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For the second time in four games, the Philadelphia Union completed a comeback, defeating Toronto FC 2-1 with late goals from Nathan Harriel and Kai Wagner. Todd and José discuss the latest MLS news, including Harriel and Wagner earning Team of the Matchday 16 honors for their performances in the Union's victory. They also share their thoughts on the game, covering topics such as the Union's performances in the final 15 minutes, their dominance on set pieces, and whether this team has the potential to do something special. Todd also discusses Blunder of the Week, which goes to the Union for charging $58 for a friendly against Atlas.   News: Nathan Harriel and Quinn Sullivan earn Team of The Matchday 16 honors: [3:45] Philadelphia Union II sign Malik Jakupovic to MLS Next Pro deal: [7:26] Toronto FC v Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake starts in goal for first time since Cf Montréal: [12:30] Union's form in final 15 minutes: [19:00] Union's set piece dominance: [25:50] Are the Union building something special: [40:47]   Blunder of The Week: Philadelphia Union charging $58 for Atlas friendly: [57:00]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Ben Bender's Homecoming: A Maryland Native Returns to Philadelphia Union   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/

Here's your highlights and prep for ATLUTD2's win away from home against Orlando City B over the weekendYou Hear from HC Steve Cooke and Ronan Wynne in the lead up, have your highlights, and we take a quick look at the standings in MLS NEXT PRO

Chattanooga FC Chairman Davis Grizzard drops by SDH AM to talk about the news that came out of the club last week where the Grizzard family is taking care of the year one finnances of the MLS NEXT program- plus an update on the program itself and its growth

Judah Newby and Jake Zivin dive into the Portland Timbers last two matchups; a loss at San Jose in MLS Matchday 11 and a come-from-behind win over MLS NEXT Pro's Tacoma Defiance in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. They are joined by former Timbers defender and current radio analyst Aaron Heinzen to talk Timbers and preview Saturday night's return to Providence Park against SKC. Next Match: Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City – Saturday May 10 at 7:30pm PT (TICKETS | Watch Live) Catch all of the Timbers' 50th Anniversary season only on MLS Season Pass.

Due to the silliness surrounding MLS teams' participation in the U.S. Open Cup, the Tacoma Defiance have taken the Sounders' place in the tournament. They've won their first three games and have now earned the opportunity to become the first MLS Next Pro affiliate to face a MLS first team in actual competition. Even more silly, that team is the Portland Timbers.To help us understand the Timbers' approach to this game, we reached out to Tyson Alger, who runs the Substack I-5 Corridor, which covers mostlyl the Oregon Ducks and the Timbers. He thinks the Timbers will likely field a relatively veteran-heavy team.We also discuss the evolution of Merritt Paulson, who Alger notes has decreased his public presence but that “the poster inside never dies.”Sponsor

Due to the silliness surrounding MLS teams' participation in the U.S. Open Cup, the Tacoma Defiance have taken the Sounders' place in the tournament. They've won their first three games and have now earned the opportunity to become the first MLS Next Pro affiliate to face a MLS first team in actual competition. Even more silly, that team is the Portland Timbers.To help us understand the Timbers' approach to this game, we reached out to Tyson Alger, who runs the Substack I-5 Corridor, which covers mostlyl the Oregon Ducks and the Timbers. He thinks the Timbers will likely field a relatively veteran-heavy team.We also discuss the evolution of Merritt Paulson, who Alger notes has decreased his public presence but that “the poster inside never dies.”Sponsor

It's a full recap of ATLUTD2 on the road in Huntsville taking on HC FCSteve Cooke and Javier Armas preview the match, we have your highlights, and a look at MLS NEXT PRO from the weekend

For your 2's Review on Sunday, we look back at the highlights and numbers from the 90-minute draw in Northern Kentucky against FC Cincinnati 2All the close calls and debuts after 90 minutes of action as the 2's leave with a road point 

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how the best soccer referees reach the pinnacle of their profession? For national referee Bowen Taylor, the answer lies in stepping out of your comfort zone and traveling to officiate matches across the country.At just 25 years old, Bowen has already achieved what many referees dream of – earning his national badge and working professional matches in leagues like USL Championship and MLS Next Pro. His secret weapon? Using travel as a catalyst for growth. When you officiate unfamiliar teams on unfamiliar fields with unfamiliar colleagues, you develop adaptability and confidence that transforms your refereeing forever.In this revealing conversation, Bowen shares how he made the bold decision as a college-aged player to pursue refereeing full-time, recognizing that his potential in officiating far exceeded his prospects as a D2 backup. That decision led him to tournaments across the country, where he strategically sought feedback from national referee coaches and built a support network of colleagues who understand the unique challenges of the profession.Now, Bowen is making these same opportunities accessible to all referees through Travel Ref, a free platform connecting officials with tournaments nationwide. From prestigious youth competitions to local events in beautiful destinations, the service helps referees find matches that match their qualifications while handling all the logistical complications that previously made tournament travel mysterious and difficult.Whether you're an ambitious referee looking to advance through the ranks or simply seeking to combine your passion for officiating with seeing new parts of the country, this episode offers practical advice on making referee travel work for you. Bowen's tips on maintaining professionalism, preparing for different environmental conditions, and maximizing feedback opportunities provide a roadmap for successful referee adventures.Create your free profile at travelref.com and discover how stepping onto new fields might be the key to unlocking your potential as a referee. Your next whistle could be in Miami, Colorado, South Dakota, or beyond – where will your referee journey take you?

It's your 2's Review as ATLUTD2 picks up the extra point hosting Carolina CoreWe have your highlights, postmatch sound from HC Steve Cooke and Nyk Sessock as well as the tour of the Eastern Conference in MLSNEXTPRO

Another episode and another W! We break down a thriller in the Windy City as the DP duo combine to slay Berhalter's Fire. Evander on an MVP track? The numbers say yes! Young Garys get their first W in Next Pro! Our remembrance of Boup

It's an Open Cup watchalong in Hour 1 to start Thursday ThoughtsWe find out who is paired with whom and who gets the home matches in the next two rounds across USL-C, USL-L1, and MLS NEXT PROHour 2 has the beginning of the MLS weekend preps with Niko Moreno from Pulso Sports and Sounder at Heart looking at the week in Seattle plus the preview of a very busy Saturday in MLS

Hour 2 of Thursday Thoughts has the beginning of the MLS weekend preps with Niko Moreno from Pulso Sports and Sounder at Heart looking at the week in Seattle plus the preview of a very busy Saturday in MLS

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.WPSL Pro is going to launch in the fall of 2026 as a 2nd division women's professional league in the United States. Georgia Impact, whose season will start soon in the traditional amateur WPSL summer league, is one of the teams who has filed a LOI to join the league. Cleveland is the latest to join, with leaders from the city's NWSL expansion bid pivoting to WPSL Pro and bringing with them plans to build a $50M, 10K seat stadium in downtown for a women's team and a MLS Next Pro side. Initially, WPSL Pro looked at launching as a 3rd division league, but they will step up after the new USL Super League decided to launch as a 1st division league rather than the 2nd division. This league will provide many more professional opportunities to women and will enhance the player development pathway in the United States, while also creating many more opportunities to work in the game off the field. With Canada's Northern Super League kicking off last night, it's an exciting time for women's professional soccer in this hemisphere. Mikel Arteta and Arsenal handled their business in Madrid yesterday, winning on the night and 5-1 on aggregate to advance to the Champions League semifinals. Madrid is seemingly imploding with petty comments after the loss from players complaining about Arsenal's approach on the night (don't lose 3-0 in the first leg), nasty challenges becoming the norm lately, and increased talk about Carlo Ancelotti leaving the club. Sky Sports reports this morning that he will leave after the Copa del Rey final on April 26. While Xabi Alonso has been talked about for a while as the successor, new reports bring Jurgen Klopp's name into the mix. Inter had to sweat more than Arsenal, but they will join them in the semifinals after a draw last night and a 4-3 win on aggregate over Bayern. The treble is still on for Inter at this stage. Manchester United will face a level of pressure perhaps never known in the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal with Lyon today. If they don't advance and then go on to win the Europa League and book a place in the next Champions League, they stand to lose out on over £85M in winnings, nearly £20M more in winnings for the Europa League title, and losses in sponsorship agreements for missing out on Europe entirely in the 2025-26 season. For a club that was reportedly close to being out of money on hand by Christmas, can they handle losses of that level? What does next season look like for them if they don't win the Europa League?Atlanta United's U18's defeated Inter in penalties at the Generation adidas Cup Round of 16 yesterday in Florida. Jonathan Ransom was the Player of the Game for two saves in the shootout and Kaiden Moore converted the essential penalty to send Atlanta into the quarterfinals. Plenty more nuggets inside this edition of the Espresso, including Kevin De Bruyne's possible landing spots in MLS, a new contract in Orlando, TV problems in France, and a Neymar update.More Espresso on Friday on the SDH Network, presented by Oglethorpe University.

A massive episode of Soccerwise for all of you live from THE Generation Adidas Cup. The premier youth soccer tournament is one of David's favorite events of the year and he gets to share it with Partner In Soccerwise Calen Carr. They chat about all Calen has experienced in Florida so far, some of the best young prospects & his favorite MLS moments so far (and of course field notes!) Then David sits down with the head honcho of MLS Next Pro Charles Altchek to talk about the process of advancing youth development, added divisions in MLS Next Pro, expansion and much more.10:30 Top GA Cup Prospects So Far23:55 Calen's Field Notes Series (https://www.instagram.com/p/DGg0dY9xCgk/?hl=en)38:33 Charles Altchek On MLS Next Pro Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

It was a long night in Chester as Atlanta United 2 was in town taking on Philadelphia Union IIHere's your highlights and the tale of the tape at the end of the night in the 5-1 road loss

A busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AMWe talk about the discovery rights on one potential new MLS signee- if he's interested...SVP/CBO of Atlanta Unted, Sarah Kate Noftsinger, drops by to talk about the "Rooted In The Stripes" series and all it takes to put it togetherNick follows up with his thoughts on how the series is put together, plus news overseas at Manchester City, Chelsea, and West Ham 

Special guest Chris Doran drops in to chat about the Crew win against Montreal and happening around the league. Crew 2 continues it's march in the U.S. Open Cup, but is not doing as well in MLS Next Pro play. How will the game against Miami in Cleveland look? 500th Episode celebration will take place at City Tavern on April 21 at 7pm. Come for hang out with current and previous hosts and surprise guests at the recording.

Welcome to the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! The Houston Dynamo finally secured their first win of the season, and it came with an impressive performance against LAFC. Houston dominated the match against a heavily rotated Los Angeles side, which was focused on preparing for their upcoming Champions Cup midweek fixture. Jack McGlynn delivered his best performance of the season so far, scoring the game-winner. Meanwhile, the Dynamo 2 squad also did their part, completing the sweep of Los Angeles in their MLS Next Pro matchup.Lastly, remember that you're not alone. Life can be tough sometimes, but there's strength in reaching out and talking to someone.-And much more!-We invite you to follow us at Bayou City Soccer!-BayouCitySoccer.net-@BayouCitySoccer on Facebook, IG, and Twitter-Hit us up using our hashtag #AskBCS-Hosts:@rudysegura3 on Twitter@crisputallaz on Twitter@EOchoa_8 on Twitter-Again, BayouCitySoccer.net for everything!

It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe look back at the ATLUTD draw with FC Dallas with Abe Gordon from 929TheGameWe also have your highlights and postmatch with Tristan MuyumbaSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler joins in Hour 2 to talk USWNT at SoFi plus some reffing down here DNAMaddie and Jason join from MBS to preview the 2's and Inter Miami CF II- Day Two

Jason drops by in the last twenty minutes where we look at the week that was... and the weekend that will be...ATLUTD-FC Dallas, the 2's, DCQ, and the Open Cup 

Freestyle Friday goes in a few directions on SDH AMWe look at the Open Cup matchups in Round 3, the news out of Manchester City, the juiceboxes on the weekend in the first half hourMichael Parkhurst stops by for the Friday Free Kick talking about learning from multi-sport calendars (including parents), FOMO, and understanding the value of time off...Hour 2 is the weekend preview of MLS and Jason drops by to talk ATLUTD and the week that was...

In this round of the 2's Review, we catch you up with the highlights in the PK loss to Chattanooga FCGoals, shots, saves, stats, and we hear from 2's Head Coach Steve Cooke and Rodrigo Neri- who had a brace on the day...

On today's episode, Jillian and Kyle sit down and share their experiences in Fort Lauderdale attending the Philadelphia Union's match versus Inter Miami. They also discuss the Union II match versus Huntsville in MLS Next Pro play and looking ahead to Saturday against Orlando City.Make sure to subscribe or follow, and please interact with us; we love to hear from you!• Twitter: @totwag• Facebook/Instagram: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word)• We are now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.• Check out our website: www.theoneteamweagreeon.com#DOOP #SOCCER #MLS #MLSOCCER #PHILLY #PHILADELPHIAUNION

Tuesday Thoughts for SDH AM catches you up on all the news around the planet to get your day started...We look at the ATLUTD international callups and what it may mean for this weekendWe look at the 2's and their comeback to get a point out of central FloridaWe look a tthe rest of the matchweek 4 schedule in MLS and we get you ready for matchday one of the 2025 US Open Cup- matchups and juiceboxes there as well...

Jarrett and Bart join for Hour 2 where the Weekend Whiparound looks at your Match Week 4 in MLS, Atlanta United, and MLS Next Pro with ATLUTD2What could it look like for the visitors after coming home from Jamaica and having two days rest before coming to Atlanta...?Hour 1 goes through all the news of the AM- from England and the Prem to CONCACAF and getting to the final eight in the ConcaChampions plus a look at the GHSA action from the network last night...

Juan Pereira chats with the newest Houston Dynamo 2 goalkeeper Pedro Cruz following the start of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season.⬢ This Instant Ramen is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Juan Pereira.⬢ Intro/Outro music is the Katz Theme from Courage the Cowardly Dog.⬢ Support Foxtrot and read the blog on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi.com/DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⬢ Follow the fox on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dynamicfoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and Bluesky (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⬢ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Foxtrot TV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GOLZTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Jason Longshore caught up with new Carolina Core signing Anthony Sumo Jr. to talk about his development in UPSL Georgia with KSA Pro-Profile, lessons he learned during his time in the league and playing alongside former pros, and his experience in Carolina so far.

The Whitecaps have saved the day JUST AS DAVID CALLED IT (sorta) and so Michele rejoins the show to keep the good luck. They dig into the sad results in CONCACAF as well for Seattle, Cincy & Columbus. Then they preview the weekend coming up with some huge matches. Finally Ali Curtis SVP of Sporting Development of Major League Soccer joins to talk about using MLS Next Pro to build a pathway and growing the league.1:30 Vancouver Victory In Mexico13:00 MLS CCC Woes25:00 CCC Bracket Preview Who Can Win It31:30 Dissecting FCC Loss36:00 LAG Find The Goal40:30 Weekend Preview Top Games To Watch1:05:50 Ali Curtis Interview On MLS Next Pro In 2025 Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter

In this episode of Chat By The Pitch, Mike & Stacey Collodi give a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to raise a professional goalkeeper. From Michael's first steps into goal at six years old to winning the MLS Next Pro Championship with North Texas SC, they share the realities of youth soccer, the academy experience, and the transition to professional play.They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of watching their son go through setbacks, navigate college soccer, and finally break through to the pro ranks. Whether you're a parent, coach, or aspiring player, this episode offers invaluable insights into the sacrifices and lessons learned along the way.Key Talking Points• How Michael discovered his passion for goalkeeping at six years old• The impact of FC Dallas Academy training & structure• The mental toughness needed to be a goalkeeper• How college soccer differs from academy & pro levels• What parents should know about supporting their child's soccer journey• How leadership and character impact success on and off the pitch• The transition from youth to pro soccer and what it takes• What it was like watching Michael win an MLS Next Pro Championship• The role of humility, teamwork, and professionalism in a player's career• Advice for parents navigating the competitive world of youth soccerTune in to Learn:• The truth about academy soccer, college, and the road to pro• Why mental resilience is crucial for young goalkeepers• How a strong support system can make or break an athlete's journey• The differences between MLS Next Pro & NCAA soccer• How to raise a competitive athlete while keeping them groundedQuotes from Mike & Stacey CollodiMike Collodi:• “When you find a kid who actually wants to play goalkeeper longer than 60 seconds, you don't move him out.”• “College soccer was both a blessing and a challenge—it built Michael's leadership skills more than anything.”• “Michael took his shot and punched it in the face—he made the absolute most of his opportunity.”• “We always told him, ‘We care more about the person you are than your success on the field.'”• “This journey has been a wild ride, and we're just excited to see what's next.”Stacey Collodi:• “We just wanted him to get a shot, and he took it and ran with it.”• “Finding the right coach for your kid is more important than finding the best team.”• “Kindness and humility will take a player further than talent alone.”• “We wanted him to know he always had our support, but his path was his choice.”• “The best advice I can give parents? Be kind to the refs, coaches, and other parents—this is a small world.”

For the Glory KC is back with the 122nd episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City played their first game on full rest for the 2025 MLS season, and it seemingly didn't matter. D.C. United pulled off a 2-1 come from behind victory at home. Maybe it's rest plus chemistry that Sporting KC need. Plus, Jake Davis in the midfield. Plus... something else?Sheena and I open the episode looking for positives from Saturday's game before inevitably turning to the negatives. One list did outweigh the other, sadly.In a more fun story, we spend some time talking about what's happening at our neighbors to the north. The Des Moines Menace are signing all kinds of retired MLS players to bring some positive attention to the 2025 US Open Cup. Among those signings is Sporting KC legend and former SKC II coach, Benny Feilhaber. He'll be joined by at least eight other retired MLS players as they take on Sporting KC II in the opening round of the US Open Cup on March 19th.After that, we blitz through the Sporting KC round-up which includes an injury update for Andrew Brody, last week's SKC penalty maybe being the wrong call and why Erik Thommy is only the captain "right now," according to Peter Vermes.Finally, the KC Current get to bring us some joy with their season getting started next week. We take a quick look ahead to the season opener against the Portland Thorns.In the Digital Crawl, we touch on a few more topics, including:MLS Next Pro looking for more teams out of their primary markets ("2" teams included)Chris Rindov finds a new clubSophia Smith Wilson is pregnantand upcoming goalkeeper rule changesHere is a rundown of topics (and approximate start times):Sporting KC lose their 10th straight - 1:35Benny Feilhaber is back (sort of) - 28:56SKC Round-Up - 41:10KC Current season is starting - 48:29Digital Crawl - 56:17Upcoming GamesSKC II vs. STL City II - Fri. March 14th at 6:00PM CSTKC Current vs. Portland Thorns - Sat. March 15th at 11:45AMSporting KC vs Minnesota United - Sat. March 15th at 7:30PMAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled dot com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Savvides, an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Ventura County FC—the first-ever MLS Next Pro team in Ventura County. Michael's journey is anything but ordinary. Originally from South Africa, he built a career that spans engineering, tech, and healthcare, leading multiple successful businesses, including Quick Med Diagnostics, which skyrocketed during the pandemic.But beyond business, Michael is deeply passionate about sports and community-building. As a key figure behind Ventura County FC, he's on a mission to put the region on the soccer map, fostering a team that represents local talent, inclusivity, and the growing love for soccer in the U.S.We dive into his entrepreneurial mindset, how he's approached scaling companies and securing investments, and why he believes sports are the next big frontier for business and culture. Whether you're a soccer fan, an entrepreneur, or someone looking for inspiration on how to turn big ideas into reality, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

A stacked SDH AM for your FridayWe prep you for the weekend with more leagues kicking off around the USMichael Parkhurst, from Beyond Goals Mentoring, brings the Friday Free Kick where we talk about the challenges and successes in mentoring. This time, we talk about the challenges of geography and growth as well as keeping mentoring constant over timeHour 2 is your Weekend Whiparound with Match Week 3 in MLSJason joins Jarrett, Bart, and Jon to break down Atlanta United and Red Bulls  

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.The U.S. (and Canada in some of these) now has more professional teams in its top three divisions than England has in its top four divisions. The 2nd Division USL Championship and 3rd Division USL League One and MLS Next Pro kick off their 2025 seasons this weekend. Including MLS, there's 97 professional teams playing this season (we'll leave NISA out of this for now because no one seems to know what 2025 looks like for them). The NWSL Challenge Cup is tonight as well as the curtain raiser for their season. The trophy will be decided between last year's double winners Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit. Their regular season starts next Friday. Lionel Messi missed his second straight game, but Inter Miami won 2-0 over Cavalier FC of Jamaica last night in Ft. Lauderdale. The National Stadium in Kingston will be packed full next week, will Messi make the trip?Neymar will be back with the Brazilian national team for important World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina later this month. It's his first call up in 17 months as he's playing his way back into form at Santos. Keep an eye on the Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid triangle of chaos. Will they push Carlo out the door if he wins La Liga or Champions League this season? Raul is already hitting the escape hatch. He's been at the second team in Madrid since 2019, but now he's linked with Schalke, where he finished his playing career. Big games this weekend in the Premier League as the only remaining storyline in the table is the race for Champions League spots. 6 points separate 3rd through 10th and there could be three Champions League spots on offer for that group of teams. FIFA is going to consider a proposal for a one-off (yeah right) expansion of the World Cup to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2030. The president of the Uruguayan federation proposed expanded the tournament to 64 teams. Logistically, it makes sense for a format but it would be a massive challenge to execute. Luckily this tournament is spread out on either side of the Atlantic Ocean and might get more games in South America if the tournament expands, but is any of it feasible? Check out the video below for more nuggets of news you should know about today. Thanks for being a subscriber and have a great weekend!

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews caught up with Atlanta United 2 as they prepare to start their 2025 MLS Next Pro season tonight in Kennesaw hosting NY Red Bulls II.  You can listen to ATLUTD 2 all season long on the SDH Network (click Listen on soccerdownhere.net or listen via the Mixlr app). Hear from head coach Steve Cooke and players Cooper Sanchez, Ryan Carmichael, and Ronan Wynne.

Double Sigh! Mark, OSG, and yours truly talk about a bad loss by the Houston Dynamo at home to a Messi-less Inter Miami and what needs to improve heading to the first road test of the season against Columbus Crew.Timestamps:2:25 Thoughts on Inter Miami and Messi not traveling to Houston24:20 Who gets the blame for the bad start to 2025 and what needs to improve31:49 Dynamo travel to face Columbus Crew43:40 Fans react to loss to Inter Miami52:07 Predictions: Dynamo at Columbus Crew56:50 Are Houston the worst team in MLS?1:01:07 Dos begin MLS NEXT Pro season at home this SaturdayCredits:⬢ Noodle Time is hosted by yours truly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andres Naranjo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mark Segovia⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠OSG⁠⁠⁠!⬢ Intro/Outro music by Matt Houston. | Starfox - Armada [Matt Houston Remix]⬢ Support Foxtrot and read the blog on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi.com/DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⬢ Follow the fox on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dynamicfoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and Bluesky (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⬢ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Foxtrot TV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GOLZTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⬢ Thumbnail photo provided by Houston Dynamo FC.

Michael Collodi, goalkeeper for FC Dallas, takes us through his soccer journey—from playing in the backyard as a kid to making crucial saves in the MLS Next Pro Cup. He shares the highs and lows of the position, the importance of mental resilience, and how learning from mistakes has shaped his game. On February 22, 2024, Michael earned his first roster spot with FC Dallas, marking another milestone in his professional career. Whether you're a young player looking for guidance or a fan of goalkeeping excellence, this episode is packed with insights you don't want to miss.⚽Key Talking Points• The journey from FC Dallas Academy to the professional ranks• The mental aspect of goalkeeping: handling pressure and mistakes• The importance of multi-sport backgrounds in goalkeeper development• Why foot skills are crucial for modern goalkeepers• The transition from college to professional soccer• Studying film: How goalkeepers prepare for penalty shootouts• The experience of playing in the MLS All-Star Goalkeeper Wars• Winning the MLS Next Pro Cup: Reflections on a championship season• Advice for young goalkeepers and players looking to go pro• The role of teamwork and communication in elite soccer

On today's episode we talk about last Saturday's Sacramento Republic pre-season game vs Ventura County (the former Los Dos) of MLS Next Pro, Luke who formerly played for the Republic Academy and is now playing with the Earthquakes Academy talks about his time with the Academy, Tower Bridge Battalion membership, and more! Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Wall Pass Wednesday is stacked on SDHTyler Pilgrim from Scarves N Spikes drops by to talk ATLUTD and MLS going into Matchweek oneMatt Cairns, Director of Soccer Operations of Huntsville City FC, stops by to talk about the preseason and intros everyone to HC FC for 2025We look at CONCACAF, UCL, and high school action as well 

Huntsville City FC Director of Soccer Operations Matt Cairns stops by SDH AM to break down the 2025 preseason for the club, the lessons of 2024, and what its like for the sport to grow in Huntsville

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back talking Chicago Fire roster moves and pre-season lineups. The Men in Red continue to make signings to add depth to their lineup and the organization. This past week the club welcomes Omar Gonzalez and Claudio Cassano and saw the arrival of Jonathan Bamba to the training pitch. The Fire have yet to score in two pre-season matches, and the players are still getting used to their new teammates, but there are many reasons for optimism around the club. There's also optimism around the league with new 2025 MLS Roster Rules taking effect, including: raised salary cap, expanded supplemental slots, more opportunities for MLS Next Pro players, and a second buyout option. Make sure you tune in to hear how Nick thinks the Fire can take advantage of these new rules and what they will do for Major League Soccer as a whole. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube

Last stretch of the preseason! OSG and yours truly round up the news from the Dynamo: Jack McGlynn coming to Houston, reviewing their preseason results so far, Josh Wolff joining the technical staff, rumors, loans, and more. We also have some updates from Houston Dynamo 2 involving a new head coach and season schedule ahead of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro season.Timestamps:2:46 Marcelo Santos appointed as head coach for Houston Dynamo 26:20 Dynamo 2 schedule released9:00 Kieran Sargeant loaned to Lexington SC in USL Championship for 202510:14 Jefferson Valverde loaned to Orense SC in Ecuador for 202511:25 Dynamo sign Jack McGlynn from Philadelphia Union in team's first-ever cash swap18:04 Junior Urso set to join Houston as a free agent20:30 Josh Wolff added to first-team technical staff23:32 Dynamo rumored to acquire academy rights to 16 y/o center back Gavin Wolff from Austin FC26:53 Preseason results from the Dynamo so far 33:30 Season 20 Jersey Unveiling and Season Kickoff Fan Fest are this weekCredits:⬢ Noodle Time is hosted by yours truly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andres Naranjo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OSG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⬢ Intro/Outro music by Matt Houston. | Starfox - Armada [Matt Houston Remix]⬢ Support Foxtrot and read the blog on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi.com/DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⬢ Follow the fox on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dynamicfoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and Bluesky (⁠⁠⁠⁠@DynamicFoxtrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⬢ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Foxtrot TV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GOLZTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⬢ Thumbnail photo provided by Houston Dynamo FC.

Welcome to the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! Just like that, all three pro soccer teams in Houston are back in training, gearing up for a brand-new season. The Dash officially kicked off training on Monday in preparation for the Coachella Valley Invitational. The Dynamo faced San Antonio FC in a thrilling 2-2 draw and will soon head to Tampa for more matches. Houston Dynamo 2 dropped their preseason schedule just about 12 hours ago, followed by the release of their regular-season schedule, along with the entire MLS Next Pro league lineup. And, of course, we once again crushed Joey Stats! - And much more! - We invite you to follow us at Bayou City Soccer! - BayouCitySoccer.net - @BayouCitySoccer on Facebook, IG, and Twitter - Hit us up using our hashtag #AskBCS - Hosts: @rudysegura3 on Twitter @crisputallaz on Twitter @joechabalamusic on IG - Producer: Edson Ochoa @EOchoa_8 on Twitter - Again, BayouCitySoccer.net for everything.

It's a packed weekend preview on SDHMichael Parkhurst from Beyond Goals Mentoring drops by to talk about the successes of BGM in 2024 and the challenges plus a preview of what Cap and Greg Garza are looking forward to in 2025Carolina Core head coach Donovan Ricketts visits to talk about his new job and what the 2025 MLS NEXT PRO season looks like in High PointJarrett drops by to wrap up the week looking at the other stories that came across our table to talk about- from Canada to Celtic and all points in between

Carolina Core head coach Donovan Ricketts visits to talk about his new job and what the 2025 MLS NEXT PRO season looks like in High Point

Jason Longshore is back with some Morning Espresso to start off your Friday with updates from the Premier League on Boxing Day, roster changes in MLS this week, NWSL key signing in KC, US Soccer's youth registration year debate, Dennis Sanchez moving in USL Championship, and potential investors looking at MLS Next Pro.

A busy Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe go over the action in England from Boxing Day and preview the day for you- before the league gets a day off...Plus food for thought in MLS NEXT PRO and The USL Show's Kaylor Hodges looks at the latest news in the USL-S, Championship, and League One

The exit was premature, but it's time to wind down the season. While the FC Cincinnati first team came up short of expectations, the second team shattered the glass ceiling in MLS Next Pro. We invite local guy Tyler who runs the MLS Next Pro beat to talk about the FC Cincinnati 2 season, Tyrone Marshall's award-winning work, and how the future looks for the team and the MLSNP league in general. Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Special thanks to this month's new Patreon signups. Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Todd is joined by Jose Nunez to discuss Philadelphia Union II's 3-2 loss in MLS Next Pro Cup to North Texas and to discuss what the future may hold for Marlon LeBlanc after this season.   North Texas v Philadelphia Union II: Union II blow a 2-0 lead: [4:10] What went wrong in the second half for Union II: [10:58] Olwethu Makhanya red card: [17:10] Andrew Rick, Neil Pierre, CJ Olney, David Vazquez called up to u19 training camp: [23:20] What's next for Marlon LeBlanc: [30:30]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ ESPN Article on Jim Curtin's Firing   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/

There's a new Technical Director in Chattanooga with CFCDr. Sebastian Giraldo drops by SDH to talk about his mission, approach, and what he's learning about Chattanooga as a soccer hub