Christen Press: Life After Soccer, My Legacy & Future Of The Women’s Game | It’s Called Soccer EP 62
It’s Episode 62 of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by USWNT legend Christen Press 🇺🇸🎙️
The conversation goes deep right away, as Christen opens up about life after football — how she’s adjusting to retirement, what she misses most, and why stepping away from the game has been both grounding and unexpectedly challenging.
Christen reflects on her long battle with injury, sharing the honest story of her ACL journey and the difficult reality of feeling like she “never quite got back.” She walks us through the moment she knew it was time to retire.
We also dive into legacy: what Christen hopes she’ll be remembered for, the period in her career where she grew the most, and the uphill climb of trying to break into the USWNT setup in her early years.
Then the conversation widens to the women’s game — how quickly it’s evolving, the structural change still needed, and whether the management side of football could one day tempt her back into the sport.
Christen also revisits her international career with the USWNT, picking the one match she’d relive if she had the chance. And Theo shares how his own retirement has flown by, comparing their experiences in stepping away from elite sport.
We wrap with a thoughtful look at identity beyond the pitch, ambition in the game’s future, and what comes next for one of the most influential American players of her generation.
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0:00 Intro
03:04 Life After Soccer
06:30 Injury Struggles
09:54 Starting A Family
14:46 What Christen Is Remembered For
16:20 Route into USWNT Setup
18:30 Future Of Women's Game
23:01 Management Side Of Women's Soccer
25:30 Moment To Relive From USWNT Career
28:52 Quickfire Questions
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Eze's Derby Masterclass, Liverpool’s Isak Mistake & Underrated Chelsea | It’s Called Soccer EP 61
It’s Episode 61 of It’s Called Soccer 🎉
It’s straight into Arsenal v Spurs, where Theo opens up about whether he still dislikes — including a brilliant throwback to the iconic “2-0” moment. From there, Theo on his love for Eberechi Eze, breaking down his competition with Odegaard and whether he could really break into Arsenal’s XI.
Over to Chelsea, and the big question: are they quietly title contenders? Theo and Taylor go back and forth in a great debate.
Then comes Liverpool’s crisis. Taylor and Theo dive into why Liverpool aren’t playing to Isak’s strengths, why Theo believes Isak is partly to blame, and whether Liverpool should’ve made him adapt his game. Theo also argues Liverpool have made a mistake — and the guys get into whether Slot’s job is already at risk.
There’s more: reactions to the Columbus Crew coach heading to Celtic, plus Taylor’s strong take on Mascherano dropping Luis Suárez — and why the team might actually be better without him.
The boys also tackle MLS: The leagues switch to a European-style calendar? Would it finally help bring in bigger and better players?
We wrap with Player of the Week, this week’s Arsenal vs Chelsea combined XI, and your Question of the Week.
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00:00 Behind The Scenes
01:42 Opener
02:20 Arsenal v spurs reaction
11:11 Are Chelsea title contenders?
15:03 Liverpool’s crisis
22:25 Wilfried Nancy to Celtic
25:00 MLS Play-offs - More Messi Magic
28:00 MLS calendar change
32:30 Player of the Week
34:04 Picks of the Week
38:28 Combined XI
41:15 Question of the week, Thanksgiving version
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Jesse Marsch: Coaching Canada, World Cup Dreams & Premier League Reality | It’s Called Soccer EP 60
It’s Episode 60 of It’s Called Soccer, and this week we’re joined by Canada men’s national team head coach Jesse Marsch 🇨🇦🎙️
The conversation quickly deepens as Jesse breaks down what has changed for Canada since he took charge — on the pitch, in the dressing room, and across the entire program.
Jesse opens up about the balancing act of finding his best XI while experimenting tactically, offering an extended, thoughtful look at how he builds a team identity.
We also explore how the World Cup draw will shape Canada’s tournament — including a fascinating comparison to his time at RB Leipzig. Then the discussion shifts to his coaching philosophy: how he manages the human side of players while integrating a highly data-driven approach.
Jesse reveals the biggest differences between coaching a club and a national team, why he empowers players with freedom.
We round things out with Canada’s ambitions for the World Cup, his candid thoughts on the country’s football infrastructure, and why developing young players and coaches is crucial for long-term success. Jesse also tackles the big question: Is Premier League scrutiny really as brutal as people say?
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0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Impact on Canadian National Team
05:20 - Lead Up To WC 2026
07:01 - How The Draw Can Dictate The World Cup
09:10 - Managing Players And The Data Side Of Football
10:55 - Difference Between International And Club Football
15:16 - Facing The USA
19:21 - Infrastructure Of Canadian Football
23:01 - Experience In The Premier League
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Man City vs Liverpool DRAMA! Wirtz's PL Struggles & Messi Makes History | It’s Called Soccer EP 59
It’s Episode 59 of It’s Called Soccer 🎉
Then it’s straight into City vs Liverpool, where Theo talks Doku's performance. Meanwhile, Theo and Taylor opens up about Florian Wirtz, drawing the Özil comparisons and explaining why they're a little worried about him right now.
Are Liverpool already out of the title race? Taylor and Theo break it down — and Theo drops a brilliant behind-the-scenes moment: Conor Bradley was meant to do the interview… until Virgil van Dijk said HE wanted to go speak to Wayne.
Arsenal fans get their moment too, as Theo argues a point away at Sunderland is… actually good?
Over in MLS, Messi hits 400 assists.
And finally, reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo saying the World Cup “isn’t a dream” anymore — Taylor gives a brilliant take, and Theo jumps in with his angle too.
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Happy Birthday To Rebecca
04:50 - Man City vs Liverpool talk
11:00 - Florian Wirtz's struggles
12:04 - Liverpool Out Of Title Race
13:24 - Van Dijk vs Rooney
16:43 - Sunderland Draw With Arsenal
18:15 - Tyler Adams' Concussion
24:30 - MLS Talk & Messi's Historic Game
28:50 - Player of the Week
32:22 - Question Of The Week
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Unstoppable Haaland, Arsenal Keep Winning & Trent’s Anfield Return | It’s Called Soccer EP 58
It’s Episode 58 of It’s Called Soccer as Taylor Twellman, Theo Walcott, and Rebecca Lowe dive straight into another stacked show 🔥⚽
The title race is heating up — and Theo is lost for words over Erling Haaland’s form, saying he’s never seen a striker like him. Taylor insists it’s Arsenal’s title to lose, as the crew debate whether anyone can stop Arteta’s set-piece machine.
Declan Rice or Moisés Caicedo? Both Theo and Taylor weigh in with their picks 👀
Over in North London, is the Spence, van de Ven & Frank situation becoming a real concern for Spurs? Theo then turns to Wolves, questioning why clubs keep going back to old managers and tipping Michael Carrick as a smart next move.
Then it’s Liverpool vs Real Madrid — how will Anfield react to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return? Taylor delivers a brilliant segment here on what the occasion means.
In MLS, the pressure’s on Inter Miami as Messi chases playoff success — he needs this one. Plus, the lads share their Player of the Week picks and explain why it might surprise you.
To wrap up, the long-awaited Liverpool x Man City Combined XI gets a full debate.
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Join Theo Walcott, Taylor Twellman & Rebecca Lowe every week as they break down the headlines, tackle the talking points, and welcome some of the biggest names in sport and beyond. From Champions League drama to MLS storylines, USMNT debates to exclusive interviews, this is sharp analysis with no fluff.
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