America the Beautiful Game
America the Beautiful Game is a podcast about soccer in the US and its relationship with Europe. Each week Dan Rutstein, a former sports journalist and diplomat and now head of International at Orange County Soccer Club, sits down with a new guest to discuss the sport and its growth in this country. We have current and former players, coaches, administrators and those from industries linked to soccer - betting, data, marketing and more. America the Beautiful game is a chance to see soccer in the US from a new angle. Please join us.
Podcasting since 2021 • 34 episodes
America the Beautiful Game
Latest Episodes
Matchday 33 - Andrew Fox, Orange County SC defender and trivia legend
We talk to Andrew Fox, Orange County Soccer Club defender and legendary trivia figure.We talk about his unconventional journey to the USL, playing non-league in England, college scholarship in Texas, back to the English Football League befo...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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55:16
Matchday 32 - Jim McCarthy, founder of Impresario Strategic Services
We talk to soccer ticketing consultant Jim McCarthy.We talk about why top football teams aren’t better at ticketing, the Messi and Caitlin Clark impacts in American sport and how Championship teams in England have their models wrong.We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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46:13
Matchday 31 - Gareth Ainsworth, Wimbledon legend and manager
We talk to former flying winger Gareth Ainsworth about his playing and managerial career.He tells us about his literal baptism of fire at Wimbledon, what he learned there about culture and how he models himself on Diego Simeone.Gareth t...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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31:19
Matchday 30 - Simon Leslie, owner of Eastbourne Borough FC
We talk to entrepreneur Simon Leslie who took the plunge and bought himself a non-league team.He talks about transforming the business into a media company, bringing in celebrities and overcoming fan resistance.Simon explains why he’s i...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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31:19
Matchday 29 - Ashley Horsley, Sacramento Republic
I talk to Sacramento Republic boss Ashley Horsley. We talk about the excitement of running a soccer team, what a non-sports job can teach you about sports and what an Open Cup run do for a team.We talk about women in sport, the public natur...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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44:53