The Inverted Triangle Podcast

As the offseason approaches, it is time to review and overview the American lower division pro soccer landscape with three of the best reporters in the beat: Nipun Chopra, Kartik Krishnaiyer, and Jeff Rueter..

It's World Cup qualifying time for the U.S. Women's National Team, which is in Cary, NC, for the CONCACAF Women's Championship. Becky Sauerbrunn of the USWNT drops by to preview the tournament and chat about her career.

Fresh off yesterday's win in the NWSL playoff semifinals, NC Courage manager Paul Riley hops on the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to break down last night's game, and preview the league championship against the Portland Thorns this Saturday.

Joe Erwin, chairman of the new Greenville Triumph SC, joins the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to discuss many facets of his new USL D3 venture. Then, Zach Steinberger visits to chat about his playing career and unexpected debut last week with North Carolina FC.

Kaleigh Kurtz, a South Carolina native and first-year defender for the North Carolina Courage, visits the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to discuss her career, including her stint in Sweden, and arrival in the NWSL.

Steve Malik, owner of the North Carolina FC and NC Courage, returns to the Inverted Triangle to discuss the state of his soccer club, ICC, USL, NWSL, MLS, and other topics.

In the wake of their article with Allison Lee about player conditions at Sky Blue FC, John Halloran and Dan Lauletta join the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast for a deep dive into NWSL, this week's USWNT call-ups, and other American women's soccer topics.

Curt Johnson, President and GM of North Carolina FC and NC Courage, returns to the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to discuss a variety of club matters, including the arrival of Heather O' Reilly, a new Courage docuseries, club attendance, NCFC play this year, and the ongoing MLS bid.

Jake Edwards, President of USL, returns to the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to update a variety of league issues. Then, Austin Da Luz of North Carolina FC drops by to discuss his "Playing for Pride" effort, Dead Whales, movies, and more.

NC native Amanda Duffy, the managing director of operations for the NWSL, returns to the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to update an array of league issues.

Denise O' Sullivan of the NC Courage joins this week's Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to discuss growing up in Ireland, coming to America, her time in Houston, and North Carolina, as well as her time on the Irish National Team. Then, David Allred, Executive Director of Wake FC, comes on to discuss their newly announced USL, PDL, and WPSL ventures.

Sam Mewis' standout 2017 was derailed last November with a knee injury that kept her out of play for the NC Courage and USWNT until a couple of weeks ago. Mewis visits the Inverted Triangle to chronicle her recent challenges and rehab, as well as looking at the Courage's fortunes this year.

North Carolina FC hosts Penn FC this Saturday, and this week's guests on the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast preview the match. Penn FC manager Raoul Voss discusses his career, from growing up in Germany to coaching in the NASL. Then, NCFC defender Michael Harrington recounts growing up in Greenville, NC, playing in the MLS, and returning to North Carolina.

It's an all-NC Courage Inverted Triangle Podcast this week. First, newcomer Merritt Mathias drops by for a lengthy, frank discussion about her life, and up-and-down soccer career. Then, Sabrina D'Angelo discusses her life as a goalkeeper for Canada and the NWSL.

North Carolina FC hosts the Indy Eleven this Saturday. Martin Rennie, Indy Eleven's manager, joins the Inverted Triangle Podcast to discuss his post-Carolina Railhawks coaching career, and his return to USL this year.

The NC Courage open their 2018 NWSL season this Saturday. Manager Paul Riley drops by the Inverted Triangle Podcast to preview the team. Then, forward Kristen Hamilton discusses the highs and lows of her soccer career.

North Carolina FC kicks off its 2018 campaign this Saturday. Manager Colin Clarke and new midfielder Kyle Bekker join the season debut of the Inverted Triangle to preview the new season.

Steve Gans joins the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to discuss his candidacy for president of US Soccer.

Eric Wynalda returns to the Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast to elaborate on his candidacy for president of US Soccer, including a number of related topics.

The North Carolina Courage begins NWSL post-season play this weekend. Abby Dahlkemper, then McCall Zerboni join the Inverted Triangle Podcast to preview the playoffs and discuss their careers.