Join us as we dive deep with Chris Gloster, New Mexico United’s star left-back! From his record-breaking USL debut at 16 with Red Bulls II to 61 U.S. youth national team caps, including U-17 & U-20 World Cups, and hoisting the MLS Cup with NYCFC, Gloster’s journey is unreal as he resides in the Land of Enchantment!

🌵⚽ Now, fresh off a 2024 breakout season (31 appearances, 24 interceptions, 100+ duels won) and a contract extension through 2025, Gloster opens up about his journey with us as they gear up for the USL Championship playoffs!

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Dive into an in-depth interview with New York Cosmos CEO Erik Stover and Owner Baye Adofo-Wilson as they share their journey to revive one of American soccer’s most iconic clubs. Reflecting on the Cosmos’ golden era with legends like Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, and Johan Cruyff, they discuss how this storied history inspires their leadership today. The conversation explores the challenges of bringing the Cosmos back to prominence, from navigating financial and operational hurdles to securing a home at Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey. Stover and Adofo-Wilson also reveal their strategies for building a competitive roster, balancing New York and New Jersey identities, and preparing for the club’s exciting entry into USL League One in 2026. With the 2026 World Cup set to ignite soccer fever in the NY/NJ area, learn how they plan to make the Cosmos a cultural force again, blending global legacy with modern ambition.

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We sit down with Ana Maria Marković, the Croatian international forward making waves with her recent move to Brooklyn FC in the Gainbridge Super League. Ana opens up about her surreal experience meeting Cristiano Ronaldo during a Binance promo shoot in early 2024. She reflects on the challenges and opportunities of being called the "world's most beautiful footballer," balancing her vibrant social media presence with the demands of professional soccer, and the unique dynamic of playing alongside her sister Kiki at Brooklyn FC. Ana also dives into why she chose Brooklyn at this pivotal moment in her career, her personal goals for the 2025-2026 season, and her proudest moments representing Croatia on the international stage.

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We welcome Lauren Lapomarda, the versatile fullback for Dallas Trinity FC! From setting the University of Texas appearance record to playing in Italy with Parma Calcio and now shining in the Gainbridge Super League, Lauren shares why the move back to Texas, her days winning the Big 12 and SEC, and how she's learned from the teammates who have been in the Super League grind. She also opens up about building connections with teammates across continents, her love for Prosper, Texas, and family, and her advice for young players chasing their dreams.

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Maxi opens up about his unforgettable 2025 USL Championship season, including scoring the first-ever goal at Centreville Bank Stadium and that dramatic stoppage-time penalty against North Carolina FC. From DoorDashing without a club in 2020, his standout years with Detroit City FC, to his leadership in Rhode Island's playoff push, we dive into his journey, high-pressure moments, and goals for the future. Plus, hear about his community work and what it's like being a Texas native in the Ocean State!

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Conor shares his journey from Siena College to becoming a key player in USL League One, his unforgettable moments with Hartford Athletic and Rhode Island FC, and his passion for representing New York on the pitch. Get insights into his defensive workload, goal-scoring highlights, and what’s next for Westchester SC in the 2025 season as they sit just two games worth of points out of a playoff spot.

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Back from his year away battling relegation in Poland, Danny Trejo returns to the USL Championship with Birmingham Legion. A champion with Phoenix and LAFC before his stint in Europe, he became a beloved figure in Las Vegas before moving to the Rising. We chat why he came back, the intensity of a relegation battle, winning in Phoenix and LA, and the surprising thing about living in Alabama.

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To help recap the USL Super League Semifinals and preview next week’s Final, friend of the show and USLS and USLC commentator, Jessica Charman, is back! We chat about the controversial goal at the end that put Ft. Lauderdale in the Final, Tampa’s win over Dallas, the season that was, and the Floridian Final to come.

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⁣Before we dive into the USL Super League Playoffs, we chat with 2024 USL1 Player of the Year and Golden Boot winner, Lyam MacKinnon. The Swiss striker finds himself with Orange County in the Championship and he talks with us about the transition to USLC, life in Southern Cal, ideal nap times, Villanova, and geography!

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Back to Indy we go! Today, we welcome Greg Rakestraw, the voice of Indy Eleven, to talk about the soccer culture in this city, the history of Indy Eleven's men's and women's teams, and his favorite calls. We also chat with the incoming Promotion/Relegation and why Indianapolis should be a First Division city.

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⁣The best soccer you haven’t heard of. Former Barcelona youth coach and Louisiana Krewe manager Joan Oliva comes on the show to talk about finding a dormant soccer culture in Lafayette, building the team up to USL2 with plans to move up, and embracing the Louisiana culute as a European.

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⁣Before her first season in charge of the Minnesota Aurora, Jen Larrick joined the show to talk about her years as an Aurora assistant, overcoming the 2022 USLW Final loss, mixing the club’s culture of success with her own desired style of play, and the community-owned club dynamic as they begin their fourth USL W League season.

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⁣Welcome to Paradise! The owner, founder, and president of Sarasota Paradise joined the show to talk about their introduction into USL League One in 2026, and how they’ll use the 2025 USL League Two season to prepare. We also chat about the city’s preparedness for a pro soccer team, and the beauty as it sits on the coast of Florida.

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⁣LIVE From Indianapolis, Indiana! We sit down with coach Sean McAuley and star midfielder Jack Blake as they begin the three-pronged balancing act of the USL Championship, the US Open Cup, and the USL Jägermeister Cup. We ask about Indy’s soccer culture, Jack’s PK responsibilities, Sean’s first full-job managerial job, and the impact of the incoming promotion and relegation on USL and American soccer.

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⁣As heard on ESPN+ and Peacock, calling USLC and USLS games, English-born Jessica Charman sat down with us to chat about calling 3-4 games in a weekend, what it takes + how to prepare, and what SUL has provided her as she continues to work with the league. She also discusses the weird phenomenon of becoming too American for her countrymen and too English for Americans.

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⁣This week, we are joined by the former rat-tailed wonder of Real Salt Lake and New York City FC and current midfielder for Greenville Triumph of USL League One, Sebastián Velásquez. He joins the program ahead to chat about five stops in the USL Championship, the introduction of Pro/Rel, CRAZY stories from Israel, and his dog, Tequila.

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⁣We welcome former Oakland Roots standout and current wingback for El Paso, Memo Diaz. After starting his career with the Locomotive, Diaz headed to the Bay Area and is the all-time leader in appearances and assists for the Roots. After four seasons, he returns home. We chat about why he came back, his days in Oakland, the scary Wimer Cabrera, and the difficulty of playing wingback as a pro.

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⁣Diego Pepi joins the show! The forward on loan from FC Dallas talks about the 40-minute drive to Sherman, how he’s been received around town, how he’s prepared for the challenges of USL League One, and what advice he hets from his USMNT brother, Ricardo.

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⁣This week, we sat down with Ft. Lauderdale United midfielder Addie McCain, the Golden Boot leader and one of the league’s brightest stars. The Texas A&M Aggie scored eight goals in 14 matches to lead the scoring charts and help secure a playoff position. A former 5A State Champion with Wylie East High School and an SEC First-Team standout, she reflected on her time as an FC Dallas youth product and what it was like growing up in the Dallas youth soccer scene from the female perspective. Finally, at just 25 and in the prime of her career—having already tasted success in the NWSL with Kansas City—we asked Addie what she would tell the version of herself who was cut from Chicago last year.

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⁣Fashion icon and Loudoun United star Florian Valot joined the show. The former PSG and Monaco youth product and 2018 Supporter’s Shield winner with the New York Red Bulls came to chat about his time in the USL Championship and how the league has changed between his stints. We also talked about how the MLS experience he gained with New York and Cincinnati helped his leadership in Year Two with the Virginia based club.

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