Nutmeg State

Athletic advances to the third round of the US Open Cup after Joe Rice's second round clean sheet.  So he joins us for a podcast chat while on the road at Charleston!  Hartford now has to head to Foxboro to take on the New England Revolution, and we have some thoughts on that.

We get to know Hartford Athletic captain Niall Logue... and like... we reeeeeally get to know him!  This is the longest and one of the most fun conversations we've ever had!

It's SEASON FIVE of Hartford Athletic and we're here to kick it off in style with new arrival and soon to be fan favorite Antoine Hoppenot, in one of the longest and most wild player conversations we've ever had on the show!

Hartford Athletic chairman Bruce Mandell joins us for an unfiltered, live Q&A and directly answers questions from supporters and fans.

Hartford Athletic defender Logan Gdula missed out on the pod back in 2019, but in season four, he finally joins in on the fun!

Hartford Athletic's Connecticut homegrown keeper Jimmy Slayton joins the pod!!  Coming off the theft of a few points from conference leaders on both coasts, catch up with Nutmeg State before HA heads into a critical mid-season stretch.

Coming off back to back wins, Hartford Athletic has hired the legendary Ray Reid as their new technical director, and we've got the first exclusive interview with him in his new role!

Myke and Damon discuss Hartford Athletic's first win of the 2022 season, with commentary from Harry Watling and Joel Johnson. Plus the guys are joined by forward Corey Hertzog for a helluva good time interview!

We touch base with coach Harry Watling to discuss Hartford Athletic's poor run of form to start the season, and what can be done to reverse the club's recent bad fortunes.

Hartford Athletic is having a rough start to the 2022 season... so we're gonna do what supporters do... talk about our feelings with a smile!!

We're kicking off the Hartford Athletic home opener at Dill-- um... Trinity Health Stadium with special guest  Tom Brewitt!

Damon and Abby go rogue to bring you one final pre-season pod!

Newly signed Peter-Lee Vassell of Hartford Athletic joins the podcast after we review the signings of Austin Pack and Rashawn Dally, plus run down the schedule.

Kick off Season 4 with a quick chat with Hartford Athletic coach Harry Watling! He took a break from his late night work to talk about recent signings and the upcoming season.

To wrap up the 2021 season, we have a chat with Jeff Caldwell and Conor McGlynn!  Plus Myke, Damon and Abby give their all time Hartford Athletic XI squads and also discuss players both departing and returning to the green and blue.

Hartford Athletic's season is over, so we're recapping the best moments while starting to look ahead. Plus drop in to our exclusive interviews with Justin Haak and Younes Boudadi on the last day of training.

Hartford Athletic fan favorite Tulu joins the podcast! Plus some transfer deadline rumors, HA back to their winning ways and we're talking about the fresh black third kits being used in this year's charity match.

Fan favorite forward Tabort Etaka Preston stops by the pod on the eve of traveling to Charlotte for an absolutely critical away day, as Hartford Athletic looks to get back into the playoff picture.

After a shocking loss to Red Bull 2, we're going guest-less to discuss the current form of Hartford Athletic, leading in to a massive home fixture against Louisville.

Arthur Rodgers joins an impromptu podcast after Hartford Athletic's match against Charleston Battery gets rained out.  We discuss the last match against Pittsburgh, the upcoming tie against Red Bull II, and a whole lot more!

After their first time being shut out in 2021, we're discussing the current state of Hartford Athletic.  Plus some transfer info, a look at some future matches, and a few more secrets get spoiled!

USL Championship player of the month nominee, Hartford Athletic goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell, joins the podcast to end the mid-season hiatus!

Athletic's new assistant coach, Jon Stead, joins the pod to discuss all things from his Premier League playing days to today and his new gig in Hartford. Join Myke and guest co-host Abby as they meet Jon and also discuss Prideraiser, USL Women's League and more!  

Hours after he signed, new Hartford Athletic forward Jeciel Cedeño introduces himself to the masses on pod! That plus a whole lot more going on in the world of Hartford soccer as May comes to a close.

Hartford Athletic captain Danny Barrera joins the podcast on the eve of the season opener of Dillon Stadium.  Plus the guys recap Hartford's big road win at Miami, upcoming match day festivities and more!

Coming off his first cap with Hartford Athletic (in which he scored his first goal for the green), Juan Carlos Obregón joins the guys to chat about his experience thus far early in his Athletic career.  That plus we take a run through the rumor mill as the season gets underway!

From the invitational combine to signing his first pro contract, Walmer Martinez was a fan favorite from his first touch, and now we've got his first interview as a member of Hartford Athletic! Plus some more preseason news and a look around the state as soccer begins its strong 2021 comeback. We're on to season 3!

From a women's side in Hartford to the partnership with Leyton Orient, a new charity and the academy, Hartford Athletic chairman Bruce Mandell returns to the pod with another intel laden chat with the guys.  Plus Myke has an update on the legalization of smoke bombs!

Hartford Athletic named their new head coach Harry Watling, and the gaffer's first every interview is right here on the Nutmeg State podcast!

Myke and Damon discuss Hartford Athletic's new players and re-signings, as well as former players signing elsewhere and the concept of being a "selling team". That, plus various other happenings around the USL!

Myke and Damon return for an all new season and are joined by Gabriel Torres (Hartford Athletic) and Devon Kerr (USL on ESPN commentator) to discuss all things Athletic, from the end of last season to the coach hunt and player re-signings.  Plus a little pizza talk... and bourbon... and that Brazilian cheesy bread Myke loves... WE'RE BACK!!!

Hartford Athletic heads into their first ever playoff match against the soon to be defunct St. Louis FC.  Plus forward Alex Dixon joins Myke for a one-on-one chat on the eve of the big match.

Hartford Athletic wins a huge match, in font of massive support, on the road, to take the Group F crown and set up a home playoff match against St. Louis.  Guest Conor McGlynn (MF - Hartford Athletic), who scored the final goal of that match, joins the podcast.

It took an Immactulate Deflection at the death by Danny Barrera (who joins us on the podcast) for Hartford Athletic to secure the late win and keep their hopes of a home field playoff match alive! Hear from the man of the match himself, plus more about this instant classic from our LIVE show!

After dropping a point at home, ten man Hartford Athletic pulled off the upset of the season, defeating Pittsburgh on the road. Now with a home playoff match in their sights, the boys in green control their own destiny.

Hartford Athletic secures a playoff spot by defeating Philadelphia Union II.  Now they continue a packed schedule with hopes of a home playoff game still in their sights.

We recap the loss to Pittsburgh and win against Red Bull II, plus look ahead to playoff scenarios, playing time for players and the upcoming charity match, where Myke takes a serious look into the jersey auction.

Hartford Athletic got back to their winning ways with another comeback win, with goals by Arthur Rodgers & Gabi Torres.  Plus two new players are coming to town with Justin Haak & Idan Cohen joining the roster.

A petition on the field takes center stage at Dillon Stadium, as Hartford Athletic suffer their first home loss of the season, giving Pittsburgh a three point league on the table.

Two goals in the final five minutes of regulation allowed Hartford Athletic to remain undefeated in group play.  Man of the match Markus Naglestad joins the podcast to talk about his first match in Hartford and we hear from coach Radhi Jaidi. This plus a ton more from our LIVE Matchday 7 recap!

A quick breaking news live podcast about allegations against Coach Jaïdi as well as a match postponement of Hartford Athletic at Philadelphia Union II.

Hartford remains undefeated in group play in a 2-1 victory at Dillon Stadium, with Alex Dixon & Sam Strong scoring goals for the boys in green.  This plus a ton more from our LIVE Matchday 6 recap!

Athletic returned to their winning ways home to Loudoun United thanks to a brace from Cheno Guzman, more stellar passing from Danny Barerra and Alfonso Vazquez first career goal.  All this and more in our Matchday 5 recap!

Hartford dropped their first match of the year at Indy Eleven, hear Myke, Damon & Arti break down all the action and then some in this matchday recap!

It was an amazing come-from-behind victory for the Athletic against Philadelphia Union II.  Myke, Damon & Arti break down all the action and then some in this matchday recap!

Hartford Athletic defender Kevin Politz joins Myke & Seton after scoring his first goal of the season!  We look back at the offseason, talk about Hartford's big win and look ahead forward to Hartford's next game that could put them into first place.

Myke & Damon recap Match Day 2, a nationally broadcast win vs. Loudoun United, with special guests Devon Kerr & Mike Watts, the national broadcast play-by-play team for ESPN!  Hear what we've got

Myke & Damon break down Hartford Athletic's season opener, a 1-0 victory vs Red Bull II. Then we're looking ahead to Monday night's home opener at Dillon Stadium vs Loudoun United, including a match preview and some rules to know if you're going.

Harry Swartz joins Myke & Seton to kick off the first Hartford Athletic match week of the 2020 season!  Then Myke sits down with Alfonso Vazquez in his first interview as a professional soccer player.

Myke, Damon & Ed break down the Hartford Athletic schedule and make some bold predictions in the first ever LIVE Nutmeg State episode!  Then Ben Goshorn, president of the Jacks Militia supporters, joins Myke to talk about recent issues concerning the owner of the Charlotte Independence.

Hartford Athletic chairman BRUCE MANDELL joins Myke & Seton to preview the upcoming season, discuss fans in the stadium and the process of the safe return to play.  We also hear about the Athletic’s dedication to the greater Hartford community, the local youth path to the pros and so much more.  You’re not going to want to miss this one before the season starts!