Episodes

  • US Olympic expectations
    Jul 25 2024

    What expectations are fair for the US men's Olympic team and the USWNT at the Summer Games? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Tony Allegretti discuss. Plus, an early Premier League preview and Tony's thoughts on competition within a soccer market.


    Music by Batsauce

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    27 mins
  • Lessons learned from Copa America problems
    Jul 18 2024

    In the aftermath of the Copa America, how will the struggles in Miami impact the World Cup? Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, we have less than a month to go until the USL Super League kicks off. What we’re seeing from the new women’s league. And a new face with Sporting JAX. We introduce you to David Phillips, our new director of marketing and brand.

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    32 mins
  • Who takes over for the USMNT?
    Jul 11 2024

    Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the change at the top for the US Men's National Team. Gregg Burhalter is out so who should be in? Mauricio talks about some of the criteria (keen listeners may pick up some hints about Sporting JAX's structure for hiring as well). Plus, a Cupset as Indy Eleven knocks off Atlanta United to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open Cup.


    Music by Batsauce

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    23 mins
  • Uh oh...Is the USMNT in trouble after loss to Panama?
    Jun 28 2024

    Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss the USMNT loss to Panama in the group stage of the Copa America. Recorded live at Grace Note Brewing.


    Music by Batsauce.

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    21 mins
  • So much glorious soccer
    Jun 21 2024

    There is so much for Cole, Tony and Mauricio to talk about this time of year. Copa America. Euro 2024. Youth soccer excellence. Growing the game around the country. Enjoy the ride.


    Music by Batsauce

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    29 mins
  • USMNT bounces back
    Jun 13 2024

    The US Men's National Team bounced back after a poor performance against Colombia to draw with Brazil 1-1, or as Tony Allegretti called it, a 1-1 win. Mauricio Ruiz was there and he lent his perspective. Plus, we hear from a Wolves staffer ahead of next month's Wolves v. West Ham matchup in Jacksonville. And the USLW rankings are out. Florida Elite is #1. Tony, Mauricio and Cole Pepper discuss.


    Music by Batsauce.

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    35 mins
  • Big summers for USMNT and USWNT
    Jun 6 2024

    Both the US Men's and Women's National Teams have big summers ahead of them. The women have begun play under new head coach Emma Hayes and look forward to the Olympics. The men are preparing for the Copa America. Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss. Plus, Rachel Violett joins the pod to discuss her documentary about her dad, legendary Manchester United star Dennis Violett, who left his mark on soccer in Jacksonville as well.

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    34 mins
  • The English Invasion
    May 30 2024

    We hear from two former players with Wolverhampton Wanderers who played against the Jacksonville Tea Men in 1981 as Wolves prepare to return to Jacksonville for a meeting with West Ham. Plus, three USL Championship teams are in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup and the USL Super League announces the format for the inaugural season kicking off in August.

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    24 mins