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The Call Up

The Call Up

Major League Soccer

Not many people are as close to Major League Soccer’s players, coaches and fans as MLSsoccer.com’s Jillian Sakovits and Susannah Collins. Whether it’s on the sidelines or working on a feature story, they spend much of the season on the road and interacting with the newsmakers of the league. With 9 seasons of MLS experience between them and the closest of friends, Jill & Susannah invite you to pull up a chair and be a part of the conversations that up until now had stayed between them over a couple cocktails! We pull back the curtain to what it's like covering MLS – on and off the field.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Call Up episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Call Up for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Call Up episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Call Up - The One With a Glimpse Into MLS Wife Life
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01/24/20 • 37 min

¡Bienvenidos a MLS, Chicharito! In this episode, Susannah and Jill explain why Javier Hernandez’s arrival in LA is a win for everyone. Carlos Vela has changed up his look, but are the ladies here for it? Also, puppy content alert!! Plus, ultimate girl-crush Jen McCarty keeps it 100 on life with Dax, why she almost didn’t give him a second date, and pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be an MLS wife. ¡¡Que caliente!!

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On episode #1, Jill and Susannah let you know how to properly say Derby and let you know if they are “here for this” on teams trolling each other on Twitter. Chicago Fire’s Dax McCarty joins the show to discuss recently becoming a father and how MLS teams no longer can rely on a big second half of the season to make a playoff run.

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Get star stuck on this episode with superstar Giorgio Chiellini! A "student" of the game, Chiellini discusses how the defender role has changed through the years and which MLS defenders impress him. His love for tacos, LAFC supporters, and the Supporters' Shield race. Plus, what is the real story behind THAT espresso machine?

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The Call Up - Pressure on Coal to Make a Diamond
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06/07/22 • 39 min

A true legend, Briana Scurry, joins the Call Up for a conversation about her trailblazing career that includes 2 Olympic gold medals, a World Cup Championship, and her induction to the Soccer Hall of Fame - the first black woman and female goalkeeper to receive that honor. Briana discusses her new memoir “My Greatest Save,” coming out on June 21st, as well as the documentary “The Only” highlighting her remarkable life and soccer journey. Take a listen to what she hopes people will take away from her powerful story.

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The Call Up - The Palette of Ben Olsen
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06/23/20 • 31 min

You CAN call Ben Olsen Mr. DC! On today's episode, Ben Olsen shares the story behind how he ended up a head coach for the only team he ever played for. Ben talks about his friendship with Bruce Arena and why he once hid his hobby of painting. The MLS player turned coach discusses the positives he found managing during quarantine, the early days of the club, and being in the nation’s capital during a paramount moment in history.

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Let Kendall Waston make your day. The Cincinnati CB tells us about why he slaps his teammates, and that time he sent Costa Rica to the World Cup (sorry, not sorry USMNT). What was really behind THAT historic 1st club goal celebration? The veteran opens up about a terrifying time with his young son, and why Cincy was the perfect city for his family to heal. He also lets the ladies in on the secret to keeping the fire alive with singer wife Priscila and what he plans to do about that 44 pace rating in FIFA!

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Do you know who is absolutely crushing this quarantine? CJ Sapong! Susannah and Jill look to the Chicago Fire striker to guide them on their journey to quarantine enlightenment. CJ sheds light on how he stays positive,  his special relationship with Chi-Town, his unlikely bromance with Bastian Schweinsteiger, and how an unfortunate brush with the law in 2015 changed his outlook on life. Get your zen on and let Susannah, Jill, & CJ lead the way. NAMA-STAY INSIDE, everybody!

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The Call Up - Girls Night with Ike Opara
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03/24/20 • 49 min

Jill & Susannah have a girls night with reigning MLS Defender of the Year Ike Opara. He shares the time Peter Vermes scolded the Cauldron during a playoff game and his secret to the fountain of youth, . The ladies turn the table on "Ike's Interrogation Room"! Who is his favorite coach? His most overrated MLS player? Who does he like better, Benny Feilahber or Sal Zizzo?! Does he plead the fifth? It's all here! Oh, and Jill & Sus share what exciting rabbit holes they've gone down while they STAY HOME.

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The Call Up - DON'T Call Bill Hamid "Mr. DC!"
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02/18/20 • 22 min

The 25th Season of MLS is almost here and Jill and Susannah are HYPED. Are they here for retro jerseys and bringing back 90’s shootouts? Also, what happened between Freddy Edu and JoJo? The ladies want to know. Plus, Bill Hamid joins the pod and chats about everything USMNT, what we can expect from DC United in 2020, and why Becky G. should perform at the MLS All Star Game half time show. Also, DON’T call him Mr. DC!

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No soccer, no problem! Join Susannah and Jillian as they practice social distancing with a few friends. Fox Sports’ Rachel Bonnetta dishes on her new podcast, and DC United’s very own instigator, Felipe, fills us in on what the players are doing with all this free time and he has one big question: Does anybody actually like him?? Plus, Jill and Susannah are HERE for Benny Feilhaber’s retirement announcement and his epic hair evolution. Buckle up and wash those hands, The Call Up is back!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Call Up have?

The Call Up currently has 138 episodes available.

What topics does The Call Up cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Soccer.

What is the most popular episode on The Call Up?

The episode title 'The Palette of Ben Olsen' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Call Up?

The average episode length on The Call Up is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Call Up released?

Episodes of The Call Up are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Call Up?

The first episode of The Call Up was released on May 2, 2019.

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