Rooster and the Villain: An American Soccer Podcast

Jake and Jim return to bring us news from the world of Soccer. The fellas talk big storylines from Euro 2024, Copa 2024, USMNT and Canadian Successes, and Prem Transfer silly szn. Enjoy.

The lads talk recent results, game day experience, and muse about lower league soccer for a full hour.

After spending a season with Tormenta FC in USL-League 1, Davey Mason returns to the Bobcats for another season and joins the podcast to talk about his Soccer journey thus far. We chat about his experience with the Bobcats initially, the trialist process with Tormenta, his return back to Maryland, his youth playing experience, love of Chelsea (boo!), and the recent game with the Michigan Stars. Ni...

New Bobcat, Cameron McDonald joins the podcast to talk about his Soccer journey and how he became a Maryland Bobcat this year. Cameron, originally from Florida, played collegiate soccer at Barry University and was part of NC Fusion's USL-L2 squad in the offseason.  He's looking for an opportunity to break into the Bobcats Midfield in the #10 role but has experience on the wing and as a wingback. H...

Luis Almeida - one of the Bobcats new starting Center Backs - joins us after a season spent with Albion San Diego of NISA. Born in Takoma Park and raised in Olney (shoutout Magruder High School), Luis is back to his roots here with the Bobcats Luis is a big dude at 6'4" and brings talent and experience to the Bobcats' back line. He's had a fascinating journey since leaving Magruder, spending a few...

Manny Gonzalez is back in his 3rd season for the Maryland Bobcats. Manny has been in the professional game in the US for a while at this point. Manny has played professionally in the NASL, USL-Championship, and NISA and brings us through his journey from South Florida to Maryland. We also talk about some a fun Open Cup run where Manny talks about his club taking down 2 MLS sides on a deep run.  Ma...

Elijah is a baller on the Right Wing for the Bobcats. After 4 years at Louisville (including an ACC Championship) he was drafted 34th overall by Real Salt Lake. Then he landed at Bobcats, scored a bunch and looked dynamic on the right wing and earned a spot with Davey Fuckin' Mason at South Georgia Tormenta in USL-L1 for a season. Now he's back on the club after the Gaffer visited him this offseas...

We're excited to have returning midfielder and Bobcats' marketing man, Abdul "Dook" Kooistra back on the podcast to talk about his soccer journey and the upcoming season with the Maryland Bobcats. 

We are excited to have Dennis Crowley on the podcast to talk about the NPSL squad he founded, called Kingston Stockade FC.  Dennis is someone that likes to build things. Things that bring people together and build communities. Whether that’s building Foursquare – which currently has 50 million active users – or Street FC – which connects people that are interested in playing pick-up street soccer...

The boys gather to discuss Tottenham, Villa, Brighton, Top 4, Title Race, Europe and their Top 5 ShitHouser lists. Get into it!

Tunde is a Bowie, Maryland native. He's spent time on two USL League 1 rosters, the 2021 Maryland Bobcats, and even had a stint in Lower League Bundesliga in Germany. Great to have him back for the Season. He is a player that excels in carrying the ball and orchestrating creative link-up play and is a hard worker on defense. Exciting signing for the Bobcats heading into the season.

The Gaffer comes on to talk about the pro combine that Maryland just held. Then we talk about the next step in this process. Excited for the season to come!

Brad comes back to join the boys in 55 minutes of Neal Maupay slander. Plus some other stuff. 

The boys set out to ask each other 5 questions about their clubs. Enjoy!

The President of Stateside Seagulls, Paul Dorsey, joins Mike and Jake to talk about the Supports Group, and then all things Brighton.

Mike has the person behind the @spursbaltimore account on the podcast to discuss Baltimore Spurs and all things Tottenham. 

The boys got back together after the festive fixture period and Mike and Jake are still friends. Mainly because Tottenham is coming off of a win over Bournemouth and the Brighton slaughter is mostly forgotten. The boys talk about their squads, relegation battle, title race, and upcoming cup games. Then we give our top 5 teams outside of the Prem in Europe. 

Welcome to the one and only Rooster and the Villain. Come and talk Prem with us!

We have the privilege of having JP Dellacamera on the podcast. JP has been a large voice in American soccer broadcasting for decades. He's called games on the biggest stages. From the 1986 World Cup, to the infamous 1999 Women's World Cup, all the way up to 2022 in Qatar. JP got his start in soccer through an opportunity with the Pittsburgh Spirit of Major Indoor Soccer League. JP joined us on the...

The boys get together to discuss Villa, Brighton, Tottenham, and the prem as a whole. Then we give our top 5 Fullbacks before ranting. Plus, per usual, we verbally destroy Chelsea.

Mike, Jimmy, and Jake get together to talk Brighton, Villa, Tottenham, and Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease. Enjoy!

Invited Mark Washo, Minority Owner and Chief Everything Officer at Flower City Union, onto the pod to talk about the club that went from idea in a briefcase to NISA champions in a few short years. After we talk Flower City, we take a look at Mark's unique Soccer journey. From having access to 1994 World Cup tickets through his job at Budget Rent-a-Car to DC United early days, to Washington Freedom...

The boyz get together after dark to discuss European competitions and the Premier League. Come join us.

The gents got together to talk about the end of the Bobcats season and Alex surprised us with a special guest from Flower City Union. It was great to have him on the show before they attempt to slay the big bods of Michigan Stars on the weekend. Then we finish up talking Bobcats for another half hour or so. 

The boys get together to talk Brighton, Villa, and Tottenham. Then they give their top 5 wide players and Mike whines about his degenerate bad beat.