Debut: U.S. National Teams podcast with guest Diego Gutierrez

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup hosted by Mexico, Canada, the United States is less than 100 days away. And the U.S. Men’s National Team’s roster is at the height of its competition ahead of friendlies at the end of March.

Thus, it is time for a U.S. National Teams focused podcast. We aren’t quite settled on what to call it: “Over There” or “Shades of Red, White, and Blue”, maybe work in “Over There and Over Here” somehow… Give your vote or idea in the comments.

Anyway, why not start with a special guest? Diego Gutierrez is a key part of Kansas City Wiz/Wizards and MLS history. He is a champion, the original Colombian homegrown, has a PhD, and has worked with U.S. Soccer and MLS in various capacities, amongst a number of other achievements. Dude’s got game.

Our inaugural pod focuses on the influence of U.S. Men’s National Team Manager Mauricio Pochettino and an analysis of the Men’s top midfield candidates for the 26-man World Cup roster. Along the way, Diego updates us on an MLS initiative he is an integral part of and gives insight from his experiences hanging with various U.S. players at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Although Cody, Thad, Robert, and Diego didn’t check in on the U.S. Women’s National Team and their SheBelieves Cup run in this episode, the women will feature often on our yet-to-be-named pod.

Follow the KC Soccer Journal on X/Twitter @KCSoccerJournal or IG @KCSoccerJournal, Robert on X/Twitter @SpKCLife, Thad on X/Twitter @TheBackpost   or IG @thad_photo and @ThadBell.bsky.social

Please Like, Subscribe, and Review wherever you get your podcasts and share with your family and friends!