Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis

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Glenn Davis is a nationally recognized broadcaster and former professional soccer player. Catch him Monday and Wednesdays 6p live on ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 FM in Houston or anytime on your device at http://espn975.com!

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"The General" John McClain joins Soccer Matters 04/01/24

* "The General" John McClain is a retired American sportswriter. He was the winner of the 2006 Dick McCann Memorial Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Houston Media icon joins the show for an interview; on his career and soccer questions!

32m
Apr 02
Premier League title race action, Houston Dynamo's third consecutive win & Dash thrilling comeback on SM 04/01/24

* Glenn Davis reviews all the action from Premier League Matchday 26. From Liverpool's 2-1 win over Brighton to Manchester City 0-0 draw against Arsenal, Davis provides an in-depth analysis of the English title race. Finally, Davis transitions to North American soccer with a breakdown analysis of the Houston Dynamo 2-1 comeback win over the San Jose Earthquakes and the Dash exciting 3-2 away win over Bay FC. 

33m
Apr 02
Euros Drama, deep dive into Colombia national team, and Ján Greguš Houston Dynamo joins SM 03/27/24

* On this episode of Soccer Matters Glenn gets into the Euro qualification as the last three games were conclude with late drama, Poland, Georgia, and Ukraine pass! Following Colombia success with the national team, Glenn gets into their form, players, & much more. Last segment Ján Greguš joins the show to talk on MLS, Dynamo, & much more.

51m
Mar 28
US completes Nations League three-peat after beating Mexico and Tab Ramos joins SM 3/25/24

* Glenn Davis shares a deep analysis from the USA 'Dos a Cero' win over Mexico for  the Concacaf Nations League. From Tyler Adams stunner to Gio Reyna's excellent present at the national level, Davis provides his breakdown of the Mexican and US national teams. Closing the show is Tab Ramos, former US international and Dynamo coach, sharing some interesting takes on Mexico's negative present.

50m
Mar 26
Houston Dash's Diana Rosario Ordóñez joins Soccer Matters 03/20/24

* Diana Rosario Ordóñez Torres is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League club Houston Dash. Born in the United States, she represents the Mexico national team. She joins Glenn for a Soccer Matters extra interview, to talk on all things Dash and much more.

22m
Mar 21
CONCACAF Nations League, USA vs Jamaica, Mexico vs Panama; Ethan Bartlow joins SM 03/20/24

* Glenn gets into international break talk with USMNT moments, as some players scored over the weekend; also going over today's press conference with Gregg Berhalter and other players. Going over Mexico's match up against Panama, & much more. Ethan Bartlow joins for an exclusive interview, "into the mind of a defender" with the Houston Dynamo player. 

47m
Mar 21
US Internationals Score in Europe, Dynamo & Dash Talk, and Cancer Survivor Story on SM 03/18/24

* Glenn Davis discusses the great impact US international players are having at their clubs. From Haji Wright's brace against Wolves, to Christian Pulisic's amazing present in Italy, Davis reviews all the action from the FA Cup and Manchester United 4-3 win over Liverpool. Sliding to North American action, Davies discusses Dynamo's single-goal win over Portland and Houston Dash 5-1 tough loss at North Carolina. Additionally, Davis transitions his focus to La Liga as he reviews Barcelona's big 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid. Lastly, Davies shares a heartwarming interview with cancer survivor Ethan Hughes.

49m
Mar 19
Ethan Hughes joins Soccer Matters and shares his cancer survivor story

* Join Glenn Davis on this outside the box Soccer Matters Extra. Ethan Hughes is a Survivor and joins the podcast on the process of being diagnosed , treated and defeating cancer. His amazing story.

16m
Mar 15
Champions League Drama, Houston Dynamo MLS & CONCACAF talk, NEW Houston Dash Head Coach Fran Alonso joins SM 03/13/24

* Glenn gets into this episode with Champions League talk after some dramatic games; Arsenal, Barcelona, Atletico de Madrid, & much more. Moving a long, Glenn gets into post match talk following the CONCACAF clash with MLS champs, Columbus. Also, pre game talk ahead of the MLS clash against Portland this weekend. Final segment, Glenn is joined by new Houston Dash Head Coach Fran Alonso to talk on the season ahead, career, & much more. 

49m
Mar 14
Deciding Premier League Games, Dynamo action at Columbus for the CONCACAF Champions Cup, & Sarah Clapson from the Nottingham Post joins to talk Gio Reyna and Matt Turner 03/11/24

* Glenn Davis reviews all the fascinating action from the Manchester City 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield and Arsenal's 2-1 win over Brentford to put them in the first position of the table. Switching to Concacaf Champions Cup action, Davis shares a preview of the  upcoming second-leg match between the Dynamo and Columbus Crew. Finally, Nottinghamshire reporter, Sarah Clapson, joins the show to discuss the form of Gio Reyna and Matt Turner at Nottingham Forest. 

55m
Mar 12
Champions League, Houston Dynamo CONCACAF preview, Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now joins the show

* Today Glenn gets into the latest UEFA Champions League results, Man City, Bayern, Real Madrid and much more. Then goes into Houston Dynamo as they head into a CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with last years MLS Champs, Columbus Crew. Final segment, Glenn is joined by Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now to talk on USMNT player abroad, Gio Reyna, & much more.

52m
Mar 07
Dynamo GM, Pat Onstad, joins the show, NY-Houston clash, and Manchester Derby 03/04/24

* In today's episode Glenn Davis reviews all the action from the Manchester derby. Also, Glenn shares his analysis of the Houston Dynamo 1-2 loss against NY Red Bulls. Davis shares his thoughts on Hector Herrera as a DP and his influence on the team. Following MLS action, Glenn discusses the 5-0 Inter Miami win over Orlando and the  Real Salt Lake 3-0 victory over LAFC. Finally, Pat Onstad, Dynamo General Manager, joins live to discuss new signings, potential positions to strengthen, and the accumulation of minutes due to all the competitions being played.

50m
Mar 05
CONCACAF Champions Cup Deep dive with the Dynamo, Eric Goodman from Austin Chronical joins

* On this Episode Glenn goes over the 1-0 victory over St Louis in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Erik Sviatchenko scores his first goal for the club. Glenn goes deeper with the Dynamo. Moving a long, FA CUP, Copa Del Rey, and Superclasico argentino. Lastly Eric Goodman from the Austin Chronical joins the show for an interview regarding MLS, Austin FC, & much more.

50m
Feb 29
Deep dive with the Dynamo, Xabi Alonso & coaches discussion, Olivier Finidori former Houston Dynamo joins the show SM 02/26/24

* On this episode of Soccer Matters, Glenn gets into a deep dive with the Houston Dynamo following their home opener against Kansas this past weekend. Also looking ahead of tomorrow's CONCACAF match. Moving on Glenn is joined by producer Guillermo to talk on football mews around the world; Premier League, LA Liga, Bundesliga, Liga MX & much more. To end off the show Glenn is joined by Olivier Finidori, former Houston Dynamo and Houston hotshot to talk on indoor soccer summit event.

48m
Feb 27
Houston Dynamo CONCACAF talk, Champions League, and former Newcastle defender Warren Barton joins Soccer Matters 02/21/24

* Warren Barton joins Glenn Davis to talk on his career in Newcastle as well as Premier League insight. Houston Dynamo face St. Louis in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Glenn takes it deeper with the Dynamo. 

52m
Feb 22
Houston Dynamo Coach Ben Olsen joins Glenn Davis with a preview of CONCACAF and MLS

* Ben Olsen joins Glenn Davis to go over the first games of the 24-25 season. Additionally, Glenn Davis shares a unique take on Hector Herrera's injury and how he could benefit from it.  Davis goes over Inter Miami's salary cap and reviews all the action from Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.

50m
Feb 20
Houston Dynamo, former pro and youth director Ken Fogarty, and Mark Pulisic joins Soccer Matters

* In today's episode, Glenn gets into the Dynamo ahead of the 2024 season. FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston update with Ken Fogarty former pro, youth director and more! Wait till you hear his story about Franz Beckenbauer when he was on the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers. Mark Pulisic father of Christian Pulisic on his son's career and how they guided him. re air

50m
Feb 16
AFCON, Champions league, Jim Tietjens joins Soccer Matters & much more

* On today's edition of Soccer Matters, Glenn goes over some of the important results that happened this weekend, AFCON, Champions League, Bundesliga, Premier League, & much more. Glenn goes into a segment regarding youth development and how it has shifted over the years. Glenn is joined by Jim Tietjens, Jim was in goal in 1984 when the Ft. Lauderdale Sun beat us in USL Final at Lockhart Stadium in a three game set ending in shootout. His and his family life story is amazing full of health challenges and more, we discuss the book.

51m
Feb 15
Christian Pulisic's father, Mark Pulisic, joins Glenn Davis on Soccer Matters 2/8/24

* In today's episode of Soccer Matters fans explain what the 2026 World Cup means to them. Glenn shares his take on the possible addition of the Blue Card. Also, Lindsey Horan's love letter to soccer and Glenn's different take. Additionally, Glenn shares some of the CONCACAF Champions League action and Cade Cowell's brace. Finally, Glenn goes over all the dramatic AFCON action and the upcoming final between Ivory Coast and Nigeria. 

51m
Feb 09
Soccer Matters callers celebrate Houston hosting 7 FIFA World Cup matches! 2/6/2024

* In today's Soccer Matters show, Glenn Davis listens to Houston callers and their take on Houston hosting 7 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. Davis also goes over Arsenal massive win over Liverpool and Manchester City comeback win over Brentford. Finally, former Houston area product Rusty Pierce joins the show. 

48m
Feb 07
Primer League & LaLiga Update and Former Houston Dynamo and U20 United States Manager Tab Ramos Joins Glenn Davis in Soccer Matters 2/1/2024

* In today's episode of Soccer Matters Glenn Davis gives a Premier League and LaLiga update as well as his thoughts on FC Dallas historic signing of Petar Musa from Benfica and LAFC signing of Venezuelan wonderkid David Martinez. Glenn Davis is also joined by Tab Ramos to discuss his time at Houston Dynamo, Liga MX, Gio Reyna's joining Nottingham Forest on loan and Inter Miami's preseason loss and how it affects MLS. 

47m
Feb 02
Jurgen Klopp and Xavi leave there clubs, MLS VS LIGA MX in pressure Soccer Matters 1/30/24

* In this episode of the show, Glenn gets into the conversation over Liga MX vs MLS with these recent moves between the leagues. Going over recent footballing news like AFCON, Xavi, Klopp, & much more. Artist Betirri joins for an outside the box segment, to talk on local events.

48m
Jan 31
Breaking News for the Dynamo Pat Onstad joins for an exclusive Soccer Matters interview

* Pat Onstad joins Glenn for an interview, revealing Hector Herrera is injured and will travel to Europe to get it fixed, because of this he might miss the start of the season. More over the Houston Dynamo as Glenn and Pat do a deep dive.

16m
Jan 27
Legendary Houston Astros play-by-play Bill Brown joins the show, Buzz Carrick also joins to discuss FC Dallas, MLS, international soccer, and much more SM 1/25/24

* Glenn Davis starts the show by going over international soccer and sharing AFCON results and the upcoming Round of 16, followed by an interview with Buzz Carrick from 3rdDeggreNet to go over FC Dallas and international soccer. Closing the show is Bill Brown, Houston Astros legend play-by-play, sharing details about his new book. 

50m
Jan 26
Best and worst teams to handle transfer markets, Sammuel Mbonu from African sports network joins the show Soccer Matters 1/24/24

* Glenn gets into the most recent European cup results, Barcelona, Liverpool, Inter Milan, & more. Rolling a long, Glenn is joined by Sammuel Mbonu from African Sports Network to talk on all things AFCON. In the last segment Glenn gets into teams that have made the most money on transfer windows vs teams that have lost the most in recent years. All this and more on Soccer Matters.

49m
Jan 25
Pat Onstad for Dynamo deep dive, & Barcelona Jordi Sunyer joins the show Soccer Matters 1.18.24

* On this episode of Soccer Matters, Glenn gets into several trending footballing topics; AFCON, Copa del Rey. Barcelona, Madrid, & much more. Glenn is joined by TV3 Barcelona Jordi Sunyer to talk on Barcelona and their problem, as well as all Spanish Cups. For the final segment Glenn is joined by Houston Dynamo General Manager Pat Onstad to do a deep dive of the Houston Dynamo pre season. 

48m
Jan 19
AFCON, Houston Dynamo Media day, Spanish Super Cup & much more 1/17/24

* On this episode Glenn goes over some of the latest footballing news ; AFCON, Spanish Super Cup, Houston Dynamo Media day, & much more. Glenn is then later joined by Brian Sciaretta American Soccer Now sports writer to talk on all things USMNT. 

49m
Jan 18
Fans talk on first ever soccer game, Glenn is joined by Christian Ramirez from Columbus Crew Soccer Matters 01/11/24

* Glenn starts off with opening the phone lines and ask the question of their first ever professional game. Glenn then gets into a conversation about the Dynamo pre season, later is joined by MLS Champion Christian Ramirez and gets into an interview about the sport, career, personal life, & much more. 

46m
Jan 12
Glenn Davis is joined by Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas on Soccer Matters 01/10/24

* On the first episode of the shows new format, Glenn starts off with a welcome back and intro segment talking; Beckenbauer, Zagallo, MLS, Houston Dynamo, USMNT & much more. He is joined by Alexander Lalas, an American retired soccer player who played mostly as a defender. Lalas is best known for his participation with the United States men's national soccer team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Now a broadcaster, he joins the show.

48m
Jan 11