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Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live. New episodes drop every week. Join us.
Antonee Robinson on “Jedi” Nickname, Playing Left Fullback & 2026 World Cup | U.S. Soccer Podcast
U.S. Soccer Podcast
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Antonee Robinson on “Jedi” Nickname, Playing Left Fullback & 2026 World Cup | U.S. Soccer Podcast
What happens when two quality left fullbacks sit down in the same room? The answer is in this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast when host, former USWNT player and World Cup winner Meghan Klingenberg chats with U.S. Men’s National Team defender Antonee “Jedi” Robinson. They discuss the nuances of their shared position, unpack the lore of Robinson’s “Jedi” nickname, look ahead to the 2026 World Cup, and much more.
0:16 – Intro with David Gass and Meghan Klingenberg
1:52 – Kling interviews USMNT and Fulham defender Antonee “Jedi” Robinson
2:30 – Memories of Marcelo
3:50 – What makes the left fullback position unique
8:08 – Star Wars and becoming a “Jedi”
14:15 – Jedi’s “Roman Empire”
15:30 – Returning to USMNT Camp
17:52 – Fulham with Tim Ream & the English Premier League
22:00 – Golf, family and finding joy
23:25 – Thailand
24:50 – Looking ahead to World Cup 2026
27:35 – USMNT vs. Uruguay on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
29:25 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts
The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.
Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass
Guest: Antonee "Jedi" Robinson
Producer: Matthew Nelson
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U.S. Soccer Podcast
Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live. New episodes drop every week. Join us.