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The official podcast of 2018 & 2019 NPSL North Champions Minneapolis City Soccer Club. We cover all things City as well as dive in to happenings around the rest of the NPSL and lower-league soccer in general. Get to know the Crows! Want us to answer your burning questions on the show? Email us at mcscpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message: https://anchor.fm/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-peoples-pitch/support

The People's Pitch


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 279 EPISODES


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    Ep. 275 - RKC Behind, River Light Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 22:48


    We recap the 3-3 draw against RKC and look forward to the season's first away game at River Light FC. Plus, it's the weekend of the Big Friendly against an old foe.

    Ep. 274 - Coach Tudor's Gameweek 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 40:58


    The 2025 season kickoff is upon us! Jon welcomes Coach Tudor and co-founder Dan Hoedeman to preview Matchweek 1 vs. RKC and talk about the coaching staff's approach and expectations this summer.

    Ep. 273 - That New Roster Smell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 33:29


    With only 10 days until the opener, we break down what we know about our USL2 Heartland Division opponents. Then we take a look at the finalized roster and excitedly fawn over the level of talent it holds.

    Ep. 272 - Roy and the Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 41:27


    The boys sit down with Futures Head Coach Josh Roy to reflect on his first year on the touchline and to look forward to the new direction for the Futures and MC2.

    Ep. 271 - Talking to the Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 49:45


    Club President Adam Pribyl is in the house, reflecting on one year leading the club and talking about the future of Minneapolis City and Minnesota soccer at large.

    Ep. 270 - Holm Sweet Holm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 33:21


    New Minneapolis City Sporting Director Casey Holm headlines the episode, giving us insight into how City is approaching player recruitment this year. Then we learn about some of the new faces lacing up their boots for the Crows.

    Ep. 269 - The New New

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 40:10


    This episode is full of new content - we're talking about our new conference, new player signings and new options for our home kit. So much new!

    Ep. 268 - Live in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 48:06


    Starting 2025 off right, with a rundown of the new Futures Winter League. We cover the schedule, coaches, training structure and talk to a couple of players. Plus, we make an introduction to all of the people that will be behind the scenes making the magic happed for Minneapolis City this year.

    Ep. 267 - Futures Fall Achievers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 34:49


    With Open Tryouts and Futures Trials coming up, we're dedicating this show to recognizing the achievements of our Futures players across their high school and MIAC (NCAA DIII) seasons. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 266 - USL2 Lookback

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 44:00


    A much-overdue review of the USL2 season that ushered in the Oliver/Flintham era. Plus, we check in on some Crows at college. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 265 - Remembering Keith Hoof

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 39:46


    To honor the passing of a great Minneapolis City fan, dad and friend, we're dedicating this episode to re-airing our chat with friend of the pod Keith Hoof. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 264 - UPSL 2024 Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 48:26


    We recap the season for both the U21 and U19 teams. So much success! So many awards! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 263 - Finishing Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 37:50


    What a week - that's two big wins to finish out the regular season! With two more on the horizon, the Crows organization seems to have hit its stride at the perfect time to compete for some hardware. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 262 - Unloading on the Loons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 49:21


    After an effort north of the border that fell just short, the Crows refocused their efforts on advancing to the Minnesota Super Cup Finals. Meanwhile, the Futures U19 squad look to their first UPSL playoff game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 261 Bust Out The Denim!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 35:36


    Solo host alert this week with Nate off doing his family thing Jon recaps a statement win by the USL2 side, the Futures U19's setting themselves up for a trophy chase and Scott Menk and Dan Hoedeman join to talk about the upcoming 'Gene Party' to support the Mesonic Childrens Hospital. Get Involved! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 260 - Crow, Crow, Gray Duck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 56:35


    Ahead of Pride Night, we welcome Ryan Adams to the show, the founder and managing director of the USA's largest LGBTQ+Allied soccer club, the Minnesota Gray Ducks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 259 - 21s on Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 40:38


    While the USL2 side struggles with offense, there is no shortage across the UPSL squads as the U21s clinch the regular season title and the U19s make their own playoff push. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 258 - Chilling with 3 Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 39:36


    The guys break down another Crows shutout and another three points earned - this time against the reigning division champions. Plus, the U21s keep rolling while the U19s get tripped up by the Shako-Pele. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 257 - I Got 5 Matches On It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 46:33


    Lots of news to cover across FIVE City games this week. From USL2 to UPSL Premier & Division 1, there are plenty of talking points to get you caught up and ready for June soccer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 256 - What A Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 46:35


    From the USL2 opener to the UPSL Premier and Division 1, we have recaps and previews galore. BUT FIRST - reactions to the coaching staff shakeup. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 255 - Starting 2024 Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 49:41


    The Club starts 2024 with a Super Cup W and momentum leading into the season opener at Bavarians. Meanwhile, the Futures are showing up strong against tough competition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 254 - MN Super Cup Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 46:47


    We recap the U19 squad's opening match and look ahead to a full slate of games this weekend, from the Minnesota Super Cup to U21 and U19 action. Full steam ahead! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 253 - Futures U19 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 51:04


    The season is about to kickoff for the Futures! We' preview the league and the Futures roster, and give our predictions for how this first summer goes for the mini-murder. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 252 - Winter League Wrapup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 46:44


    We've got even more player announcements and we catch up on how the U21 and U19 Futures leagues ended up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 251 - Offseason Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 47:43


    We're counting down the weeks until the season with more USL2 player announcements, MN Super Cup News and an update on the Futures league. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 250 - News From the USL2s

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 50:12


    We've got USL2 player announcements and a summer schedule breakdown for you, including three games each against two very different teams. Plus, we talk the tragedy that is the US Open Cup. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 249 - Max Is Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 57:20


    We turn the content up to maximum Kent, welcoming City's first signing of 2024: former Syracuse defender and NPSL supergiant, THE Max Kent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 248 - Scotty Too Hotty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 51:16


    We continue our introduction to the new staff of the Futures with Minneapolis City midfielder and U19 Coach Scotty Heinen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

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    Ep. 247 - The New Look Futures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 70:57


    An episode all about the Minneapolis City Futures Program! What changes are in the cards for this year? What are the program's goals as they add a U19 side? We talk with Futures players and Coach Josh Roy to get the full picture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 246 - Holiday Grab Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 45:34


    It's winter break and not much is going on City-wise, so we can focus some consternation on the developments at the other Bird team across the river. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 245 - AO Abroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 30:51


    We talk to Minneapolis City legend Aaron Olson as he gets ready to travel to Buenos Aires to represent Team USA in the Pan American Maccabi Games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 244 - D3 is for the Crows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 47:55


    A whole murder of current and former Crows have put their mark on the NCAA Division 3 tournament. We recap the game and talk about implications moving into off-season prep. Plus, we pull back the curtain on a City Thanksgiving soccer feast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 243 - Dancing Crows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 55:49


    Jon and Nate break down the MIAC tournament and recognize the Crows who received all-MIAC honors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 242 - Presenting the President

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 50:37


    Big moves are afoot in the Club and we're talking about the biggest of them - we speak with NEW Minneapolis City Club President Adam Pribyl. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 241 - 2023 UPSL Season Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 64:37


    It's here! We recognize all of the big moments, big players and big games that made the UPSL season great. Plus we catch up with more Crows in College. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 240 - USL2 2023 Season Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 67:13


    Summer break is over and we're back with our Official Unofficial Season Awards. Big moments, big plays and big games - we talk about them all here. Plus, we open the MIAC season with our Crows in College segment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 239 - Beers and Bear Spray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 61:34


    The Crows are moving on in the MN Super Cup and we have the recap as well as the preview of what's next in the hunt for the inaugural trophy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 238 - The Real Rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 40:04


    It's here – the MN Super Cup matchup of Minneapolis City vs. Duluth FC! We preview this HUGE game and recap of the final matches of the USL2 season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 237 - Road Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 80:29


    We're catching up on all of the results from a busy couple of weeks! 9:00 - City/Thunder Bay, the first time 22:35 - City/Bavarians 30:45 - City/Thunder Bay 2, Electric Boogaloo 41:50 - City/Manitoba 57:08 - City/Vlora FC 60:40 - City/St. Croix 2, The New Batch 67:50 - City/Sporting Wichita --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Crappy Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 43:54


    The Futures clinching the regular season UPSL Midwest West title takes the sting out of a rough Father's Day in Stillwater. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 235 - Weird Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 48:44


    Between Nations League blowups, USL2 blowouts, UPSL comebacks and smoke-induced cancellations, it's been a weird week for soccer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 234 - Finding that Winning Form

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 52:51


    The Crows tasted three points and are looking for more this week against Rochester. Meanwhile, the Futures are well-poised to finish top of the table after a gutsy comeback against St. Croix. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 233 - Red Cards and Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 26:20


    Jon is solo this week but does his best to cover off a wild UPSL match that saw the young Crows come out on top and the Sr. side pick up their first points of the season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 232 - Counter Struck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 32:38


    Recorded live at the Futures game, we talk about how our 100th competitive game came with a double order of goals but the Crows fell to the upstarts RKC. Plus, those Futures just keep on rolling! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 231 - A Less than Legendary Start

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 49:50


    We're here with recaps of the season opening loss against St. Croix and the Futures claw back from adversity in the UPSL Midwest West. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 230 - It's Always Sunny In T Town

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 44:34


    Something stinky is afoot in Oklahoma as the NPSL has decided that league mainstays (and friends of the Club) Tulsa Athletic no longer meets the minimum requirements to host games. We talk to our old friend, Tulsa owner Sonny Dalesandro, about the situation the club finds itself in and why lower league soccer always seems to eat its own tail. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 229 - And They're Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 65:01


    The summer of 2023 is here and Matchweek 1 is in the books. We recap the action and look ahead - both for the Futures and for Carl Craig's USL2 squad. Plus, it's Tulsa vs. the NPSL and I think you know what side we're on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 228 - Opening Week 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 58:56


    The 2023 season is here! We recap the UPSL opener against Vlora and preview the MN Super Cup game against MNUFC U19. Plus, we finish our player signing introductions, covering off on the returning players. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 227 - T-Minus Two Weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 41:15


    We recognize two retiring players, wrap up the new player introductions and—GASP—talk about how excited we are to watch an MNUFC team. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

    Ep. 226 - Real Soccer is Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 52:46


    We are so close to MPLS City soccer we can almost taste it! We talk Minnesota Super Cup and highlight six of the new players joining the club this summer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-peoples-pitch/support

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    Ep. 225 - eCup Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 47:48


    The boys recap the Club Q&A at Utepils with Carl Craig and we meet our newest tribute to the Lower League eCup, Israel Carillo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-peoples-pitch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-peoples-pitch/support

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