As we wrap up 2025 and the 2026 World Cup picture begins to take shape for the USMNT, it’s time to start projecting who takes the field as the starting XI when the U.S. takes on Paraguay in their opening match on June 12. Tyler brings you his very speculative starting XI. What does he get right? Where does he go wrong? Let us know on Instagram or email us at

The groups for the 2026 World Cup are now set, outside of the remaining playoffs that will complete the field. We discuss the group and the matchups for the USMNT. Also, who got the best draw out of the host countries of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada?

Arman Kafai makes his return to the show to catch us up on Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Vancouver in the MLS Cup Final.

And finally, Mohamed Salah and Liverpool are headed for a bitter breakup. Hear what the star winger said over the weekend and what it means for Liverpool in the future.

Recapping Wins over Paraguay and Uruguay for the USMNT

Daniel Robertson joins the show this week to discuss the USMNT’s 2-1 win over Paraguay and 5-1 win over Uruguay in their final matches of 2025. What do the wins mean for the team’s 2026 World Cup aspirations, and what players helped their case to be on the roster next June? Tune in to hear Tyler Kern and Daniel Robertson break it all down.

It’s the 3rd episode of The Sunset Soccer Club! On this episode of the show:

The Kickoff: Three standout performers from the weekend and an outstanding game of note in the Bundesliga.

Steve Davis joins the show to discuss the season in review for FC Dallas. How does he evaluate Eric Quill’s first season in charge? Who should the club build around moving forward? Steve shares his thoughts on these questions and more.

Tyler and Steve also discuss the ongoing MLS Playoffs and the four remaining matchups in the Conference Semifinals. There’s the greatness of Leo Messi at Inter Miami, the dynamic duo of Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min for LAFC, and the greatness of the Vancouver Whitecaps with Thomas Müller.

Finally, they wrap up discussing this upcoming camp and pair of friendlies for the USMNT vs Paraguay on October 15th and Uruguay on October 18th.

We wrap up this episode of the show with a profile of USMNT defensive midfielder Tyler Adams.

Check out everything Steve is doing with Pleasant Grove Soccer & Sports on their website here: https://www.goalpleasantgrove.com/

It’s Episode #2 of The Sunset Soccer Club.

We kick this episode off with some news and observations from a big Tuesday of action in the Champions League, featuring Real Madrid vs Liverpool and PSG vs Bayern Munich. Liverpool looks to have found their form, while Bayern proves they belong in the conversation with the top teams in the tournament.

Our guest this week is none other than Arman Kafai, writer of the Football Analytics Musings newsletter on Substack, discussing the drama of the MLS Playoffs. With five of the eight series of first-round matches headed to a decisive third game, Arman shares his thoughts on whether or not Cincinnati FC can bounce back, Portland’s scrapiness vs San Diego, and the colossal failure it would be for Inter Miami not to advance.

The show wraps up with our USMNT Player Profile of the week. This edition takes a look at Weston McKennie, the hometown kid from Little Elm, TX, playing for Juventus in Serie A.

Have a question for the show? Email us at sunsetsoccerclub@stolenwatermedia.com.

Welcome to The Sunset Soccer Club! This show is built on the idea that soccer is for everyone. Whether you’re a diehard fan, casual observer, or you tune in every four years for the World Cup, we want The Sunset Soccer Club to be a place where you can enjoy learning more about the game. With the World Cup on the horizon in 2026, there’s no shortage of things to talk about in the world of soccer.