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Hosted by Rox Fontaine and Ken Kimber. Chop Soccer covers (mostly) American soccer from the field, to the front office, and the streets.Tap in and Chop with us on http://www.chopsoccer.com
Rox Fontaine and Ken hosts Chop Soccer, a news show with 100 episodes published.
Leading into the start of the NWSL season we look at how Angel City FC has become the most valuable women’s soccer team in the world, signaling a major shift in the business of sports. We discuss how celebrity ownership,
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, U.S. host cities are preparing for one of the largest global sporting events ever but delays in federal security funding are raising concerns. In this episode, we explore the bal
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest tournament ever—and one of the most expensive for fans. With ticket prices in the thousands and resale listings reaching six figures, many supporters are questioning whether th
In today’s episode, we break down three major stories shaking up the American soccer landscape. We start with the ongoing contract standoff between Trinity Rodman, the Washington Spirit, and the NWSL. We discuss a situat
In this episode (our last before Thanksgiving and our first video-supported show in a long time) we break down the surprising news behind MLS and Apple restructuring their partnership and explore what comes next for the
We’re back! After a little time away from the mics, we return with a packed episode breaking down all the chaos, dominance, and controversy from Round 1 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. This week, we sort through the bigges
The soccer jersey game isn’t just about fabric and logos. It’s about money, prestige, and fan culture. In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of kit manufacturers across Europe’s top five leagues. We break
We've got questions about the MLS and Apple’s first big reveal on Season Pass viewership. Don Garber says it’s 120,000 unique viewers per match, up nearly 50% from last year… but we have thoughts...
Reuters published an article last week titled " Chicago Fire unveil plans for new $650m stadium in 2028 " so this episode we’re discussing why soccer-specific stadiums are the true game-changer for soccer in the United S
Jeff Carlisle wrote an article last week about the USMNT titled " Gold Cup absences worst-case scenario for U.S. World Cup hopes " so this episode we’re diving into a question a lot of fans are wondering heading into 202
Jeff Kassouf wrote an article last week about Angel City FC titled " Angel City's jump from Hollywood brand to good NWSL team " so this episode we’re diving into a question a lot of modern sports teams face: Do fans actu
In this episode, Ken and Rox dive into the German Football Federation’s shocking decision to drop Adidas in favor of Nike starting in 2027. They explore the business and branding factors that could’ve led to the historic
Rox sits down with Santiago Muriel for a wide-ranging conversation that connects the dots between life on the field and life after it. Santi shares his soccer journey, and how those experiences shaped his passion for fin
Rox and Ken discuss topics from the past week in the world of soccer: KC Current April Fools USA the sole bidder on 2031 Women’s World Cup Tyler Adams says pro/rel would be good for MLS Disclaimer: The views, opinions, a
Rox and Ken discuss topics from the past week in the world of soccer: Whats wrong with the USMNT Media questioning USL's push for Pro/Rel Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed during this podcast are
Rox and Ken discuss topics from the past week in the world of soccer: USL adopting pro/rel for 2028 season Rochester Rhinos and Jamie Vardy? Des Moines Menace beat SKC II in Open Cup… but that’s not a surprise. Disclaime
Rox and Ken discuss topics from the past week in the world of soccer: FIFA looking to add Women's Club World Cup ‘28 & Champions Cup ‘26 TNT to show 24 Club World Cup Games 2026 World Cup Final will have a Half-Time show
Rox and Ken discuss topics from the past week in the world of soccer: Start of the 2025 MLS Season USWNT goes youth focused under Emma Hayes Greenland needs CONCACAF help to play Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and stat
Rox and Ken discuss topics from the past week in the world of soccer: Which leagues are the biggest money makers? Apple TV is a gateway Olivier Giroud home invasion Denver NWSL wants fans to help pick the name Crystal Du
Rox and Ken discuss topics from the past week in the world of soccer: A Letter from Gotham FC GM Hope Solo returning to play in TST Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed during this podcast are solely
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