We'll break down the week that was in MLS, and try to sort out where Brian McBride ranks among the all-time U.S. Soccer greats. We'll also preview the MLS matchups this weekend as the playoff races heat up, update you on U.S. Soccer's busy schedule, and try to figure out how to tactfully joke about the Wayne Rooney scandal (and probably, fail miserably).

National Soccer Radio

Your regular host is not in but he’s got a great reason…a new Smith has joined the family.

Tonight on NSR - Smitty breaks down the Henry / Hartman controversy, along with previewing the Red Bulls vs. the Galaxy. We'll also tackle all of the games that actually matter in MLS, try to figure out why U.S. Soccer snubbed Jurgen Klinnsman (again), and get you caught up on the goings on in CONCACAF Champion's League.

Tonight on National Soccer Radio Smitty breaks downs his take on the TFC firings, a quick review on the UEFA Champions league, and a trip around the MLS world to finish off the show.

More on US Soccer’s decision to retain Bob Bradley, and tell you who the pressure is REALLY on. The US Open Cup Finals are set, we’ll get you caught up on that action, as well as try to come up with things for DC, Chivas and N.E. to do now that their seasons are over. We’ll also tell you why the biggest news in MLS this week is NOT Thierry Henry scoring his first MLS goal.

We break down the CONCACAF Champion’s league 2nd leg - from the Crew’s jersey controversy, to the sketchy sendoffs in Toronto, to the 9-goal epic water polo match in Mexico City. We’ll also be talking with Brian Sciaretta of yanks-abroad.com

Tonight on NSR - Smitty breaks down the race for Supporter’s Shield in MLS, and tells you why it looks like a horror movie. We provide the solution to the Bob Bradley situation, and tell you about the rule change that will HAVE huge ramifications for youth soccer, MLS, and even the U.S National team - and US Soccer had nothing to do with it. We'll also get in depth about Columbus, RSL, and TFC's big wins over CONCACAF competition, and find out what Thierry Henry has to say about it.

We'll look back on the US loss to Brazil - was it Bob Bradley's last game? We'll tell you why Smitty thinks it was. We'll also try to figure out what has Seattle and Dallas looking like the two hottest teams in MLS, and whether the Chicago - New York game lived up to the hype. And some EPL talk.

Tonight on NSR, we'll breakdown the retirement of one of the most colorful characters in American Soccer history, Clint Mathis; Who will be making is final appearance Saturday when Los Angeles Galaxy plays Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl. As a special guest on today’s show, we will be talking with Nick Green.

National Soccer Radio 7-29-10

Many in America are hardcore soccer fans, but lack that true outlet that focuses on the game in America. NSR is committed to covering US Soccer and Major League Soccer, and will also cover various other soccer avenues in the country, (NCAA, minor league soccer divisions), and events like the U.S. Open Cup, Gold Cup, and of course, the World Cup. We aim to talk about all things soccer in the country where it’s known as soccer. And, yes, we’ll keep an eye on what’s going on around the world; but our focus will remain primarily on soccer in America.