Podcasts about united soccer coaches convention

This week we speak to Iain Martin, a regional manager for the New England Revolution Academy and an associate trainer at Positive Coaching Alliance. We chat with Iain, a fellow presenter, who we met at the United Soccer Coaches Convention, about being a coach in today's youth landscape. His philosophy and his work at the Positive Coaching Alliance. Enjoy!

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive in the U.S. Men's National Team weekend abroad. In Serie A, AC Milan and Juventus both drew in their return to league action. PSV also split points in their home matchup against AZ Alkmaar. Ricardo Pepi is likely to extend his contract with the club as several others have had bids rejected. Paxton Aaronson scored a game winner to secure the victory over Feyenoord. Barcelona steamrolled Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España to lift the trophy. In the January transfer round-up, the guys discuss possible moves for Marcus Rashford who was left off the roster in Manchester United's win over Arsenal. They also talk about MLS transfers that could include Antoine Griezmann, Kevin De Bruyne, and Neymar. (7:34) To wrap the show, the guys answer questions on the future of the USMNT goalkeeper position and the effects of OJ Simpson's car chase on the 1994 World Cup. Alexi also shares his trip to Chicago for the United Soccer Coaches Convention. (40:19) USMNT Abroad (7:34) January Transfer Window Round-up (33:28) #AskAlexi (40:19) One for the Road (49:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Abrahams is a world-renown sports psychologist who has immersed himself in the world of football and has worked with some of the biggest names and clubs in the game. Dan is currently on staff at Feyenoord where he has helped influence the minds of the players to a Dutch Cup title and a 2nd place finish in the Eredivisie. Making his 2nd appearance on the FOOTYPOD, Dan joined us at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention to follow up from our first episode. Giving us one of our most well-received interviews by players of all levels, we brought Dan back to give our coach listeners a little something too. Tune in to hear how Dan has helped coaches all over the world tap into their best self. (Recorded January 12, 2024) Dan Abrahams: @danabrahamssport Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Nicolai Adam is the Head of International Sports Projects at Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. Nicolai is a holder of the UEFA Pro License, has served as a coach educator and International Football Development Advisor for the German Football Association (DFB), worked as the UEFA Head of Coach Education in Azerbaijan where he was also in charge of the U19 National Team, and prepared the India U17 National Team for the 2017 FIFA World Cup. Nicolai joined us at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim to discuss his current role, his past coaching experiences, his preparation leading a team from India for their first-ever World Cup, along with other thoughts on coaching education and development. (Recorded January 12, 2024) Eintracht Frankfurt: @eintrachtfrankfurt Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Episode 71 features an exclusive interview with PSG's Eva Gaetino. The former Notre Dame star received her second NCAA All-American award, and host Rohtas Wadera asked her about possibly playing in Europe at the United Soccer Coaches Convention. The NWSL is back, and the first three weeks were incredible. Lastly, Korbin Albert sparked controversy through social media, prompting Megan Rapinoe's response. Rohtas breaks that down along with the Emma Hayes controversy, shoving Jonas Eidevall. Download Give N' Go wherever you listen to your podcasts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/give-n-go/donations

Episode 71 features an exclusive interview with PSG's Eva Gaetino. The former Notre Dame star received her second NCAA All-American award, and host Rohtas Wadera asked her about possibly playing in Europe at the United Soccer Coaches Convention. The NWSL is back, and the first three weeks were incredible. Lastly, Korbin Albert sparked controversy through social media, prompting Megan Rapinoe's response. Rohtas breaks that down along with the Emma Hayes controversy, shoving Jonas Eidevall. Download Give N' Go wherever you listen to your podcasts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/give-n-go/donations

Jermaine Jones broke into the German Bundesliga at just 18 years old, and went on to make over 200 appearances for the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen, and Schalke - along with another 30 games to his name in the UEFA Champions League. Jermaine represented the USMNT on the international level and was a key figure in the American midfield for 8 years, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup - where he scored an iconic goal against Portugal to help his country advance to the round of 16. He is now the Head Coach of Central Valley Fuego FC in USL 1. We met Jermaine at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, and he stopped by to chat with us about his switch to the USMNT from Germany in 2010, cultural differences from Europe to America, his transition now from player to coach, how he is preparing for his new team, lessons learned from his best coach, favorite career memories, and much, much more. You won't want to miss this episode! (Recorded January 12, 2024) Jermaine Jones: @jermainejunior Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

Randy Waldrum is currently the head coach for Pitt Women's Soccer and recently took the Nigeria Women's National Team all the way to the Round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, narrowly missing out on the Quarter-Finals on a penalty shootout loss to England - one of the tournament favorites. Randy joined us at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim to discuss his team's preparation for the competition and the tactical adjustments they made game to game to give his team the best chance of success. He also shares his perspectives on the state of the U.S. Women's National Team and the direction that the women's game is headed as a whole. Randy Waldrum: @randy_waldrum Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

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This week we are so fortunate to have on renowned Sports Psychologist Dan Abrahams! We had the privledge of sitting down with Dan at the United Soccer Coaches Convention where we discussed how coaches can implement more mental skills into sessions and trends within sports psychology amongst athletes post Covid. Enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefootballers/support

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In the last episode from the United Soccer Coaches Convention, André Swanston who is the owner of MLS Next Pros latest team joins the podcast! Founded in 2024 and owned by Connecticut Sports Group, Connecticut United Football Club (CT United FC) is the fifth independent professional men's soccer club in MLS NEXT Pro. CT United FC is targeting a 2025 launch and will call a new state-of-the-art stadium in Bridgeport its home. CT United FC embodies the indomitable spirit of our state, carrying forward Connecticut's rich tradition of sports excellence. Andre talks about how the club came about, where the name came from, how he got into the sport of soccer, ambitions to play in MLS one day, and so much more! Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick   Kyle and Jillian:  Twitter: @totwag Twitter: @Silly__Jilly Twitter: @CoachAlmoney Instagram: @theoneteamweagreeon The One Team We Agree On   CT United FC Social Media: Twitter: @ctunited Instagram: @ctunited https://www.ctunited.com

With a lot of discussion over the weekend of the MLS kit leaks, we thought it would be appropriate to share out final episode from the United Soccer Coaches Convention. We sit down with Todd Lewis to go through the history of the Philadelphia Union's kits and discuss each year and pick out top 3 favorites to this point. It's a interesting discussion with a lot of different opinions so make sure to check it out! Make sure to subscribe or follow and please interact with us, we love to hear from you. i. Twitter: @totwag ii. FB/IG: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word) iii. We are now on Apple and Google Podcast as well as Spotify and Youtube. Follow Todd Lewis on Twitter at: @FreeKickPod #doop #philadelphiaunion #soccer #majorleaguesoccer #mls #philadelphiaunion

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Episode 97 : SBFC in the Anaheim Streets - Shea Butter Throw Downs with the Black Soccer Coaches Community Welcome to episode 97 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer.  This episode features exclusive coverage from  Day Two on Media Row at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California. During this special episode Skye and Sylvs chop it up with Black Coaches of the Black Soccer Coaches Community over a game of Uno No Mercy. During this launch of Shea Butter Throwdowns, we talk about life as a Black Coach, discuss the ups and downs of coaching while Black, dive into upcoming programming and preview the Black Soccer Coaches Legends Ball. Expect vibes, roasting and shenanigans and, most importantly, a glimpse into the importance of Black community from a coaching perspective in the soccer space.  Make sure you follow the Black Soccer Coaches on Twitter CoachesBlack and Instagram:blacksoccercoaches  Also get connected to their mission on Black Soccer Coach Community Page  And also find their and other coaching community pages at https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/  Make sure you follow with the family who participated in this episode  Coach Andrew Richardson on  Twitter : ARichardsonSC and Instagram : arichardsonsc  Coach Sammy Boateng on  Twitter: sammyboateng23  Coach Maya Hayes on  Twitter:  Hayzee11  Instagram : mhayes_511  Coach Marsha Harper  on Instagram :  harpermarsha  Coach Mario Felix   on Twitter: maareeeow  and  Instagram: maareeeow  As noted in previous episodes, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra  use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com.  More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here.  As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on: Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined  Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS The picture featured in this episode is of Skye and Sylvs recording with the Black Soccer Coaches Community  on Media Row as taken by The Eboni Navidad

Episode 68 features an exclusive interview with Madison Hammond of Angel City from the United Soccer Coaches Convention. Hammond re-signed with Angel City and talked about staying in LA along with her journey until now. Plus, host Rohtas Wadera breaks down everything that happened at an amazing United Soccer Coaches Convention and talks about some of the major free-agent moves and trades from the NWSL. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/give-n-go/donations

Episode 68 features an exclusive interview with Madison Hammond of Angel City from the United Soccer Coaches Convention. Hammond re-signed with Angel City and talked about staying in LA along with her journey until now. Plus, host Rohtas Wadera breaks down everything that happened at an amazing United Soccer Coaches Convention and talks about some of the major free-agent moves and trades from the NWSL. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/give-n-go/donations

This weeks episode is all about how the US Center for Safe Sport exists to help keep players safe from physical, sexual and emotional abuse. We dive in to the issues we've seen at the NWSL level and discuss how these issues are rampant at the youth level. Thank you to Safe Sports CEO Ju'Riese Colón for her time while at the United Soccer Coaches Convention! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefootballers/support

Joining the podcast is Rick Eddy, who is the director of Referee Development at USSF. Rick discusses the referee shortage in all sports, his goals for referring in America and what a perfect world would look like for refs, what goes into becoming a pro ref, what does 41 US Soccer match officials being on the 2024 FIFA International Panel mean for the federation, and his thought's from the 2002 MLS Cup Final!   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick   Kyle and Jillian:  Twitter: @totwag Twitter: @Silly__Jilly Twitter: @CoachAlmoney Instagram: @theoneteamweagreeon The One Team We Agree On

On today's episode with are continuing our conversations from the United Soccer Coaches Convention with the founder of Soccer Parenting Association, Skye Eddy. We discuss her playing career and how parents, players, and coaches can work together to inspire the athlete. Make sure to subscribe or follow and please interact with us, we love to hear from you. i. Twitter: @totwag ii. FB/IG: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word) iii. We are now on Apple and Google Podcast as well as Spotify and Youtube. You can follow Skye on Twitter @SkyeEddy #doop #soccer #parenting #mls #philadelphiaunion

Episode 96 : SBFC in the Anaheim Streets - Staci WIlson, Michelle McCaw & Kristine Alicia Welcome to episode 96 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer.  This episode features exclusive coverage from Day Three on Media Row at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California. During this special episode Skye and Sylvs chop it up  with Staci Wilson, Michelle McCaw and Kristine Alicia, , and we talk about Fit For Her Football, a program that provides soccer training, education and speaking/presentation opportunities to coaches , players and clubs to girls and women. We delve into upcoming programming including the launch of Fit Football Jamaica in March 2024.  Come vibe!! Learn more about Fit for Her  at https://stacisoccer.com/ Learn more and sign up for the Fit for Her Jamaica 2024 :  https://stacisoccer.com/fit-football-jamaica-2024  Make sure you follow  Coach Staci Wilson on Twitter: StaciNWilson  and Instagram:  staciwilson  Kristine Alicia  on Twitter: kristinealicia  and Instagram :kristinealiciamusic    Stream Kristine Alicia's Love Liberation On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1g5JjDxuVOomdIrjuB003p?si=4ve-yUNTQgeZc1FTN7BoAg Stream Kristine Alicia's Freedom Fighters On Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/06NR1RzivdnvzT8Rh6cfR5?si=2oHLsd05QvmhVwDvWpcfbw As noted in previous episodes, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra  use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com.  More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here.  As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on: Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined  Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS The picture featured in this episode is of Skye and Sylvs with Staci Wilson, Michelle McCaw and Kristine Alicia recording on Media Row as taken by The Eboni Navidad

Episode 95 : SBFC in the Anaheim Streets with  Saskia Webber Welcome to episode 95 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer.  This episode features exclusive coverage from Day Three on Media Row at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California. During this special episode Skye and Sylvs chop it up the USWNT legend Saskia Webber. We talk about Saskia's current roles and evolution post playing career, how she feels about the modern game and take a deep dive into the goalkeeping tactics and observations in a fun episode with Saskia.  Make sure you follow  Saskia Webber on Twitter:  saskia_webber and Instagram:  saskia_webber  Support union sports https://www.theunionsports.com/  Support  Saskia's podcast Inside the 18 Insidethe18    As noted in previous episodes, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra  use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com.  More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here.  As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on: Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined  Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS The picture featured in this episode is of Skye and Sylvs with Saskia Webber recording on Media Row as taken by The Eboni Navidad

Our most STAR STUDDED LINEUP YET! Have we ever had this many trophies on one show before?The Fox Soccer crew stopped by before their United Soccer Coaches Convention panel to chop it up about their upcoming summer schedule of the Euros and Copa America tournaments...talk about "the old days"...and just some great, well you know, soccer chat!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick RizzoShaun SoderlingGUEST: Warren Barton, Maurice Edu, Carli Lloyd, Landon Donovan~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!

Episode 93: SBFC in the Anaheim Streets - Day One of the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention Welcome to episode 93 of Shea Butter FC, a podcast by, for and about Black women in soccer.  This episode features exclusive coverage from  Day One  on Media Row at the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California. Our first interview features Amanda Vandervort, the President of the USL Superleague and the USL W League,  where she chats with Skye and Sylvs about the upcoming league launch, and what it means to the growth of the women's game stateside. Our second interview features Sean Nahas, the coach of the North Carolina Courage, where he discusses his preparation for the NWSL College Draft, and his expectations for the Courage going into the 2024 NWSL season.  Follow Amanda Vandervort on Twitter:  @vandey01   and Instagram: @vandey01  Follow and support the USL Superleague  on  Twitter : @USLSuperLeague  and Instagram @ uslsuperleague  Follow and support the  USL W League  on Twitter : @ uslwleague and Instagram @uslwleague  Follow Sean Nahas on Twitter : @ NahasSean   Follow the North Carolina Courage on Twitter @ TheNCCourage  and Instagram: @ thenccourage  As noted in previous episodes, we are partnering with Black Rosie Media to play select Shea Butter FC Throwback Episodes on their media platforms. This partnership is made possible through sponsorship by Bounceless Control Sports Bra  use PROMO CODE SBFC for 15% off your first purchase at bounceless.com.  More information on this partnership with Black Rose Media, and Bounceless Bras can be found here.  As always, like, rate and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform and Follow us on: Twitter - @sheabutterfc Instagram -sheabutterfc Join our SBFC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/sheabutterfc Visit our website, get up to date on episodes and all things SBFC at our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sheabutterfc SBFC Website:  www.sheabutterfc.com Make sure you support Maya and follow Kick Undefined on IG @ kicksundefined  Much love and appreciation to KC Nevijay for letting us use some of his beats and mixes within many of our episodes. His beat appears at the intro piece at the beginning of the episode. Peep his other work at YouTube Channel @ KC Nevijay Also much love and gratitude goes to D.O.P.E Chick Beats for allowing us to use some of her beats for several of our episodes. Her beats appear during SBFC Superlatives and at the end of the episode.  Follow her on ig :  alexandria_theaudiowiz and on twitter: DOPECHICKBEATS The picture featured in this episode is of Skye and Sylvs recording on Media Row as taken by The Eboni Navidad

What a weekend! This weeks episode we recap our weekend at the United Soccer Coaches Convention and how we lucked out and interviewed the G.O.A.T. CARLI LLOYD!!!! Listen to her discuss the importance and necessary aspects of implementing a positive team culture for female athletes. This was a pinch me moment for us at FF, so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! (Keep in mind this unexpected moment was captured quickly so the sound quality is a bit rough. ) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femalefootballers/support

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the pod by recapping a jampacked weekend in soccer. Real Madrid dominated old foes Barcelona. Is Xavi on the hot seat? USMNT stars had a big impact on the weekend as well, including Weston McKennie, Sergino Dest and Jordan Pefok. (9:07) Coming out of break, Alexi and Mosse begin to roll out content from the United Soccer Coaches Convention where they asked Landon Donovan, Randy Waldrum, Brad Friedel and others what is the best thing about American soccer and what is the worst. Keep on the lookout for more from the convention later in the week including a sitdown with the great Carli Lloyd. (36:29) In #AskAlexi, the guys answer a question on the expectations for the United States Men's National team at this summer's Copa America. (53:19) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining the podcast on day two of the United Soccer Coaches Convention is world renown throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark! Thomas talks about his experiences at Liverpool FC and Philadelphia Union, and the art of the throw in! Thomas Gronnemarks' biggest dream is to help football coaches all over the World, so their teams are reducing the loss of possession, scoring more goals, and winning matches with a Throw-in. His philosophy is called “The Long, Fast and Clever Throw-in,” and he´s helping you through club throw-in coaching, books, talks, conferences, online courses, and inspiration.   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick   Kyle and Jillian:  Twitter: @totwag Twitter: @Silly__Jilly Twitter: @CoachAlmoney Instagram: @theoneteamweagreeon The One Team We Agree On   Thomas Gronnemark: Twitter: @ThomasThrowin Instagram: @thomas.throwin https://thomasgronnemark.com/

Ida co-founder Laura Youngson joins the podcast to discuss the first women's specific soccer cleat! Laura Youngson is a STEM advocate, TED speaker, and four-time Guinness World Record Holder. She's always been drawn to the power that sport has in bringing people together and in 2017, she set out to make a lasting mark in the game she loves. Laura led a group of women to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro to play a record-breaking football match with Equal Playing Field and highlight gender inequalities in sport. During the quest to play the highest altitude football match ever, Laura discovered they were all wearing boots made for men (or kids) and it left their feet in pain long after the final whistle blew.   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick   Kyle and Jillian:  Twitter: @totwag Twitter: @Silly__Jilly Twitter: @CoachAlmoney Instagram: @theoneteamweagreeon The One Team We Agree On   Laura Youngson: Twitter: @idasportsco Instagram: @idasports Instagram: @laurayoungson https://www.idasports.com.au/

LIVE from Anaheim and the site of the United Soccer Coaches Convention, Jillian and Kyle sit down with their good friend, Todd Lewis, to discuss the top 10 Union players from 2019-2023. Follow Todd Lewis on Twitter  @FreeKickPod  and follow him on Youtube as well. Make sure to subscribe or follow and please interact with us, we love to hear from you. i. Twitter: @totwag ii. FB/IG: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word) iii. We are now on Apple and Google Podcast as well as Spotify and Youtube. #philadelphiaunion #doop #soccer #mls #majorleaguesoccer #philadelphia

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Live from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California, Todd is joined by Kyle and Jillian Almoney of The One Team We Agree On. In this latest episode they talk about the latest Philadelphia Union news that involves Kai Wagner signing a new three year, plus an option for 2027 contract to stay in Philadelphia. They take a look at what does this signing mean for the future of the Union, could Kai Wagner now feature in plans for the USMNT, what does the future look like for Matt Real, where does Wagner rank against all Union players, is four agents in five years concerning, and Wagner's salary over the last 5 years.      Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick   Kyle and Jillian:  Twitter: @totwag Twitter: @Silly__Jilly Twitter: @CoachAlmoney Instagram: @theoneteamweagreeon The One Team We Agree On

LIVE from Anaheim at the United Soccer Coaches Convention, Jillian and Kyle sit down with renown sports psychologist, Dan Abrahams to talk about the mental side of the game. You can follow Dan on twitter  @DanAbrahams77  and follow his podcast, the Sports Psych Show, on all major podcasting platforms. Make sure to subscribe or follow and please interact with us, we love to hear from you. i. Twitter: @totwag ii. FB/IG: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word) iii. We are now on Apple and Google Podcast as well as Spotify and Youtube.

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In the last Philadelphia Union specific podcast before Todd heads out to Anaheim for the United Soccer Coaches Convention, Jose Nunez joins him to talk about the offseason so far. Topics include, looking back at the 2023 season, Hugo Lloris signs for LAFC, John McCarthy signs for LA Galaxy, Philadelphia Union going all in on Youth, how do you replace Julian Carranza, and Olivier Mbaizo not called up to Cameroon for Africa Cup of Nations.      Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick   Twitter: @JoserNunez91 Youtube: @josenunez1991

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Zach Hanson from Eastern Kentucky University hops on this week to talk about his upcoming field and lecture sessions at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anahiem.  Zach is a long friend of the show and it was great having him on talk not just about his sessions, but also what the convention has meant to his career from attending, being involved with the Asian and Pacific Islander Community, and the network he's created.  Make sure to check out his on-field session on January 12 at 10:15AM and then follow him for his lecture presentation with his 30 Under 30 colleagues!DON'T FORGET THIS IS THE LAST WEEK to use SOCCERCHAT24 and save on your convention registration!  Make sure to use it before 12/31 my pals!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick Rizzo, St. Mary's Minnesota Women's Head CoachShaun Soderling, Brescia University Women's Head CoachGUEST: Zach Hanson, Eastern Kentucky University, United Soccer Coaches 30 For 30~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!

Victor Ulloa was one of the original FC Dallas homegrown talents signed to professional contracts in 2010, has now played 13 years in the MLS, and is the all-time leader in appearances for Inter Miami with 78 games to his name for the club. Victor sat down with us to talk about his time coming through the FC Dallas Academy, making the transition into the first team, and how he has managed all the highs and the lows of a great career so far, highlighted with Inter Miami's Leagues Cup Final victory this past season in a dramatic penalty shootout. Use our special promo code FOOTY24 for a discounted registration price of $425 to the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, CA from January 10-14. Victor Ulloa: @ulloa_victor Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of trusting yourself, thinking for yourself, and embracing your weirdness vs. following trends in order to “fit in” with the crowd. In this episode you'll learn: Why being different and weird is something to be proud of The benefits of choosing your own path and thinking for yourself Questions to ask yourself when deciding whether to follow the crowd or do your own thing COACHES! Attending the United Soccer Coaches Convention? Register here and use promo code “ALPHA24” when checking out Resources:

Use our special promo code FOOTY24 for a discounted registration price of $425 to the 2024 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, CA from January 10-14. Dave Simeone is the Director of Education Programs for United Soccer Coaches and plays a big role in the organization of the largest coaching convention in the world. Sean and Evan brought Dave onto the show to discuss the history of the event and what to expect for this year's version. United Soccer Coaches: @unitedsoccercoaches Sean Afkhaminia: @sean.afkhaminia Evan Bozman: @evanbozman Website: www.footyfactory.us Facebook: @footyfactorydallas Instagram: @footyfactory, @footybrand, @footy.pod Twitter: @footyfactory LinkedIn: Footy Factory --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footypod/support

From the weird of Shaun having a chat with Nick's soon to be born baby, to the professionalism of Shaun's daughter Quinn asking the first interview question to the amazing insight of all things United Soccer Coaches Convention with massive friend of the show Geoff VanDeusen.  If what Geoff tells you gets you excited for convention, go register NOW and until the end of the year get a discount that's only available for SoccerChat listeners!  Use SOCCERCHAT24 and save on convention registration before it's too late!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick Rizzo, St. Mary's Minnesota Women's Head CoachShaun Soderling, Brescia University Women's Head CoachGUEST: Geoff VanDeusen, CEO of United Soccer Coaches ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!

In today's episode I share how you can develop your leadership abilities, and more specifically, how to gain trust as a leader… Because without trust, it's going to be VERY difficult to inspire and motivate those that you're leading. In this episode you'll learn: The importance of sticking to your word and being reliable How owning up to your mistakes and shortcomings can build trust How to embody integrity in everything you do The importance of creating an inclusive environment How being vulnerable and creating a non-judgmental environment will help you to build trust COACHES! Attending the United Soccer Coaches Convention? Register here and use promo code “ALPHA24” when checking out Resources:

SHE'S THE CONFIDENT.  SHE'S THE BEST. SHE'S LEGITSHE. IS. SHAY HADDOW.  Coach Shay is back with the guys talking about her book (She The Confident on Amazon), her new "coaching" gig working with players and their mental health, and the "Alpha Girl Confidence Podcast" making it's Media Row Debut in January at The United Soccer Coaches Convention!Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick Rizzo, St. Mary's Minnesota Women's Head CoachShaun Soderling, Brescia University Women's Head CoachGUEST: Shay Haddow, Alpha Girl Confidence Coach~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It's That Time Of Year Again! I18 GK Gift Guide '23 Shout out to Keeperstop For Joining us! Video Link - https://www.theunionsports.com/feeds/2477470 Coupon Code:  Union GK members can save an additional 10% with code:  UGK23.  Contact the goalkeeper equipment experts in the USA for goalkeeper gloves and equipment.  Always always available to answer any sizing or equipment question.  www.keeperstop.com enter UGK23 at checkout to save an additional 10% off MSRP; free shipping over 50.00 USD; and expert advice. Don't forget to sign up for office Hours on the Union GK App Portal & check out Pt 1 w/ Racing Louisville's Olivia Sekany in our feed on the Players POV! https://www.theunionsports.com/office_schedulers?k=c1a46a8b Inside The 18 & The Union GK Community will be at the United Soccer Coaches Convention this January in Anaheim CA. Come on out , meet us and some of the Union Pro Mentors  & experience a live demo of the interactive Union App. Prices will rise after December 13th ; so use promo code GKPOD24 for a special rate just for goalkeeper podcast listeners. Introducing New ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheUnionGK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pro Mentors Program! Office hours w/ top Pros in top leagues, world class coaches, mindset workshops, video breakdown sessions, college recruiting, parent education & more! Join Risk FREE Trial Here! - https://www.theunionsports.com/office_schedulers?k=996a384a Follow us on Socials ! @goalkeeperpodcast - IG. @goalkeeperpod- Twitter @goalkeeperpodcast - FB @goalkeeperpodcast - Twitch @InsideThe18goalkeeperpodcast - YouTube Watch CBS & Paramount + Every NWSL Weekend w/ our own Saskia Webber! ------------------------------------- #NWSL #MLS #USMNT #USWNT #goalkeepercoaching #goalkeepertraining #danabrahams #sportpsychology #hopesolo #Arsenal #championsleague #performance #soccercoaching #soccertraining #youthsoccer #WSL #PremierLeague #England #Schmeichel #ussoccer #saskiawebber #angelcityfc #uclasoccer #ucla #omarzeenni #michaelmagid #standupcomedy #bundesliga #neuer #terstegen #degea #OmarZeenni #ProGKPodcast #SaskiaWebber #99ers #PSG #Navas #Lloris #Endler #moderngoalkeeping #idealgk #Schmeichel #timhoward #ESPN #ReadingFC #collegesoccer #lagalaxy #kevinhartman #lafc #StefanFrei #SeattleSounders #conorokeefe #KansasCity #Chelsea #mendy #hibs #Scotland #celtic #blackburn #LigaMX #xolos #UCLA #Fulham #LAFC #progkacademy

Who else is ready for the United Soccer Coaches Convention??This week's show goes back to last January when we got to chop it up with US & England legend Jay Demerit who was gracious enough to stop by...we talked all things USMNT like who he would've like to see as coach and why he and Shaun feel the squad needs some DAWGS on the team.Join the discussion on twitter every Wednesday night at 9:30PM EST following twitter.com/ChatSoccr with the hashtag #SoccerChat and on facebook at facebook.com/ChatSoccr!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOSTS:Nick Rizzo, St. Mary's Minnesota Women's Head CoachShaun Soderling, Brescia University Women's Head CoachGUEST: Jay Demerit~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is powered by EXACT Sports.  EXACT empowers youth athletes through mental training in an ID Camp atmosphere as well as provides college coaches with opportunities to network and actively recruit high quality talent around the country.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#SoccerChat is a duKTig brand FC member! Use the promo code "SOCCERCHAT" to get yourself a sweet discount at checkout!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~