Jimmy Conrad

VAR takes center stage this week—Christina and Lori break down a botched penalty call and debate whether American VAR will ever get it right (hint: not soon). Plus, is it V.A.R. or "var" ? Let the record show: pronunciation matters. Then surprise guest Jimmy Conrad —who proudly dubs himself Conradinho in honor of his inner Brazilian box-to-box midfielder—joins the pod to explain why he's pursuing a UEFA coaching license instead of navigating U.S. Soccer’s bureaucratic maze. The CBS analyst and Call It What You Want host doesn’t hold back on the red tape, and missed chances for ex-players. He also examines what’s gone so wrong with LA Galaxy. Also: Christina’s team makes USL W history, but not the good kind—she walks us through the first red card and the ethical headache it left behind. ⏱️ Time-Coded Episode Guide: 00:00 — VAR Chaos & “The Touch” Lori and Christina debate a rescinded PK in Gotham-Chicago—and why balance can backfire. 03:30 — Don’t Say VAR or PKs 🙅‍♀️ Christina’s pronunciation PTSD and secret referee societies. 07:05 — Why VAR’s Not Working in the U.S. Christina explains the delays, decisions—and why it’ll take 5–10 years to fix. 14:13 — Red Cards & Real Consequences 🚨 Christina on a player on her team receiving the USL W’s first-ever red card—and her ethical dilemma over an appeal. 17:35 — Surprise Guest Call-Up: Conradinho 🎙️ Surprise guest Jimmy Conrad joins the show. He explains why he calls himself “Conradinho”—and how a center back can dream of being a Brazilian midfielder.. 22:13 — Ditching U.S. Soccer’s Coaching License Jimmy reveals why he chose UEFA over USSF—and how ex-players are boxed out. 38:32 — Can the Galaxy Be Saved? 🌌 Jimmy puts on his coach’s cap: good soccer decisions > panic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the same time players like Clint Dempsey were building the game overseas -- scoring legendary goals for the likes of Fulham in the Europa League -- a group of players were making their mark on the game domestically. One such player was Jimmy Conrad . The California native made his way to UCLA, where he wasn't guaranteed a spot on the team, bet on himself and became a standout. Then when Major League Soccer passed on drafting him, he bet on himself again. Ultimately, Conrad worked his way into MLS stardom and the US Men's National Team. Jimmy Conrad joined Founding Futbol to talk about his journey and how he thinks the game has evolved. He talks about life after playing, including coaching, and so much more. Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Extra Time is an additional weekly episode that shares reactions and reflections from the chapters, and brings additional guests into the fold. Visit our website for more information: ⁠FoundingFutbol.com . Email us at kent@foundingfutbol.com Subscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice. Host: Kent Malmros Guest: Jimmy Conrad (Former USMNT and MLS Player) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hi I’m Scot Cooper and welcome to the Tales From the Trail Podcast by MatchPlay. In this episode I welcome Jimmy Conrad. Among Jimmy’s many nicknames are Conradinho and Your Favorite US Men’s National Team ex-player. Jimmy’s shares his experiences growing up in an environment that created grit and resilience, fighting to live out his dream of playing for UCLA and winning a national championship. He went on to grind his way into the MLS and eventually on to the national team where he played in the 2006 World Cup. He now hosts the popular podcast on the CBS Golazo Network, Call It What You Want with Jesse Marsch and Charlie Davies. Jimmy is a fantastic guest, was very generous and I look forward to having him on again soon. Summary In this conversation, Conradinho discusses his experience coaching soccer and the importance of high school soccer. He shares his personal journey and how he overcame challenges to become a professional player. Conradinho emphasizes the importance of mentality and commitment to improvement. He also discusses the need for players to embrace mistakes and learn from them. Finally, he shares his thoughts on coaching girls versus boys and the importance of treating all players equally. In this conversation, Jimmy Conrad shares his experiences as a soccer player and coach. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotional stability as a coach and setting clear expectations for players. Jimmy also discusses the challenges he faced in his soccer career, including not being drafted and dealing with difficult coaches. He shares stories of perseverance and the lessons he learned along the way. Jimmy talks about his journey from college to the World Cup and the impact he made off the field, including his involvement in community initiatives. He concludes by highlighting the importance of continuous learning and letting go of entitlement. Takeaways High school soccer provides a unique social and competitive experience that cannot be replicated in club or college soccer. Commitment and a growth mindset are crucial for personal and professional development in soccer. Embracing mistakes and learning from them is essential for improvement. Coaching girls and boys requires understanding individual personalities and needs while maintaining consistent expectations. Maintaining emotional stability as a coach is crucial for creating a positive and consistent environment for players. Challenges and setbacks in a soccer career can be opportunities for growth and self-improvement. Building strong relationships with coaches requires understanding their expectations and finding ways to meet them. Perseverance and a strong work ethic can lead to unexpected opportunities and achievements. Making a difference off the field through community initiatives can be a rewarding and impactful experience. Continuous learning and letting go of entitlement are important for personal and professional growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Coaching Soccer 03:42 The Importance of High School Soccer 08:41 Personal Journey and Overcoming Challenges 17:42 Mentality and Commitment to Improvement 25:16 Teaching Kids to Embrace Mistakes 31:56 Coaching Girls vs Boys 39:28 Maintaining Emotional Stability as a Coach 41:15 Navigating the Challenges of a Soccer Career 45:37 Lessons Learned from Challenging Experiences 49:19 Managing Relationships with Coaches 56:35 From College to the World Cup 01:08:18 Making a Difference Off the Field 01:13:46 The Importance of Learning and Letting Go

In today’s episode: Paul interviewed retired pro soccer player Jimmy Conrad. Jimmy discusses his journey to becoming a professional soccer player from UCLA to the MLS, playing for the USMNT, and getting in media after his career. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area! Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere 13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch. Time Stamp 0:00 - 1:16 Intro1:17 - 2:07 Early memories of playing soccer2:08 - 7:00 Was it always only soccer? 7:02 - 10:55 The most effective tool for getting recruited 10:56 - 14:13 Jimmy on getting into UCLA 14:14 - 19:11 Winning the ‘97 national championship with UCLA 19:13 - 23:06 Thoughts of going pro23:07 - 25:43 The deep motive behind Jimmy’s drive to succeed!26:29 - 31:07 How Marcelo Balboa’s dad switched Jimmy’s mindset32:45 - 38:16 Jimmy Conrad on playing in the World Cup38:17 - 43:20 Jimmy Conrad on working in TV Broadcasting vs. Youtube 43:23 - 48:36 Jimmy Conrad on The Soccer Tournament ‘23 and it’s future48:37 - 50:00 Outro Today’s episode is sponsored by: PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. 👉 http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory ❤️⚽️ Be sure to follow on social: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyconrad/ https://twitter.com/JimmyConrad 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧 🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About

Now a massive celebrity after his guest appearance on Ted Lasso, Jimmy Conrad remains humble and still has time for us here in Kansas City. He tells us the whole story of how he landed an appearance on Apple TV's Ted Lasso. The Soccer Tournament (TST) is coming up and Jimmy is playing against some big names from around the world. He also gives us a very candid take on Peter Vermes and how to fix Sporting KC's problems. Cody has a very bad take about Sporting KC Legends and has to face for the former World Cup player. Top 5 Reasons Jimmy Conrad is an SKC Legend & Jimmy's Top 5 Sporting KC Wizards players of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Crown & Anchor, Greyhounds! In this episode Christian and Brett have a conversation about Ted Lasso with legendary former Major League Soccer and USMNT star Jimmy Conrad! Jimmy is a former professional soccer player, who played 26 games with the US Men’s National Team and 12 seasons in Major League Soccer, where he was named to the MLS Best XI on four occasions and won the MLS Cup with the Kansas City Wizards in 2004. Jimmy hung up his cleats in 2011, but has continued his career in sports media as a host and analyst since then. Currently, he co-hosts the CBS Sports podcast In Soccer We Trust alongside his pals (and former Men’s National Teamers) Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce. In addition to his hosting duties, Jimmy oversees a production company called Radical Creative Group as well as the ever-growing community of do-gooders known simply as the “Warmballers.” He also currently serves as the Sporting Director for the San Francisco Glens Soccer Club. Of course, Jimmy’s a massive fan of Ted Lasso, too. So we invited him on the show to talk about Ted, Jose Mourinho, Zlatan, MLS, the US National Team, warm balls, and lots, lots more. More extensive show notes can be found on our website: https://www.tedlassopod.com/brendan-hunt-knows-who-i-am-with-jimmy-conrad/ Richmond Til We Die is an episode-by-episode conversation about the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, where we explore the characters, their relationships to each other, and how they're able to make us laugh until we can hardly breathe one moment and then feel with the deepest parts of our hearts the next. When you're here, you're a Greyhound.

As we prepare for the 2023 NWSL Season, it is time to crack open the Shea Butter FC Vault of old school patron episodes, unreleased interviews and videos and so much more. In this patron early access exclusive and unreleased episode, Skye and Sylvs chop it up with Jimmy Conrad on podcast row at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philly in January 2023. Follow Jimmy Conrad on twitter - @ JimmyConrad and instagram - @ jimmyconrad Make sure to like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on: Twitter -@sheabutterfc Instagram - @sheabutterfc Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sbfc_podcast Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc SBFC Website: www.sheabutterfc.com Also much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within this episode and many of our episodes. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay Photo featured is of Skye and Sylvs and Jimmy during their interview on podcast row at the United Soccer Coaches Convention

In Episode 23 of the How Humans Work Podcast, wildly entertaining Jimmy Conrad joins us for a deep dive into his life in and beyond his tremendous thirteen year career as a professional soccer player. In Let’s Make This Matter we get a real and buoyant account of what it took for a lad from Southern California with a profound drive to prove his value, to move from being a perpetually underrated talent into a notable career littered with successes. Equally vociferous, funny and honest, Jimmy breaks down not just the things he did to make himself into a highly respected player who was able to become an MLS CUP Champion, the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year and a starting player on US Men’s National Team at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, but also the team dynamics, the personal subplots, and the assorted adversities he encountered. Along the way we learn something about what it means to face stress by choice, to “learn to learn” and how one can build the keys to success “brick by brick.” In finding ways to create control and make progress, Jimmy shows us through his journey in the American soccer landscape how his determination, planning and effort came together to get him a place in the Mecca of World Football: the World Cup. Deep in the throws of that career apex, we get an honest portrait of his World Cup experience as Jimmy reflects at length about a handful of key moments where he was called upon to play his part in untenable circumstances. Not only did his play earn him Man of the Match in a pivotable game, Jimmy tells us his one regret from that game. We end the show with a look into Jimmy’s present and future. Sharing his coaching approach with his charming and spirited U-10 girls team with his daughter, we learn how Jimmy’s values for the game are being imparted to the next generation. We also find out what Jimmy’s vision for his future is after his current media run up through the 2026 World Cup in North America. Consider yourself heartily invited to not only listen-in but to stay tuned. Because with the effervescent and authentic jester there's much more to learn about meeting our stresses, taking our game to a higher level, and making this life matter!

This week the guys are joined by your favorite USMNT'er, Media Personality and all around FUN Guy, Jimmy Conrad. The guys chop it up about Jimmy's playing career, not allowing adversity to keep you from your dreams, and Jimmy shares many stories along the way. For trending topics Amobi and Jimmy give their thoughts on Chris Mueller's return to the MLS, and they give their predictions on the Concacaf Champions League Final (Congrats Seattle Sounders!). Grab your 2Cents FC Merch: https://2centssports.shop/ Support the show: https://supporter.acast.com/2-cents-fc Sign up for 2Cents Weekly: https://2cs.tv/subscribe Show Credits: Host: Amobi Okugo | @amobisays Producer & Co-Host: EL Johnson | @elchereik Guest: Jimmy Conrad | @JimmyConrad Follow on Instagram and Twitter: @2centsfcshow Visit the 2centsfc.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2-cents-fc . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special edition of the First State Kopites podcast - October 15th, 2021. This is recorded in response to the news that Newcastle United have been acquired by a consortium that is 80% owned by the Saudi Arabian investment fund (PIF). We are joined by Jimmy Conrad, former US Men’s National Team player, but for this conversation, the most famous Newcastle United supporter in North America. We talk about: How he become a toon fan? ‘Enough of the Manchester United stuff’ - something we could get on board with. Jimmy’s feelings about the consortium takeover We touch on the need for transparency in football governance Excitement about what the future might hold (Philipe Coutinho obviously) Other stuff we cover: Newcastle - Liverpool games and players That goal against Mexico What players he played with and against that bestowed total awe on you based on their play, regardless of what you had heard about them beforehand? We are covering this because we believe it will have an impact on the Premier League and on Liverpool. It has the potential to change the transfer market - it may give Barcelona a lifeline…. and it was so much fun to meet Jimmy - Thank You!

Support our Show! https://supporter.acast.com/footballland Exclusive Car Park Naming Rights https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballland FOOTBALLLAND EP 1 - Featuring Special Guest Jimmy Conrad! RIDES DESIGNED - The Conrad3000, The Leicester City Fairytale Ride, The Tunnel Of Vagner/Donald Love. After Anthony accidentally receives $1 Billion from Qatar to build the world's first football theme park in time for the World Cup in 2022, he names himself CEO, gives Mark Davison the title Chief Ride Engineer and rents an office somewhere in Winchester. The boys have a very short time window to design this park but thankfully they've enlisted the help of former USA defender Jimmy Conrad, who's from California and therefore has an extensive knowledge of theme park culture. Sadly, the discussion with Jimmy doesn't go to plan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/footballland . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

USL Championship club San Diego Loyal take a stand against racism and homophobia in back-to-back matches. Jimmy and Lee talk about how San Diego's reaction in both matches can help lead to actual change in sports.