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E197: Special Edition Game of the Week Featuring Girls Substate Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 60:17


Girls substate predictions are here! We're diving into every corner of the girls regional brackets and making our picks for who's punching their ticket to state. Expect bold takes, tight matchups, and a few dark horse teams we've got our eyes on.

E196: Game of the Week Featuring DSM North vs. DSM Roosevelt + Boys 4A Substate Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 45:58


This week's episode features a classic showdown between two Des Moines public school programs we've followed closely for years—North and Roosevelt (Boys & Girls). After breaking down the Game of the Week, we shift into a full rundown of the Class 4A boys substate brackets. We go region by region, highlighting key matchups, potential upsets, and the top contenders in each bracket. From powerhouse programs to dark horse threats, we cover everything you need to know heading into the postseason

E195: Game of the Week Featuring Lincoln at Dowling (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 52:27


E194: State Soccer, Overtime Rules, and IHSAA Changes with Todd Tharp

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 55:30


During the offseason, we sat down with Todd Tharp from the IHSAA to talk all rule changes coming to Iowa High School Soccer. We dive into this year's state soccer format, why overtime rules have changed, and what else could be coming to high school soccer in Iowa. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the decisions shaping the game!

E193: Game of the Week Featuring Valley vs. Ankeny Centennial (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 56:00


This week's featured matchup takes us to the pitch for a clash between the Valley Tigers and Ankeny Centennial Jaguars. In this episode, we delve into a CIML Class 4A showdown, highlighting all the goals, pivotal moments, and tactical adjustments that defined the final result. We also celebrate Aziz Haffar's 600 career wins and talk controversies beyond the match. Tune in now to catch all the action and insights!

E192: Game of the Week Featuring Ankeny vs Ames (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 48:44


On this week's episode of Game of the Week, we break down the clash between CIML opponents Ankeny and Ames. While the scoreboard didn't tilt in Ames' favor, the Little Cyclones brought energy and moments of promise—especially in the second half. Tune in as we highlight key plays, standout performances, and what this result could mean for both squads as the season progresses.

E191: Game of the Week Featuring Iowa City West at Dowling Catholic (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 33:23


On this week's episode of Game of the Week, perennial powerhouse Iowa City West hits the road to face Dowling Catholic in a marquee boys soccer matchup — and this game did not disappoint. Jonathan Mendez stole the show with a hat-trick, but that didn't stop the Trojans from making it interesting. We break down all the key moments, tactical insights, and what this result means moving forward. Tap in for the full recap of one of the most anticipated games of the week!

E190: Game of the Week Featuring North Fayette Valley vs Center Point-Urbana (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 16:15


This week's featured matchup takes us to the pitch for a clash between North Fayette Valley and Center Point-Urbana. We break down the goals, key moments, and standout players from a game that delivered plenty of action and quality play. Who controlled the midfield? Who made the difference in the final third? We've got all the highlights and analysis right here. Tune in now for your weekly dose of Iowa high school soccer!

E189: Game of the Week Featuring Dowling Catholic at Roosevelt (Girls)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 30:35


Game of the Week is BACK! Ben Brackett and Blake Siberz are joined by the Titan Tactician and now Dowling Girls Head Soccer Coach, Matt Sahag, to discuss fridays game between the Maroons and Roughriders.

E188: The Valley, Open Cup Round 2, and Locker Room Stories w/ Leroy Enzugusi and Fred Frimpong

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 35:57


Kick It Forward's Ben Bracket & Blake Siberz are joined by current Des Moines Menace spark plug, Leroy Enzugusi, and debuting podcast cohost, Fred Frimpong, to discuss the second round of U.S. Open Cup. Listen now to hear more about The Valley, fun locker room stories, and more with this Soccer Talk crew.

U.S. Open Cup Interview w/ Sacha Kljestan & Benny Feilhaber

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 24:30


Des Moines Menace Jersey Unveil and Interview With New Head Coach Charlie Latshaw III

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 32:26


We sat down with new Des Moines Menace head coach, Charlie Latshaw III, to discuss his season plans, the quickly approaching U.S. Open Cup, and his vision for the team's success. 

2024 Year in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 16:24


E184: High School Champions League Ep. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 39:24


E183: Iowa Boys State Soccer Tournament Final Action (2024) - Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 36:21


E182: Iowa Girls State Soccer Tournament Final Action (2024) - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 14:51


E181: Iowa Boys State Soccer Tournament Semifinal Action (2024) - Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 43:54


Watch and listen to our recap of semifinal action on day 2 of the boys state soccer tournament!

E180: Iowa Girls State Soccer Tournament Semifinal Action (2024) - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 40:20


Watch and listen to our recap of semifinal action on day 2 of the girls state soccer tournament!

E179: Iowa Boys State Soccer Tournament Quarterfinal Action (2024) - Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 62:09


Watch and listen to our recap of quarterfinal action on day 2 of the boys state soccer tournament!

E178: Iowa Girls State Soccer Tournament Quarterfinal Action (2024) - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 32:49


Watch and listen to our recap of quarterfinal action on day 1 of the girls state soccer tournament!

E177: Special Edition 2024 Iowa High School State Soccer Preview (Boys & Girls)

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 45:20


It's that time of year once again! Today we sat down to discuss the recently released Iowa High School State soccer groups for both the boys and girls sides. Follow us closely for the next week to see what goes down at Cownie Soccer Complex and Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines.

E176: Special Edition Game of the Week Featuring Iowa High School Boys Soccer Substate Finals

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 38:11


E175: Special Edition Game of the Week Featuring Substate Tournament Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 70:46


E174: Game of the Week Featuring Dallas Center-Grimes vs. Newton (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 47:38


E173: Game of the Week Featuring Ankeny vs. Ankeny Centennial (Boys & Girls)

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 83:59


E172: Weather Cancels Game of The Week - We Talk Controversies!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 27:13


E171: Game of the Week Featuring Roosevelt at North (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 42:20


E170: Game of the Week Featuring Perry vs. Winterset (Girls) + Lincoln-Ames Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 38:39


Watch & listen to the Kick It Forward crew talk about the Perry vs. Winterset Girls match and get some additional commentary from Lincoln vs. Ames on the boys side.

E169: Game of the Week Featuring Valley at Dowling (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 70:11


Watch & listen to the Kick It Forward crew talk about this CIML rivalry and get another in-depth tactical analysis from the tactician himself, Matt Sahag.

E168: Game of the Week Featuring Southeast Polk vs Indianola (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 49:11


Watch & listen to the Kick It Forward crew talk about this early season matchup and get an in-depth tactical analysis from the tactician himself, Matt Sahag.

E167: 2024 Iowa High School Boys Soccer Coaches Round Table

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 79:30


The Iowa High School Boys Soccer Coaches Round Table is back! Watch and listen to these coaches discuss changes they would like to see on the boys side, their favorite parts about high school soccer, and what the future holds for this coming spring season.

E166: 2024 Iowa High School Girls Soccer Coaches Round Table

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 72:54


The Iowa High School Girls Soccer Coaches Round Table is back! Watch and listen to these coaches discuss changes they would like to see in the girls game, their favorite parts about high school soccer, and what the future holds for this coming spring season.

E165: Interview With Jimmy Frizzell & The Johnston Dragons First Boys State Championship

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 35:34


Kick It Forward's Ben Brackett and Blake Siberz are joined by Jimmy Frizzell to discuss the Johnston Dragons Boys 2023 state tournament run, how he approached the season even in a "rebuilding year," and what to expect for the upcoming season. Tune in for state champion insights, fun coaching perspectives, and much more. Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward.

E164: Interview With Iowa City Liberty's Matt Harding & A Look At The Upcoming Season

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 16:54


Kick It Forward's Ben Brackett and Blake Siberz are joined by Matt Harding to discuss the Iowa City Liberty Lightning 2023 state tournament run, their move from 2A to 3A, and what to expect for the upcoming season. Tune in for state champion insights, fun coaching perspectives, and much more. Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward.

E163: Interview With Johnston's Eric Shafer & A Look At The Upcoming Season

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 19:38


Kick It Forward's Ben Brackett and Blake Siberz are joined by Eric Shafer to discuss the Johnston Dragons Girls 2023 state tournament run, how he kept the team connected despite starting 0-2, and what to expect for the upcoming season. Tune in for state champion insights, fun coaching perspectives, and much more. Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward.

E162: Interview with BJ Jordison & 2A Gilbert Soccer Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 16:33


Kick It Forward's Ben Brackett and Blake Siberz are joined by BJ Jordison to discuss the soccer community in Gilbert, Jordison's time as a head coach for the Tigers, and how he keeps his team connected throughout the year. Tune in for another round of state champion insights, fun coaching perspectives, and much more. Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward.

E161: Interview with Dan James & Iowa HS Preseason Soccer Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 15:24


Kick It Forward's Ben Brackett and Blake Siberz are joined by Dan James to discuss the 2023 Iowa High School soccer season, Dallas Center-Grimes' team culture, and his vision for the season ahead. Tune in for state champion insights, fun coaching perspectives, and much more. Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward.

E160: 2023 Iowa State Tournament Finals Action - Boys & Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 57:03


E159: 2023 Iowa Girls State Tournament Semifinal Action - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 37:58


Watch and listen to our recap of semifinal action on day 2 (day 4 overall) of the girls state soccer tournament!

E158: 2023 Iowa Boys State Tournament Semifinal Action - Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 46:58


Watch and listen to our recap of semifinal action on day 2 (Day 3 overall) of the boys state soccer tournament!

E156: 2023 Iowa Boys State Tournament Quarterfinal Action - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 43:34


Watch and listen to our recap of quarterfinal action on day 1 of the boys state soccer tournament!

E157: 2023 Iowa Girls State Tournament Quarterfinal Action - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 30:21


Watch and listen to our recap of quarterfinal action on day 1 of the girls state soccer tournament!

E155: Special Edition 2023 Iowa HS State Soccer Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 49:18


It's that time of year once again! Today we sat down with Dan Rothert to discuss the recently released Iowa High School State soccer groups for both the boys and girls sides. Follow us closely the next few weeks to see what goes down at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines.

E154: Game of the Week Featuring Lincoln at Dowling

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 27:57


E153: Ankeny Orbis and the Centennial Mini-Pitch Project

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 14:23


On this special episode, we sat down with the Footie Central Association to discuss their Orbis project and how they want to impact the community around them. "Orbis is a work-based learning program where students engage in real-world projects in partnership with the workforce. Orbis gives students the opportunity to authentically apply the foundational academic skills they've learned in the traditional classroom setting; as Orbis offers real-world experience, making our students more marketable and prepared for success in their careers…. The final destination of student work is not a teacher's desk. Rather, the work is reaching someone outside of the school setting and positively impacts the community." The Ankeny Centennial students, Caden Rash, Cayden Giron-Buster, Haris Smajlovic, and Lucas Derby want to provide a space for more people to play soccer and grow the game that they love!

E152: Game of the Week Featuring Ottumwa at Des Moines Lincoln

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 23:51


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E151: Game of the Week Featuring Johnston at Dowling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 23:25


Drags upset #1 Dowling Catholic. Listen to the crew discuss the battle of top 6 teams on a gorgeous spring night!

E150: Iowa City West vs Iowa City High Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 22:00


We're back East... this time discussing Iowa City West vs Iowa City High. Once again, we have a our correspondant Erick Cortes in on the call to talk about the game!

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E148: Game of the Week Featuring Valley at Waukee Northwest

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 28:10


Conference play has just begun and things are already heating up! This past week the KIF crew traveled to Waukee Northwest to see the Wolves take on the Valley Tigers. An entertaining game makes for entertaining listen, so go get your headphones and be ready for CIML soccer talk.

E149: Game of the Week Featuring Iowa City West vs Iowa City Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 24:52


More beautiful weather and more soccer to go along with it. With our second Game of the Week, we had correspondant Erick Cortes discuss the Iowa City West vs Iowa City Liberty game. Listen to our take on the game!

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E147: Double GOTW Featuring DSM North vs DSM Lincoln (Girls) & Newton vs South East Polk (Boys)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 32:37


Twice the action, twice the excitement! Our double game of the week was action-packed and is not one you want to miss. Listen in as we discuss DSM North vs DSM Lincoln (Girls) & Newton vs South East Polk (Boys)

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