Antonee Robinson on “Jedi” Nickname, Playing Left Fullback & 2026 World Cup | U.S. Soccer Podcast

What happens when two quality left fullbacks sit down in the same room? The answer is in this week’s episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast when host, former USWNT player and World Cup winner Meghan Klingenberg chats with U.S. Men’s National Team defender Antonee “Jedi” Robinson. They discuss the nuances of their shared position, unpack the lore of Robinson’s “Jedi” nickname, look ahead to the 2026 World Cup, and much more. 0:16 – Intro with David Gass and Meghan Klingenberg 1:52 – Kling interviews USMNT and Fulham defender Antonee “Jedi” Robinson 2:30 – Memories of Marcelo 3:50 – What makes the left fullback position unique 8:08 – Star Wars and becoming a “Jedi” 14:15 – Jedi’s “Roman Empire” 15:30 – Returning to USMNT Camp 17:52 – Fulham with Tim Ream & the English Premier League 22:00 – Golf, family and finding joy 23:25 – Thailand 24:50 – Looking ahead to World Cup 2026 27:35 – USMNT vs. Uruguay on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida 29:25 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass Guest: Antonee "Jedi" Robinson Producer: Matthew Nelson To learn more, visit http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices