THE Soccer Dad-Pod

Episode 186: Jason Glover | USMNT, Portal, and More...

Jason Glover joined me for a one on one following the 2nd leg of US vs Jamaica at Energizer Park. We talked about which players impressed, our take on Poch, and other subjects ranging from youth coaching tips to the transfer portal. Jason also gave a little update and opinion on one of his son’s best friends and teammates, Mykhi Joyner, fresh off their recent trip to Florida with the US U19’s! Let’s go…#usmnt #pulisic #energizerstadium #stlmade #collegeportal #ncaasoccer

Episode 185: Mike Woitalla | Soccer America

Since the early 80’s Mike Woitalla has been writing articles for all of our favorite soccer magazine… Soccer America. Before 24/7 coverage of the EPL, of LaLiga, of MLS, and 30 college games a night on everywhere, there was a magazine that brought most of us our soccer fix until the rare US Men’s National Team game was occasionally broadcast. Mike talks about the publications path and provides a level of insight second to none thanks to his front row seat to US soccer, polished by his keyboard!Let’s go…
#socceramerica #magazine #stlmade #collegesoccer #usmnt #tabramos

Episode 184: Pete Sorber | Flo Valley & More...

Pete Sorber, to put it bluntly, is a legend. This southside fireman, who later travelled north to Flo Valley, has had an impact on the game and our community that compares to the likes of Harry Kehoe, Pat McBride, and other Mt. Rushmore figures of the STL Soccer landscape. Pete joined us with his hall-of-fame son Mike, and talked about the early days, the secret sauce, and his famous Monday night pickup games. It was our honor to be joined by Coach Sorber, and we hope you enjoy it as well. Let’s go#ncaa #njcaa #nationalchamps #allamericans #soccerlegend #stlmade

Soccer Mom Sunday: Big 10 Feature - UCLA & Rutgers!

It’s a BIG TEN Soccer Mom Sunday! Several teams came to town to play at St. Louis CITY’ SC’s stadium over the weekend, for the 2024 Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament. And we got a chance to talk with the two finalist teams!
- First, listen in for a visit with UCLA Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Margueritte Aozasa, who talks about D1 expectations, style of play, what she’s looking for in a Bruin, and how she balances high-level coaching with also being a Mom.
- Then a talk with Cathy Andruzzi, former Basketballer and Broadcaster, who is now the Leadership Performance Coach for Rutgers Women’s Soccer, helping the Scarlet Knights with their mental game, not only on the pitch, but also in life.
Lots of great thoughts and advice on The Beautiful Game - from the mental, to the physical, and the character it takes to play D1 ball.

Episode 183: Matt Stelzer & Dan Donigan | Amsterdam & beyond...

Today we were hanging at THE Amsterdam tavern, with one of the proprietors, Matt Stelzer, joining me, since Zach and Jarod did their “day job” stuff, was Dan Donigan from US Futsal Missouri and STLDA. We chatted the popularity of MLS, City SC, and EPL from the taverns perspective, kids psych growth in the game, and more! Don’t forget… Like Review Follow and Share. It’s free and so kind!Let’s Go!!!
#soccertavern #ncaasoccer #slu #loyola #mindset

Episode 182: STL City SC - Season Recap w/ Ball Watching!!!

Today we bring you the unofficial official St Louis City SC recap and what’s next. But in order to do this properly, and accurately, we brought our friends Jake and Justin from Ball Watching, the much more organized and statistically accurate pod covering our favorite MLS team! Recorded at the Pitch, we had a blast.
Here our MVP's, Surprises, Coaching Guesses, and more...
Let’s go!
#stlmade #soccer #mls #notkansas

Episode 181: MO State vs. SLU | Coach Leamy & More!

All 3 of us Soccer Dad’s jumped in a fully charged EV, headed to Springfield MO, and checked out Missouri State vs Saint Louis University men’s soccer! While these two heavyweights went head to head we brought in some familiar names for all of your Bears out there… including the one and only, Coach Leamy. Let’s go!!!
#ncaa #ncaasoccer #mostatebears #slubilikins #roadtrip #dadsnightout

Soccer Mom Sunday: Shannon McLaughlin

On this Soccer Mom Sunday, we talked with SUPER Soccer Mom, Shannon McLaughlin. Mom of FIVE kiddos, Shannon is no stranger to the soccer pitch - from St. Louis Scott Gallagher with her littles, to St. Louis CITY Academy with her oldest. And, of COURSE, they are huge fans of St. Louis’s own MLS team. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Sorry, can’t … we have soccer.”? Bet they say it a lot in their family! Listen in for some real soccer parent talk, plus some bonus material about eating right and taking care of your body as Shannon is a Certified Nutrition Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist. There are some great tips in this episode. Don’t miss!

Episode 180: STL Champions League - Semi Final Special

Today’s episode is loaded with guests! Recorded live at the STL High School Champions League  semi-final matchups at Liberty High in Wentzville MO. Game 1 was Liberty vs Desmet & game 2 was St Dominic vs CBC. We had some soccer press join, a scout, a participating coach, a game 1 stand out, a supporter of the show, and of course… the 3 of us!!! Let’s go…
STL Soccer NewsProspect 2 PlayerSouter & Co

Soccer Mom Sunday: Tori Penso

What Soccer Mom visits her kids at school activities during the day, then catches a flight to another city to referee a professional soccer game over the weekend? This Soccer Mom Sunday episode’s guest does! Tori Penso is a Professional Soccer Referee at the highest levels in the game - from the NWSL to the MLS in the United States. She is also the first American referee to ever officiate a World Cup final! When she was in STL to referee St. Louis CITY SC versus the Houston Dynamo, we got a chance to sit down and talk about her incredible story of coming up through the referee ranks, balancing a high-level profession with being a Mom to her 3 daughters, and juggling schedules with her professional referee husband, Chris. Listen in for her stories, her wisdom, and her focus on BEING THE CHANGE that challenges the status quo to build a better future for our daughters to dream.