Soccer Life Goals

Tricia Taliaferro, has almost 30 years of experience, including at the national team, collegiate, and competitive youth soccer levels.  Taliaferro has an impressive background as a Head Coach for the U.S. Soccer U16 girls National Team, Assistant Coach for the U.S. Soccer U17 Women’s National Team at the FIFA World Cup in 2012 and 2016. Tricia was the women’s Head Coach at the University of Illino...

Get ready for some coaching wisdom bombs! Soccer players of all ages and skill levels will want to listen in to what coach Alex Delgado has to say. Learn the insights coaches look for in leaders, a player's coachability, taking initiative and more. Parents - listen and learn in how we can help and let the player's journey unfold with a coach.

Jamaica National Team & Pushing Through Barriers with Jahmali Waite. Listen as Jamaica National Team and USL player Jahmali Waite shares about his soccer journey.

Leo Fernandes is a professional soccer player who was born in Brazil and grew up in New York. He attended Stony Brook University, where he excelled on the field and earned the prestigious title of All-American during his college career. In 2013, Leo was drafted to the Philadelphia Union, marking the beginning of his professional journey. Throughout his 11-year career, Leo has showcased his excepti...

Listen in as the wisdom bombs drop from Coach Mo Loregnard! Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with a long-time, respected soccer coach. He shares insights along the way and his youth journey from Trinidad & Tobago to men's national team, coming to the US and winning a college national championship and more. His advice to young players - on and off the pitch - should not be missed.

Listen in as MLS veteran and pro Ben Sweat drops some soccer bomb wisdom. Currently playing at New England Revolution, Ben has a storied career playing overseas in Sweden and Czech Republic. He was then drafted in the 1st round of the MLS Superdraft in 2014 and has played for great teams including Columbus Crew, NYC FC, Inter Miami, Austin FC and Tampa Bay Rowdies. Sweat was also called up to play...

Get to know US WYNT Camp And D1 phenom soccer player, Christina Tsaousis. Born in Tarpon Springs, FL, she's grown up around soccer and says, "Soccer is my life!" Learn about her journey playing ladies ECNL at the top level, recruited to highly rated University of South Carolina and more. She enters the U19 WYNT training camp soon with dreams and goals ahead of her. Learn how you can...

Listen in to today's guest, NFL kicker Bill Gramatica. Born in Argentina, Bill's story started with soccer and a love for the game. Growing up with a soccer ball within reach was normal in Argentina. When his family moved to the US they kept playing, until one day a high school coach noticed their abilities and introduced them to American football. The rest is history with a storied career...

Our guest today has played soccer all over the world and also loves to coach. Ryan Roushandel enjoyed a significant journey playing at elite levels and winning national titles as a youth player. From D1 soccer at Clemson to stints in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and in the NASL and USL in USA, Ryan shares more about his journey, overcoming obstacles and injuries and much more. Listen in to his advice t...

USL Goalkeeper & Wake Forest D1 Goalkeeper, Devin Armstrong has some great insights to share today.  He'll take you through his career path with some surprising twists and turns.  Devin shares some solid mental toughness and training that helped him land an Academy signing with the Rowdies as a teenager. Listen in as he shares some fun facts, stories and even a funny story about him...

Ever wonder how elite athletes and high performers consistently reach their goals?  Want to learn the 5 key characteristics of SMARTER goal setting?  In today's episode, Noah shares and breaks down his own SMARTER goal he's working on in real time with his dad. Learn how the key functions and actions of goal setting are done to help get you to the next level.  Plus, Noah shares some...

Listen in to Noah's conversation with local soccer player Jordan Hernandez. Jordan has spent time as a youth at Orlando City Academy and on his way to big things both locally and nationally. Learn more about his background and journey in the soccer world as you navigate your own. 

Blake Wagner was identified by the U.S. Youth National Team when he was 13 through their national Olympic Development Program. From the National Team Residency Program  to FIFA U17 World Cup, Blake's youth development was unrivaled. It landed him straight into the MLS with FC Dallas. Wagner played on multiple teams throughout his career and is now the Director of the MLS Next program at Tampa...

Listen in as young soccer phenom, Luka Lizardo (8yo) shares about his amazing experience at the World Cup in Qatar.   Luka was the young boy all over the US news who was bold to ask for the jersey of one of his favorite players, Weston McKennie.  With soccer as their shared passion, listen in to the conversation of two young soccer boys discussing their favorite teams, players and more.&...

In this episode, Noah breaks down and reflects on an unbelievable and amazing World Cup 2022. From the thrilling finals match to upsets, disappointments, star players, young phenoms and more you won't want to miss this breakdown. Plus, he looks ahead to the emerging details and hopes for the World Cup 2026 hosted in North America. Several firsts for 2026 include 48 total teams, 3 countries hosting...

Desire to play soccer internationally at a young age? And compete with on the international stage as a teen?  Listen in to this week's amazing guest, Nalia Schoefberger. She's grown up playing soccer all around the world, fluent in German, French and English. Her path may be unconventional from playing with MLS and ENCL boys in high school to playing for her home country of Austria on the Nat...

How does an England-born soccer player with experience at Manchester United Academy make it on the big stage in the US?   Find out more about the journey of young soccer star, Laurence Wyke. 

MLS pro Jeremy Hall brings the good stuff in this episode! From playing at US national team academy at an early age, to being All-American in high school and college, or winning NCAA soccer championship and playing for the Puerto Rico national team - it's all here. Jeremy shared about his journey throughout his professional career and also the mindset that served him well. You'll hear some funny t...

Listen in to this fun, informal roundtable discussion of several youth soccer player teammates breaking down the start of World Cup 2022. Host Noah Niemeyer invited several of his 2011 pre-MLS teammates on to analyze and make predictions for World Cup 2022. From top picks to overrated teams and underdogs to Golden Boot favorites, be entertained by these soccer boys insights.

Ever thought about your toughest opponent?  Considered what it takes to overcome injury after injury? Or what's needed to compete at the highest level in your sport? Listen in as decorated UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson weighs in on his early soccer career which ultimately led him to MMA and competing with the world's best.  How do elite athletes think, train, compare, push themselve...

Today we're pleased to learn from a 21-year MLS veteran and MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, Jon Busch.  A career with many accolades, Jon started out as both a high school and college All-American. After leaving as an NCAA All-American at UNC-Charlotte, Jon spent the first 5 years of his professional career playing the U.S. I.S.L. where in 2001 he was named Goalkeeper of the Year. In 2002 Jon was draf...

Listen in for some surprises, upsets, predictions and more for the World Cup 2022 upcoming matches. Noah breaks down the top 10 favorite teams, their top players, strengths and chances on getting to the finals.  Also listen and be entertained by some soccer dad jokes and a recap of the eastern and western MLS conference finals and a preview of the MLS finals.  Thanks for listening to the...

On this episode we have a special interview with your host, Noah Niemeyer.  The microphone turns as his dad, Chris Niemeyer, interviews Noah. Get to know the 11-year old kid behind this podcast.  What is his favorite team and player? What are some special soccer memories he has? Where does he see soccer going in the US and more?  A funny moment and weird food he eats?  Listen i...

On this episode we dive into the 2022 MLS Playoff Eastern Conference schedule. Noah breaks down each of the matchups giving his predictions and previews of each team including LAFC, Austin FC, FC Dallas, LA Galaxy, Nashville SC, Minnesota United & Real Salt Lake.  Who will win? Where could there be some upsets? What are the player matchups like to bring each team to victory? And who will...

On this episode we dive into the 2022 MLS Playoff Western Conference schedule.  Noah breaks down each of the matchups giving his predictions and previews of each team including Philadelphia Union, CF Montreal, NY City FC, NY Red Bulls, FC Cincinnati, Inter-Miami FC, Orlando City.  Who will win? Where could there be some upsets? What are the player matchups like to bring each team to victory?   Fin...