL Championship!
Episode 50 of TalkUSL covers the dramatic US Open Cup Round of 32, highlighting the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as the only USL Championship survivor. The episode also recaps USLC Matchweek 9 and discusses league standings and upcoming games.
- Rhode Island Homecoming, Hat-trick history for El Paso, and Briggsmingham Legion to mark Matchweek 8 in USLC!
The podcast covers a coaching change at Birmingham Legion FC with new manager Mark Briggs, El Paso
- The launch and recap of Round 1 of the USL Jägermeister Cup 2025, plus much more!
This episode recaps the 2025 USL Jägermeister Cup Round 1, highlighting wins for San Antonio FC, New Mexico United, and Las Vegas Lights. It also discusses a top-of-the-west match between New Mexico United and Union Omaha.
- Why is April the busiest time of the season? U.S. Open Cup round 3 and Matchweek 7 review, plus much more!
The Talk USL podcast reviews the busiest April of the season, covering the U.S. Open Cup round 3, Matchweek 7, and upcoming Jägermeister Cup. They discuss league standings, undefeated teams, and interactions with referees.
- Youngest ever POTM, upward trends, and Matchweek 6 review, plus much more!
Talk USL reviews Matchweek 6, highlighting historic viewership numbers for USL on CBS, Abdellatif Aboukoura's record as the youngest Player of the Month, and Sean Totsch's milestone. The episode also covers Detroit City FC's comeback, Miam…
- USL returns to CBS, Matchweek 5 and U.S. Open Cup Round 2 review, plus much more!
This episode reviews the USL match between San Antonio FC and Phoenix Rising on CBS, recaps U.S. Open Cup Round 2 results, and discusses other Matchweek 5 fixtures.
- Business as usual…but only for some! Matchweek 4 recap and much more!
This episode recaps USL Matchweek 4, discussing North Carolina FC's win, FC Tulsa's historic victory over Sacramento, Colorado Springs' 3-2 win, and Monterey Bay's strong performance. It also previews upcoming Matchweek 5 fixtures and U.S.…
- USL ventures into the uncharted: Promotion/Relegation, Attendance Records, and many games from Match Week 3, plus U.S. Open Cup Round 1
The latest Talk USL episode covers the historic introduction of promotion/relegation to the league, a new attendance record set by Oakland Roots, and reviews of Match Week 3 games and the U.S. Open Cup first round.
- A Wacky Matchweek 2: Late Drama, Importance of set-pieces, & a USL legend's farewell
Talk USL covers Matchweek 2 of the USL Championship, highlighting a wild weekend with late-game excitement, comebacks, and standout individual performances. The episode also discusses the retirement of a league legend and looks ahead to Ma…
- The first whistle of the 2025 season: Match week 1 recap including a spotlight on the Eastern Conference heavyweight showdown between Charleston and Louisville, plus much more!
Talk USL recaps the first week of the 2025 USL Championship season, featuring a spotlight on Charleston Battery vs. Louisville City FC and Sacramento Republic FC vs. New Mexico United. The episode also previews the upcoming Match Week 2 fi…
- We're back! 2025 USL Championship Season Preview
The 2025 USL Championship season preview covers offseason changes, including the absence of Memphis 901 FC and Lexington SC's promotion. The episode also discusses the expanded Jägermeister Cup, coaching shifts, key signings, and a look at…
- That's all she wrote! Stand up for the 2024 USL Championship Champion!
Colorado Springs Switchbacks won their first USL Championship title with a 3-0 victory over Rhode Island FC. The episode also covers coaching changes, player transfers, and future league expansion.