The People's Pitch

The People's Pitch

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The official podcast of 2018, 2019 and 2021 NPSL North Champions Minneapolis City Soccer Club. We cover all things City as well as dive in to happenings around the rest of the UPSL, NPSL, and lower-league soccer in general. Get to know the Crows! Want us to answer your burning questions on the show? Email us at mcscpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message: https://anchor.fm/the-peoples-pitch/message

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Jul 25, 2025

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Episodes

Ep. 186 - Championship Hangover 16.07.2021

Whelp, this week we found out that the club is indeed vincible. Can we bounce back against Med City? Can the UPSL squad maintain their playoff run? Are flamingos afraid of crows? Let's find out...

Ep. 185 - CUPS (by Anna Kendrick) 09.07.2021

Trophies on trophies on trophies lately, and more to come! We recap all of the action from this intense and deeply satisfying holiday weekend, then look forward to the playoff picture for both the UPSL and NPSL teams.

Ep. 184 - UPSL Clinched 25.06.2021

In a week where MC2 clinched the division (conference?) title, we talk about how close Minneapolis City is to doing the same (so close).

Ep. 183 - Rolling in Points 18.06.2021

Another big points week for the combined club! We cover the UPSL victory and the two Ws our NPSL squad earned, then take a look ahead to see how close playoff soccer is for these fine gentlemen.

Ep. 182 - No Shots Given 09.06.2021

Strong defensive efforts all around this week! We recap the double-header against Dakota Young Stars and Med City, then look ahead to the NPSL's trips to visit Dakota Fusion and Joy Athletic.

Ep. 181 - Bout a Twelver Deep 04.06.2021

With this many topics to cover, we probably shouldn't have gone to Utepils first. We recap the comeback against Duluth, the Rochester game and talk about what's on the horizon when undefeated Med City comes to town.

Ep. 180 - Bolts of Lightning 26.05.2021

The real soccer is about to begin as City welcomes Duluth for a midweek tilt and City 2 looks to tighten their grip on the UPSL Midwest. Plus we check in with The Citizens to hear about what's going on this season in the stands.

Ep. 179 - Bagged Us a Six-Point Week 21.05.2021

After so long, we had a home opener to remember! We recap the 6-0 victory against Dakota Fusion and cover MC2's first UPSL win against FC Minneapolis. Plus, we preview all of the City action coming this weekend.

Ep. 178 - Strong Starts 14.05.2021

Minneapolis City soccer is finally here! Hard to believe but we're recapping action from Wk. 1 of the NPSL and UPSL schedules, covering City vs. Sioux Falls Thunder and MC2 vs. Inter Minneapolis. Then we've got previews for you of all the upcoming weekend action: City vs. Dakota Fusion and MC2 vs. FC Minneapolis.

Ep. 177 - FINALLY 08.05.2021

Minneapolis City soccer is BACK! We're previewing this week's NPSL matchup against the Sioux Falls Thunder and the UPSL home opener against Inter Minneapolis. This is really happening!

Ep. 176 - UPSL Preview Show 05.05.2021

It's time to give MC2 their due! With the home opener on the horizon, we introduce every player ready to suit up for the UPSL squad. Plus, we recap the friendly against Karen FA. Get ready to commence soccer!

Ep. 175 - Thursday with Tori 30.04.2021

It's interviews galore this week as we're ramping up for an exciting summer. Ahead of this week's friendly against Karen FA, we talk to City assistant coach Tori Burnett about her experiences as a player, youth coach and now, an NPSL coach. We also talk to City baller Medo Yousef, one of the architects of Minneapolis City's upcoming summer camps about what kids and parents can expect. 

Ep. 174 - Live from Soccer 23.04.2021

We're live at City training talking about one of the more frustrating weeks in worldwide soccer, but it's all good because Futures forward and new MC2 call-up Zach Susee is dropping by the recording table.

Ep. 173 - The Mad Gabbing Producer 17.04.2021

It's always a long strange trip when Minneapolis City play-by-play announcer Eric Nordquist jumps on a call.

Ep. 172 - The Architect of the eCup 10.04.2021

We sit down with the ever-impressive Joe Meyer, creator of the Lower League eCup to give us the straight poop on this year's tournament. Every year it keeps getting better! Plus we talk US "Open" Cup and get titillated over the potential 2021 gameday experience.

Ep. 171 - Gibb 'Em 02.04.2021

Rising City star and Goalscorer with a capital G Matt Gibbons makes his first ever appearance on the airwaves! Learn about the kid ready to destroy NPSL defenders (especially if they're playing for Sioux Falls).

Ep. 170 - The 2021 NPSL MonStars 27.03.2021

Here it is, your full breakdown of the 2021 NPSL roster, from back to front. Enjoy!

Ep. 169 - Nice, It's the Pribbler 19.03.2021

It's 100% delicious interview tonight as we go deep with Minneapolis City General Manager & Technical Director Adam Pribyl. 

Ep. 168 - One Last Hoofing 12.03.2021

We're back and raring to go ahead of the 2021 season! We talk Lower League eCup results, the newly released NPSL North schedule and say goodbye to a true People's Pitch icon.

Ep. 167 - New Year, Who Dis? 08.01.2021

We're back for 2021 with a look back at 2020 and a look forward to City's preseason and the Lower League eCup!

Ep. 166 - Just the Hits, Pt. 1 23.12.2020

It's 2020's greatest hits! Remember when we interviewed Citizen board member Paul Smejkal and Lower League eCup founder Joe Meyer? Both interviews are here in one great episode.

Ep. 165 - To the Moon 09.12.2020

The guys give a recap of the annual member meeting, pay tribute to Maradona and welcome/speculate about the newest addition to the NPSL North, Joy Athletic Club.

Ep. 164 - Back to 1 23.11.2020

It's a Thanksgiving week throwback! We take you all the way back to the beginning. Relive a legendary moment - when the mics went hot - and enjoy your holiday!

Ep. 163 - The Rookery's New Boss 12.11.2020

The Futures Trials are complete and people, the kids are alright. We also talk about how excited we are for the future with new MPLS City 2 coach Michael Prunty. Boo-ya!

Ep. 162 - Allez Alli! 05.11.2020

We welcome the new Minneapolis City Director of Goalkeeping Alli Lipsher to the show as well as cover the COVID-informed MLS playoffs and the future start of the Futures program.

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