On this week&#39;s episode: Messi to MLS, how important are superstars to a league&#39;s growth, players who got entangled in crime, and more -- timecodes below!

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Amy&#39;s Big Question: How important are international superstars to the growth of MLS?

Next Week&#39;s Picks + One Thing We&#39;re Excited For

Soccer in Video Games, Weird Player Nicknames, and Money's Influence in Soccer

Welcome to Calling All Casuals -- the show for the casual soccer fan! If you're just dipping your toe into soccer fandom, this might just be the show for you!

Every week hosts Amy and Alexei explore soccer through the lens of pop culture, learning about the quirks, history, and drama along the way. This show has a heavy focus on soccer in America, but every so often it gets into the game on a global level.

We're trying to make soccer approachable for anyone, so we hope you join us on our journey!

Questions? Email us: callingallcasuals@gmail.com