Today’s Free Kick! Newsletter from We Are Soccer features articles on the new USMNT Documentary Series on HBO Max, our very own World Cup Watch Party, how to listen to WAS, and interviews with David DiIanni, Joey Calistri, and members of the MSU Club Soccer team. Jump in check it all out!! This newsletter is brought to you by our friends at Soccer World. Be sure to check out Soccer World for all the latest World Cup 2026 gear, and much more! On Tuesday, May 12th, HBO releases the first episode of U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men's National Soccer Team — a five-part documentary series giving viewers unprecedented access inside the locker room and into the personal lives of USMNT players and their families. A new episode drops every Tuesday leading up to the 2026 World Cup. The series spans four years of footage, beginning in the buildup to Qatar 2022 and carrying through to the present day — over 600 hours of film captured along the way. On June 12th we will be hosting a World Cup Party for the USMNT opening match against Paraguay! Kick-off is at 9 PM and the party begins at 7:30 PM. Join us and 150 of our closest friends for an epic night of World Cup soccer! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a great time, this is the place to be as the USA takes on Paraguay! This is a family-friendly event packed with fun for everyone — come ready to cheer, celebrate, and make memories! Here’s what’s in store: 🎁 Prizes & giveaways 🎙️ LIVE podcast recording on stage 🍺 Food, beer & drinks available ⚽ World Cup action on the big screen Don’t miss out on what’s sure to be an incredible night. Grab your friends, bring the family, and let’s rally together as we cheer on the USA! The content keeps coming! In addition to our weekly Sunday Night Soccer Show, we’ve been busy behind the scenes — sitting down with players, coaches, and some of the sharpest minds in the game. Starting now, you can expect at least one brand-new episode dropping every week. Subscribe so you never miss one: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts | Spotify Former Iowa and Grand Valley State women's soccer head coach, Dave DiIanni, is now in the Maize and Blue at the University of Michigan. Brooks sat down with Dave to discuss his new job, the 2026 recruiting class, injecting new life into a program that's been down the past few seasons and more!! Joey Calistri grew up in the Chicago suburbs. He played high school soccer for four years, played with the Chicago Fire Academy for two years and played four years at Northwestern University before playing pro soccer. Joey sat down with Brooks to speak about his soccer journey and the adversity he faced early on that helped him make it to the pro game. Today we are joined by Olivia Darnell, Ally Maloney and Emily Woods of the Michigan State University Women's Club Soccer Team. Olivia, Ally and Emily talk about the 2025 Season and winning the 2025 NIRSA National Championship. The Spartans defeated San Diego State in 4-3 in PKs to win the National Title. We also discuss how competitive the matches are as well as how players can still get the competitive soccer without the full-time commitment of a Varsity Athlete. Visit our friends at Soccer World for all the latest World Cup 2026 gear, and much more! Free Shipping on US Orders Over $150!!!
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