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Jen Cooper and Houston Dash head coach James Clarkson sit down to discuss the team and upcoming matches.

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    • Oct 4, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    October 2 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 23:18


    James Clarkson talks with Jen Cooper about the 2019 NWSL season as a whole. He also dives into the 2019 Houston Dash over the course of the season.

    September 24 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 21:15


    James Clarkson sits down with Jen Cooper for an in-depth look at this point in the season and the Dash's experience with Tropical Storm Imelda.

    September 5 with Eddie Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 22:27


    Eddie Robinson joins Jen Cooper to talk his own playing history, the growth of the MLS and NWSL, and how he joined the Dash staff coaching staff.

    August 28 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 23:21


    James Clarkson talks about the plan and mentality for the remainder of the season, the fine line between wins and losses, and just how close the standings are with Jen Cooper.

    August 22 with Brenton Saylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 20:24


    Goalkeeper coach Brenton Saylor talks with Jen Cooper about how he found his way into goalkeeping, his path to coaching women goalkeepers, and how he balances training with the three Dash keepers.

    August 13 with Twila Kaufman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 19:44


    Jen Cooper sits down with new assistant coach Twila Kaufman and talks about Twila's background and her journey that led her to where she is now.

    August 8 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 17:45


    Zac Emmons fills in for Jen Cooper as he talks with James Clarkson about the season so far and the Dash's playoff push. Clarkson also discusses Rachel Daly's impact on his team.

    July 31 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 22:37


    James Clarkson sat down with Matt Pedersen for the second time during the season to talk about the highs and lows lately of the season and his . The two also discuss the impact of players like Rachel Daly who is back with the team after reaching the 2019 FIFA World Cup semi-finals and Jane Campbell, who posted her fourth shutout of the season.

    July 17 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 23:01


    James Clarkson and Jen Cooper switch gears this week to recap Clarkson’s soccer and coaching career from the beginning. Clarkson dives into the adventures and challenges his career took him to, from England to New Zealand to the U.S.

    July 10 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 19:28


    James Clarkson sat down with Jen Cooper, who is back from the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, to talk World Cup and the Dash performances in France. With the players back in Houston, the two talked about the highlights and takeaways from last game and the mid-season push of the team in the next couple of weeks.

    July 4 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 22:20


    James Clarkson sat down with Matt Pedersen to recap the weekend game against Portland and what he thinks is needed to bounce back this weekend. Clarkson also touches on having the World Cup players back in Houston and gives an insight on his plans to push for the rest of the season.

    June 20 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 21:00


    June 27 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 19:23


    Head coach James Clarkson sat down with Matt Pedersen to talk about his experience this season in the NWSL and with the Dash, and gives an insight of the challenges that come with managing the team. Clarkson also touches on the chemistry between players and coaches, and dishes on his takes on the World Cup.

    June 14 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 22:02


    After the second bye-week of the season, head coach James Clarkson sat down with Jen Cooper to look at the Dash season so far, and discussed the highlights and challenges that have been presented. Clarkson touches on the unexpected absences of some players due to injuries, and the integration of new players on the squad such as Mexican International forward Ariana Calderon. Lastly, the two give their personal predictions and outtakes on the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

    May 30 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 20:01


    James Clarkson chats with Jen Cooper about plans during training going into the weekend against Reign FC for the second time this season. Clarkson also shares his personal preferences of activities during the past bye-week, and balancing his life as a coach and a father and husband.

    May 23 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 19:41


    Jen Cooper and Dash head coach James Clarkson sat down to catch up about the plans for the team in a week without NWSL games. Clarkson also touched on role of veterans during the World Cup period, and the rookies of the team stepping up to replace key players that will play in France this summer.

    May 16 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 20:34


    Jen Cooper caught up with Dash head coach James Clarkson about the team's victory against the Utah Royals, and the team’s best start in club history by being on top of the NWSL standings. Clarkson also talks about the impact Dash World Cup players Rachel Daly and Clare Polkinghorne have made on the team this season before they head to France for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

    May 10 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 19:15


    Jen Cooper caught up with Dash head coach James Clarkson about the team’s mentality during this season and the club’s best start in history with seven points in four games. Clarkson also talks about the depth of the team and their preparation for upcoming period of the season during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

    May 2 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 21:13


    Jen Cooper caught up with head coach James Clarkson about the team’s grit and the positives taken from the weekend matchup against reigning champions North Carolina Couraage. Clarkson also gives the key points to success looking forward to play Orlando Pride in the upcoming weekend.

    April 25 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 25:27


    Jen Cooper caught up with head coach James Clarkson about his start to the 2019 season with four points under his belt after defeating Sky Blue FC on the road. Clarkson spoke about the pressure of winning the first home game against North Carolina Courage on Sunday, and having midfielder Kristie Mewis and forward Kyah Simon back in the mix.

    April 18 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 20:41


    James Clarkson looks back at his first game in charge with the Houston Dash, looks ahead to their first away game against Sky Blue FC, and managing playing time with a roster full of talent.

    April 12 with James Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 22:18


    James Clarkson discusses his journey to becoming head coach of the Houston Dash, the highlights since he's taken the reigns, and goals for the team this season.

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