Podcasts about npsl

In this SDH 1v1, El Farolito head coach Santiago Lopez stops by to talk about the challenges of juggling running a real world business and a successful amateur soccer program...Back-to-back in NPSL and a chain of restaurants in san Francisco all under one roof

It's a stacked Tuesday SDH AM that covers all levels of the gameAli Howorth joins to break down WAFCON just before the semifinals- with four new teams thereTony Economopolous visits just before Mercer's women's soccer team hops on a bus for their season openerApple TV's Kacey White breaks down Leagues Cup and what has gotten into Austin FCEl Farolito head coach Santiago Lopez discusses the challenges in balancing a family business and a successful amateur soccer team on a daily basisPlus, your AM news and preps for tonight

Jon Nelson brings you the best of SDH AM from the week of August 7, 2026. Three conversations worth your time heading into the weekend. First, Kacey White joins to break down Houston Dynamo's win over Sporting Kansas City, walking through Guilherme's opening goal, a costly turnover from Calvin Harris that turned into Houston's second, and what a second half red card meant for Sporting Kansas City down the stretch. She also previews her stacked Leagues Cup week across Dallas and Austin, touches on the NWSL's growing transfer market, and reacts to new fan rules at Como under Cesc Fàbregas. Then, Guardian senior soccer editor Alex Abnos joins for a look inside the sourcing and verification behind his and Pablo Mauer's investigation into the youth academy at Austin FC, currently under review by police and the FBI. Abnos walks through the difference between off the record, on background, and on the record reporting, and what it takes to get a story like this over the line responsibly. To close, Santiago López of El Farolito checks in after the club won back to back NPSL national titles, this time beating Bristol Rhythm FC in the final, while also making a run to the semifinals of the Amateur Cup with a rotated roster. López talks the logistics and toll of fielding two teams at once, what he learned about himself as a coach, and what it means to carry on the legacy his father started with El Farolito in San Francisco's Mission District. Soccer Down Here covers the beautiful game from a Southern perspective. Find the Morning Espresso newsletter, SDH AM, podcasts, features, and more at soccerdownhere.net and on social media at @soccerdownhere.

Now that the team is back home in San Francisco, El Farolito head coach Santiago Lopez visits to look at a busy two-team spring and summer- chasing two titles as an amateur club and winning the NPSL title

It's a fast-moving SDH AM for your TuesdayFront Office Sports Margaret Fleming looks at the presser unveiling new MLS Commissioner Larry BergChattanooga FC has removed the interim tag from Richard Dixon's job description- we catch up with the head coachWe preview Leagues Cup and Kacey White looks at Sporting KC and Houston DynamoNPSL back-to-back champs El Farolito HC Santiago Lopez joins to talk about how tough that task is plus your AM news and previews 

Jon Nelson breaks down a loaded week on the SDH Week in Review, some of the best interviews from SDH AM. Listen live at 9:05 Monday-Friday on the Soccer Down Here YouTube or Twitch channels. Philadelphia Union play-by-play voice Dave Leno joins for Oppo Research ahead of Saturday's clash with Atlanta United, unpacking Kai Wagner's return, Ryan Richter's interim impact, and the Milan Iloski scoring surge. Then Apple TV's Steve Cangialosi previews FC Cincinnati hosting San Jose, diving into Dado Valenzuela's suspension, Bruce Arena's roster philosophy, and whether the Quakes can keep pace atop the Western Conference. Plus, NPSL Golden Gloves winner Noe Delmotte of Bristol Rhythm AFC previews his club's national championship match against El Farolito.

The 2026 winner of Golden Gloves in NPSL, Bristol Rhythm AFC's Noe Delmotte, stops by after practice (literally) to look at the two-month sprint to a title game vs El Farolito...

It's a busy, super-sized SDH AM SundayWe look back at the World matches from Saturday figuring out the Final 4 in the CupFuboTV's Nino Torres and Jason stop by to break it all down- the history, the present, and the numbersPlus, we look at the week that will be in Dallas and AtlantaThen, the whiparound in USL-W, NWSL, WPSL, NPSL, UPSL, and wrap with ATLUTD2 and their win in MLS NEXT Pro vs Inter Miami CF IIAll in one place   

It's a stacked Freestyle Friday covering all levels on SDH AMWe look back at the France-Morocco match from Thursday and set up your World Cup weekendSteven Wagoner, NPSL Chairman, visits to explain the proposal in front of the league to move to a member-owned league structureSoccer hall of famer Marcelo Balboa looks at the state of the USMNTMinnesota Aurora play-by-play voice Jake Griffith looks at the USLW semis and MLS NEXT Pro for the weekend plus your AM news and previews

The NPSL is looking at a new way to do business...There is a proposal around the league looking at the idea of how the NPSL could change and operate under a new, member-owned league structure in time for the 2027 season...Chairman Steven Wagoner comes by SDH AM to answer questions about the season and what this new chapter could mean for the leage- if approved...

Founder/President/CEO of the new NPSL franchise in the Delmarva Catena FC, Bryan Watson, stops by for a 1v1 on the announcement...We look at the build, the future, and the year of building toward a beginning next season

Bay-to-Bay Futbol is your weekly Bay Area football show covering MLS, NWSL, USL, NPSL and the wider Northern California soccer scene — from the San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC to Oakland Roots FC, Monterey Bay FC, Sacramento Republic FC, SF City FC and more.This week:⚡ The Quakes hit a wall with TWO brutal late-game losses

Bay-to-Bay Futbol is your weekly Bay Area football show covering MLS, NWSL, USL, NPSL and the wider Northern California soccer scene — from the San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC to Oakland Roots FC, Monterey Bay FC, Sacramento Republic FC, SF City FC and more.This week:⚡ The Quakes stay top of MLS — but the injuries are piling up fast

AC Newport is joining the NPSL for the 2026 season and is doing so on the hop...Sporting Director and Head Coach Ziggy Korytoski stops by SDH to talk about the birth of the franchise, the sprint to the 2026 opener, and expectations for Year One...

In this episode of State of the Republic, we recap Sacramento Republic FC's 0–0 draw on the road against Lexington SC in the club's second match of the season. While it was Republic's first tie of the year, the match also marked another clean sheet for goalkeeper Danny Vitiello, continuing his impressive USL clean sheet record. We also preview Sacramento's upcoming U.S. Open Cup matchup against El Farolito, the NPSL side famously known as The Burrito Boys, and discuss what to expect from the cup clash. Plus, we look ahead to next Saturday's USL Championship match when Republic returns home to face Monterey Bay FC. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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

Sports lifer. Road warrior. Straight shooter. In this no‑holds‑barred conversation, veteran sports marketer, former minor‑league ballplayer, and acclaimed author Bob Wilber opens up about a wildly unconventional career that somehow connects the Detroit Tigers minor-league system, Converse sneaker deals, indoor soccer barns, and nitro Funny Car mayhem. Wilber takes us inside a childhood spent in dugouts and press boxes as the son of longtime Major League catcher, coach, and scout Del Wilber, and a trailblazing mother who broke barriers in the St. Louis Cardinals' front office. From there, we follow him onto college diamonds and through the harsh realities of chasing – and losing – the big‑league dream. The story hardly slows down. Wilber walks through his pivot into sports marketing and front‑office life, selling corporate America on emerging properties and trying to keep the MISL's St. Louis Storm, NPSL's Kansas City Attack, and CISL's Indianapolis Twisters alive in the boom‑and‑bust world of indoor soccer. Then he details his second (third?) act in motorsports, running NHRA Funny Car teams and becoming one of drag racing's most distinctive PR voices and storytellers. Along the way, Wilber talks candidly about burnout, constant travel, reinvention, and why he finally stepped away to write his autobiographical "Bats, Balls, & Burnouts: A Life of Sports, Marketing, and Mayhem". If you care about the business behind the games – the hustle, the politics, the strain on real life – this conversation is a masterclass in how sports really work once the lights go off and the fans go home! + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY BUY THE BOOK:  "Bats, Balls, & Burnouts: A Life of Sports, Marketing, and Mayhem": https://amzn.to/3Myak3F SPONSOR THANKS: Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

Here's the interview wit new Chairman of NPSL Soccer, Steven Wagoner, looking at his challenges three days into his new jobWe look at the challenges- both his and the leagues- as the 2026 season is just around the corner

Jon Nelson takes you through the best of SDH AM this week. Check it out live Monday-Friday on the SDH Network on YouTube, Twitch, and X. In this Week in Review, Jon brings you interviews with new Sporting JAX head coach Liam Fox. new NPSL chairman Steven Wagoner, and our old friend Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports to break down some of the latest news and rumors around MLS.

It's a busy Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look at the action this weekend- including AFCONWe check in on Celtic and Wilfried NancyWe bring in new NPSL Chairman Steven Wagoner to talk the league and his new jobWe look at a new USMNT injury plus the latest in the NWSL talks with SoccerForUSPod's Bart KeelerEnjoy!

The city of El Paso joins th NPSL in 2026 in the form of Sun City FCPresident Manuel Chavez joins with some surprises and some breaking news about the build of the team sprinting toward a 2026 debut

The NPSL Regional League is getting ready for its Spring launch across the NPSL landscapeManaging Director Jason Brown drops by SDH AM to look at the upcoming leagues meetings, what the league is looking to accomplish over three days, and get everything in place for the sprint in the spring

Tuesday Thoughts on SDH AM start and finish with moves off the field... two important names in MLS are haging it up after the seson is done... we also look at the weekend that was...NPSL Regional League Managing Director Jason Brown drops by with an update before the first set or organizational meetings Friday morning to update the franchise processWe go over your AM news in Hour 2 plus continue our look at the Economics of Soccer with football consultant Jason Stephens as he discusses provate equity investing in the women's game and MCO models advancing there as well...

A stacked Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMScarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim looks at the Atlanta United match against Columbus and previews San DiegoMLSSoccer.com's Dylan Butler looks at Open Cup and the playoff races plus previews action tonightNPSL Regional League Managing Director Jason Brown drops by to talk about the annoucement of the RL and what it means for the structure of the league on the whole for 2026 and beyondPlus, shocking news and results in UCL- and we preview today in league phase

The NPSL is looking to fill a 12-month calendar with competitionThe newly-formed NPSL-RL gives teams a chance nationwide to keep brands alive year round and gives clubs the chance to work toward NPSL Tier 1 status should they chooseManaging Director Jason Brown talks us through the idea and what the future may hold for the NPSL on the whole

El Farolito Head Coach Santiago Lopez visits for an SDH 1v1 looking at the 2025 year for the defending NPSL champs- and what it'll take to go back-to-back in title chases...

Jon Nelson takes you through some of the best interviews from the week on SDH AM (Monday-Friday at 9:05am on the Soccer Down Here YouTube, Twitch, & X streams). This week, he's joined by Giovanni Savarese of Apple TV's MLS Season Pass, Niko Moreno of Pulso Sports, and Santiago Lopez of El Farolito as they chase a NPSL national championship at home in San Francisco.

A busy Wall Pass WEdnesday on SDH AMScarves N Spikes Tyler Pilgrim looks at ATLUTD, the moves on the field and off, and Leagues Cup beginningsDylan Butler from MLSSoccer.com looks at the Premier League and the MLS transactions in the secondary windowCarlos Rubio, head coach of NPSL finalist Hickory FC, battles the sun to talk about his season and the title gameAnd we close with transfer updates around the planet 

Part of the brain trust behind Wildfire FC of Missoula, Montana- Charlie Vandam and Shannon Flanagan- drop by to talk about the last year-plus as Wildfire gets ready for their 2025 dry run this weekend in Montana...We talk about the sport in the state, the runway to get to this weekend, and the goals going forward...

FC Florida is in season one in the Sunshine Conference and are still learning about themselves on the field and off in 2025Academy Director Cam Omsberg and head coach Victor Sanchez break down what they've learned so far in the season sprint

Ambassadors FC are in the Great Lakes Conference for 2025- and have had to put things together quickly to hit the ground running in a tough conferenceHead Coach/Technical Director Ryan Dean and Director of Global Development Bob Dean drop by to talk about the learning curve and the greater mission in play in Ohio

In this episode of State of the Republic Podcast, we recap a bizarre and frustrating 2-1 loss on the road to Orange County SC, where Sacramento Republic found the net three times—but unfortunately two were own goals. We talk about the game, what the team can learn from this tough one, and look ahead to a busy week ahead. First up is a US Open Cup clash against NPSL side El Farolito on Wednesday, followed by a big USL Championship showdown against Phoenix Rising on Saturday at Phoenix. Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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 Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen 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

Sean McGee has spent his life hustling to make it in the business of sports. His journey has taken him from minor league baseball, to NPSL soccer with Kingston Stockade, to coaching College basketball, to business development with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and finally, to the Sarasota Paradise in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.  For those keeping track at home, Sarasota Paradise will be moving up to USL League One for the 2026 season and is busy gearing up for USL League Two play this Summer. We talk to Sean about what it will take to build the project up to the professional level for next Summer.

Sam and Hiram are back with season three of Annapolis Blues coverage.  Kicking off the pre-season, coach Colin Herriot is in the studio to talk about the switch from NPSL to USL LEAGUE TWO, thoughts on last season, and the plans for the 2025 soccer season. Never miss an episode, LIKE and FOLLOW the podcast  https://naptownblues.podbean.com/   Reach out to us on Twitter X @NaptownBluesPod Hiram and Sam would love to hear from you. For the English Premier League and the English Football League, check out our main show: DU Football Show www.DUfootballshow.com

LAFC2, not LAFC, begin the defense of our 2024 USOC title with a First Round match against NPSL-side FC Arizona! Get all the details on LAFC2 and as many details as Scarf could find about FC Arizona!

Team President Jason Price drops by for an SDH 1v1 talking about their expansion bid into the NPSL for the 2025 season- and all the activity to be ready in two months for the club's first season...

Rochester NY FC is one of the new clubs in the NPSL for 2025...And they're getting ready for 2025- and not 2026...Boys Academy Director Rory Charcholla visits to talk about the decision, the expectations, and the outlook in their new league and conference...

Abdullah Ashraf, CEO and President of the Board of Directors at Oklahoma United, drops by to talk about the birth of the franchise and what needs to be done as they hit the ground running for the 2025 season...Plus, a little breaking news on their front as well...

One of the founders of Apotheos FC, Anthony Catalano, drops by SDH AM to discuss the team's move from NPSL to USL League Two

A stacked #ReactionMonday on SDHAnthony Catalano, one of the founders of Apotheos FC, drops by to talk the move from NPSL to USL League TwoWe look back at the highlights from ATLUTD's preseason opener in Chattanooga and hear from Ronny Deila and Brad GuzanIn Hour 2, we go through the news of the AM and SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler talking reffing down here and USWNT news 

Devin joins the podcast to give an update on the Annapolis Blues project in Naptown. It's been a busy offseason for the club as they switched the Men's team from NPSL to USL League Two and added a Women's team to USL-W.   

A familiar name takes a next soccer step...The Buffalo Stallions are now a part of the NPSL kicking off in 2025Head Coach Mark Spacone and Director of Club and Soccer Ops, Kevin O'Neil, drop by to talk about the market, the NPSL, and getting everything ready for this season and beyond...

Real San Jose returns to the NPSL after a decade away...Nick Arellano looks at the lessons of having a franchise, his first tour in the NPSL, and the advice he would give first-year clubs coming into the league...A wide-ranging conversation on ownership today and coming back into the league

J Ronald Nazaire, Team CEO, and Johnny Sainvil, Director of Operations for Osner's FC drop by to talk about their entry into the NPSL starting with the 2025 season...And it's all around the corner...

It's an odd-man rush as a new franchise joins the NPSL in the northeastJim Kilmeade and Kevin Reardon lead the club into their 2025 debut and go over the reasons why, the where, who, and what attached to the club beginnings

Players Development Academy and PDA Hibernians Technical Director Brian Grazier drops by SDH to talk about their joining the NPSL in 2025We go over the background of the idea, what's coming quickly prepping for the 2025 season, and what PDA brings to the table in the northeast

FC Motown GM Gregory Irwin and El Farolito Manager/Head Coach Santiago Lopez drop by SDH for an education on their seasons and the title game tomorrow in New Jersey

A busy Friday on SDHWe get early returns from SoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler on USMNT playMichael Parkhurst is around for Beyond Goals Mentoring's Friday Free Kick on managing your emotions in difficult situations andFC Motown GM Gregory Irwin and El Farolito Manager/Head Coach Santiago Lopez drop by SDH for an education on their seasons and the title game tomorrow in New Jersey plus we preview the weekend in Leagues Cup

SDH looks at the last four in the NPSL You hear from Columbus United head coach Brett Teach and players before the bus to New Jersey, Duluth FC's John Shuster on their quarters and rainy practice days before heading to El Farolito and we check in with the California entry and what they mean to their community

It's a busy Tuesday Thoughts on SDHWe start with the USL-W champs as North Carolina Courage visits with a trophyWe also go indepth in the NPSL with visits from Columbus United HC Brett Teach and Duluth FC owner John Shuster look at their quarterfinals matches- and the travel associatedThere's news of the AM as well from Columbus, Ohio to Europe and all points in between

Columbus United HC Brett Teach and Duluth FC's John Shuster drop by to talk about their team's wins in the quarterfinals and what they're up to getting ready for the NPSL national semis