Episodes

  • Inside USMNT’s Historic World Cup Win w/ Mark McKenzie | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce

    Inside USMNT’s Historic World Cup Win w/ Mark McKenzie | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce
    Jun 18 2026
    Heath is joined by best friend of the pod, Mark McKenzie, to get an insider’s look at the USMNT’s hot start to the 2026 World Cup. Mark talks about leading post-game team prayers, what’s poppin’ in the player group chat and the team’s preparations for the Australia match.I Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.
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    47 mins
  • Can A.I. Find the Next U.S. Soccer Star? | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce

    Can A.I. Find the Next U.S. Soccer Star? | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce
    Jun 15 2026
    Heath is joined by U.S. Soccer COO Dan Helfrich to talk about using the World Cup to make soccer more accessible, the federation’s new national training center and the use of A.I. to scout players Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.
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    43 mins
  • Mark McKenzie on the Pressure & Responsibility of a Home World Cup | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce

    Mark McKenzie on the Pressure & Responsibility of a Home World Cup | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce
    Jun 11 2026
    U.S. International Mark McKenzie returns to talk with Heath about USMNT World Cup preparations, the fan support fueling the team and the surprisingly heated Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals watch party rivalry in the squad. Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.
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    40 mins
  • “We’re NOT the Underdogs” - Marcelo Balboa on USMNT | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce

    “We’re NOT the Underdogs” - Marcelo Balboa on USMNT | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce
    Jun 9 2026
    Heath is joined by U.S. Men’s National Team legend Marcelo Balboa to talk about the experience of the 1994 World Cup, the addiction of playing for the USMNT and why Christian Pulisic needs to play with a “chip on his shoulder.” Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.
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    50 mins
  • Ted Lasso’s Cristo Fernandez on Quitting Acting to Live his Fútbol Dream | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce

    Ted Lasso’s Cristo Fernandez on Quitting Acting to Live his Fútbol Dream | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce
    Jun 8 2026
    Heath is joined by footballer, actor, writer, filmmaker Cristo Fernandez! Best known for the role of Dani Rojas on the hit Apple TV series “Ted Lasso,” Cristo is now a real professional football/soccer player for El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship. Heath and Cristo talk about the challenges of pursuing your football dreams, partying with Ronaldinho, and Cristo’s new children’s book, “Fútbol Is Life!” Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.
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    55 mins
  • Get Ready to Sing! USMNT Hazing Flashbacks | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce

    Get Ready to Sing! USMNT Hazing Flashbacks | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce
    Jun 4 2026
    Heath talks with former Mexico International Hector Moreno about Memo Ochoa’s record setting 6th World Cup, Mexico’s World Cup roster and hazing with the USMNT. Plus, Heath recalls a hilarious handshake faux pas in Germany and his nightmare match against Mexico. Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Do pre-World Cup Results Mean Anything? | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce

    Do pre-World Cup Results Mean Anything? | Orange Slices w/ Heath Pearce
    Jun 2 2026
    Heath talks with former U.S. Men’s National Team teammate Jimmy Conrad about the USMNT’s 3-2 World Cup tune-up win over Senegal, the intense emotion of representing your nation at World Cup and how Jimmy and Clint Dempsey were breakout stars of World Cup 2006 with only MLS experience. Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.
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    46 mins