The People's Pitch

The ups and downs of a packed summer of soccer are here. We have recaps of FOUR games over SEVEN days.

The boys have a quick recap of the 4-0 victory against the 9-man Dutch Lions and a preview of this weekend's USL2 and Minnesota Super Cup action.

As the Drake contingent continues to keep the club undefeated against River Light, we look ahead to a tasty matchup againt the Dutch Lions. Plus, we cover the MC2 debut against Duluth FC.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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