City of Soccer

the Captian of the Houston Dash Rachel Daly talks promotion-relegation, her love of the Houston heat and how she has see the changes in the Dash in her 7 years with the club. Adam Lundqvist comes in to talk about the amazing traditions of Swedish Schools and what it meant to see himself as a mentor at his former club.

Newly signed first-teamer Beto Avila joins the pod to discuss his rise to fulfilling a dream and fatherhood! Yale graduate, Dash & Nigerian forward Michelle Alozie talks about her path to representing the Super Eagles.

Dynamo Dos head coach and all-around name conesuier Keny Bundy joins the pod to discuss his journey to coaching the MLS NEXT Pro squad. Veteran midfielder and Canadian Gold Medialst, artist, tattooed leader of the Houston Dash Sophie Schmidt comes on to talk about her life and soccer.

Dash rookie Ryan Gareis joins the pod to talk about her connection with her mom, gameday fits, and an encounter with a raccoon in Dallas. Assistant Dynamo Coach Jimmy Nielsen talks about his go-to meal during his playing days that his girls are sick and tired of and playing for his home town team.

Dynamo Legend Brad Davis comes on as he gets ready to journey back to Houston for City of Soccer Weekend to talk about what he's been doing since retirement and how he sees the Dynamo forming under former teammate Pat Onstad.

The new, the first, the only President of the Houston Dash, Jess O'Neill allows us into her office to talk shop, her dogs, and what she expects to do in her new position.

Shortly after the Dynamo announced the signing of Hector Herrera, General Manager Pat Onstad, and Technical Director Asher Mendelsohn join the pod to talk about wooing the Mexican National team star, what it means for the club and how culture change permeates every aspect of winning.

Firecracker Hannah Diaz stops by to talk about small-town soccer, tattoos, music, the best coffee cake in the world, and more. Dynamo Defender Tim Parker shares how he comes up with future goal celebrations and his buddies from Hicksville.

Dynamo Technical Director Asher Mendelsohn talks about building the culture and vision of Pat Onstad and how they plan to do that. Dash head coach James Clarkson talks about all the work in the offseason and expectations for 2022.

The longest tenured member of Houston Dynamo FC Nick Kowba, now Asst. General Manager joins us to talk about the move from San Jose & what he's doing with the team now. Plus rookie Forward Joelle Anderson stops by to talk California, scoring goals, and her connection with Bri Visalli.

Two newcomers to the Club join the pod as Generation adidas athlete Thor Ulfarsson talks about why he scores goals and why he came to the US from Iceland and properly pronounces his name for everyone. Kelcie Hedge gets some lessons on Houston food and talks about training with boys to improve her game when she was younger.

Dash right back Haley Hanson talks about her growth into a professional, favorite Dash Dog and an appearance from Finn and new Dynamo keeper Steve Clark is welcomed to Houston and shares stories from Norway, the playground and why he likes going to the movies alone.

The newest member of the Dynamo, head coach Paulo Nagamura and the newest player for the Dash, Maria Sanchez, join the pod to kick off season 3 of the City of Soccer.

Houston Dash Defender Katie Naughton hops on the Podcast from Chicago to talk about college road trips, cookies, and who is the best trash talker on the Dash.

The new General Manager Pat Onstad sits down to talk about coming back to Houston and taking on a new role with the club. He speaks to why he wanted to come back to the Dynamo and what he expects from the team on and off the field.

Dynamo FC rookie Ian Hoffmann joins the show to talk about his best bud on the team, his first full year with the club and more!

An all-rookie podcast as Dash rookie Makamea Gomera-Stevens talks coming to Houston from Hawaii and Dynamo FC rookie Ethan Bartlow talks learning the game from the veterans and who he'd road trip with so he doesn't have to talk.

Dash forward Bri Visalli talks about taking her friends and teammates to California in the off-season as well as what she nerds out about. Teenage Hadebe discusses his aspirations in America and what he loves about the MLS.

Houston Native Michaela Abam talks about her career overseas, coming home to play for the Dash, and life with 3 siblings. Joe Corona reflects on playing close to home as a kid, the decision to play for Mexico or the USA, and this Dynamo team's X-Factor.

NWSL Lifer and Dash #10 Christine Nairn talks about her retirement from the game and the next steps of joining the Houston Fire Dept. Griffin Dorsey reveals his Harry Potter House and how he tries to be a fully capable player on both sides of the ball.

The commissioners of the MLS and NWSL Don Garber and Lisa Baird join the podcast to talk about the new owner of Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash Ted Segal and what they feel like he will bring to their respective leagues.

New Majority Owner and Chairman of Houston Dynamo FC Ted Segal shares a little more about his intentions for the club and a bit about himself.

Tigres Loanee Maria Sanchez talks about adapting to Mexico and coming back to the USA for this loan as well as how she grew from a small town in Idaho. Zarek Valentine talks about his call up to the Puerto Rican National Team and the chemistry on this Dynamo team.

Houston Dash Midfielder and USWNT Olympic hopeful Kristie Mewis talks about playing for the US in her home away from home, Houston as well as what it would mean to go back to Japan this time as an Olympian. Plus, what reality TV she is hooked on.

Dynamo FC goalkeeper Marko Maric talks about mentally moving on to the next moment as a keeper and all things Batman. Dash defender Allysha Chapman talks about running circles around kids growing up and her mentality on the field.

Head man for the Houston Dash James Clarkson talks about what he looks for when building a team that can win off the field and is close off it. Also Dynamo FC defender Sam Junqua talks about his time at Centerback this preseason and how he and his family are supporting his brother in struggles with mental health.

Memo Rodriguez hops on for the first time since becoming a father to talk about what that has meant to him and his game, plus Tab's motivation for him for this season. New addition to the Dash Gabby Seiler gets upstaged by her dog Thor and talks about the importance of mental health.

Viral sensation Brenton Saylor talks about finding out he had blown up on TikTok and what it's like coaching 3 very unique personalities for the Dash in goal. Dynamo FC winger Fafa Picault teaches Garret insults in Italian and why he'd want to be a mob boss.

Newcomer to Houston Dynamo FC Tyler Pasher talks about his time with the Newcastle Youth system and shows what a mean Canadian is like. Linsdey Harris aka Hooplasquad talks about how she would celebrate a goal and what she's watching right now on Netflix.

Just as the season kicks off Tab Ramos sits down to talk about all the new faces for Houston Dynamo FC and what he is expecting for the season.

This week Jen talks with Dash coach and Dynamo Legend Corey Ashe about the transition into the coaching and women's game and Garret talks with Adam Lundqvist about the ridiculous size of coffee in America and his new contract

Garret talks with the Lil Wicorm herself Shea Groom about heading to Austin as an Aggie and dog talk with Bullet. Then Michael Nelson dishes on the championship-winning coach who told him he wasn't good enough for the Dynamo Academy as a young teen.

Dash newcomer Deneisha Blackwood joins to talk about her views on the Dash in her first few weeks with the team. And Houston Dynamo FC assistant coach Martin Vasquez talks about his unique rise into professional soccer and time with both El Tri and USMNT.

Kick off the season with Rachel daily and Tim Parker college school mates at St. John’s now both members of Houston nine FC.The pair join Jen and Garret for a duel guest podcast share memories from college and excitement about the upcoming seasons

In this special episode of the pod, Tab and James sit down to talk about leading their teams through the unique circumstances of 2020, tactics, coaching philosophies, life in the MLS and NWSL bubbles, and more!

On the Pod this week Jane Campbell drops in to talk about how she's seen the evolution of One Club and what her most recent USWNT call up was like. Academy Director Paul Holocher makes his debut

Stu Holden comes in to talk about his thoughts on the new feel and look for Houston Dynamo FC. President John Walker also talks to Garret about the rebrand and the process that went into the next chapter of the Club.

Tab Ramos talks about what he took away from his first season coaching at the club and Katie Naughton raves about coming to Houston and the change it made in her life.

Jen Cooper takes full control over the Pod this week talking with Jane Campbell and Corey Ashe about the Dash (and a little Dynamo history with Corey of course.)

All Goalkeeping all the time. Jason Grubb the director of Academy goalkeepers joins the pod to chat about the process 4 years in the making and how it is showing an elite level of skill in the Dynamo Academy. Dash keeper Amanda Dennis talks about her first year in Houston.

James Clarkson talks about the year that was in 2020 and complains Jen doesn't compliment him on his weight loss. Also, Christian Ramirez talks about the struggles of this season and how important it is being a "Girl Dad".

On this week's Podcast, Veronica Latsko talks about being the number 9 with Rachel gone, and Giles Barnes goes into story telling mode about how his move to the MLS was not supposed to involve Houston.

Houston Dynamo Goalkeeper coach Paul Rogers talks developing Marko Maric and how to create a system from Academy, RGV to the 1st Team. Shea Groom talks about her 2nd career USWNT call up and her first year as a member of the Dash.

Dash veteran Christine Nairn talks about turning 30 and her first slotting at left-back in a long time. 20-year-old Nico Lemoine tells about why he got kicked out of his first host family's house and making his debut with the Dynamo.

This week Sophie Schmidt admits why she loves living in Houston so much... and it's not what you'd think. Plus, Marko Maric also talks about how to mentally prepare as a keeper and what driving in America is like.

Dynamo defender Zarek Valentin returns to the podcast to update us on Cam, the team's bonding and how Houston has changed his shoe buying habits. Lauren Silver, the newest addition to the Dash talks about World Cup qualifying and what it means to come into this team.

Alyssa Chapman joins to talk about following up the Challenge Cup and what it’s like to be a Canadian in Houston. Omid Namazi joins the show from the golf course and discusses how the pandemic actually brought the squad closer together

The Dynamo's newest forward, Ari Lassiter joins the show and then Dash team admin Carlos Martinez-Gloria talks Challenge Cup and more

Tab Ramos talks about his first Texas Derby, what it was like in the bubble and the team's newest players. Cami Privett talks the harsh realities of the bubble and winning a trophy.

The newest Dynamo signing Ian Hoffmann talks about his transition to Germany and why he picked the Dynamo to come back to America. Bianca Henninger talks watching the Challenge Cup as a fan and getting mistaken for Megan Rapinoe.