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    Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 60:00


    We have the privilege to discuss 95 Theses on the Reformation of Football: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Global Football Governance with author, Dr David Kilpatrick. Over two parts we discuss the state of the sport, how we've come to adore it, and how to best preserve association football, or soccer. World Cups, Promotion & Relegation, Closed Systems, and Women's access to the sport are all covered. It's a long listen, but incredibly informative and full of ideas and opinions which might engage your intellectual mode.

    The Super Show - Just the Two of Us...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 31:00


    John and Dan discuss the results from the week that was. Big moves my Ft Lauderdale and continued sinking from Dallas. Spokane has all to play for in the last week of the season!

    The C - Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 20:48


    Chris and Josh are back with Episode 19 of THE C - we review the scorlines from matchday 12, take a look at the Western and Eastern Conference standings, then preview the only three league games this coming week. Lastly, we whip through the 16 fixtures in this USL Cup break and pick out a few which seem most interesting to us.

    One League Under the C - Ep 54 w/ guest Benji Wade of the Spokane Soccer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 37:29


    One League Under the C is back and we're joined by Benji Wade of the Spokane Soccer Show to whip through recent results, review the USL League One table, and preview Spokane Velocity's upcoming USL Cup match against AV Alta. We also discuss the roster shifts from the pre-season and how that strength in depth has led to their current position at the top of the league.

    Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 58:00


    We have the privilege to discuss 95 Theses on the Reformation of Football: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Global Football Governance with author, Dr David Kilpatrick. Over two parts we discuss the state of the sport, how we've come to adore it, and how to best preserve association football, or soccer. World Cups, Promotion & Relegation, Closed Systems, and Women's access to the sport are all covered. It's a long listen, but incredibly informative and full of ideas and opinions which might engage your intellectual mode.

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E9 - USL Exits USOC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 35:52


    With the last USL Championship club out of the US Open Cup, what's a lower league soccer fan to do? Plus, Liga MX getting litigious and USL Super League about to be playoff happy! All that and so much more.

    The W Show - Nick Mendola Talks FC Buffalo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 37:53


    Media veteran and founder of FC Buffalo, Nick Mendola, joins Dan and John to talk about the Buffalo soccer scene, what's helped his club stick around for so long, and his team's chances in 2025. Plus a recap of USL W League action!

    The Super Show - Emina Ekic, MVP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 39:19


    With the playoffs just a couple of weeks away, the matches are red hot and every result matters. The team breaks down the week that was and look ahead.

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E8 - Jason Davis Take the Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 38:33


    Jason Davis fills in for Josh Duder and Dan brings the topic list. MNUFC and Inter Miami fighting over tifo. Gianni Infantino and FIFA's corruption. Pachuca Liga MX's Newest Champion Plus viewing recommendations and Off Topics.

    The W Show - Asheville City's Head Coach Maxi Viera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 27:43


    Fresh off a big 1-0 win in week 1 of USL W League, the gaffer joins Dan and John to talk about what he's building in Asheville City. Maxi discusses his path to the United States from Uruguay, his journey through American soccer, and why he's taking Suarez for his best XI.  Then the hosts recap the rest of the table and look forward to this week's matches.

    The Super Show - The Brooklyn Tumble

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 52:15


    The hits keep coming and this weekend gave us some massive matches to recap. Brooklyn draws in a must-win, while Dallas chokes against DC. All that, plus a load of playoff talk and just how good this league is!

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E7 - 16 Matches, 1 Winner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 36:59


    Josh and Dan discuss the soul-crushing MLS romp in the USOC round of 32, then discuss the women's amatuer game in this country and the need for US Soccer to get involved now!

    The W Show - Season 4 Kicks Off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 29:40


    Lee Neves and Hannah Diaz join the show to talk about Stockton Cargo's big win in the league opener. The duo discuss the NorCal division, the depth of talent in California, and why the USL W League is becoming the destination league for pre-professional talent in the women's game.

    The Super Show - Danielle's Cranker Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 53:48


    Boy oh boy! The weekend brought a ton of surprises and with time so short, everything is impacting the playoff picture. The team breakdown the matches, discuss the powerhouse that Spokane has become and look forward to this wekeend's matchups.

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E6 - Spring Soccer is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 34:49


    With amateur soccer leagues kicking off all over the country, it's the best time of the year! Josh and Dan discuss the importance of amatuer leagues, plus cup competitions, young and old!

    The Super Show - Carolina Reaping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 53:20


    Carolina keeps rolling, while the Brooklyn ship is sinking. The playoffs are just a month away and there's 5 teams vying for 4 coveted spots!

    Those Who Support - Proud Owls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 27:37


    For this episode of the podcast, Zac sat down with Ed of the Proud Owls to talk about their support of USL League One's Union Omaha and their goal of creating a more inclusive space for the LGBTQIA community. 

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E5 - Super League, Jägermeister Cup, The Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 26:15


    Josh and Dan discuss the Super League playoff picture, the USLW launch, and the rest of the American soccer scene.

    One League Under the C - Ep 53 w/ guest Luke Martin of Stormwatch912

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 29:42


    Luke Martin from the Statesboro Herald and writer for Stormwatch912 joins Josh Duder on this episode of One League Under the C. We discuss the past, present and near future of South Georgia Tormenta and make sure that you understand Statesboro is a small town!

    The Super Show - Planless Lex

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 51:04


    Lexington continues to struggle and things aren't getting better, but there's plenty of other teams to talk about who are cruising into the playoffs!

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E4 - USOC Round 3 Results and WPSL Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 31:46


    Josh and Dan breakdown the results of US Open Cup Round 3: the Cupsets, the Chalk, and what comes next. Then they dip into the announced coming D2 Women's league, WPSL Pro.

    Episode 17 of THE C - Matchday 6 of USLC and Round 3 of USOC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 36:09


    On this episode of THE C, Chris and Josh record immediately after the final results from Day One of the USOC Round Three. There were a couple of Cupsets, a few games that went exactly as one would suspect, and an absolute blowout. Then we take a look at the regular season matchups, the table, and make our predictions for the Championship teams returning to action this weekend. 

    The Super Show - Silva Out, But Maybe Too Late?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 48:15


    With the news of Brooklyn's release of head coach Jessic Silva on their minds, the guests discuss BFC's rough run of play and how they desperately need to figure it out with playoffs right around the corner.

    The C - Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 30:25


    Chris and Josh are back for episode 16 of The C! We go back through the latest results, discuss the table of the USL Championship, and preview the upcoming games. It's still early in the season, but we're starting to see patterns - the good are looking pretty good and the bad are looking very very ugly.

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E3 - USOC, USL TV Numbers, Cost of Shirts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 29:39


    Josh and Dan are back to discuss Round 2 results and preview Round 3 matchups, then a look a the USL TV numbers announcement. Of course, there's much more including a couple of Off Topic segments you don't want to miss!

    The Super Show - Dallas On Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 54:07


    After two wins (in completely different ways), Dallas sits atop the USL Super League standings. Danielle is celebrating the team's position, but there's plenty of other action in the league to discuss.

    One League Under the C - Ep 52 w/ Guest Roberto Moreno

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 24:16


    On this special episode of One League Under the C, Josh catches up with CFO of Zumba, and co-founder & CEO of FC Naples, Roberto Moreno, to discuss the process of starting the team, getting the right coach, and letting the community shape the club. We had some connection issues while Roberto was on his way to the match, but it's a great conversation and we hope you 

    The Super Show - Trailmix on the Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 44:40


    Dan chokes on trailmix while John and Danielle break down the Super League action from the week. Plus a discussion of the Golden Boot race and Spokane's chance at catching the pack.

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E2 - Talking Rivalries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 37:51


    Three big topics for Josh and Dan to discuss: Henny Derby Chattanooga Civil War Diego Luna and the importance of grit Plus so much more including match previews and our Off Topic segment!

    90+1 - Nations League Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 25:11


    In this episode of the show, Dan and Damon break down the disappointing USMNT results from Nations League, celebrate the greatness of Diego Luna, and question the hearts of everyone else. Founding Father: Joe-Max Moore

    Episode 15 of The C - "Necessary Drama"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 42:52


    Josh comes back to the pod after taking the week off for USOC travel and joins Chris to catch up on the USL Championship - we discuss the results, the table, and make our predictions for matchweek 4. We also briefly discuss the addition of a First Division to USL and promotion / relegation in-between - Chris calls it "Necessary Drama." We're making the t-shirt!

    The Super Show - Pro/Rel Vision Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 63:52


    Six matches in the USL Super League means we're doing plenty of recapping on this show, but that doesn't stop us from discussing USL's move towards pro/rel on the men's side and why we think women's soccer deserves the same treatment.

    The Protagonist Show - S1.E1 - USL Declares PRO/REL

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 39:05


    Dan Vaughn and Joshua Duder discuss the topics dominating the soccer news cycle: USL add pro/rel, USOC Round One, and USMNT falls to Panama in Nations League. Plus more soccer content from your favorite lower league soccer nerds.

    The Super Show - The Kevin De Bruyne of Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 54:02


    Danielle is ready to gloat after nailing her picks! We break down all the action from the USL Super League, debate who will win Golden Boot, and if Brooklyn can shake off their slump. All that and more!

    Episode 14 of The C w/ guest Ray Samora of the Orange & Black SoccerCast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 54:48


    The Opening Weekend of The USL Championship has come and gone - Chris and Josh are joined on the show this week by Ray Samora of the Orange & Black SoccerCast to whip through the league results, take a peek at the table, and guess at what who will do what this coming weekend. Along the way we ask Ray to get stuck into some OCSC; explain how they play, and why they're going to be challenging for the top spots in the Western Conference.

    The Super Show - THE HOT MESS EXPRESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 70:38


    A full weekend of matches means plenty of soccer to talk about, but no match was bigger than Dallas' beatdown of Brooklyn. Plus listener questions, baking ideas, and a host of other topics. Get stuck in!

    The C - Episode 13 w/ guest Eboni Christmas of Walkin 90 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 42:11


    Eboni Christmas joins the show on this week's bonus episode of The C - we take our last pre-season look at the league and detail into the upcoming season of North Carolina FC. We're grateful for Eboni's insight into how NCFC play, who they brought in to compliment their top players, and who they had to bid farewell to. Lastly, we talk Blood and Goals... Eboni's philosophy on soccer and how to get that Jager Cup.

    One League Under the C - Episode 51 w/ guest Rob Chappell of Talkin Flock Inbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 44:05


    This week Josh Duder connects with Rob Chappell of Talkin Flock to go #FullMingo and discuss the long offseason, new faces in the squad, and how Forward Madison looks going into the new season. We also chat about starting hot, with the first salvo of The Henny and a US Open Cup Round One Proper game within the first two weeks of the season. 

    The Super Show - Chaos Picks ONLY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 50:36


    With only two matches to review, the cast discusses the table, the player most likely to land the league's first red card, and what should or shouldn't be in banana bread. It's everything you love about the USL Super League and more!

    Episode 12 of The C w/ guest Jonathan Comeaux of the Oakland Roots Blog

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 41:04


    Chris and Josh get Jonathan Comeaux of the Oakland Roots Blog on the pod to run the rule over Oakland's offseason. We discuss their move to the famous Oakland Coliseum, Roots' participation in the local Fan Fest, and their homage kit to the Oakland A's. Honestly, a great primer for a huge season for Oakland Roots SC.

    The Super Show - Recapping the Weekend (a little later than usual)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 42:58


    Four big matches on the calendar and a couple of results we were not expecting! It's a delayed episode, but it's finally here, so enjoy!

    Episode 11 of The C - w/guest Fletcher Sharpe of the Daily Detroit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 39:26


    The C is back - Chris Walker and Josh Duder are joined by Fletcher Sharpe of the Daily Detroit to go over the key player acquisitions, the Jager Cup, and to make Eastern Conference Playoff predictions waaaay too soon. But it's a fun, quick hit, to get you warmed up for the return of the best soccer league in the United States. 

    One League Under the C - Episode FIFTY w/ guest Gabe Hoffman-Johnson of Portland Hearts of Pine Inbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 43:11


    In a very special episode of One League Under the C, we see our good friend Dan Creel, who named the show, return for this milestone episode! We have a chance to speak with Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder of Portland Hearts of Pine; we get stuck into branding, marketing, and teambuilding with intentionality. Credit to friends of the show Yogi of 93 River City, Rob from Talkin Flock, and Jon from BlueGrass SoccerCast, who submitted questions for this fantastic interview.

    The Super Show - Spring Has Sprung

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 47:24


    The long winter of our discontent is done and Amanda Vanny has given us a fresh season to enjoy. The USL Super League is back baby!

    Off the Wall - S2, E5 - Team Kelvin For The Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 21:15


    With an All-Star match in the books, the guys recap the match, revel in the dominance of Kelvin Oliveira, and look ahead to the rest of the season.

    The Super Show - No Dan, No Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 39:57


    John and Danielle recap the Doplar Derby and look ahead to what's around the bend in the USL Super League.

    One League Under the C - Episode 49 w/ guest League One Updater, Alex Ashton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 60:11


      League One Updater, Alex Ashton joins us for the first show of the 2025 season! We get things underway by looking at the top signings so far for the newest teams on the block. Then we discuss Richmond Kickers' new look. We go through the Top 10 signings in the league this year, so far. And we end with a few mailbag questions.

    The Super Show - Offseason Part Deux!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 60:17


    After a two week break, the team gets back in studio to talk about the rest of the midseason moves in the Super League. Winners and losers are declared, then on to the upcoming return to Super League soccer!

    The Super Show - Offseason Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 61:39


    The midseason break is rolling and clubs are adding and subtracting to try and find the right combination for success. The crew breaks down all the news (as of Tuesday night) and discusses other rumors and notes.

    The Super Show: Mid-break Check-in with John Morrisey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 36:20


    Mr. USL Tactics himself sits down with the hosts to discuss his love of soccer, his focus on statstical application nin the USL, and his predictions for the second half of the USL Super League.

    Off the Wall - S2, E4 - KC and Savage's Quick Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 22:45


    The leaders are humming and carving up opponents in the MASL, with KC Comets and Chihuahua Savage off to quick starts and looking solid just a couple of weeks into the season. The guys take a look at MASLW, WISL, and MLIS as well.

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