Rooster and the Villain: An American Soccer Podcast

The Maryland Bobcats' starting right back came on the podcast to discuss his journey from High School soccer player in Maryland to professional journeyman in the US's 3rd Division. Travis has played for Greenville Triumph of the USL-L1, Michigan Stars, Stumptown, Chattanooga and Bobcats of NISA, and is currently on the hunt for his next job in professional soccer. Travis talks about each stop of h...

Scott has been in the event space surrounding the game since the late 1980s. He has fascinating insights on the game before MLS existed, the 1994 world cup, MISL, and more. We could have talked for another few hours about the beautiful game. Fun conversation and fun person to talk to. Enjoy!

Jake and Mike ramble about Brighton, Spurs, and Champions League. Then, some terrible 37 year old white rapping. 

Jim and Jake dive headfirst into Brighton and Villa coverage, as well as who they want to see join or leave their clubs.

Devin joins the podcast to give an update on the Annapolis Blues project in Naptown. It's been a busy offseason for the club as they switched the Men's team from NPSL to USL League Two and added a Women's team to USL-W.   

I met Abe back in 2022 as we prepared for the World Cup Pop Up party at SoFive Columbia. Abe and his brothers, Alex and Alberto, brought infectious enthusiasm to the project and a connection to growing community of ballers in the Baltimore area.  Abe and his brothers started A.n Pickups as a way to bring together high level ballers for pick up games. Their "Moose Mondays" has turned into a soccer...

Jake and Mike welcome Iain back on the show to discuss Spurs. Jake gives us a Brighton update and we talk a little about personal histories with the FA Cup. Then we give our Dynamic Duos Top 5. Enjoy!

Brad Tindall makes his triumphant return to the podcast to discuss his beloved Hotspur with Jake and Mike. We talk Seagulls and Spurs and some other American soccer stuff. Enjoy!

Jimmy and Jake return to discuss the fallout from the Villa and Brighton 2-2 draw. Plus - a little easter egg audio from Jake and Mike from halftime of the game. Then a throwback outtro. 

Tyler Gabarra, last seen controlling the midfield for our Maryland Bobcats, jumped on the podcast to discuss his career thus far in the professional ranks of the US. We talk about his academy experience, NC State, USL Championship, NISA, having famous soccer parents, and then I give him a hard time for liking Chelsea. Enjoy!

A little afternoon delight for the boys as they discuss Villa, Spurs, and Brighton. Plus, some fun talk about City's current slide, Liverpool's staying power, and other Premier League wonderings. Then, we give our Top 5 Christmas movies. Enjoy! 

Jake and Mike get together to talk about the spanking the Seagulls gave the old cockerals. Then we wax poetic about soccer for a long time. Enter.

Jimmy and Jake get together to talk about Brighton and Villa, Brighton's high line, social media abuse, and Cole Palmer. Get into lads.

The boys are back in town. We discuss the very successful season. The chaos of the league. Our hopes and dreams for the playoffs. 

Jake and Jimmy talk about their squads, Arsenal vs City, Ter Stagen Injury, Top Five Current Managers and more. Get in. 

Kelvin Mwape joins the Bobcast to talk about his career in American Professional Soccer, including stops at Charlotte Independence, Richmond Kickers, South Georgia Tormenta, Chattanooga, and Maryland Bobcats. Check it out!

Jake, Jimmy, and Mike get together to talk about Spurs, Villa, and Brighton in the early part of the season.  Then we all laugh at Everton's misfortunes, discuss the first week of Champion League, and give our top 5 hype up songs. Enjoy.

Jake and Mike get together to discuss their clubs, prem happenings, USMNT roster moves, and more. Dig in. 

Mike and Jake got a little afternoon delight in to talk about the previous week and look forward to next week.

We've been discussing the Champions League format via WhatsApp and I wanted to let all you know how it's going to work this season. 

The Bobcats' Owner, "Jay" Saba comes on the Bobcast to discuss the Bobcats' season, keeping calm among broader league issues, the youth academy, and more. 

The lads get together to talk Week 1. Mike brings on a guest with an English accent, which only increases the credibility of the pod, to talk about Moco Spurs and our predictable start to the season. Then we head to the South coast to talk about Brighton. No Jimbo for today so the Villa talk is on the light end. Jake and Mike also wax poetic about lower league soccer and the Bobcats. Then we also...

Mike, Jake, and Jimmy are back this week to give you club updates, Prem Predictions and some Delicious Rants. Come hang with us.

The lads get back together to talk about the Bobcats' brilliance over the course of the season in the midst of the ineptitude of other clubs in NISA. We talk about the season thus far and beg Bobcats faithful to come out and support the club.