Brian Jones is a flat-out baller. A grinder. And an ace human to boot. This keeper who didn’t fit the profile norms disrupted expectations and had an incredible career that took him to the MLS & Europe for over 8 years as a pro. Transitioning to coaching to give back like so many other STL players of that time, he is now the goalie coach for the USL Championship Charleston Battery. Incredible stories, insight and inspiration in this one… let’s go.

#charlestonbattery #usl #goalie #training #soccerpod

SLU vs IU in front of 6,000 fans. A crowd that included US Soccer Hall of Famers, a multitude of STL Soccer Hall of Famers, World Cup alum, Olympic alum, hundreds of US caps, and thousands of pro starts… to name a few.

We chatted with City 2’s goalie Czar, a 13 yr SLU coach, the next-gen namesake of the "Heisman" of Soccer, STL City’’s most recent homegrown signing, and a front office fan favorite who made a 48 hr trip up from Tampa… because this game mattered. Let’s go!

#stlcity2 #slumenssoccer #iumenssoccer #ncaad1

A story about a mother/daughter, rugby, and BODY POSITIVITY here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Jen Siess from Mine to Define connected with Ashley McCrea Sullivan and her daughter, Georgia. Mom Ashley is no stranger to competition with her own rugby career at the U.S. Naval Academy, US Marine husband, and 5 kids who are multi-sport competitive athletes. But, she found herself in new territory when daughter, Georgia (at age 9), started to question the worth of her own physicality. Listen in for the incredible story about how USA Rugby Sevens Olympian, Ilona Maher, helped to change their celebration of what the female body “looks like” to “what it can DO”… and how the confidence from that perspective has affected everyone in their family (both male and female) in areas like self-scrutiny, nutrition, and even awareness of casual conversation around physical appearance. It’s "Beast, Beauty, Brains" in their house now and forever more!

Today’s episode was live from Guelker Field, on the bluffs at SIUE. The 25th-ranked Cougars hosted Big 10 heavyweights, the Spartans from Michigan State. An overview of the current program, the visitors, a chat with the women’s coach, and a second-half visit from the AD to help explain the new NCAA scholarship and roster rules… it was a blast.

Let’s go!

Today’s guest is 1 for 1 as a head coach winning the Division 2 National Championship last year with Franklin Pierce University. Travis Brent, a Virginia Beach kid, played his college ball at Marshall, and took his skills to the Netherlands after to play pro Dutch style… AND his Uncle won Wimbledon. Random, I know, but super cool. Check out coach Brent’s philosophy and approach to the game, which based on early returns… is working. Let’s Go!

#ncaa #Division2 #menssoccer #collegerecruiting

This episode is a mashup! Our friends Jake and Justin from Ball Watching invited the Soccer Dad Pod crew over to their HQ… the Pitch… to chat all things City SC and a few fringe topics like high school music jams. Since my partners in crime Jarod and Zach were off doing Soccer Dad stuff I called in a super sub, AJ Cochran. We had a blast, solved some problems, predicted the future, and drank some Spatens… enjoy!

Another soccer LEGEND on Soccer Mom Sunday! Thanks to a Ruth Harker hookup, Jennifer Siess from Mine To Define chatted with Saskia Webber - former USWNT Goalkeeper, 1999 World Cup Soccer Champion, professional in the Japan Women's Football League and the WUSA, plus collegiate coach. Saskia started her National Team career at age 17 with the U-20 team. Her Senior Team debut was in 1992 where she would become a mainstay with the U.S. Team for the next 8 years. This first-time female Hall of Famer at Rutgers University earned titles such as All American, Missouri Athletic Club Goalkeeper of the Year, Soccer America Goalkeeper of the Decade, and more! A badass in business along with on the pitch, Saskia is an owner of Angel City FC, NWSL Analyst/Broadcaster, and host of the “Inside the 18” podcast for goalkeepers. Listen in for her soccer origin story, the impact of the 99-ers, her recognition of disparity and continued advocacy, and what’s next for the women’s side of The Beautiful Game.

Tony Kuster. Old School. A coach that helped mold some of STL's most iconic talent. With a simplistic, straight forward approach, Tony talks about the game, his coaching style, what worked, and what doesn't. Also... we get a glimpse into his pre-playing/coaching days that included a PA, Ted Nugent, and a van! Let's Go!