Kickin' It

By: CBS Sports Kickin' It Kate Abdo Clint Dempsey USMNT USWNT NWSL
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  • CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a weekly soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies – the goal is to showcase a more personal and relatable side to the biggest stars and celebrities in and around the sport through unfiltered and organic conversation. Kickin' It is part of the CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+.
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Episodes
  • Jürgen Klinsmann on dropping Landon, USMNT mentality, MLS growth, diving, more (Soccer 10/1)

    Jürgen Klinsmann on dropping Landon, USMNT mentality, MLS growth, diving, more (Soccer 10/1)
    Oct 1 2024
    World Cup winner and former USMNT head coach Jürgen Klinsmann joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to reflect on his playing and managerial careers. Camp Cupcake (01:32): Monitoring Charlie after his accident, the good and bad of January camp, assessing young talent. Coaching the USMNT (10:52): Decision to take the U.S. job, the challenges facing American soccer, 2014 World Cup what ifs. Tough decisions (20:53): The rationale for leaving Landon Donovan off the World Cup roster. Mentality (29:38): USMNT’s level of belief needs to match the talent, MLS better than before, feeling empowered by Franz Beckenbauer. Next adventure (36:30): The unexpected path to becoming a coach, learning not to hold grudges, instant respect from players, legendary figures Beckenbauer and Maradona. Tottenham (46:12): Clint’s technique and character, the Spurs connection, owning the “diver” tag. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Tab Ramos on American soccer's nice guy problem, Klinsmann's impact, the greatest ever USMNT, building beyond the World Cup (Soccer 9/24)

    Tab Ramos on American soccer's nice guy problem, Klinsmann's impact, the greatest ever USMNT, building beyond the World Cup (Soccer 9/24)
    Sep 24 2024
    Three-time World Cup participant and National Soccer Hall of Famer Tab Ramos joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to talk about his playing and coaching careers, as well as his views on the state of the American game. Closing the gap (01:35): The 1990 team’s World Cup impostor syndrome, witnessing U.S. Soccer’s gradual move towards professionalism, building a culture and connection between youth players and USMNT, issues with the American player’s mentality. Coaching (10:00): America soccer is “too nice,” Uruguay's baby fútbol, becoming a coach, empowering players to analyze their own performances. Immigrant story (19:51): Adapting to life in the U.S., pay-to-play and developing coaches, picking the best guys for the USMNT, time wasted after 2022 World Cup. Foreign coach (29:10): Jürgen Klinsmann brought change but faced obstacles, the special 2014 team, message to the current USMNT, Tyler Adams stood out, dealing with long-term injuries. Going mainstream (43:17): Inspiring a youth Clint, Scottie Pippen commercial, hopes for soccer’s growth post-2026 World Cup, owing a debt to Thomas Rongen. Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Alessandro Del Piero on Juventus loyalty, Zidane's headbutt, Italy's development issues, Calciopoli relegation, more! (Soccer 9/17)

    Alessandro Del Piero on Juventus loyalty, Zidane's headbutt, Italy's development issues, Calciopoli relegation, more! (Soccer 9/17)
    Sep 17 2024
    Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies begin season two of Kickin’ It with a bang by welcoming in Italy and Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero to talk about his mindset and incredible playing career. Mentality (01:30): Channeling his competitive spirit, being able to control his emotions (unlike Clint!), and the origin of the Pinturicchio nickname. Juventus (10:11): Learning from Di Baggio and Zidane, early challenges and setbacks, 19 years at the same club, young Thierry Henry, staying loyal despite relegation. Serie B (20:53): Battling back from the second division, forging tighter bonds with fans, witnessing Zidane’s infamous headbutt, winning the World Cup, crossing paths with Clint. Retirement (33:31): Coaching remains an option, open to returning to Juventus, analyzing the UEFA Champions League with CBS Sports. Hypothetical (43:58): Join Henry in the studio or on the sidelines? Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_abdo, @CharlieDavies9, @MauriceEdu, @clint_dempsey Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins

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