#264 – Professors Rick Burton & Dr. Norm O’Reilly talk sports marketing and discuss their newest book, “The Rise of Major League Soccer”

Professors Rick Burton & Dr. Norm O’Reilly talk sports marketing and discuss their newest book, "The Rise of Major League Soccer"

On today’s episode of Over the Ball, we’re thrilled to welcome Professors Rick Burton and Dr. Norm O’Reilly, two of the foremost authorities in sports business and marketing. These accomplished scholars bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the show, having authored several influential books on the sports industry. Their latest collaboration, *The Rise […]

#261 – Author, magazine writer, and speaker Elizabeth Rusch visits OTB to discuss her book “A Greater Goal: The epic battle for equal pay in women’s soccer–and beyond”

Author, magazine writer, and speaker Elizabeth Rusch visits OTB to discuss her book “A Greater Goal: The epic battle for equal pay in women's soccer--and beyond”

While Kevin’s lost at sea, Dave talks to author Elizabeth Rusch about her new book, ‘A Greater Goal: The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women’s Soccer and Beyond’ to explore the fight for equality in women’s soccer, the challenges faced by the women’s national soccer team, and the need for a coach for the […]

#257 – Emergency Episode: USMNT Once Again Underperforms. Is Berhalter out?

Emergency Episode: USMNT Once Again Underperforms. Is Berhalter out?

Five years ago, Gregg Berhalter was tasked with rebuilding the U.S. men’s national team after their painful failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. His mission: to elevate a new generation of talent and restore pride to American soccer. Fast forward to the present, and the USMNT finds itself in a precarious situation at the Copa America. A surprise 2-1 loss to Panama has raised serious questions about Berhalter’s leadership, player development, and tactical choices. With their hopes hanging by a thread, is Berhalter’s job on the line? Dave Gallego dissects the match, analyzes the team’s stagnation, and explores whether the coach’s tenure is in jeopardy.

#256 – Kevin and Dave dig into USMNT, the Euros, ticket prices, grass pitches, the NCAA’s demise, and Alex Morgan being left off USWNT.

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On this episode of OTB, Kevin and Dave discuss USMNT vs. Bolivia, the Alex Morgan controversy, the Euros, overly harsh English fans, temporary grass pitches, skyrocketing ticket prices, changes inside NCAA and D1, and the pros and cons of the NCAA transfer portals.

OTB Executive Producer, Ken Park, joins the boys for the shows new “Getting to Know You” segment to discuss his experiences as a professional skateboarder, his first celebrity crush, and more.