We’re celebrating all things U.S. Open Cup on this week’s episode! As the 2025 semifinals kick off in Nashville and St. Paul this week, the first round of qualifying is already underway for the 2026 edition.
We dial in host Alejandro Bedoya straight from Philadelphia Union’s semifinal clash with Nashville SC at GEODIS Park. Later, our hosts David Gass and Meghan Klingenberg speak to one of the darlings of this year’s tournament, Portland Hearts of Pine. The head coach and sporting director Bobby Murphy (4:55) and forward Jake Keegan (30:00) talk about the magic of the tournament, the soccer community in Maine and what it meant for their club to make their first appearance in the historic competition.
Hosts: Alejandro Bedoya, David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg
Guest: Bobby Murphy, Jake Keegan
Producer: Matthew Nelson
The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.
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