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Inside the 18: The 24-1 Blowout Massacre Reality & USMNT Goalkeeper Audit with Bill Reno What can a goalkeeper possibly get out of a historic 24-1 blowout loss? This week, host Michael Magid and goalkeeper journalist Bill Reno dive straight into the match tape of the Arkansas-Pine Bluff game to expose the hidden technical wins and psychological safety mechanisms required to survive when a backline completely collapses. The panel transitions directly to elite international development standards, breaking down Stanford standout Caroline Birkel's performance for the USA in the U20 World Cup. We finish the tactical board by auditing the form, projection paths, and ceilings of the 5 expected USMNT goalkeepers ahead of the upcoming friendly cycle: Matt Turner, Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Brian Schwake, and Barcelona's Diego Kochen. At the Union GK, we know goalkeeping is simply the vehicle; elite life skills, drive, and personal resilience are the definitive result. Stop settling on cookie-cutter training programs that create passive robots. To apply for our high-ticket Private 1-on-1 Los Angeles hub clinics or our Global Virtual Match Film Mentoring channels, check our official links or DM us ELITE on Instagram @theuniongoalkeeping today. Stream the video version completely free on YouTube at Inside the 18! #goalkeeper #goalkeeping #usmnt #soccerparent #campshutout #goalkeepertraining #insidethe18 ABOUT INSIDE THE 18 GOALKEEPER PODCAST: Hosted by professional coach Michael Magid and leading goalkeeper analyst Bill Reno, Inside the 18 is the ultimate global media network for elite goalkeeper training drills, sports psychology mechanics, and raw locker room culture. For brand collaborations, live network tour requests, or academy inquiries, contact our media desk directly via DM at @goalkeeperpodcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai College Men's Soccer hosted Mohave College on Sat. Sep. 12 at Amphitheater Park in Prescott Valley. The Roughriders tied 3-3 in their first conference match of the season. Yavapai College was up 3-1 in the second half, but gave up two goals. Three goals were scored by Juan Avella, Facundo Bellindier-Parada, and Micky Finamore, with an assist by Dale Baker. Afonso Fernandes had seven saves. Yavapai College Men's Soccer is now 5-1-1 on the season and 0-0-1 in conference. The Roughriders are on the road against Cochise College on Tue. Sep. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Women's Soccer hosted Mohave...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-college-soccer-opens-conference-play-at-home/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

The coaches are joined by University of North Carolina Wilmington HC Chris Neal.  Give a listen, tell a friend.

The coaches are joined by Baylor HC Michelle Leonard for a discussion on her career and program. They also break down the previous weekends big games and preview this week's matchups. Give a listen, tell a friend.

What comes next for the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams? David Gass and Brian Dunseth look at Mauricio Pochettino's second cycle with the USMNT, the players that are pushing to get into the team and what it could like for the next four years. Then, Michelle French, who coached the U.S. U-20s at two World Cups and was an assistant with the USWNT in 2015, joins Gass to talk about her experience, the decisions young players face between college, club and country and the path to the USWNT.0:00 Intro2:34 Pochettino's Second Cycle8:27 Players Left Off the World Cup Roster12:23 How the USMNT Core Evolves16:56 Reshaping U.S. Soccer21:42 Building the Player Pathway25:11 Win Now or Build Mode29:26 What Will the September Camp Look Like?43:11 Testing the USMNT Against Different Competition49:40 Michelle French on the U-20 World Cup52:41 Balancing College, Club & Country56:41 The Evolution of Youth National Teams59:22 College Soccer's Strength1:03:54 The Evolution of Women's Soccer in the USFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we've got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai College Women's Soccer were on the road against Scottsdale Community College on Mon. Aug. 31. Jill Jones scored an unassisted goal within the first eight minutes of the match. Jones had three shots on goal and one each for Eliza Palmer and Nataly Arangure. Goalkeeper Jessica Welch made two saves, but the Roughriders lost 1-2. Yavapai Women's Soccer is now 1-3 on the season, and face Cisco College on the road on Fri., Sep. 4. The home match for Yavapai Men's Soccer against number one-ranked Phoenix College on Tue. Sep. 1 saw a goal scored by Facundo Bellindier-Parada, who...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-college-soccer-looks-ahead-after-tough-losses/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

September is here, conference play is around the corner, and Paige Thompson and Jaiden Rodriguez are checking in on where they really are both individually and with their teams. Paige and Jaiden talk rankings, results, the frustration of creating chances without scoring, what they wish they could replay from their latest games, and the specific parts of their own games they want to improve. Paige is focused on being more vocal and demanding the ball, while Jaiden has one very clear goal: find the back of the net. Then Paige's Alabama assistant coach Alyssa Deloice joins the show. A former Mississippi State midfielder and captain, Alyssa shares her own path from Texas Tech into the transfer portal and ultimately Mississippi State — and why finding coaches who saw her as a person, not just a player, became so important to her. They get into what young players don't always hear about the jump to Division I soccer: the speed of play, learning patience, balancing the physical demands, and understanding that freshmen don't have to constantly prove they belong. Alyssa also shares how playing through an ankle injury taught her the hard way that there's a difference between being sore and being hurt. They also talk leadership, Alyssa's transition from player to coach, what coaches actually see when they review film, and how players can take more ownership of their development. And for players going through recruiting, Alyssa has some particularly good advice: know your non-negotiables and talk to the players already inside the program. A coach is naturally going to tell you their culture is great. The players living it every day can tell you what it actually feels like. In this episode: Paige + Jaiden's weekly Rose, Bud & Thorn Rankings vs. focusing on the next game The start of conference play Honest self-evaluation as a college player The jump from club soccer to Division I Transfer portal lessons Playing through pain vs. soreness Why freshmen don't need to "prove" themselves Leadership without wearing the captain's armband Seeing the game from a coach's perspective Recruiting, ID camps + choosing the right program The questions recruits should actually be asking

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down Atlanta United's three-game winning streak snapping in a 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC, and preview Saturday's trip to Inter Miami, the first match since Lionel Messi's emotional retirement from Argentina's national team. Plus a wild week in Georgia college soccer, No. 25 Georgia's win over Mercer, Georgia State's comeback draw at Auburn, and more, Atlanta United 2's first shootout win of the season, and the 3-4-3 with transfer deadline day headlines: Enzo Fernández's British-record move to Manchester City, Folarin Balogun's Everton deal collapsing, and Julián Álvarez staying at Atlético Madrid.

The coaches are joined by Utah State's Manny Martins and they review the previous weekends games and preview the upcoming game slate. Give a listen, tell a friend.

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai College Women's Soccer hosted Pima Community College at Amphitheater Park in Prescott Valley on Sat. Aug. 29. Despite four shots from Eliza Palmer and five saves from goalie Jessica Welch, the Roughriders fell 0-4. Yavapai Women's Soccer is now 1-2 this season. They are at Scottsdale Community College on Mon. Aug. 31. The home match for Yavapai Men's Soccer against Pima Community College on the same day was canceled due to lightning. Their next match is at home against Phoenix College on Tue. Sep. 1. Yavapai College Women's Volleyball visited Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Sat. Aug. 29 but lost...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-college-soccer-and-volleyball-teams-face-tough-matches/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

It's a full SDH AM for your MondayWe look back at ATLUTD and Charlotte FC with 929TheGame's Abe GordonWe check in on a busy Sunday in he college ranks with our Monday MashupSilly Season can still be silly for another day-plus, we have the latest...SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at some cards and calls from the weekend- invoving hands and studs plus the new US Soccer/USYS merger starting tomorrow...

The coaches are joined by BYU head coach Jennifer Rockwood, then they breakdown week two of the 2026 season. Give a listen, tell a friend.

College soccer remains a major part of the American soccer ecosystem, but the pathway to the pros and national teams is changing. David Gass talks with Philadelphia Union sporting director John Scheer and former Florida State head coach and Washington Spirit GM Mark Krikorian about where college soccer fits now, what it provides players and coaches, and how the U.S. can make the most of multiple pathways to the next level.0:00 Intro2:18 The Subs Bench: Jedi, Puskas, 2027 World Cup & Yanks Abroad19:35 John Scheer: Why College Matters23:56 College Development & Scouting28:24 Blending Pro & College Pathways34:54 College's Role for Coaches39:27 Mark Krikorian: The Best Path for the Women's Game42:41 The Jump from College to the Pros46:01 Can the NWSL Develop Young Players?48:16 College Soccer vs. the World52:39 College Soccer's Development Challenges1:00:15 Can College Soccer Still Thrive?For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we've got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq

Atlanta United has won three straight, climbed within three points of the playoff line and added Breel Embolo to an attack suddenly playing with confidence. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down what Embolo brings to Tata Martino's side, why Atlanta's recent run deserves to be enjoyed without qualifiers and what Saturday's matchup with Charlotte could mean. Plus, Madison looks back at Georgia's record-setting night at Sanford Stadium and the Bulldogs' strong start, Jason and Madison go around the college soccer scene in Georgia, and the 3-4-3 covers Atlanta United 2's playoff push, Atlanta's academy, Georgia State, the latest international headlines and more.

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We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

We'll cover crime updates from across the U.S., including Derek Chauvin's attempt to get his 2020 murder conviction for the death of George Floyd overturned. Then, we'll hear discussions about parents taking part of the punishment when their children commit crimes and about school shooter drills. Featuring audio from KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, Tommy Tucker out of WWL in New Orleans and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

Jon Nelson recaps a record setting week for soccer, starting with the night at Sanford Stadium in Athens, where just over 25,000 fans set a new NCAA attendance mark as Georgia hosted James Madison. UGA head coach Keidane McAlpine joins to talk about the buildup to that match and what it meant for the program and the sport. Then Jon catches up with Carlos Mauricio Ramirez ahead of his first English language play by play call for Apple TV, as Orlando City hosts Real Salt Lake, plus the cross country move from California to Florida that got him there. Brian Dunseth crashes the show for a wide ranging conversation on Real Salt Lake's roster questions, LAFC's recent form, Portland under Marti Cifuentes, and the case for Clive Charles in the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

From the burbs of Chicago, Jack Turachnik joined to talk about his journey through the Chicago Fire Academy, College Soccer, and now MLS Next Director at Central Illinois United, as well as the USL 2 Springfield FC Head Coach. From pathway to merging a region, to the current MLS development landscape and more... Let's Go!!! #illinois #centralillinois #soccer #mlsnext #academysoccer #usl2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Henderson joins the coaches to discuss his expectations for the 2026 season.  Give a listen, tell a friend.  

The college soccer season is officially here — and Paige Thompson (Alabama) and Jaiden Rodriguez (USC) are taking us inside all of it. In Episode 2 of The BIG LIFE, Paige and Jaiden recap their preseason matches, including Paige's battle wound against LSU, and look ahead to some huge early-season matchups. Then they dive into the changing world of college soccer: preseason rankings, new NCAA eligibility rules, NIL, agents, and what it's actually like to build a personal brand while competing as a Division I athlete. They also get candid about their own college recruiting journeys — why Paige ultimately chose Alabama, why Jaiden chose USC, what mattered most when making their decisions, and their advice for young players navigating an increasingly fast-moving recruiting process. In this episode: Paige's bloody preseason battle against LSU Jaiden's takeaways from USC's first preseason match Early-season goals and big matchups ahead Their reaction to the preseason Top 25 How the changing NCAA landscape is affecting college athletes What NIL actually looks like for women's soccer players Jaiden's experience signing with Nike and working with an agent How college recruiting has changed Why players shouldn't rush their college decision How Paige chose Alabama and Jaiden chose USC The BIG LIFE follows college soccer from the players' perspective — the games, pressure, friendships, recruiting, NIL and everything that happens beyond the pitch. Follow Girls Soccer Network and join Paige and Jaiden every week as they take us inside The BIG LIFE. #TheBIGLIFE #CollegeSoccer #NCAASoccer #NIL #CollegeRecruiting #GirlsSoccer

The coaches are joined by color analyst Huw Williams to break down the Big 12. Give a listen, tell a friend.

Welcome to episode 95 of Give N' Go! Sam Angel checks in from preseason with DC Power as she prepares for the new Gainbridge Super League season, including what it's like stepping into a leadership role and why the growing number of NWSL players heading to the USL Super League on loan could be important for both leagues. Then Rohtas Wadera sits down with legendary former Texas A&M head coach G Guerrieri — “Coach G” — for an in-depth conversation about the changing landscape of women's college soccer. Coach G discusses the launch of the Intercollegiate Women's Soccer Organization for Coaches (IWSOC), major changes to the college soccer calendar, reducing injuries, improving the student-athlete experience, the transfer portal, and creating stronger connections between the college game, U.S. Soccer, the NWSL and USL Super League. Plus, Sam and Rohtas discuss Emily Sonnett's season-ending injury and what it could mean for Gotham FC and the USWNT, the debate over an NWSL All-Star Game, the importance of preserving the Challenge Cup, and the growing tension between commercialization and protecting what makes soccer special. In This Episode: Sam Angel's preseason with DC Power The growing NWSL-to-USL Super League loan pipeline Coach G on the new era of women's college soccer Why the college soccer calendar is changing Player health, recovery and reducing injuries The transfer portal and managing player expectations Connecting NCAA soccer with U.S. Soccer, NWSL and USL Emily Sonnett's injury and the USWNT Does the NWSL really need an All-Star Game? Why the Challenge Cup matters Hosted by Rohtas Wadera and DC Power's Sam Angel. Follow Girls Soccer Network for more women's soccer news, interviews and stories from every level of the game.

The coaches breakdown the SEC as the summer of conference breakdowns continue. Give a listen, tell a friend.

We have a jammed-packed episode of Sports 56 Mornings today. We'll bounce around the horn from College Football to College Soccer, In the first hour, the host of the OG Kickoff Podcast, Connor O"Gara will join us, talking College Football

The coaches are joined by play-by-play announcer for the Big 10 network and MLS on Apple TV Christian Miles to break down the 2026 Big 10 Conference.  Give a listen, tell a friend.

The coaches are joined by ACC Network Soccer Color Analyst Kacey White to do a deep dive into the upcoming ACC season. Give a listen, tell a friend.

The coaches are joined by 2x World Cup World Cup Champion Carla Overbeck to discuss her path from NCAA Champion to World Cup Champion to Olympic Gold Medalist.   Give a listen, tell a friend.

Its just the fellas this week as they discuss a wide variety of topics across the college soccer landscape and the World Cup. Give a listen, tell a friend.

Brando Babini started a company at 16 because the thing he needed didn't exist. Five years later he's running it from a train seat between Brown and Brooklyn — 1,000 players, a Nike partnership, and 30 million views he shot and edited himself. This one's about how he actually does it.Brando is 21, still finishing his degree, and building Youth 4 Youth FC into one of the largest player-led soccer organizations in the country. He spotted the gap from his own playing career — no mentor, no one who'd walked the path ahead of him — and built the thing he wished he'd had. The 2026 World Cup is on U.S. soil right now and the whole country's suddenly paying attention to soccer. Strip the sport out, though, and you've still got the more interesting story: a Gen Z operator running a real company while most people his age are still picking a major.What We Get IntoSpotting a gap from lived experience and building the company you wished existed at 16Running an eight-state operation while taking the Amtrak back to class twice a week — the "drop-in," not the dropoutTurning 30 million organic views into 4,000 player applications — and what to do when that engine slows downLanding a Nike partnership as a young, unproven founderThe mission-vs-profit tension: building real access without building a handoutGoing need-blind by design — so the best kid plays whether his family can pay or notScaling by "mega sub-regions" instead of chasing franchise growthTeaching 13-year-olds to represent themselves — agency as the actual productChapters00:00 — The drop-in: running a company between Providence and New York01:30 — Starting at 16, and the gap he was trying to close03:45 — When the pro dream faded and the founder showed up04:30 — The question that runs everything: "what do I wish existed?"21:00 — Access without a handout: the mission-vs-profit tension26:00 — Why profit incentives aren't the enemy, and going need-blind33:00 — Teaching agency: parents, players, and an internal locus of control50:00 — 30 million views, 4,000 applications, and rebuilding the funnel52:00 — The Nike street-soccer project he's directing this week58:00 — Rapid fire: the GOAT, the Prem, and a 2026 World Cup readThis first aired on SportsEpreneur. For the full sports-business take — youth soccer pathways, college recruiting, and pay-to-play — listen to the original conversation there.More Soccer Content from SportsEpreneurHydration Breaks, Fox Ads, and the Americanization of the World Cup2026 World Cup: Groups, Schedule, and What to Watch as the Tournament Is HereTop 5 Soccer Leagues in the World (2025 Rankings: Depth, Players & Vibe)Soccer: The World's Most Popular Sport (3.5 Billion Fans, and Rising in the U.S.)Connect with BrandoInstagram: @y4yfc · brandobabini.com · y4yfc.com · LinkedIn: Brando BabiniEntrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a KazSource brand. Connect with Eric: X / LinkedIn

Our good friend Rich Nassif is back! Rich spent 17 years as a Division I collegiate soccer coach and was around when the idea of a two-semester college soccer schedule was first floated, so he's got a front-row perspective on how we got here. The timing couldn't be better: on June 23-24, the NCAA Division I Cabinet meets to decide the fate of men's college soccer's playing schedule. The Division I Men's Soccer Oversight Committee has already adopted legislation to split the season across fall and spring semesters starting in 2027-28, but the Cabinet still has to sign off before it becomes official. If approved, teams would play up to 18 matches in a fall window (late August through the Saturday before Thanksgiving) and up to 10 more in a spring window starting mid-February, with the College Cup moving to the spring. If it's rejected, the current compressed fall-only season stays put. Rich sits down with Brooks to discuss how college coaches really feel about the two-semester schedule, and the positives and negatives it could bring to programs across the country.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽

The coaches are joined by professional referee Corey Rockwell for a unique perspective on the sport. Give a listen, tell a friend.

Part three of a three-part series celebrates Hollis "Doc" Powers, former Longwood College (Va.) Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor.  Former Longwood soccer player, Steve McGurl describes his deep admiration and respect for Doc.  McGurl also shares some of the infamous pranks between Doc and his team. "Doc" passed away on February 15, 2024.          

Former UNC Soccer National Champion, and current Director of Ops for Georgia Softball, joins to coaches to talk her journey from soccer to softball.   Plus the coaches talk their usual off-season "stuff".  Give a listen, tell a friend.

Send us Fan MailCollege soccer is about to change in ways that will hit everyone on match day: referees, coaches, players, and the people in the stands wondering why the game has stopped again. After sharing a personal weekend at the brand-new U.S. Soccer National Training Center, including the eye-opening mechanics of officiating deaf and power wheelchair matches, we bring on one of the best voices to explain what's coming next for the NCAA.John Collins, the NCAA national coordinator of soccer officials and a professional assessor across MLS, NWSL, and USL, walks us through the biggest NCAA soccer rules changes. We dig into the move to a coach-initiated video review challenge system, what incidents are actually reviewable, and why replay in college can be painfully slow without a full VAR team, dedicated replay operators, and a deep set of camera angles. John also breaks down why the fourth official becomes even more important now, how substitution opportunities shift when the clock is stopped, and what the optional Video Match Official role could mean for the future.We also tackle the men's Division I fall-spring calendar proposal, the student-athlete wellness case behind it, and the ripple effects on referee scheduling, development, and opportunity across all divisions. We wrap with the cultural hold of the countdown clock, plus discipline updates like simplifying violent behavior categories and new bench decorum accountability that puts staff cautions onto the head coach's accumulation. If you care about NCAA soccer officiating, video review, coach challenges, and the direction of the college game, this is the roadmap. Subscribe, share with your referee crew, and leave a review with your take on coach challenges and replay time.Support the show

Brando Babini started Youth 4 Youth FC when he was 16 after realizing his own soccer path was changing. Instead of walking away from the game, he built something for the players coming next.Eric Kasimov talks with Brando about player-led development, college soccer recruiting, pay-to-play, MLS, the World Cup, parents, leadership, and why young players need mentorship from people who have lived the journey.Topics covered:Why Brando started Youth 4 Youth FCWhat player-led mentorship looks like in youth soccerHow college soccer recruiting is changingWhy goalkeepers face a difficult pathThe impact of international players on domestic recruitingWhy pay-to-play remains a major problemHow players can take ownership of their journeyWhy street soccer and culture still matterChapters00:00 — Brando Babini, Youth 4 Youth FC, and building while at Brown00:50 — Starting Youth 4 Youth at 1602:15 — A winding recruiting journey and choosing a different soccer path03:23 — When the pro dream shifts into something else04:13 — What Brando wished existed when he was younger05:05 — Street soccer, Nike, and expression beyond exposure05:45 — College soccer recruiting and the transfer portal07:00 — International players and eligibility questions08:00 — Protecting the domestic player pathway08:36 — The goalkeeper recruiting problem11:26 — Building a better domestic soccer system12:00 — MLS, USL, and the future of soccer in the U.S.14:13 — Charlotte FC, accessibility, and the live soccer experience16:20 — Where MLS fits compared to global leagues19:13 — How the World Cup can change U.S. soccer20:00 — Breaking pay-to-play barriers23:08 — Showcases, costs, and why talent should be free to show24:00 — Profit incentives, player development, and investment27:00 — Subsidizing players and creating access28:00 — Game time, competition, and player development31:20 — Parents, pressure, and letting players own the journey34:05 — Scaling Youth 4 Youth through regions36:10 — Brown University, professors, and entrepreneurial flexibility38:00 — Why college can still matter40:30 — Leadership, teammates, and mental toughness43:00 — Internal control and handling adversity47:00 — Content, visibility, and Youth 4 Youth's growth49:00 — Nike Toma, street soccer, and culture51:00 — Messi, Ronaldo, the Premier League, and global soccer52:50 — Best players in the world today54:38 — World Cup predictions and the U.S. path57:00 — How to find Youth 4 Youth FCConnect with Brando Babini | Youth 4 Youth FC Brando Babini on LinkedIn | InstagramYouth 4 Youth FCConnect with Eric & SportsEpreneurSportsEpreneur.com | X | LinkedInEric on LinkedIn | XRelated SportsEpreneur ContentWhen Merit Gets Messy: College Recruiting in Soccer, Hockey, and LacrosseThe State of Youth SportsCollege Recruiting Tips For International Student-AthletesThe Real Cost of Youth Sports in 2026: What Families Actually SpendSoccer Content by SportsEpreneurThe Pressure Placed on Kids in Youth SportsNIL Rules in 2026: What Athletes, Families, and Coaches Need to KnowHigh School Athletes and NIL: The Future of Youth SportsMake Youth Sports Fun Again

Jon Nelson takes you through some of the best interviews from this week on SDH AM. Watch every Monday-Friday starting at 9:05 on the Soccer Down Here YouTube and Twitch channels. This week, hear about Orlando City from Mike Gramajo ahead of tonight's match, UGA hosting a soccer match at Sanford Stadium from head coach Keidane McAlpine, and FIFA's grant to Atlanta non-profit Field of Dreams Academy.

Apparently, the NCAA adopting a 2-semester season for College Soccer. What a great idea, NCAA!

The coaches are joined by Iowa HC Dean Ward to discuss a variety of off-season items, primarily the portal. Give a listen, tell a friend.

Former Louisville HC Karen Ferguson joins the coaches to talk her career arc, the NCAA soccer environment and a little pickleball. The coaches then discuss current portal news and the five year eligibility situation. Give a listen, tell a friend.