It’s Called Soccer Makes Its Debut! 🇺🇸

In this debut episode of It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and Rebecca Lowe meet in the heart of New York City to kick off the show with a deep dive into the world of soccer.

Midway through the episode, Gary steps out to meet with newly appointed USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino. They discuss Pochettino’s plans to reshape American soccer, the influence of Premier League tactics on the U.S. team, and his hopes for the USMNT ahead of the next World Cup. Pochettino also delivers an exclusive message to U.S. fans, setting expectations high for the future.

Meanwhile, back at the bar, Jamie and Rebecca continue the lively debate, exploring the fascinating clash between U.S. and U.K. soccer cultures. From witty exchanges to insightful perspectives, this first episode promises to set the tone for an exciting journey into the world of soccer.

Don’t miss the launch of It’s Called Soccer—subscribe now and be part of the conversation! Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

00:00 – 03:43: Opener
03:42 – 04:42: Promo
04:43 – 08:29: Reaction to Pochettino’s Appointment
08:30 – 21:38: Gary Neville’s Interview with Pochettino
21:39 – 27:37: Can Pochettino Implement His Style with the USMNT?
27:38 – 31:25: Does Pochettino Have Something to Prove?
31:26 – 39:04: Tim Howard Joins the Discussion
39:05 – 40:55: Is Managing the USMNT a Top 5 Job in World Football?
40:56 – 43:27: Sponsor Break
43:28 – 54:51: Community Questions

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[TheOrlandoTrustfull]

Nev definitely isn't spreading himself too thin and working on too many projects 😂

[_kowono]

As a Brit, living in the US in quite a soccer town (Seattle), I think the MLS will always struggle with the lack of promotion and relegation. There is no tension. There are too many games that don't mean much, in England, every single game matters for most teams. The standard and the atmosphere is not too bad, but it's the lack of jeopardy.

[jakeharris]

This is going to do wonders for Americans to understand regional accents more 😂

[sarabeeinKC]

oh man I'd so love to see Gary open a united bar called "Neville's" right across the street from Carragher's 😄

[PaulTraces]

Tim Howard- ‘The USA is a top 5 job in the world’😂😂😂😂😂

[szzln]

American here, love these 3 and Euro perspective on an American focus of the sport we both love (yes, millions of us do love it lol).

More of this please! 😄

[TonyHavenMusic]

I’m opening a swinger bar in Manchester called Giggsy Bar

[MrGregAndrew]

Rebecca Lowe is an absolute gift. I love this new format. Gary is working harder than anyone in any business.

[benalexander]

Good job getting Rebecca, she’s beloved here in the states

[MattMajcan]

Jose Mourinho said years ago that the usa will win a world cup when football (soccer) is the number 1 sport in the country

[Keiphton]

This is HUGE for us here in the States!!! Poch has a fabulous record of examining talent and building players. He’s knowledgeable and able to do it correctly. Plus he will be given the time to do the job at hand. So excited and great hire!!! The players should be ecstatic to be working with such a wonderful man. Quarterfinal would be massive! Let’s do this!!!

[liamgallivan]

I love how Poch mentions San Francisco as this hot environment that will be hard for team USA. I moved to London from S.F 5 years ago and it constantly amazes people here that California is indeed not hot everywhere.

[bjorn]

40:20 "It's why we're doing the podcast as well, isn't it?"
Hahah classic Carra at it again!

[adamdoeslife]

How Jamie can remember the score of a football match he played in as a kid is crazy!!!

[georgeking]

The biggest hurdle the USMNT have and will always have is the pay to play wall. If you don’t have the resources to pay your way into top level academies, you won’t make it very far. There are very few instances where luck plays its part and someone is discovered, but aside from that it will always be an issue.

[fluxdesiqn]

bold choice putting Carragher on the us show

[StanKPhlaps]

Is that the first time Carra's been to his own bar?

[utb]

Just 2 guys hanging out on the vents next to the window of a skyscraper. Totally natural, happens all the time

[D]

im gonna need Roy and Wright to come out and say they dont want a show at this point

[Selo_T]

Lowe's a good addition and one of the top hosts in football.