Kickin' It
Episodes
Aurelio De Laurentiis on Napoli, Scudetti, Maradona, and Why He'd Cast McTominay (Soccer 4/11)
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marco Messina sits down with the film producer who took a bankrupt Napoli out of the third division and built them into Italian champions. Twice. Au...
Marten De Roon on Atalanta's unique mindset, Messi's magic, and the World Cup dream (Soccer 3/12)
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Kickin' It presented by Modelo, host Marco Messina sits down with Atalanta's Dutch midfielder Marten de Roon. As a key figure in At...
Fabrizio Romano on “Here We Go,” 20-hour workdays & the transfers that changed everything (Soccer 3/4)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marco Messina sits down with the King of Transfers, Fabrizio Romano, for a deep dive into the grind behind the biggest scoops in football. From pione...
Rafael Leão on AC Milan, CR7 & Portugal, Diogo Jota, Music & Zlatan (Soccer 2/20)
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anita Jones sits down with Portugal and AC Milan star Rafael Leão for a candid conversation about pressure, progression, and life beyond the pitch. ...
Marcus Thuram on identity, Inter, France, and not being afraid to speak out (Soccer 2/5)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
France and Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram joins Anita Jones for a candid conversation about football, family, and forging his own identity. From a...
Jamie Carragher: "I don't want people to remember me as a footballer" (Soccer 1/29)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Scott sits down with UCL Today co-host and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher for a candid conversation about football, media, pressure, and life a...
Scott McTominay on the Napoli glow up, Scotland's World Cup hopes & leaving Man Utd (Soccer 12/19)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Scott is joined by Scott McTominay for a wide-ranging conversation that captures a footballer at the peak of his confidence and clarity. Followin...
Cesc Fabregas on coaching Como, Arsenal’s title chances & Mourinho's influence (Soccer 12/11)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Scott sits down with legendary Spanish midfielder and World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas as he reflects on his transition into management and relives...
Peter Schmeichel on Manchester United’s glory days & the toll of greatness (Soccer 10/20)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Scott sits down with CBS Sports colleague and goalkeeping great Peter Schmeichel for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation about the hi...
Thomas Müller on bowing out at Bayern, beating Brazil 7-1, legacy and next steps (Soccer 7/1)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Scott sits down with Bayern Munich legend and World Cup winner Thomas Müller for a wide-ranging conversation with one of football’s most uniqu...
Christian Vieri on Chasing Dreams, Azzurri Pride, & Life After Football (Soccer 5/30)
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Scott sits down with one of Calcio’s most iconic No. 9s - the larger-than-life Christian Vieri. Bobo opens up about leaving his family behind ...
Micah Richards on Growing Up, Growing Wiser, and Knowing When to Quit (Soccer 5/1)
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Scott kicks off Season 2 with someone near and dear - her CBS Sports UCL Today teammate Micah Richards, aka Big Meeks. Micah opens up about bein...
Jürgen Klinsmann on dropping Landon, USMNT mentality, MLS growth, diving, more (Soccer 10/1)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World Cup winner and former USMNT head coach Jürgen Klinsmann joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to reflect on his playing and manager...
Tab Ramos on American soccer's nice guy problem, Klinsmann's impact, the greatest ever USMNT, building beyond the World Cup (Soccer 9/24)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three-time World Cup participant and National Soccer Hall of Famer Tab Ramos joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to talk about his playi...
Alessandro Del Piero on Juventus loyalty, Zidane's headbutt, Italy's development issues, Calciopoli relegation, more! (Soccer 9/17)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies begin season two of Kickin’ It with a bang by welcoming in Italy and Juventus legend Alessandro Del Pier...
Emil Forsberg on MLS move, sporting idols, career highs and lows, Jesse Marsch man management, more (Soccer 6/25)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New York Red Bulls captain and veteran Sweden international Emil Forsberg joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies to talk about the percepti...
Copa America preview: Group C opponents, Berhalter's key decisions, projected USMNT XI, predictions, more (Call It What You Want)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For a passionate, unapologetic and informed discussion about the USMNT and the state of the American game catch the Call It What You Want podcast! Do...
Brian McBride on split with US Soccer, World Cup and Fulham memories, Berhalter’s impact, more (Soccer 6/18)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran of three World Cups and former General Manager of the USMNT Brian McBride joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to talk ab...
Eric Wynalda on being disrespected, USMNT then vs. now, Reyna-Berhalter fallout, John Harkes, more! (Soccer 6/11)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The trailblazing and outspoken Eric Wynalda joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to look back on a storied career that saw him pl...
Bruce Arena on World Cup highs and lows, Revs exit, managing Dempsey, current USMNT generation, more (Soccer 6/4)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former USMNT head coach and five-time MLS champion Bruce Arena joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to look back on the highlight...
Trae tha Truth on Clint’s rap game, community outreach, changing lives, breaking down barriers (4/30)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Houston rapper and philanthropist Trae tha Truth joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies to talk about his and Clint’s friendship,...
Arike Ogunbowale on the switch from soccer to basketball, family, the shoe deal, and advice from Kobe Bryant (Soccer 04/23)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WNBA 5th overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2019 draft and Notre Dame's most outstanding player during their title run in 2018, Arike Ogunbowale ...
Tony Meola on never looking back, World Cup fever, the cost of family first, and the game now vs then (Soccer 04/15)
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
USMNT goalkeeping legend, MLS Champion & MVP, as well as coach Tony Meola joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, and Charlie Davies for a candid conversation...
Dirk Nowitzki on his career legacy, soccer fandom, language barriers, and NBA trash talk (Soccer 04/08)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NBA Hall of Famer, Champion, and Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu, and Charlie Davies for a candid convers...
Todd Gurley on retirement at 28, soccer's international impact, investing in MLS, and the Georgia experience (Soccer 03/18)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time First Team All-Pro, and 2017 Offensive Player of the Year Todd Gurley joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies for a candid conversa...
Lauren Holiday on brain tumor diagnosis, desire for culture change, team ownership, NBA husband (Soccer 03/12)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women's World Cup champion, NWSL Champion & MVP, and Hall of Famer Lauren Holiday joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey ...
Ryan Clark on contract impasse, parenting, code switching, toughness, squashing beefs (3/5)
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL safety and Super Bowl champion Ryan Clark joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu for a candid conversation about his fra...
Jermaine Jones on effects of bad boy perception, switch to USMNT, the desire to coach, and regrets in life (2/27)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jermaine Jones joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about the truth behind making the switch from the German National Tea...
Jesse Marsch on Leeds heartbreak, coaching Haaland, media work, the USMNT’s ceiling (2/20)
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Marsch joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about coaching the latter three, the all-consuming nature of the Premie...
Ali Krieger on leaving on top, mom guilt, divorce, USWNT leadership, Gotham’s turnaround (2/13)
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies, and Mo Edu return to the Kickin’ It couch to chat with two-time Women’s World Cup winner Ali Krieger abo...
Andrés Cantor on and being the voice of soccer in American, Maradona and Messi, cameo on The Simpsons, his viral 2022 World Cup call (Soccer 12/12)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in the voice of soccer to the millions of Spanish speakers all across America, Andrés Can...
Marcus Samuelsson on being adopted, playing at GAIS, cooking vs soccer, and making food for a President.
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in Ethiopian-born Swedish-American celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality...
Guillem Balagué on storytelling, protecting sources, Messi’s biography, what drives Guardiola
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in award-winning author, journalist and analyst Guillem Balagué to talk about his big car...
Midge Purce on Gotham’s NWSL title, missing out on the World Cup, Carli Lloyd’s USWNT remarks, going to Harvard
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in the recently-crowned NWSL Championship MVP Midge Purce to talk about NJ/NY Gotham’s r...
Thomas Rongen on discovering Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies, learning for Johan Cruyff, being different
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in CBS Sports colleague and former United States U-20 MYNT head coach Thomas Rongen to ta...
Landon Donovan on getting cut in 2014, pledging allegiance to Mexico, being tied for US goals, learning about compassion
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of a two-part interview, Landon Donovan joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about his experience of n...
Landon Donovan on Clint Dempsey relationship, USMNT then vs. now, time spent in Europe, Christian Pulisic and MLS
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a two-part interview, Landon Donovan joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about his career, upbringing an...
Jozy Altidore on missing out on the 2018 World Cup, being booed, MLS vs. Europe, free agency
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jozy Altidore joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu to talk about his time on the United States men’s national team, family life...
Carli Lloyd on not taking a knee during Olympics, falling out with family, trust issues, reactions from Kickin' It crew post-interview
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies, and Mo Edu continue their conversation with USWNT legend Carli Lloyd who lifts the lid on her mistrust of ot...
Carli Lloyd on always being her authentic self, the disfunction within the USWNT program, what is needed to usher in new era
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies, and Mo Edu chat with Carli Lloyd about her experiences and time spent representing her country over the year...
Matt Turner on the Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter situation, learning soccer on YouTube, fighting to be number one
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies chat with United States National Team goalkeeper Matt Turner about his unlikely path to playing in the Pre...
Thierry Henry on looking for approval from his father, being saved by his kids, embracing his emotions
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies continue their candid conversation with France's legendary striker Thierry Henry, hitting on themes of fam...
Thierry Henry on Christian Pulisic’s mistakes, his Arsenal turning point, developing young talent
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kickin’ It debuts in style with the first of a two-part interview with an all-time great, Thierry Henry, who joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Char...
Introducing 'Kickin' It'
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CBS Sports "Kickin' It" is a weekly soccer show not only about soccer. Led by Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Mo Edu and Charlie Davies – the goal is to s...