Tomorrow is one of the biggest days in U.S. World Cup team history. After the loss to the Czech Republic in which the U.S. team appeared listless and apathetic, the team responded with an energetic and gutsy performance last weekend against Italy and managed a draw even though the team was down a man for the second half of the match.

For the US to advance we have to beat Ghana and hope Italy beats the Czechs. Let’s hope we hear the cry of “GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!” early and often for the US on Thursday. I’m just a casual fan of soccer, but the World Cup manages to suck me in every time.

If you’re also hooked on the World Cup and wondering how you are going to juggle the 10:00 a.m. game with work, or are curious about how the rest of the world is experiencing the Cup, here are some Podcasts I’ve discovered that keep me up-to-speed on all the latest news and chat. The best part is I can enjoy them whenever I want and my co-workers think I’m listening to music on my iPod…

The World Soccer Daily Podcast is a syndicated show in the US on Sirius Satellite Radio and it does an excellent job of mixing daily highlights with amusing banter

If you are looking for soccer with more international flavor, check out this Spanish podcast which is all futbol, all the time. I’m not always sure what they are saying, but they certainly are excited.

Soccer Shout is based in the UK and comes with all the passion and intensity the Brits bring to the game. The episode discussing the U.S. match versus Italy is especially rousing.