USMNT Concerns + Alex Ramos on Elite Training & Growing Up with Tab

USMNT Concerns + Alex Ramos on Elite Training & Growing Up with Tab

Author: iHeartPodcasts April 29, 2026 Duration: 56:19

Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos open the show by checking in on the latest USMNT performances, including Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie facing off in Serie A, Alex Freeman earning his first start in La Liga, and Gio Reyna finding minutes in the Bundesliga.

They’re then joined by elite skills trainer Alex Ramos, who also happens to be Tab’s son. Alex shares the moment he realized his dad wasn’t just a regular parent, what it was like being coached by him, and the best advice Tab ever gave him. He also dives into his rise as one of the top trainers in the game, the coolest experience he’s had on the field, and the biggest thing young players need to improve to reach the next level.

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For those who live and breathe the domestic game, Inside American Soccer with Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos offers a conversation that feels like pulling up a chair at the experts' table. This isn't just surface-level recap; it's a deep, nuanced discussion driven by two distinct and authoritative voices. Tom Bogert brings his boots-on-the-ground reporting, delivering the latest transfer whispers, roster updates, and breaking news from every corner of Major League Soccer and beyond. Paired with him is the legendary Tab Ramos, whose perspective is forged from decades at the highest levels as a player, a coach for U.S. Soccer, and a keen tactical mind. Together, they unpack the performances of the United States Men's National Team with a critical yet constructive eye, analyzing formations, player development, and the pressures of international competition. Each episode of this podcast feels like an insider's briefing, where informed opinions are debated and the stories behind the headlines are fully explored. It’s for the fan who wants to understand not just what happened, but why it matters for the future of American soccer. The dynamic between Bogert's journalistic rigor and Ramos's experiential wisdom creates a uniquely valuable listen, produced by iHeartPodcasts, for anyone invested in the sport's growth in this country.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 34

Inside American Soccer with Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos
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