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Magic City Soccer


    • Mar 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 101: Miami Soccer Can Be Very "Messi"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 60:41


    Matt and Omar are joined on the pod by Joel to discuss the recent soccer matches in the local soccer landscape. The crew discuss Miami's big Round of 16 win against Nashville SC and the upcoming schedule clog ahead for Messi and Company. The crew also reflect on a surprising Week 1 win for Miami FC in the USL. Also... it wouldn't be Magic City Soccer if we didnt touch on the Open Cup. Its alot, but a lot has happened. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 100 - Inter Miami CF Kickoff 2024 With A Bang

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 64:27


    Well well well, episode 100 is finally here and it's a mix of the old guard and the new guard. Franco, Matt, and Omar discuss Inter Miami's first win of the 2024 season, all the U.S. Open Cup shenanigans, and whats to come for Inter Miami and Miami FC. We'll ask but you should anyway.... join us, wont you?

    BONUS EPISODE - This Day in Miami History: Inter attempts to avenge Miami Fusion in the Open Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 31:48


    Magic City Soccer co-host Matthew Bunch hosts a separate podcast, entitled This Day in Miami History. In today's bonus episode, Matthew talks to Joe Shaw of "25 for 25: The story of the Miami Fusion from those who lived it," about the team that preceded Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer and its 2000 attempt to win the trophy that the Herons are competing for tonight. We also talk about family, loss, and preserving memories.

    Episode 99: Inter Miami takes Leagues Cup, Miami FC splits key games, and a great World Cup Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 55:03


    Matt, Lee, and Joel Delgado discuss the dramatic Leagues Cup Final between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC (and how the club's U.S. Open Cup semifinal might be impacted), The Miami FC losing to Indy Eleven but rebounding against Hartford Athletic, and Spain claiming the 2023 Women's World Cup title. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 98: USWNT out of Women's World Cup, Inter Miami CF drama and The Miami FC keep on winning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 62:49


    Matt, Lee, Franco and Joel Delgado discuss the the U.S. Women's National Team being knocked out of the World Cup, Lionel Messi again carrying Inter Miami CF, and The Miami FC continuing its winning ways. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 97: Leo Messi shines in Inter Miami CF debut, The Miami FC pulls out surprise victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 66:41


    Matt, Lee and Omar discuss the debut of Leo Messi, the future of Inter Miami, The Miami FC's surprise result, the Women's World Cup and all things lower-level soccer. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 96: Miami selected to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 58:49


    Matthew and Omar discuss Miami's selection as one of 16 host sites for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. We also discuss the other sites, and consider those left out of the bid. Join us, won't you?

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    Episode 95: The Open Cup of Our Dreams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 72:37


    The boys are back after a long hiatus (hooray parenthood) to discuss the U.S. Open Cup matchup of our dreams. Matt, Omar, and Franco breakdown Miami FC and Inter Miami CF run of form heading into the cup draw and the match that will decide who moves on in the cup tournament. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 94: Bolu Akinyode & Callum Chapman-Page - Post Season Miami FC Fireside Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 37:53


    Lee has an in depth talk with midfielder Bolu Akinyode and defender Callum Chapman-Page of The Miami FC.

    Episode 93: A Chat with Miami FC CEO Michael Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 54:53


    Omar and Lee catch up on the local soccer action and have a chat with Miami FC CEO Michael Williamson. They discuss the plans for the 2021 season, Miami FC Academy, Community Outreach, and Miami FC's strategic partnerships. Join us, won't you?

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    Episode 92: Inter Miami CF hammered by DC United and MLS, Miami FC rolling along

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 52:24


    On this Magic City Soccer Podcast, Matthew, Lee and Franco discuss The Miami FC and its victory over Charlotte Independence, as well as Inter Miami CF and its struggles on and off the field. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 91: Inter Miami Squeak by Cincinnati, Miami Handle NYRB2, Two Big Games Up Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 38:39


    Matt and Omar discuss last week's pair of wins for both Inter Miami CF and The Miami FC. The duo look ahead at this weekend's fixtures between Chicago and the Tampa Bay Rowdies respectively. Oh and there is a bit of Kit Talk! Join us, won't you?

    Episode 90: Inter Miami CF Open The Season With A Loss & European Super League

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 76:16


    Matt and Omar are joined by a new member of Magic City Soccer, Franco, to discuss Inter Miami CF's opening game of the 2021 MLS season. The guys look ahead and discuss next week's fixture against the Philadelphia Union. The trip also discuss the short-lived European Super League. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 89: We're Back! Inter Miami Off-Season, Miami FC Additions, NCFC (For Some Reason)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 53:51


    Matt and Omar discuss the whereabouts of the crew during the disaster that was 2020. They also discuss the changes at Inter Miami CF and Miami FC. Matt also decides to irritate Omar with some North Carolina FC talk. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 88: Miami FC's Coach Vargas & Sebastian Velasquez, and MLSisBack Recap of Inter Miami

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 78:55


    Lee, Matt, and Omar have a very candid conversation with Miami FC's head coach Nelson Vargas about their return to play in the USL Championship and his Screen Actor's Guild card. Lee catches up with Sebastian Velasquez about the return to play and the upcoming USL schedule. The guys also discuss Inter Miami's MLSisBack performance and the future of Miami Freedom Park. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 87: Straight Outta south Florida Pt. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 65:21


    We have a special set of episodes that carries on here. During the Coronavirus epidemic we were able to catch up with some of the biggest names in football that all come from the South Florida area. In this episode, Omar chats with Jonathan Lewis(Colorado Rapids, USMNT, Bridget Callahan(Orlando Price), and Valentin Sabella (Charlotte Independence) about their South Florida roots and their transition into the pro game. We wish you and your family all the best during this difficult time. Since we're all trapped at home... join us, won't you?

    Episode 86: Straight Outta South Florida Parte Tres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 21:49


    Episode 86: Straight Outta South Florida Parte Tres by Magic City Soccer

    Episode 85: Straight Outta South Florida Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 71:24


    We have a special set of episodes that carries on here. During the Coronavirus epidemic we were able to catch up with some of the biggest names in football that all come from the South Florida area. In this episode, Lee chats with Alejandro Melean (Jorge Wilstermann), Mandy Freeman (Sky Blue FC), and Shanyder Borgelin (Philadelphia Union II) about their South Florida roots and their transition into the pro game. We wish you and your family all the best during this difficult time. Since we're all trapped at home... join us, won't you?

    Episode 84: Straight Outta South Florida Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 67:25


    We have a special set of episodes that begin here. During the Coronavirus epidemic we were able to catch up with some of the biggest names in football that all come from the South Florida area. In this episode, Omar and Lee chat with Pablo Punyed (KR Reykjavik), Krissy Fisher (Sporting Huelva), and Niko Hämäläinen (Kilmarnock, QPR) about their South Florida roots and their transition into the pro game. We wish you and your family all the best during this difficult time. Since we're all trapped at home... join us, won't you?

    Episode 83: Inter Miami talk with Chris Wittyngham, Miami FC talk with Romario Williams and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 73:17


    Matt talks with Inter Miami CF and TUDN broadcaster Chris Wittyngham, Lee talks with The Miami FC goalscorer Romario Williams, and both discuss Miami Beach CF and shirt sponsors. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 82: Inter Miami, ESPN's Stefano Fusaro and a preview of The Miami FC's USL debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 63:23


    Matt and Lee discuss Inter Miami CF's 1-0 debut loss against LAFC, then Matt reviews the game and other things with ESPN's Stefano Fusaro, who worked the sideline for the game. We also discuss The Miami FC's USL Championship debut Saturday, and lower-league action. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 81: UPSL National Finals, IMCF's Newest DP, Miami FC's Mo Thiaw and Prince Saydee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 75:56


    The boys are back with a tag team duo. Matt and Lee look back at the recent UPSL national finals at Barry University, how new IMCF signing Rodolfo Pizarro will fit into Diego Alonso’s system, plus interviews with Miami FC’s Mo Thiaw and Prince Saydee. Join us. won't you?

    Episode 80: IMCF Kit Reveal, A Dive Into the IMCF and Miami FC Rosters, And Welcome the NSL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 68:50


    On this Magic City Soccer Podcast, Abel and Omar return from a hibernation of sorts. The duo talk about the new Inter Miami CF kit released this week and about the rosters of both Inter Miami CF and The Miami FC. A Newcomer joins the ranks of the lower divisions of Florida soccer in the NSL. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 79: A conversation with A.J. DeLaGarza, plus Inter Miami news and Miami FC friendlies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 72:36


    Matt, Lee and Drew talk with Inter Miami CF defender A.J. DeLaGarza about training, coaching, crabs and Guam. Plus, they break down Inter Miami's next steps and The Miami FC's preseason calendar. Plus, UPSL championship talk! Join us, won't you?

    Bonus Content: Miguel Gonzalez Interview Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 4:56


    Another chance to listen to our interview with Miguel after winning the NPSL title in 2019.

    Episode 78: Inter Miami CF names Diego Alonso manager, The Miami FC shares first two USL fixtures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 50:50


    Matt, Drew and Lee welcome in the new year by breaking down lots of news. Diego Alonso will lead Inter Miami CF into its first season, while The Miami FC will take on a familiar foe in its USL Championship home debut. Plus, we answer listener questions. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 77: 2019 South Florida lower leagues recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 75:11


    Drew (not Matt) and Lee discuss all things lower league in Miami-Dade County and beyond in 2019, including NPSL, UPSL, WPSL and more. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 76: Emergency podcast on The Miami FC's move to USL Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 44:17


    In this episode of the Magic City Soccer podcast, Matt and Lee sound the siren and discuss The Miami FC's shocking move to USL Championship. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 75: Miami FC off to solid NISA start

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 56:41


    Matt and Drew discuss The Miami FC's start to the NISA Showcase and other NISA news, Miami United's proposed women's team, a local Inter Miami CF signee and more. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 74: The NISA Era dawns for The Miami FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 77:58


    Matt, Drew and Lee discuss The Miami FC's second NPSL National Championship, and look ahead to the club's move to NISA. Inter Miami's signings and stadium also get debated. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 74.5: Interviews with Mark Pais, Miguel Gonzalez and Lance Rozeboom of The Miami FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 17:58


    Drew and Lee have some Q&As with Miami FC players Mark Pais, Miguel Gonzalez and Lance Rozeboom. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 73: Miami FC are Sunshine Conference Champs; Face Chattanooga FC Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 50:32


    Omar is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer which gives the audience an insight as to what pre-game is like in the broadcast booth. The pair discuss Miami FC's victory against Miami United in the NPSL Sunshinse Conference Final, South Region Semi-Final against Chattanooga FC, and a quick look around the NPSL Playoff landscape. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 72: The Miami FC and Miami United head into the NPSL playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 81:25


    Matt and Omar discuss the NPSL Sunshine State playoffs, the U.S. Women's National Team winning the World Cup and the U.S. Men's National Team falling in the Gold Cup final. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 71: FC Surge starts off strong, and a horse race in the NPSL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 73:38


    Matt and Omar discuss the open of the WPSL season, with local entry FC Surge getting off to a great start. Then, they discuss Women's World Cup, NPSL, international friendlies and Inter Miami CF. Join us, won't you?

    Bonus Content: Florida Soccer Soldiers Head Coach Daniel Godoy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 12:49


    Lee has an in depth chat with Soccer Soldiers main man Daniel Godoy in the build up to the third round Open Cup match vs North Carolina FC.

    Episode 70: Live from Wynwood Brewing before Florida Soccer Soldiers’ U.S. Open kickoff!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 14:22


    If you missed it, Lee, Drew and Christian Gomez take over Wynwood Brewing before Florida Soccer Soldiers' impending cupset of Charlotte Independence. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 69: The Miami FC & Miami United kick off, Inter Miami CF and Relevent Sports hit courtroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 103:14


    Up top! On this episode of the Magic City Soccer podcast, Lee and Matt discuss The Miami FC's season-opening win against Miami United. Then, Lee gives his UPSL roundup, followed by Lawsuits, Lawsuits, Lawsuits! (of the Inter Miami CF and U.S. Soccer Federation variety. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 68: Jorge Mas sits down with Magic City Soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 65:44


    Abel and Matt sit down with Inter Miami CF managing partner Jorge Mas to discuss Lockhart Stadium, Miami Freedom Park and much more. Join us, won’t you?

    Episode 67: Inter Miami CF wins in Fort Lauderdale, struggles in Miami-Dade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 72:43


    Abel, Matt and Omar focus squarely on Inter Miami CF, after its win in front of the Fort Lauderdale city commission likely means it will play (at least) two years in Broward County. What does the future of the club look like from here? Join us, won't you?

    Episode 66: The Miami FC season kickoff live podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 76:26


    On this episode of the Magic City Soccer podcast, we are live from Concrete Beach Brewery in Wynwood for The Miami FC’s season kickoff event. Special guests (including Lloyd Sam and Paul Dalglish) and frivolity are sure to follow. Join us, won’t you?

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    Episode 65: Miami eyes drift north to Broward, as Inter Miami and FXE Futbol eye Lockhart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 43:31


    Matt and Lee discuss two bids to redevelop Lockhart Stadium (and have a chance to talk to the managing partner of one of them, John P. Reynal of FXE Futbol, LLC). Friendlies involving The Miami FC and Miami United are also previewed. Join us, won't you?

    Bonus Content: FXE Futbol, LLC Town Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 47:30


    FXE Futbol, LLC managing partner John P. Reynal speaks to the public about his group's plan to renovate Lockhart Stadium and bring USL soccer to Broward County.

    Episode 64: International soccer returns to Miami, as squads fill and Inter Miami CF plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 61:39


    Matt and Drew discuss Miami United's 2-2 draw with Uruguayan champions Peñarol, break down The Miami FC's new roster acquisitions, touch on Inter Miami CF's youth academy and preview Copa America 2019. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 63: Inter Miami CF wins at the ballot box, Florida Soccer Soldiers win on the field

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 66:16


    Matt, Drew, Lee and Abel discuss Inter Miami CF's electoral victory in its City of Miami referendum Tuesday night, while discussing NPSL PRO and Florida Soccer Soldiers' success in the UPSL. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 62: We have a crest! And colors! And name! And a friendly at Hard Rock Stadium!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 87:16


    Lee, Drew and Matt cut it up about the new MLS team name, Inter Miami CF, as well as the club's crest and colors. Omar chats with Chris Wittyngham of Pitch Invasion about soccer goings on. Matt and Lee discuss their "Wifalry." We relish the start of the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup competition. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 61: The Miami FC 2 claims the NPSL crown, while Red Force FC wins one of their own

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 58:19


    Matt and Drew discuss The Miami FC 2's NPSL championship victory over FC Motown (which Drew attended in New Jersey). They also talk about logos for Fútbol Miami MLS, women's collegiate soccer and Red Force FC winning the APSL Spring Season. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 60: The Miami FC 2 fight for a national title, while Fútbol Miami MLS puts together its team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 68:18


    Matt and Omar discuss the hiring of Paul McDonough as Sporting Director of Fútbol Miami MLS, the International Champions Cup and The Miami FC 2's run to a national title. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 59: NPSL Sunshine Conference champions and a hold on Fútbol Miami MLS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 64:56


    Matt and Omar tackle Miami soccer on and off the field, as the vote for Fútbol Miami MLS' Melreese plan is delayed a week, and The Miami FC 2 defeats Jacksonville Armada FC to claim the NPSL's Sunshine Conference crown. We also give a brief wrap-up of a wonderful World Cup. Join us, won't you?

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    Episode 58: The NPSL Sunshine Conference preview show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2018 21:53


    It’s the NPSL Sunshine Conference preview episode, live from Bobcat Field at St. Thomas University. Matt, Omar and Drew break down the matchup between The Miami FC 2 and Jacksonville Armada. We’re joined by commentator Kartik Krishnaiyer who offers his insights. Join us, won’t you?

    Episode 57: The Quiet Storm of South Florida Soccer discusses MLS Miami and NPSL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 57:37


    It's a late-night record for Omar and Matt, and they both practice their ASMR skills by discussing the proposed "Miami Freedom Park" by Fútbol Miami MLS as well as The Miami FC 2's NPSL Sunshine Conference regular-season crown. The 2018 FIFA World Cup is also discussed, naturally. Join us, won't you?

    Episode 56: Part Two of the World Cup group stage preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 67:23


    Matt and Omar finish their FIFA World Cup group stage preview just in the nick of time, taking a look at groups E-H of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Join us, won't you?

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