Soccer Living

Honest opinions and entertaining stories from a lifetime in the game by author Mark Lincir. Not daily, but a lot.

USMNT will win 2-1 tonight

Despite Gregg's tinkering the USMNT will win 2-1 tonight in Columbus. Stay tuned for more thoughts after the match. 

01-27
10:15

I HATE penalty kicks sooooooo much!!!

Stop allowing finals to go into penalty kicks. It's a stupid and unacceptable way to conclude what should be the shining moment of a long and grueling season. 

12-12
12:52

Portland faces NYCFC in Epic MLS Cup matchup

The Soccer Living Podcast is back! It's MLS Cup eve and I'm fired up! I talk about my prediction for the match, my disdain for penalty kicks as a tie-breaker and even a little World Cup chat.

12-11
08:19

USMNT defender Tim Ream is defying odds

The Fulham center back is having a career year in the Premier League and we discuss why.

02-15
10:41

Jesse Marsch is a Premier League Hit!

Can the American help Southampton stave off relegation?

02-14
03:59

No fans? No problem

The technology is there. If fans can’t attend sporting events - it’s gonna require that television networks “create” fans in the stands to enhance the tv viewing experience.

04-23
08:35

INTERVIEW: US Soccer Hall of Fame defender Marcelo Balboa

Marcelo Balboa joins us to talk USMNT, MLS and Mexico, US Soccer and much more!

04-22
55:24

Major League Soccer should adopt European calendar

Now is the time for MLS to make the shift to an August to May league schedule

04-22
16:22

The offside rule sucks

The spirit of the rule is not to act as another defender. It’s to prevent cherry-picking. The time has come to abolish offside entirely!

04-11
18:02

My almost Maradona moment

At the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Diego Maradona stayed in the same hotel as me. Get the details here!

04-07
10:56

Music & Soccer do Mix

Interview with music industry veteran and hardcore soccer fan Peter Wohleski about MLS Fantasy Camps, Chelsea, USMNT and how soccer and music mix.

03-26
38:52

US Soccer names Will Wilson new CEO

Lots of changes at US Soccer and I like it. Let’s see if they can get things sorted out?!!!

03-26
11:49

Liverpool are Champs

If the Premier League season is unable to continue, Liverpool should be named Champions.

03-25
03:26

Discover your sports self

If you have some extra time in your life now, invest in exploring your sports self. Mentally and emotionally take inventory on what you could improve and use the resources at hand (Internet) to make changes that will enable you to improve and enjoy your sports that much more!

03-25
14:14

Most entertaining interview subject - Eric Wynalda

US Soccer Hall of Fame striker Eric Wynalda is the most entertaining interview I ever had. The former USMNT and Bochum goal-scorer has always been very candid, energetic and passionate in sharing his beliefs. I give you an inside look at what it was like to sit down with him on numerous occasions and why he might not be a bad choice for US Soccer President.

03-19
19:44

How to pick a youth club

With so many different set-ups and philosophies out there...it’s easy to understand why so many people are confused as to what the best approach is to their child’s club sports. Keeping things simple, fun and progressive are the key and I discuss the real reasons you should join a club in this episode.

03-17
23:08

US Soccer is a joke

What a mess US Soccer has made of its legal dealings with our USWNT! It’s a good thing that former president Carlos Cordero resigned. Now we can get a soccer person in there, fix this absolute mess and move forward.

03-14
33:36

Mark’s Midweek Musings 2

Was Ibra too mean to Sebastain? Will Chicharito rise up or meltdown?! US Soccer is making a mess out of the negotiations with the USWNT and Liverpool is still having an epic season.

03-12
18:22

Manchester United Wins Big

Ole is the right guy and Man Utd should part ways with Pogba this summer. Plus, the US Mens Olympic team HAS to qualify for this Olympics!

03-09
23:43

Mark’s Midweek Musings

Carlos Velas continues to shred MLS. Josef Martinez suffers an ACL injury and Liverpool will be okay - all this week!

03-04
03:35

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