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We catch up with Jack McGrory and Landon Donovan for a quick chat about the redevelopment of the SDCCU Stadium site in San Diego's Mission Valley. Landon Donovan is a household name in American soccer, and together with his partners have developed a project called SoccerCity that aims to bring Major League Soccer to San Diego. In a few weeks, voters will decide between SoccerCity, which will appear as Measure E on the ballot, and Measure G which is supported by Jack McGrory and others who have their own ideas for what to do with that same property where SoccerCity would be built. Have a listen!

On the latest SoccerNation Podcast - powered by soccerloco, Mike McNeill and Ramon Estevez call in to preview the upcoming derby between SF Glens and SF City. The conversation includes a brief history of the Glens as a club and also examines the range of opportunities on offer to the youth players who are part of the Glens organization.

On the latest SoccerNation Podcast - powered by soccerloco, Jacques Pelham, the President and CEO of San Francisco City Football Club jumps on to preview the upcoming derby between SF City and the newly arrived SF Glens. We chat about the formation of SF City and the progress the club has made in recent years as they traverse the American soccer pyramid.

Steve Brockhoff and Daryl Biggs jump on the latest SoccerNation Podcast - powered by soccerloco to talk about the recent news that the SoccerCity San Diego Original Supporters Group is spinning off and becoming member-run. The OSG was actually first started by the SoccerCity team last year as a way to validate interest in their plan. In short order, the group grew to nearly 2,000 members. Those members are now taking over the leadership of their own group and Daryl and Steve have stepped up to steer the ship and manage the transition. The conversation runs all over the place, starting with how Daryl and Steve got into soccer in the first place and touching on what led them to their new roles with OSG, what sort of challenges they face and what sort of tasks they are taking up. We discuss what it means to be a San Diegan and how the activation of this group can build bridges and strengthen the foundation of the soccer community and the greater San Diego community at large. You can learn more about the Original Supporters Group on Twitter at @OSG_SanDiego and on Facebook. Be sure to get involved in the conversation when you follow @Soccer_Nation on Twitter. Please do leave a rating/review if you enjoy this program and share it with your friends! Special thanks to Stevie McGlynn from Viewpoint Brewing for the hospitality!

ASC striker Amani Walker returns for his second stint on the SoccerNation Podcast - powered by soccerloco. This episode recaps the last few weeks of the ASC season, before transitioning into a recap of the European club seasons. Amani's beloved Arsenal bid farewell to its long-suffering/serving manager Arsene Wenger and the two have a wide discussion about where Arsenal goes from here. The conversation then concludes with a bit more local coverage with updates regarding SoccerCity San Diego's MLS expansion bid. Please be sure to leave a rating and review on whatever platform you consume your podcasts from! Also, be sure to check out ASC San Diego! The team currently sits atop the NPSL Southwest Division standings following a statement victory against FC Arizona and is lining up a monumental match against Orange County FC on May 19th. You can find tickets here: http://asc-sandiego.com/tickets/

On the latest edition of the SoccerNation Podcast - powered by soccerloco, Jason Barbato drops by to talk about literally everything. We talk about the origins of the North County Battalion who played in the NPSL for one glorious year before pivoting to PDL and adding a youth component to their first team with San Diego Surf Soccer Club and then folding into the operations of Orange County Soccer Club for the 2018 season. We talk about the philosophy of developing players and what pathways exist today for players who aspire to ply their trade at the next level. We also have a really good discussion regarding fan/supporters culture. All that and more on the latest SoccerNation Podcast - powered by soccerloco!

On the latest episode of the SoccerNation Podcast - Powered by soccerloco, Keith Miller drops by to have a wide-ranging conversation about youth soccer in America, professional soccer, growth, development, infrastructure, what constitutes "good football" and so much more.

Welcome to the SoccerNation podcast, powered by soccerloco. On today’s episode I’m joined by Amani Walker to preview ASC San Diego’s home opener in the National Premier Soccer League on Saturday March 24th at Mission Bay High School. The conversation includes Amani’s story as a local kid who grew up in San Diego and went on to enjoy a career as a professional. Originally drafted by the Chicago Fire, Walker’s career includes stints in both NASL and USL with clubs like Minnesota United, the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Orange County Blues (now OC SC). If you have questions, comments, concerns or any other feedback be sure to get in touch with us on Twitter at @soccer_nation or send us an email at news@soccernation.com. If you like what you hear, be sure to drop us a nice rating/review on whatever platform you find this podcast on!

Welcome back to the SoccerNation Podcast – powered by soccerloco! On today’s episode I’m joined by Shannon Mac Millan, Executive Director of the Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks youth soccer club in San Diego, California for a conversation about youth soccer in San Diego. We go deep on the details of the DMCV Sharks and the culture of a community based club, and talk about how the values Mac Millan has instilled in her club could one day potentially translate to an MLS or NWSL team in San Diego. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the latest edition of the SoccerNation Podcast powered by soccerloco! Today I caught up with Nick Merrit and Will Griffith to talk about the Aztecs for SoccerCity movement that they kicked off along with another student on the Mesa. These young men feel strongly about the SoccerCity San Diego expansion bid and have mobilized on campus to support the process. We discuss a number of topics including allegations that the kids have been paid by FS Investors, the communications that have come from leadership on campus, the plans that the Aztecs for SoccerCity have in the coming months and much more! Enjoy the show! Be sure to leave a review on iTunes/Stitcher/GooglePlay or wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Send questions, comments, concerns and any other feedback to news@soccernation.com

Welcome back to the latest edition of the SoccerNation Podcast! As always, my name is Dike Anyiwo and on today’s episode I’m joined by USWNT striker Christen Press. Before I go any further I need to say thank you to the good people at Hydrive Energy Water for making Christen available to me. You can learn all about the drink and the company in the article that’s published on SoccerNation.com: https://www.soccernation.com/one-on-one-christen-press/ In the clip I’m about to play for you, Christen talks specifically about the importance of high profile players like herself engaging with the generation that is coming up today. We also talk a bit about where women’s soccer is in the United States today and some of the challenges ahead in the next year or so, both on and off the field for NWSL and USWNT players alike. So without further adieu, enjoy this conversation with Christen Press!

On the latest edition of the SoccerNation Podcast, Director of Business Development for the United Soccer League's PDL and SYL Joel Nash drops by studioloco for a brief but insightful chat about the USL's Super Y League expansion into Southern California. Joel outlines the place that the Super Y holds with the larger USL organization and speaks about what makes his league desirable for your clubs across the country, including some of the perks that come with being affiliated with a professional league. He also talks a bit about the recruiting process for new clubs interested in the Super Y League in SoCal, and outlines what interested clubs can do to learn more. Stay tuned to SoccerNation.com and sylsoccer.com for more updates on the Super Y in Region IV. Background Reading: https://www.soccernation.com/the-united-soccer-leagues-super-y-open-southern-california-division/

Oh hey guys… Long time no talk. Apologies for disappearing into oblivion at the back end 2017, but rest assured SoccerNation is still alive and well. On the first episode of 2018 of the SoccerNation Podcast, I’m joined by Mike McNeill. Mike is the Executive Director of the "Olders" for San Francisco Glens Evolution, and we have a frank discussion of the state of soccer in the United States. This wide ranging conversation touches on the availability of coaches education programs, the pay to play system in youth soccer, The United States Soccer Development Academy, the history of Mike’s club in San Francisco, the Great Age of Expansion of the professional game in this country, and so much more. Carve out some time and listen to this engaging and candid chat between two people utterly immersed in the game and we. It’s shotgun style and the conversation flows from topic to topic, but it’s probably a very accurate reflection of our SoccerNation today. As always, you can connect with me on Twitter and @DikeNatsai and you can find Mike @MUFCred_USA. Learn more about SF Glens youth club at http://www.sfglensevolution.org/ and PDL team at http://www.sfglens.com/ Send us an email at news@soccernation.com with any questions, comments, or other feedback. As always, thanks to Alexandar Bang for the music!

Alexis is vacationing in sunny and beautiful Ireland, while Christian is in Brooklyn bringing the heat on the podcast. Alexis calls in to the show and Christian does a one on one interview with Nate Abaurrea. Nate is a journalist and broadcaster in southern California who covers USMNT and Liga MX for soccernation.com. Nate is a great journalist and he joins us to discuss the xenophobia that was ever present after the USMNT lost to Costa Rica. Segment 1: Gotta stay fly even if you're in Ireland Segment 2: Interview with Nate Abaurrea @nateabaurrea @soccer_nation Matches: NE v ORL FCD v RBNY LA v COL MTL v CHI COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR!

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Nate and Dike return on the latest episode of the SoccerNation Podcast to break down the weekend that was in soccer and cast an eye forward to what is around the corner. The conversation kicks off with a brief recap of the Community Shield on Sunday which Arsenal won using the new ABBA format for kicks from the mark, before spinning into Premier League predictions. Who stays up? Who finishes in the top 4? Who takes home the crown? Listen and learn. Talk then shifts to Club Tijuana's 3-0 loss to Monterrey in the third week of Liga MX 2017 Apertura action. Chacho Coudet's men have looked meek and mild under the Argentine's guidance with each defeat leaking more and more goals. The bright side? There are more games coming thick and fast, giving Los Xolos ample opportunity to get back on track. The guys then shift gears and dive into what is easily the most polarizing conversation in American soccer. Promotion and Relegation. On August 3rd, two American teams, Kingston Stockade of the NPSL and Miami FC of the NASL filed a suit with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA for failing to impose their rules regarding pro/rel on US Soccer. We examine what the landscape looks like today and take a look at where things could go with this lawsuit in play. Stay tuned to SoccerNation.com for the latest news from all around!

Brian Havenner from the Soccer Unity Project joins Dike Anyiwo to chat about his organization and their upcoming footgolf tournament at Mission Bay Golf Course on August 19th at 5:00pm. - REGISTER HERE: http://www.footgolfsandiego.com/sup Brian and Dike chat about the nonprofit's origin and mission to cultivate a soccer community accessible to all socio-economic levels where empathy, gratitude, and happiness is embraced through exposing youth to unique community service and leadership experiences. You can learn more about SUP at their website http://www.soccerunityproject.com/ Stay tuned to SoccerNation.com for more on this great organization

Demba Ba, an international soccer star and leader of San Diego’s NASL expansion team, joins Katy Temple and SoccerNation’s Dike Anyiwo in Voice of San Diego’s podcast studio to discuss what sparked his passion project. Learn about Demba’s upbringing, his competitive spirit, his values and ultimately how he aims to infuse his new club in San Diego with a culture that reflects both the ownership and the community. “I know that down the road you want to develop an Academy and complete this passion project – not only build a team but develop these players,” Temple says to Ba. “What is it that you would like them most to know about soccer and passion?” “We are going to build the Academy down the road. It’s going to take a few years probably, but we don’t have a problem with that. We’re going to be here for a long time,” Ba says. “And what we want to develop, what we want to give them is – before they are football players, they are men. They need to grow and they need to have values…We want to teach them how to play soccer, for sure, but how to be a good man as well. This is one of the most important things, at least for me and for the group of guys who are behind me, because football is 15, 20 years. And your life is way longer than that.” The announcement was just the beginning. Stay tuned, San Diego. #SDNASL

Landon Donovan on SoccerCity San Diego and why it matters for the community.

Three time Olympic gold medalist,Heather Mitts. We talk about overcoming adversity, being coachable & life after sport. She talks about her companies, heathermittsempoweredpregnancy.com and ceresplatinumgroup.com as well. Don't miss this interview!

The famed Arsenal Soccer Schools are returning to the west coast for the summer of 2017! This exciting opportunity to “Learn to Play the Arsenal Way” comes to you directly from the Arsenal Football Club and gives hundreds of children the chance to build on their existing skills and strengthen their love of the beautiful game, all while learning in a similar format to Premier League academies. The day camps run from 8:45 to 3:00 pm and are chock full of Gooner goodness. Lead by Official Arsenal Soccer Schools coaches from England, attendees will have access inside Arsenal FC’s training methods, with an emphasis in technical development using proven drills direct from the Arsenal youth academy at Hale End. The camp session dates and locations are as follows: PALO ALTO - Cubberly Field – June 19 – 23, 2017 – Ages: Boys and Girls 5-16 SAN JOSE - Downtown San Jose – June 26 – 30, 2017 – Ages: Boys and Girls 5-12 SAN JOSE – Advanced Day Camp - Los Gatos Creekside – 4pm – 7pm, June 26 – 30, 2017 – Ages: Boys and Girls 13-18 LOS ANGELES - St Jeannes High School in Tustin, California – July 3 – 7, 2017 – Ages: Boys and Girls 5-16 SAN DIEGO - San Diego Jewish Academy – July 10 – 14, 2017 – Ages: Boys and Girls 5-16 The Arsenal Soccer Schools Camps are designed to build a supportive environment where players will be challenged to improve all aspects of their game while building confidence in individual abilities. All attendees will receive an official Arsenal kit, and there will be an athletic trainer on site for medical concerns, health and safety. Space is limited, so it is advised to register early. To learn more or register now, please visit: www.arsenalsoccerschoolsusa.com

Southwestern University head coach and World Cup winner & Olympic Gold Medalist, Linda Hamilton joins the #WTF show to talk about social impact through soccer, college recruiting and a bit about her experience as Carrie Taylor's former coach. #womentalkingfootball #soccernation #strongwomen

Well known researcher and advocate for women in sports, Dr. Nicole LaVoi. Co-Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota.

This week, The Coaching Journey is excited to welcome Carrie Taylor on the show! Carrie is a coach, writer for SoccerNation, and she is also the host of Women Talking Football, a radio show! Our discussion today focuses on women involved in the sport, as we look at the difficulties many women face in a sport that some wrongfully consider to be a "man's game." Why do we see a dearth of female coaches? Why does a man coaching a female team not raise any issues, but a woman coaching a male team raises concern? This is an important and frank discussion that everyone should listen to, because Carrie looks at the double standards that have been placed on the environment and discusses them in an open and honest manner. As we always say, together we can help shape the future of the game. Carrie offers one of our most important podcasts to date, and she provides some must listen commentary on a topic that has wide-ranging consequences. Support the podcast and join our Patreon community by clicking here! Subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on the latest episode and please leave a rating and review! Follow us on Twitter: @TheCoachJourney Follow us on Facebook: The Coaching Journey Music: http://www.bensound.com

Olympic Gold Medalist & former US Women's National team player, Angela Hucles. We will be discussing women in leadership and her new company Ceres Platinum, that was co-founded with her USWNT teammate Heather Mitts.

Dike Anyiwo and Nate Abaurrea are joined on this Special Edition of the SoccerNation Podcast by USL's Premier Development League Director Todd Eason for a discussion about the amateur league with professional pedigree. The conversation covers a variety of topics including Eason's role with the PDL, the value of the league itself, the player identification platform known as the USL Scouting Network, benefits of elite summer competition for some of the nation's most potent young players and the direction of soccer in this country. Eason divulges the initiatives at the forefront of the league's agenda at a point in time when American soccer is booming, and casts an eye towards the upcoming 2017 season kicking off in early May. Enjoy!

The Boca Juniors OC boys 2002 team coached by Boca DOC and Santiago Canyon Men’s Soccer Coach, Jimmy Obleda, wrote their own “Hollywood ending” recently by winning the last three games in the National League season this March and punched their ticket to the USYS National Championship. A new team, from a new club that is less than 8 months old will be representing Cal South this July under the guidance of Coach Obleda. Jimmy cites the growth of the team over the past few months as a key thing in getting them through the challenge of having to win three games in a row. “They grew as men, and showed a level of professionalism that I had not seen in them before.” “Right now, we are looking to adapt our training cycle so that we will peak again in July for the National Championships in Frisco, TX. Each player is going to have to improve individually as well as a unit for us to be successful at nationals.” Coach Obleda is no stranger to success, as a player he signed his first professional contract at the age of 17 for Danubio Futbol Club of the Uruguayan First Division. He continued his professional career for eight years playing in South America, Europe and the United States. Past success include his time as the Director of Coaching and Player Development for the Fullerton Rangers for 13 years. While there, he helped produce some of the top players in the country for the US youth national teams, professional teams and universities. He has managed to send over 200 student-athletes to play at the university or college level. Jimmy, who holds an A coaching License, has won numerous league, state and regional titles but no title is more triumphant than the 2011, 2012 back to back USYSA National and Dallas Cup titles. To this day, he is the only coach to lead a team to this feat. In 2011, Jimmy garnered the honors of the Regional Youth Coach of the Year, as well as the National Youth Coach of the Year presented by the NSCAA. In 2012, he was named the Cal-South Nike Coach of the Year. His newest challenge includes working as the Head Men’s Coach at Santiago Canyon College. This season he guided the Hawks to a respectable 5-8-7, with some very close games and is looking forward to his first recruiting class coming in. Jimmy, in addition to being a father to three kids, and a husband, also serves as a Cal South licensing clinician and in his “spare time” is working on his second masters’ degree. Recently, SoccerNations’ Carrie Taylor sat down with Coach Obleda over lunch and discussed the state of the youth game in the US to chat about what helps makes players and coaches successful. When you sit with Coach Obleda, his energy rubs off, one can see why he is able to motivate young players and make them better. Have a listen:

Deafness is a hidden ‘disability’. In sports such as soccer, players face certain hidden disadvantages, such as not being able to hear their coach’s instructions during a game, a referee’s decision or even the roar of the crowd. Oftentimes deaf soccer players compete regularly against their hearing peers and these aspects of the game, which many of us take for granted, can make a difference during the course of a match. Players must have an average hearing loss of 55 Decibels or more in the best ear. All players competing in deaf matches must remove all hearing aids before playing which creates another obstacle to overcome, balance – another important advantage for a hearing player. The women are the reigning 2005, 2009, and 2013 Deaflympics Gold Medal winners. They are also the two time 2012 and 2016 Deaf World Cup Champions. SoccerNation’s Carrie Taylor spoke with the Head Coach of the Deaf Women’s National Team, Amy Griffin, who is a former USWNT player and also the Associate Head Coach of the University of Washington.

Landon Donovan, the reigning all time leader in both goals scored and assists created, the man who Major League Soccer's MVP Trophy is named after, recent San Diego transplant and even more recent FS Investor joins Dike Anyiwo for a candid discussion regarding the current status of youth soccer in San Diego and how that status may or may not change with the arrival of an MLS team. Thursday's news that the lawsuit against the MLS Player's Union by youth clubs Crossfire Premier, the Dallas Texans and the Chicago Sockers has been dismissed is just the latest data-point in an ongoing struggle for American youth clubs to be allowed to receive reimbursement for the development of players in the form of Solidarity Payments and Training Compensation fees. Donovan and Dike wade into the weeds on the subject of monetary compensation for youth clubs for developing youth players who go on to become professionals, and examine whether or not the widely accepted practice around the world has a place in the United States. The two then wrap up with a summary of where the SoccerCitySD project stands at present, including a frank discussion of why San Diego State and FS Investors appear to be at an impasse when it comes to negotiations over the development of Mission Valley, the merits of the Public Land, Public Vote campaign and concluding with a preview of what citizens of San Diego can expect to see from FS Investors in the weeks and months to come now that the signature gathering process is complete. Don't miss this episode of the SoccerNation Podcast - Powered by soccerloco! - https://www.soccernation.com/youth-club-lawsuit-dismissed-by-u-s-district-court/ - https://www.soccernation.com/battle-over-san-diego-soccercity-site-heats-up-in-public-arena/ - https://www.soccernation.com/usl-announce-plan-to-launch-third-division-pro-league-in-2019/

In the build up to the massive USA vs. Honduras World Cup Qualifier in San Jose, our own Nate Abaurrea was joined by the one and only Alexi Lalas for a very special podcast edition of the SoccerNation Sitdown. Abaurrea and Lalas did not hold back in the 25 minute conversation, recorded inside Avaya Stadium. The two cover a wide range of intriguing topics, starting with the changing of the guard in US Soccer, the Americans reverting to old leadership in the wake of Jurgen Klinsmann's sacking. Are things really any better today than they were in the latter days of 2016? Is the match against Honduras a "must win"? Abaurrea and Lalas discuss the city of San Jose's rocky history with MLS, and take a trip back to 1997, the last time the United States played a World Cup Qualifier in the Bay Area. Lalas gives his take on MLS expansion, saying that San Diego, in his opinion, currently has "the second best bid of the 12 cities in the running. Abaurrea and Lalas also discuss the recent national anthem ruling from US Soccer, touching on Megan Rapinoe's protest, and what Lalas meant with his comments regarding Rapinoe, as well as the Black Lives Matter movement. All this, plus some glorious trips down USMNT memory lane. You won't want to miss this special podcast edition of the SoccerNation Sitdown. Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

United States Men's National Team all time goal scorer, assist leader and second highest appearance maker Landon Donovan joins SoccerNation Citizen Carrie Taylor's Women Talking Football program to talk about his role with FS Investors in the SoccerCity SD plan. Donovan also talks at length about his childhood and what he'd like to see in San Diego's MLS franchise in the event the city of San Diego adopts the proposal advanced by FS Investors.

Nate and Dike stopped by San Diego's favorite brewery to record the 21st (you see what we did there?) episode of the young-yet-illustrious SoccerNation Podcast. In the longest show ever, the guys touch on basically everything, starting with an MLS in San Diego update. Included in this PACKED show is reaction to Bruce Arena's USMNT roster for the crucial qualifiers against Honduras and Panama, updates from the NASL expansion effort in San Diego, NPSL and PDL league updates and lots of laughter. This one is fun. Enjoy! Latest Hits from SoccerNation.com: - https://www.soccernation.com/usmnt-exclusive-jorge-villafana-speaks-to-soccernation/ - https://www.soccernation.com/screen-teen-event-hosted-usd/ - https://www.soccernation.com/the-sports-bra-project/ Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

In a truly unique edition of the Soccer Nation Sitdown, we take a detailed journey inside the world of the most incomparable position on the pitch. To help us examine the art of goalkeeping, Nate Abaurrea is joined by San Diego State Aztecs Goalkeeper’s Coach, and Director of Coaching at Vista Soccer Club, Matt Hall. Hall is a goalkeeper through and through, and a San Diegan at heart. After growing up in Vista, California and playing for the hometown Vista Storm, Hall took his talents to San Diego State University. After three outstanding years with the Aztecs, starting in goal as a freshman and wearing the captain’s armband for the subsequent two NCAA campaigns, Hall transferred across town, suiting up for the Toreros of the University of San Diego for his senior season. In his one season at USD, Hall was an All-WCC goalkeeper, and went on to play professionally in the A-League. But coaching was always something in the back of Hall’s mind. Soon after his playing career drew to a close, Hall ventured into the soccer coaching world, and has now seen his footballing life come full circle, helping to lead the charge for organizations he once represented as a player. Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

Dike and Nate touch on the Champions and Europa League highlights of the week before turning the conversation to the lull that has set in since that Monday on the Midway with FS Investors. In the current absence of MLS, the guys wonder about whether or not NASL and USL teams may look to fill the void that exists in San Diego. The conversation then takes a turn toward development in youth soccer as Dike explains the significance of the DMCV Sharks joining the ECNL and compares that league to USSF's forthcoming Girls Development Academy. SoccerNation regular Alicia Rodriguez's piece on the NWSL's partnership with NY Surf gives the guys hope that things are trending in the right direction, even if there is still lots of work to be done. - https://www.soccernation.com/nwsl-clubs-establishing-bigger-academy-footprint/ - https://www.soccernation.com/will-the-nasl-come-to-san-diego/ - https://www.soccernation.com/san-diego-state-university-head-coach-lev-kirshner-on-the-aztec-soccer-way/ Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

In this edition of the SoccerNation Podcast, United States Women's National Team legend and World Cup Winner Shannon MacMillan joins Dike Anyiwo for quick chat about the recent acceptance of the Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks' acceptance into the Elite Clubs National League. The ECNL, as it is commonly known, is the highest standard of competitive girls soccer currently active, and Sharks' acceptance into this program is a tribute to the club's exceptional quality and development of youth players in San Diego. Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

United States Women's National Team star Megan Rapinoe sat down with Nate just before a Rapinoe Performance Training Clinic in San Diego hosted by the DMCV Sharks. Check out the pod and the write ups: Part I: https://www.soccernation.com/soccer-nation-sitdown-megan-rapinoe-part-1/ Part II: https://www.soccernation.com/soccer-nation-sitdown-megan-rapinoe-part-2/ Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

There was a certain level of trepidation when recording this podcast. In this show we recap the last week or two of #MLSinSD news, chat about the Xolos recent matches v Leon and the LA Galaxy, circle back to the Sockers, and check in with our beloved Premier League teams. Latest Fire from SoccerNation: - https://www.soccernation.com/dmcv-sharks-accepted-ecnl-2017-18-season/ - https://www.soccernation.com/want-raise-better-pigs/ - https://www.soccernation.com/club-tijuana-vs-necaxa-preview-xolos-are-quickly-picking-up-steam-ahead-of-week-6/ - https://www.soccernation.com/arena-dreams-kraig-chiles-and-san-diego-sockers-on-quest-for-15/ Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

San Diego State University Men's Soccer Head Coach Lev Kirshner joins Dike Anyiwo for a special edition of the #SNPod. Lev and Dike discuss the current events surrounding the Aztecs Soccer program, with the #USMNT playing at Qualcomm on January 29th, National Signing Day on February 1st, Spring Season matches, and the excitement of Major League Soccer expanding in San Diego. Coach K goes into detail about the changing dynamics of the collegiate game, developing boys into men, and assesses the impact of the growing infrastructure at the NASL, USL and PDL levels have enabled players like Daniel Steres to flourish as professional soccer players. Keep an eye out for more SDSU news on www.soccernation.com ! Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

Nate and Dike open up the first show of 2017 with a conversation with San Diego Crusaders Director of Coaching Rene Miramontes to discuss Rene's involvement with youth soccer in San Diego and his passion for educating coaches. Rene was featured in an interview on SoccerNation.com in late 2016 in which he touched on his role as Director of Coaching for Crusaders and we wanted to bring him on to get a better understanding of where his passion of coaching originated. In this episode, we discuss the Barrio Station soccer program that sparked a fire in Rene and how his career has grown from San Diego, into Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids, and into the United States Soccer Federation as a Technical Advisor. We also touch on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention in Los Angeles from January 11-15th where Rene will be presenting on several panels, including a 1-on-1 with former Mexican National Team goalkeeper Jorge Campos. Enjoy! - https://www.soccernation.com/soccernation-qa-with-crusaders-scs-rene-miramontes/ Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

Nathan interviews Nick Bjorn. He is an entrepreneur by trade and digital marketer by evolution with over 8 years of professional agency experience. He has gained a national and global perspective on the evolving and digital world with an emphasis in search engine optimization or SEO. Nick is the co-founder of Power Digital Marketing which is based in San Diego, CA. Famous Five: Favorite Book? – Good to Great What CEO do you follow? –  Eric Schmidt Favorite online tool? — Mixmax Do you get 8 hours of sleep?— No If you could let your 20-year old self, know one thing, what would it be? – “Commit to a skillset early on in life”   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:45 – Nathan introduces Nick to the show 02:12 – Power Digital Marketing is a full-service digital agency 02:15 – Power Digital Marketing was created 4 years ago 02:18 – Nick has 2 other business partners who handle finances and team management 02:35 – Power Digital Marketing has 3 employees 02:40 – Power Digital Marketing’s types of services described 03:15 – First year revenue was around $500K 03:33 – Power Digital Marketing has humble beginnings 03:50 – 2015 total revenue is $3.2M 03:57 – Estimate 2016 revenue is around $6M 04:10 – Power Digital Marketing typically has 6-month contracts 04:35 – Minimum amount per contract is $5K 04:43 – Retainers are at $50K a month 05:14 – Power Digital Marketing currently has 60 clients 05:25 – Average MRR 06:10 – 2017 revenue goal 06:35 – Power Digital Marketing and what they do for their clients 06:56 – Soccer Loco is one of Power Digital Marketing’s clients 07:35 – SEO, organic rankings, paid ad initiatives are important for Soccer Loco 08:17 – Power Digital Marketing uses the keywords “cheap soccer cleats” for Soccer Loco intentionally 08:50 – Power Digital Marketing benefits well from link building 10:30 – Power Digital Marketing has PR professionals that build relationships with the clients 10:50 – Google now tracks backlinking and is reaching out to editors 11:43 – Power Digital Marketing relationship with SoccerNation.com 12:42 – “How do you find terms to target?” 12:47 – Do your due diligence 13:37 – Power Digital Marketing is currently in the process of developing their own page analytics software 14:20 – Connect with Nick on Twitter and email 16:35 – The Famous Five   3 Key Points: Creating content for SEO requires an understanding of the technicalities associated with backlinking. Track every campaign’s effectivity as you step forward. Do your due diligence when it comes to finding the right terms and keywords that sell.   Resources Mentioned: Acuity Scheduling – Nathan uses Acuity to schedule his podcast interviews and appointments Drip – Nathan uses Drip’s email automation platform and visual campaign builder to build his sales funnel Toptal – Nathan found his development team using Toptal for his new business Send Later. He was able to keep 100% equity and didn’t have to hire a co-founder due to the quality of Toptal Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible. Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5-hour drive) to listen to audio books. The Top Inbox  – The site Nathan uses to schedule emails to be sent later, set reminders in inbox, track opens and follow-up with email sequences Nick@PowerDigitalMarketing.com – Nick’s email address @Nick_Bjorn – Nick’s Twitter handle Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

In the build up to MLS Cup, #USMNT legend Brian McBride joined the Nate abaurrea and the #SNPod for a chat about Major League Soccer's charitable initiatives and the championship match between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC.

Dike and Nate are joined by #USMNT legend Cobi Jones to talk about Jones' upcoming Elite Soccer Camp in Norco, Calif. December 27-29th. Cobi and the guys discuss a few current events in US Soccer, namely Bruce Arena's return to the helm of the national team and the rebuilding job ahead of the Galaxy in the wake of the departures of Arena, Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard. Cobi Jones also discusses his love of San Diego and the prospects of Major League Soccer taking root in America's Finest City. Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

Nate and Dike relive the exhilarating Liga MX playoff match between Club Tijuana and Leon. Los Xolos needed to win 3-0 or more in order to advance after falling in the first leg 3-0, and they almost pulled it off. The guys then review the weekend's action in the Premier League, including Bob Bradley's first win as Swansea manager, Manchester United's fourth consecutive draw, and Chelsea's championship form. At long last the North County Battalion have confirmed their switch from NPSL to PDL. Nate and Dike discuss the merger of NCB and San Diego Surf Soccer Club and what it means for the city, before turning attention to the Second Annual Premier League Supporters' Holiday Party benefiting YALLA SD. Latest articles from SoccerNation.com: - https://www.soccernation.com/north-county-battalion-and-san-diego-surf-soccer-club-join-forces-to-move-into-the-usls-pdl/ - https://www.soccernation.com/club-tijuanas-2016-apertura-season-has-come-to-an-end/ - https://www.soccernation.com/echoes-beyond-game-series-offensive-picture/ Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

Nate and Dike run through the United States Men's National Team Roster picked by Jurgen Klinsmann, discussing notable call-ups and absentees. The guys then circle back to the weekend action in the Premier League, including the North London Derby, Liverpool's 6-1 thrashing of Watford, and Manchester United's return to winning ways. Lastly they then touch on what exactly is going on with the North County Battalion and the NPSL, as well as the San Diego Sockers second win of the year over Dallas. Latest Hits on SoccerNation.com: - http://www.soccernation.com/cr7-chapter-3-discovery/ - http://www.soccernation.com/nc-battalion-terminated-as-an-npsl-franchise/ - http://www.soccernation.com/first-night-columbus/ - http://www.soccernation.com/achilles-tendonopathy-in-soccer/ Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai, @NateAbaurrea, and @soccer_nation. Email us at news@soccernation.com Special thanks to Patrick Erhard (ashwilliamstheband.bandcamp.com) and Alexandar Bang.

Dike Anyiwo and Nate Abaurrea kick off the first SoccerNation podcast, chatting about recent FIFA17 results, USA vs Cuba, SDSU vs UCLA, NC Battalion vs San Diego Sockers and more! Follow us on Twitter at @DikeNatsai + @NateAbaurrea + @soccer_nation

Reed Maltbie is a 26-year veteran coach with a Masters Degree in Sport Behavior and Performance and a Masters Degree in Education. He's coached at all levels of the game, from age 5 recreation players to adult professional players. Spent time coaching in High School soccer, collegiate soccer, Olympic Development for USSF, and in the NPSL Professional ranks. He's ran performance camps, worked as a teacher and is currently on a mission to help change the culture of youth sports in America by empowering coaches through a more multi-disciplinary approach to educating children, focusing on coach communication, athlete empowerment, ethics in sport, and developing champions beyond the game. He writes for SoccerNation, Amplified Soccer, and several other magazines, appeared on TedX and also has a book coming out, titled "What's Your Echo."