Podcasts about Sporting director

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE.In this episode, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by Jordi Cruyff for an honest and insightful look at his life in football and beyond.We begin with Jordi's early playing career, how he first fell in love with the game and the influence of his father, Johan. He talks us through his journey in the Barcelona academy and his move to Manchester United, where he struck up a close friendship with Eric Cantona during a memorable spell at Old Trafford.The team then reflect on Johan Cruyff's remarkable legacy. As one of the most influential figures the sport has ever seen, what was he like away from the pitch, and what shaped his genius both as a player and as a manager?The conversation moves to Jordi's role as Sporting Director at Barcelona during the post-Messi era. With financial restrictions and huge expectations on the club, he opens up on the challenges he faced and what he learned during one of the most difficult periods in Barça's recent history.To finish, Jordi shares the powerful story of his daughter Danae's battle with cancer. Danae joins us on the show to talk about her diagnosis and recovery, and we are all incredibly proud to see her doing so well and speaking so openly about her journey.Who is the most iconic player in football history? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap.00:00 - Intro05:27 - Jordi's Man United Experience22:44 - Leaving Barcelona25:12 - Growing Up The Son of Johan39:39 - Tactical Insights and Team Dynamics43:10 - The Genius of Romário47:34 - Challenges at Barcelona Post Messi01:07:27 - Battling Cancer With His DaughterThis episode is sponsored by Huel.Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day's full-on, you need fuel that's fast and actually good for you.Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds.

Big changes are coming to Sacramento Republic FC. In this episode, we react to the news that President Todd Dunivant is leaving the club after seven years, taking on a new role as Sporting Director for New York City FC. We look back at his impact on the organization, what his departure means for Republic FC, and how the club moves forward from here. We also go through the full list of players who will not be returning next season and talk about which players are set to come back to Sac Republic for the 2026 USL Championship season. 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Jason chat through all things:-New York City FC's new Sporting Director, Todd Dunivant gets hired-Inter Miami vs New York City FC in the Eastern Conference Final-San Diego FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference Final-MLS Cup Preview! Inter Miami vs Vancouver Whitecaps-And much more!Make sure to follow us on all platforms below:Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevangBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57HyLwm_4KESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073&nd=1&dlsi=6515bdde8a6f4d27Support the show

Join the panel as they discuss who Rangers next Sporting Director could be.#Rangers #Podcast #Premiership #EuropaLeague

Behind every great team is a great plan and Jason Ayto is the man shaping Brighton's next one.Paul Hayward sits down with the Albion's new Sporting Director, who joined the club in September after more than a decade at Arsenal.Jason shares what drew him to the south coast, the lessons learned from his journey through football and how he plans to build on Brighton's reputation for smart recruitment, youth development and long-term planning.From working closely with the men's and women's teams to shaping the next generation of Albion talent, Jason reveals what it takes to keep the club competing toe-to-toe with the very best, on and off the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we break down a massive week in Scottish and European football. We discuss whether David Weir is set to return to Ibrox as Rangers search for a new Sporting Director, while Wilfried Nancy edges closer to becoming the next Celtic manager as negotiations over compensation continue. We also assess the growing pressure on Arne Slot at Liverpool after a turbulent run of form, and react to the major talking point from last night — Idrissa Gana Gueye's controversial red card that has sparked debate across the football world. Packed with analysis, insight, and all the latest updates, this is one discussion you don't want to miss.

For the Glory KC is back with the 154th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City were back in the news with the earliest schedule release in recent memory. And it's a compressed schedule with the 2026 World Cup causing a nearly two-month break. Sheena and I give our thoughts on the all the midweek games, particularly the two St. Louis City SC games being midweek.We also try to figure out the best road trips for us and for everyone else. It's the last full year of the schedule under the current system, before the sprint season in 2027 and the full schedule change for the 2027-28 season. We have some concerns based on how this one was built. The KC Current didn't make quite as much news (but there was some). Before that though, we pretend to be the Sporting Director and try to decide on just eight roster moves. Move aside Vlatko (j/k). Most of the team is back in 2026 and the team should be quite good. The standouts we have to decide on are Bia and Elizabeth Ball since Hailie Mace already announced her departure. Everyone else is further down the depth chart or a young player looking to break through.In other Kansas City Current news, we talk about their first game of 2026 (it's before Sporting KC's), the wins and snubs at the NWSL awards and about a bunch of international call-ups.Perhaps the biggest story of the week is that of the Kansas Astras, formerly the KC Astras. Due to a decision either by the KC Comets or the MASLW, they will not be allowed to play in KC or use "Kansas City" in their name. We give all the details we know about the unfolding situation.Finally, Sheena introduces a new, as of yet untitled segment on women's sports, even beyond soccer (though there is plenty of soccer). It'll probably exist outside this podcast in the future, but in what form is unclear. We're open to your suggestions!In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:UMKC men's soccerUSL Champions crownedUnion Omaha announces their stadiumWild Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC gameHere is a rundown of topics and start times:Sporting KC schedule release - 4:56KC Current Fantasy Sporting Director - 37:16Current news, including their first game of 2026 - 51:13The story of the Kansas Astras - 1:10:41Sheena's new segment - 1:22:54Digital Crawl - 1:41:27Upcoming GamesUSWNT vs Italy, Friday, November 28th at 6:00PM CSTUSWNT vs. Italy, Monday, December 1st at 6:00PMMore MLS Cup Playoff games!As 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.

The Go Radio Football Show: 24th of November, 2025. Join host Paul Cooney alongside Celtic Hero Charlie Mulgrew and ex Rangers Interim Manager Barry Ferguson in Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! This episode dives into another dramatic start to the week in Scottish football. Rangers fans woke up to stunning news: CEO Patrick Stewart and Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell have been sacked by Chairman Andrew Kavanagh. We unpack the reasons behind this bold move, the fallout from a £28.5 million summer spend, and what it means for the January transfer window. Meanwhile, Celtic's boardroom turbulence continues after an abandoned AGM, and whispers grow louder about Wilfried Nancy as the next man in charge. Plus, we debate Harvey Barnes' Scotland snub, Hearts' slip-up, and the race for the title heating up. Breaking News: Rangers axe CEO and Sporting Director after fan unrest and poor recruitment. Money Matters: £20 million net spend—where did it all go wrong? Danny Röhl Effect: Four wins in a row, but performances still under scrutiny. Celtic Chaos: AGM abandoned, fans demand answers, and Martin O'Neill steadies the ship. Manager Watch: Wilfried Nancy tipped for Celtic job—what does his philosophy bring? Scotland Squad Debate: Harvey Barnes—should Steve Clarke swallow pride for World Cup boost? Title Race Twist: Hearts stumble, Rangers and Celtic grind out wins—game on! VAR Controversy: Debate over St. Mirren's disallowed goal and whether Liam Scales saw the offside player.  European Fixtures Preview: Rangers vs Braga: Barry predicts 2–1 win; Charlie controversially says 0–2 loss. Celtic vs Feyenoord: Both expect a tough night for Celtic. Aberdeen also in action. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

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Haley Carter, the Vice President of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director who led the Orlando Pride to the 2024 NWSL Shield and Championship, has officially departed the club to pursue "new opportunities." Join us LIVE for a stream to break down this monumental front office move!We'll be discussing the impact of her departure on the Pride's championship-caliber roster, what the search for a new Sporting Director means for the team's future, and where Haley Carter might be headed next, possibly even to an NWSL rival. Don't miss the deep dive into the Orlando Pride off-season drama and the legacy of the "architect" who brought in star players like Barbra Banda and Jacquie Ovalle.Subscribe for more NWSL news and analysis!#nwsl #haleycarter #orlandopride

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on November 20, 2025. Sam Farnsworth filling in Kurt Schmid, Sporting Director for Real Salt Lake Baylor AD Mack Rhoades is OUT Would You Rather? Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports Best Stadium in the Big 12? The Top 10: Utah High School Football Champions #12 Utah vs Kansas State NFL Blitz: Bills and Texans square off for a Thursday showdown Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Sam Farnsworth filling in Kurt Schmid, Sporting Director for Real Salt Lake Baylor AD Mack Rhoades is OUT Would You Rather?

Kurt Schmid, Sporting Director for Real Salt Lake, joins the program to talk 2026 MLS Schedule release, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami coming to Salt Lake City, and other Real Salt Lake news through the first month of the offseason.

VEGAS THE LAST BIG PARTY OF THE F1 SEASON, CAN NORRIS CONTINUE DOMINATING? WILL PIASTRI THROW IN THE TOWEL? AND… FERNANDO CAN'T WAIT FOR THE 2026 CAR! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR HAMEED…THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW…STEVE ROBERTSON…KIMI RAIKKONEN'S MANAGER. Olivier Jansonnie named Head of Stellantis Motorsport, Jean-Marc Finot to retire. VERSAILLES, November 17, 2025 – Olivier Jansonnie is appointed Head of Stellantis Motorsport, effective 2026, January 31st. He will report to Emanuele Cappellano, Head of Enlarged Europe, European Brands and Stellantis Pro One. Olivier will replace Jean-Marc Finot who has elected to retire, they will work together during this transition period.   A graduate from Centrale-Supélec, Olivier Jansonnie is rich in more than 25 years of international experience in motorsport leading technical teams in different categories from LMP1, Hypercar, DTM, WRC, WRX and Cross-Country. Starting his career at Peugeot Sport in 1998, Olivier moved to Mitsubishi in 2003 leading the development of the Lancer WRC, then contributed as freelance to many programs in WRC or Endurance for Peugeot, including Le Mans 2009 win. In 2012, he became head of vehicle development at BMW, supervising Design Office, Aerodynamics development and Quality engineering for all BMW Group motorsport activities. Back to Peugeot Sport in 2016 as Technical Director & Automotive Project Director, he led the technical team for Peugeot Sport programs: Cross-Country (Dakar), WRX and e-WRX. Since 2020, he leads the Endurance program for Stellantis Motorsport while being the team principal of the Peugeot Total Energies Team. “I am pleased to have Olivier Jansonnie leading Stellantis Motorsport in Europe. His strong expertise and wide knowledge of all racing activities will play a critical role in supporting each brand involved in motorsport. I want also to thank Jean-Marc Finot for his dedication to build and develop a strong Stellantis Motorsport team, achieving many victories, 2 world titles and enabling the development of iconic high-performance vehicles across many brands.” said Emanuele Cappellano.   “Motorsport has always been a cornerstone of the automotive industry, shaping the legacy of Stellantis brands through iconic victories. As we enter a new era of global championships, my mission is clear: to cultivate talent and expertise that will keep our brands at the forefront of innovation and performance. I extend my gratitude to Jean-Marc Finot for his support and Emanuele Cappellano for his trust. Backed by our passionate, competitive, and talented teams, I am ready to take on this challenge with determination and make our colors shine brighter than ever,” said Olivier Jansonnie. Jean-Marc Finot is an automotive and motorsport expert having held multiples positions at Peugeot, PSA, PSA Motorsport then Stellantis Motorsport between 1986 and 2025. During his longtime career in the Group from the 205 GTI to the 9x8, he tuned the 80's Peugeot GTI, developed the 406 chassis before being head of PSA chassis engineering, then head of Innovation. At Stellantis Motorsport, he won two Manufacturer and two driver titles in Formula E for DS, launched the Endurance and Le Mans program for Peugeot, restarted motorsport activities for Citroën, Lancia, Opel and Maserati, developed the Customer Racing business while supporting the creation of high-performance vehicles platforms for Abarth, Alfa-Romeo, Lancia, Opel, Peugeot, DS and Maserati. His retirement will be effective 2026, Jan 31st. LUKE BROWNING TO HIT THE TRACK IN ABU DHABI FP1 AND YOUNG DRIVER TEST Atlassian Williams Racing is pleased to share that Williams Racing Academy Driver Luke Browning will drive Alex Albon's FW47 in the first free practice session at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and will participate in the end-of-season Young Driver Test. Luke joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy in April 2023 following his stand-out 2022 season where he secured the GB3 Championship and won the 2022 Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award. Since joining the Academy he has continued this upward trajectory, winning the Macau Grand Prix in 2023, also taking pole position and the fastest lap, and finishing the 2024 FIA Formula 3 season in third with two race wins and a podium in Monaco. As part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy's proud tradition of giving young talent a path into F1, Luke has regularly driven in the Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) and simulator programmes with the aim of preparing him for the future. He has balanced this with a successful FIA Formula 2 campaign, currently occupying third position in the standings and going into the final two races of the season in a fierce battle for the title. Luke Browning: “It's going to be an unforgettable weekend in Abu Dhabi fighting for the Formula 2 title while getting back behind the wheel of the FW47, and it's a challenge I'm going to relish. The Young Driver Test will give me a final opportunity to help the team prepare for 2026 and I'm looking forward to being part of a Formula 1 weekend for the last time this season. Thank you to everyone at the Driver Academy and Williams for the trust once again.” Sven Smeets, Sporting Director, Atlassian Williams Racing: “Luke's development continues to impress us, and we are looking forward to closing the season with him behind the wheel of the FW47. We have an incredibly talented group of drivers in the Williams Racing Driver Academy, and it is important for us to give them the opportunity to progress as they move up the ladder. These final sessions of the season will give Luke another valuable chance to learn from Alex and Carlos, the wider team, and further embed with our trackside operation as he looks towards a bright future.” Mighty Sunbeam 1000 HP to Make Post-Restoration Debut at 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance  Harry Segrave beside the Sunbeam 1000 HP. (Photo: Courtesy of the National Motor. Museum) PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA (November 12, 2025)­­­­ — The mighty Sunbeam 1000 HP, the first car to achieve a land speed record of 200 mph, has been asleep for over 90 years. But a team of restorers at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, England, is now in the process of gently waking this giant—and if all goes as planned, the restored beast will make its US debut at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance before attempting a centennial run at Daytona the following spring.    “The process of restoring a one-off car like this takes real dedication,” noted Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “There is no pattern to be followed. It takes time and research, effort and expertise. We are thrilled to know that the National Motor Museum intends to send the restored car to Pebble Beach, to share with enthusiasts here.”   The Sunbeam 1000 HP was built to compete in the race for speed. The 100 mph barrier was first broken in 1904, and then it took more than two decades to reach 150 mph—a record Malcolm Campbell achieved in July of 1925 at the wheel of a Sunbeam 350 HP. The Sunbeam 1000 HP, crafted around two of the marque's powerful 22.4-liter Matabele aero engines placed to the fore and aft of the vehicle, came into being less than two years later and proved to be revolutionary. Driving it on the smooth sands of Daytona Beach on March 29, 1927, Harry Segrave recorded a speed of 203.79 mph.   “This car has been at Beaulieu since before I was born and feels like a member of the family, but one I never expected to run again,” said Ralph, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. “Watching the restoration take place has been fascinating as it has revealed so much I never knew about the car. It will be quite a thrill to have the car at Pebble Beach and is a great opportunity for us to wave the flag for the National Motor Museum!” The car's restoration is now well underway. The rear engine has already been disassembled, re-machined, restored, and refitted into the frame—and it was first fired up before an adoring crowd at the Beaulieu International Autojumble in early September. The museum team is now focused on restoring the front engine. When that, too, is back together and in place, the bodywork, which has already been restored, will be reinstalled.   “Over the last three and a half years, the Museum's team have worked tirelessly to make the mighty Sunbeam 1000 HP roar again, with help from a wide range of supporters, stakeholders and heritage engineering specialists,” said Jon Murden, Chief Executive of the National Motor Museum. “Having experienced the first of the car's remarkable engines running once more, we are all now thrilled at the prospect of the Sunbeam returning to the United States for the first time in a century.”   John, the second Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, was a motoring pioneer, who campaigned for the rights of early motorists. In the 1950s, his son Edward founded what is now the National Motor Museum to honor him, and that museum shares a long history with the Pebble Beach Concours. Edward first showed a car—his 1913 Alfonso Hispano-Suiza—at Pebble Beach in 1981, and the following year, he donated the Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy, which the Concours presents annually to the best British car shown on its competition field. Ralph, the current Lord Montagu, was in attendance at the Concours this year.   To learn more about the National Motor Museum and its efforts to restore the Sunbeam 1000 HP, go to www.nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/USA.

Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap Corey Wray's first press conference as Sporting Director for St. Louis CITY SC, provide updates on SLU Men's and Women's journeys in the A-10 postseason tournaments, discuss the potential MLS calendar and format changes + MLS Cup playoffs so far, and highlight the USMNT's upcoming November friendlies and roster!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

It's Hour 2 of Sports Open Line! Nate Gatter gets into Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz being indicted in MLB's most recent gambling scandal. Jen Siess, pre/postgame host for the City SC broadcast on Y98, and host of the City Spotlight on KMOX, joins the show, to dive into the hiring of Corey Wray as STL City SC's new Sporting Director, and what it could mean for the direction of the club. A little Mizzou football talk rounds out the show!

In the first hour of tonight's show, Nate Gatter talks Billikens basketball with Josh Schertz, Saint Louis University Men's Basketball Head Coach! Then, our weekly segment with "Hockey Amy," as Amy Marxkors, co-host of The Chris & Amy Show and Offside Hockey, to discuss how the Blues have gotten to the point where they have the second fewest points in the NHL. In hour two, Nate Gatter gets into Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz being indicted in MLB's most recent gambling scandal. Jen Siess, pre/postgame host for the City SC broadcast on Y98, and host of the City Spotlight on KMOX, joins the show, to dive into the hiring of Corey Wray as STL City SC's new Sporting Director, and what it could mean for the direction of the club. A little Mizzou football talk rounds out the show!

Joe and Steve wrap up the 2025 CITY season with their good friend, Chris Gebhardt from STL Soccer News.The guys go over the hiring of new Sporting Director, Corey Wray, and what future challenges are in store for him.They finish up the episode with the season's final Who's Hot/Who's Not (MVP/Stinky Dinky).

Our guest on Episode #75 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Teamworks, is Merijn Zeeman. Merijn is the General Manager of AZ Alkmaar - a team that regularly compete at the top of the Eredivisie, despite having a budget that's dwarfed by their bigger rivals. Prior to joining AZ, Merijn was the Sporting Director at Dutch cycling outfit Team Visma, helping them create history by winning all three Grand Tours in 2023. In this episode, Merijn told us about the lessons he has taken from cycling into football, about how AZ have managed to outsmart the opposition and about their recent collaboration with Teamworks and Luke Bornn. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please follow us via your preferred podcast provider. SHOW NOTES => 02:18: Big clubs in Holland have a budget 4 to 5x that of AZ. 03:30: Started at AZ in December 2024. Came in from cycling, where he was Sporting Director. Spent 10 years there.  05:08: How Team Visma were transformed from also-rans to winners of three Grand Tours in one season. Culture had been bad/ still had one of lowest budgets. 08:55: How they transformed the culture. "It is not logical to expect a group of people will work good together." 14:22: Bringing in influences from outside cycling and why. 17:51: Move into football with AZ. How it came about. 19:07: General Manager role - not one we hear about often in UK football. What does it involve? 21:54: What makes AZ special and even unique as a club? Average finish of 3.8 in the Eredivisie in last 10 years. 26:27: Was the transition from cycling to football difficult? Originally from Alkmaar, which helped. Relationship with Dave Brailsford and also Erik ten Hag, who invited him to watch training at Manchester United. 29:33: How club use data. Influence of Billy Beane and Luke Bornn. Team Visma used data to overcome one outstanding rival rider. Use of Teamworks Intelligence and how it has helped. "One of the ambitions is that in maybe five years we can win games because we understand the game better through data than any other team."  35:06: Big thing has been making data more accessible to the coaches at the club.  36:48: How AZ use Teamworks Intelligence. Big thing is merging event and tracking data. Previously the club had tried to develop their own model.  39:23: Using objective data to counter biases in decision-making. "For a lot of coaches it is about opinions or visions, not about objective information. It is very hard to progress if you don't have objective information." 42:25: How Team Visma used data to usurp a dominant rival rider. Taking this lesson into football. 45:35: What are the club's ambitions for the future?

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks with Bernie Miklasz, KMOX Sports contributor, about the Cardinals' need to rely on homegrown talent. And before the Blues begin versus the Capitals, we listen to Blues head coach Jim Montgomery's comments from today's presser. In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley reacts to Corey Wray's first press conference as Sporting Director of St. Louis City SC. We welcome on Jerry Palm, of PalmBrackets.com, to break down the early college basketball season, and also the first college football playoff rankings. We wrap it up with Joe Roderick, of STL Sports Central, to preview the Cardinals offseason.

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley reacts to Corey Wray's first press conference as Sporting Director of St. Louis City SC. We welcome on Jerry Palm, of PalmBrackets.com, to break down the early college basketball season, and also the first college football playoff rankings. We wrap it up with Joe Roderick, of STL Sports Central, to preview the Cardinals offseason.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks SLU Men's Basketball with Stu Durando, who covers Saint Louis University Athletics on his Substack, Stu on SLU. After that, the conversation shifts over to Blues hockey with our very own Amy Marxkors. In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley criticizes MLB owners for being cheap when it comes to small amounts of money on star players' contracts. A discussion on the positives from the 2025 Cardinals season, and how we feel about the team versus last year at this time. Then, we welcome on Dale Schilly, City SC Academy Director and matchday analyst on Y98 on St. Louis City SC's new Sporting Director, Corey Wray,

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley criticizes MLB owners for being cheap when it comes to small amounts of money on star players' contracts. A discussion on the positives from the 2025 Cardinals season, and how we feel about the team versus last year at this time. Then, we welcome on Dale Schilly, City SC Academy Director and matchday analyst on Y98 on St. Louis City SC's new Sporting Director, Corey Wray,

Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap St. Louis CITY SC's 2025 season, comparing their predictions and superlatives against what actually transpired. In addition, they discuss Corey Wray's appointment as Sporting Director, MLS Awards, updates on the MLS Cup playoffs, and the upcoming A-10 tournament games in STL for both SLU men's and women's programs!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Send us a message!New Episode of South End Supporters is Up! St Louis City announced their new Sporting Director, Corey Wray. We gave our thoughts on the hire, playoff updates, and South End Submissions. Give it a listen anywhere you get your podcasts!If you like what you hear, please remember to like, subscribe, leave a review or simply rate the podcast.Instagram - @southendsupportersTwitter - SES_podcastSTLFacebook - South End Supporters Podcast

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're catching up on some recent MLS news with a focus on the coaching and front office side. This week we're going to be talking about Chris Armas out in Colorado, followed by a duo out at Red Bull in coach Sandro Schwarz and Director of Football Jochen Schneider. Next we talk about Corey Wray off to St Louis as their new Sporting Director. Lastly, we discuss the use of AI in the sport, specifically in coaching. Let us know your thoughts!#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #luissuarez #leaguescupRecorded on: 11/1/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show

Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down the hiring of St. Louis CITY SC's new Sporting Director, Corey Wray! The gentlemen discuss his background, his upbringing in MLS from intern to Assistant GM, his involvement in peak eras for two incredible teams, what he brings CITY, and what his immediate priorities should be in the first 90 days!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, we hear from Earthquakes Head Coach and Sporting Director, Bruce Arena, who held a year end press conference on Wednesday (Oct 29th), to talk about the season that was, and what comes next for the team. Then Ted chats with Miguel Gallardo of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV about San Jose in year one under Arena, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of The San Jose Earthquakes The Soccer Hour, we hear from Earthquakes Head Coach and Sporting Director, Bruce Arena, who held a year end press conference on Wednesday (Oct 29th), to talk about the season that was, and what comes next for the team. Then Ted chats with Miguel Gallardo of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV about San Jose in year one under Arena, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are half way through the opening round of the playoffs. We have seen PK shootouts, red cards, stunning goals & wild atmospheres. Gass & Tom jump on to dig into what we've seen and what to expect for the next games. But not to be outdone the NY Red Bulls wanted attention as well as they fire their Coach & Sporting Director mid show. So the crew gives their thoughts on what this means for the club and what their future could look like.6:00 Recap MIA-NASH Game 114:55 Zinckernagel's Injury News19:55 Philly Hang On In Shootout32:30 Breaking News: Red Bulls Fire Coach Sandro Schwarz & Head Of Sport Jochen Schneider44:20 Caps Decision Day Revenge On Dallas53:30 Chucky Lozano Apology59:00 San Diego Flying Over Portland1:13:25 USMNT January Camp Cancelled

In this edition of Tiger-Cats Pregame presented by GreenWorks with Bubba O'Neil and Matt Bucknor, we are joined by In-Stadium Host Natalie Sexton. Then, the Head Coach & Sporting Director of Forge FC, Bobby Smyrniotis ahead of the team's CPL Championship Semifinal this Sunday, October 26th at 2pm. Finally, we go Benchside with Steve Milton at Hamilton Stadium presented by Bench Brewing.GET YOUR TICKETS AT ticats.ca/playoffsThe Ticats Audio Network provides Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans with the most comprehensive, entertaining and informative news and information about their favourite football team. Featuring Steve Milton, Mike Daly, Bubba O'Neil, Courtney Stephen, Simoni Lawrence, Mike Morreale, Rob Hitchcock, Mike Daly, Louie Butko, Troy Durrell, Ticats players, coaches and front office personnel, and many more. Regular shows include Ticats Today, Ticats This Week, Tiger-Cats Game Day, Tiger-Cats Pregame, Tiger-Cats At The Half, Tiger-Cats Postgame, Speaking With The Enemy, Morreale & Hitch, The Milton Report, What Happened with Simoni Lawrence, and so much more. Ticats Audio Network content can be found on the Tiger-Cats YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, at listen.ticats.ca and anywhere else you find podcasts. Please follow, like, leave a review wherever you find our content, and follow the Hamilton Tiger-Cats social media channels to keep up to date with all Ticats Audio Network content. Twitter: @TicatsInsta: @hamiltontigercatsTikTok: @hamiltonticatsFacebook: cfltigercatsYouTube: ticatstvchannel

Caleb Sewell is a former professional footballer, he has played in the best leagues across the world. Recently appointed to the role in Tulsa. Caleb has had a huge impact on the organization. Today we talk about his journey to Tulsa. Spending a lot of his time in Australia before moving to the states pursuing his passion for football. Caleb is a goalkeeper, and one of the best in his day. With years of experience in the administrative role, he is leading FC Tulsa straight towards its first playoff appearance.  Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com If you're looking for a way to make a real difference, check out Bethany Children's Health Center. They're helping children reach their full potential as a leader in pediatric rehabilitation. They're also building a new Outpatient Center of Excellence — and it's going to be a landmark right on Route 66! Want to learn more or even schedule a tour? Just head to bethanychildrens.org and click on the "Ways to Give" tab. www.bethanychildrens.org #ThisisOklahoma

Caleb Sewell is a former professional footballer, he has played in the best leagues across the world. Recently appointed to the role in Tulsa. Caleb has had a huge impact on the organization. Today we talk about his journey to Tulsa. Spending a lot of his time in Australia before moving to the states pursuing his passion for football. Caleb is a goalkeeper, and one of the best in his day. With years of experience in the administrative role, he is leading FC Tulsa straight towards its first playoff appearance.  Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com If you're looking for a way to make a real difference, check out Bethany Children's Health Center. They're helping children reach their full potential as a leader in pediatric rehabilitation. They're also building a new Outpatient Center of Excellence — and it's going to be a landmark right on Route 66! Want to learn more or even schedule a tour? Just head to bethanychildrens.org and click on the "Ways to Give" tab. www.bethanychildrens.org #ThisisOklahoma

Head coach & Sporting Director of the San Jose Earthquakes, Bruce Arena joins the show to preview the big match on Saturday between Austin FC & the EarthquakesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head coach & Sporting Director of the San Jose Earthquakes, Bruce Arena joins the show to preview the big match on Saturday between Austin FC & the EarthquakesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spurs Chat: Discussing all Things Tottenham Hotspur: Hosted by Chris Cowlin: The Daily Tottenham/Spurs Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the Glory KC is back with the 149th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City did what we've been asking for and hired a new President of Soccer Operations. David Lee is in charge of all things soccer over at Sporting KC, and he'll report directly to ownership. That's actually the first (serious) subject on the pod. CSO? PoSO? General Manager? Sporting Director? Technical Director? To quote the former King of the Seven Kingdoms, Robert Baratheon, "titles, titles, titles."On today's, not quite an emergency podcast, we learn about David Lee's professional past, his time with NYCFC and his track record of success.He also comes out of the City Football Group (CFG) empire, so we tell you what the heck that means and what impact that likely had on the resources he had at his disposal and how it could both be benefiting him and limiting him at other times.Sheena and I also weigh in on Lee's history of youth development and a knack for signing young talent. A lot of that is CFG related, but it also could be the direction he decides to take with Sporting KC. There is so much to talk about with Lee, you should probably just download the episode already!As a tease, here are some of the quotes from the media we'll cite around the excitement of the David Lee hire:David Gass: "This is probably better than what I would have guessed is a best-case scenario for SKC.”Tom Bogert: "David Lee joining Sporting KC from NYCFC as CSO is a big move. Impressive by SKC to court and land Lee, as it's rare for a CSO to leave for another CSO role. Lee one of league's respected sporting executives. Gets to rebuild SKC around Dejan Joveljic, Manu Garcia and more."Joe Lowery: "SKC fans should be pleased with the David Lee hire. While it's hard to know how much of NYCFC's success during Lee's time there stemmed from his roster-building vs. CFG's resources, he's got real experience in a recruiting machine."Taylor Twellman: "Smart. Clever. Great Hire from Sporting KC. David Lee is someone who can really get SKC over the hump and his experience with NYCFC in MLS will be invaluable in turning around the franchise in Kansas."Andrew Weibe: "This is truly a great get for Kansas City. Lee has repeatedly hit at every roster designation with his signings (not all HRs, of course, before you get in the mentions). Pascal Jansen has been an A+ managerial hire. NYCFC has been consistently good to excellent under his watch."In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:MLS Offseason scheduleSKC International call-upsA new job for Peter Vermes?World Cup Ticket Pricesand more!Here is a rundown of topics and start times:Sporting KC hire a CSO - 2:50Digital Crawl - 59:59Upcoming GamesSporting KC @ Minnesota United, Sat. Oct 4th at 7:30PM CDTSKC II @ MNUFC2, Sun. Oct 5th at 3:00PMUSMNT U-20s vs. South Africa, Sun. Oct 5th at 3:00PMKC Current @ Angel City FC, Mon. Oct 6th at 9:30PMKC Current vs. Gotham FC, Sat. Oct 11th at 4:00PMAs 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 cover all the latest NYCFC news and drama:

Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Jason is back with Tom to chat through all things:-LAFC remaining hot with strong performances from Denis Bouanga & Heung-min Son-Inter Miami are back into the Supporters' Shield race with a monster performance from Lionel Messi midweek-We chat the U.S. U20 World Cup roster & some players to keep an eye on-Injuries to Columbus Crew & Minnesota United, how do they stack up to the other playoff teams right now?-Sergio Busquets announcing his retirement from soccer at the end of 2025-D.C. United have a new Sporting Director in Erkut Sogut-The U.S. Open Cup & Canadian Championship Finals are set for next week!-Charlotte FC's historic MLS winning streak ends-Battle between Chicago Fire & New York Red Bulls for the last play-in game spot-FC Dallas are kinda hot right now?-And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mlsaces Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073Support the show

Send us a textThe Journeymen are back, and this week they're joined by the one and only Giovanni Savarese! From growing up in Venezuela to playing in MLS to coaching the Portland Timbers, Gio shares the stories you haven't heard before.Plus, the guys put him to the test with two brutally tough rounds of “Start, Bench, Cut.”Video Chapters:0:00 – The Journeymen welcome Giovanni Savarese to the pod3:29 – Gio's all-time favorite player

Tyler Heaps, SDFC Sporting Director Joins The Show. More On Padres Brewers Going On At Petco.

Aston Villa are due to replace the outgoing Monchi with Real Sociedad's former Sporting Director Roberto Olabe.We chat with Football España editor, Ruairidh Barlow, to find out more.#avfc #utv #astonvillaFOLLOW US AND SUBSCRIBE ONLINE!WEBSITEwww.allvillanofiller.comGET IN TOUCHYouTube: Search All Villa No FillerTwitter: @VillaNoFillerInstagram: @allvillanofillerFacebook: All Villa No FillerEmail: allvillanofiller@gmail.comHOSTS: George Zielinski (@ZielinskiGeorge) / Frankie Maguire (@FrankieMaguire)PRODUCTION: Frankie Maguire#avfc #utv #astonvilla #football #villapark #soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 is a year of change for Jonathan Wheatley. He left Red Bull in the UK to join Sauber in Switzerland. He also stepped up from Sporting Director to Team Principal. Jonathan answers your questions about moving from a World Championship-winning team to one seeking success. He tells Christian how he leads the hundreds of people working at Sauber's factory and at the racetrack, including drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. More change is ahead for Jonathan and Sauber in 2026, as Audi-take over the team. Jonathan answers your questions on how the transition is going and Audi's ambition to win in Formula 1. F1 Explains puts your questions to F1 experts and insiders. Send yours to F1Explains@F1.com More from official F1 podcasts: F1 Beyond The Grid Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto's story of leaving Brazil aged 11 to chase his F1 dream F1 Nation Valtteri Bottas on why he chose to join Cadillac for 2026

Woltemade watch, three Mags score, new CEO quotes and what next?Ed & Olly are back through the international-break haze to talk Newcastle United's new CEO, David Hopkinson — what his Real Madrid/MSG background means, and why the stadium decision isn't as simple as it sounds. We reveal results from our listener poll on his first priority (Sporting Director leads), and why contracts & training ground still matter now.On the pitch (sort of): Woltemade Watch — mixed Germany outings but an assist and plenty to build on; Bruno scores for Brazil; Wissa scores & assists; Elanga nets for Sweden; three Magpies feature for England. We also salute NUFC Women, off to a winning start at Nottingham Forest.Listener questions: could Elliot Anderson return one day (and at what price)? Which nearly-signing do we still lose sleep over (hi, Modrić)? Who's under the most pressure — Woltemade, Wissa or Elanga?We finish with a 1997 quiz throwback: three Newcastle players for England in the same game… remember them?Patreon note: join via the website (not Apple) to avoid their extra fee. Wolves preview drops there later this week.--------------JOIN OUR PATREON for so much moreFollow us on Twitter/X @nufcblogcastPlease consider giving us a good review if you enjoy what you hear!See all our episodes here - https://shows.acast.com/nufcblogcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SDH AM catches up with new Union Omaha Sporting Director Jamie Henderson in USL League OneWe get the why, find out about Omaha as a soccer market, and what Jamie sees for the future of the Murder Owls

It's a packed Wall Pass Wednesday on SDH AMTyler Pilgrim from Scarves N Spikes leads off on ATLUTD and Toronto, the youth starting last weekend, the new players integrating, and a quick preview of NashvilleDylan Butler of MLSSoccer.com looks at Leagues Cup and the playoff raceIn USL League One, Union Omaha has a new Sporting Director in Jamie Henderson. He visits to talk about his new job coming over from Atlanta UnitedPlus, transfer updates and AM news...

Jordan and Logan are back to talk Leagues Cup Semi Finals which include 4 MLS Teams! Guaranteeing another MLS winner for the third Leagues Cup in a row. Then they dive into the historic Supporters Shield Race and how many teams are really in it. St Louis fired their Sporting Director, Paxten Aaronson returned to MLS, and the latest USMNT roster was announced.  Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a message!New Episode of South End Supporters is Up! What a wild 48 hours filled with controversial calls in City's loss Saturday night, to the lead of Lutz being let go as Sporting Director. We cover it all on this one so give it a listen anywhere you get your podcasts!If you like what you hear, please remember to like, subscribe, leave a review or simply rate the podcast.Instagram - @southendsupportersTwitter - SES_podcastSTLFacebook - South End Supporters Podcast

Brad Friedel, the legendary goalkeeper and former USMNT, sits down with Herc to discuss the current state of American soccer. They discussed the challenges faced by Major League Soccer, particularly when compared to European leagues, and emphasized the importance of mental toughness for American players. Friedel also shares fascinating insights into Turkish football, including his experience as Sporting Director for Beşiktaş, highlighting both its unique challenges and lively atmosphere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.