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

Meghan Klingenberg interviews USMNT and Fulham defender Antonee “Jedi” Robinson about his iconic nickname, playing in the English Premier League, his first USMNT camp back after injury and more.
By: U.S. Soccer PodcastNovember 12, 2025
U.S. Soccer Podcast: Antonee Robinson on “Jedi” Nickname, Playing Left Fullback & 2026 World Cup
U.S. Soccer Podcast: Antonee Robinson on “Jedi” Nickname, Playing Left Fullback & 2026 World Cup

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 back 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

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass

Guest: Antonee "Jedi" Robinson

Producer: Matthew Nelson

To learn more, visit ussoccer.org/podcast 

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.