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. 161 - Max Hoof and Haak 30.10.2020

For the first time in podcast form, our May 6th Twitch interview with City players Max Steigwardt, Kevin Hoof and former City player, Nashville SC's Luke Haakenson.

Ep. 160 - Paul's 15 Minutes 23.10.2020

The guys have spent some time with FIFA 21 and Jon is smitten. Plus, we welcome Minneapolis City Board Member and long time fan Paul Smejkal.

Ep. 159 - Hutt Two 16.10.2020

We celebrate the 7v7 Tournament that was with a finals recap, awards and a conversation with MVP Mick, I mean Mike Hutton!

Ep. 158 - Upset City 07.10.2020

The 7v7 Playoffs have begun and folks, we have our first UPSET! We welcome the architect of said upset, City GK Matt Elder.

Ep. 157 - Mitch Sesh 01.10.2020

The 7v7 League playoffs are about to begin! We'll catch up on all of the action from the last week of the season and we welcome City GK and a true wise man between the sticks, Mitch Wolff.

Ep. 156 - Week 5 Alive 23.09.2020

We dive into the week 5 action in the 7v7 Wexler Brotherhood Cup, where goals came from everywhere but where you'd expect them. Plus, we talk about the new signing for our friends across the river.

Ep. 155 - Now Medo You 16.09.2020

We sound the Ben Wexler Cup Week 4 upset alarm and welcome Minneapolis City newcomer Medo Youseff to the show!!

Ep. 154 - 3rd Weeks the Charm 10.09.2020

Week 3 of the Ben Wexler Brotherhood Cup has come and gone and we're starting to see a team really rise to the top. Can they keep performing and run away with the Cup? Coach MVP gives us his take on how the league is going and what he's excited to see week in and week out. 

Ep. 153 - Big Pickin 31.08.2020

A quick little episode giving you all the updates on the 7v7 League action, including MVP of the week and the Pick'em leaderboard.

Ep. 152 - Lucky Number Steven 23.08.2020

City OG Steve joins us to talk about the club's 7v7 league, his return to the Murder to train, and his greatest memories from the olden days (aka 2017).

Ep. 151 - 7v7 Heaven 11.08.2020

Here it is! We announce the Mpls City Fall 7v7 Cup and outline how supporters can get in to see the super-secret action!

Ep. 150 - Catching Up With Coach Matt 04.08.2020

The guys talk about the Loons taking the MLS Is Back Tournament by storm and welcome Coach Matt to fill us in on how team activities have been going during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ep. 149 - Living In the Future 22.07.2020

It's all Futures, all the time tonight. We welcome Minneapolis City Futures program mastermind Jeremiah Johnson to the show to tell us everything about City's groundbreaking new program.

Ep. 148 - eConversations 09.07.2020

We are excited to welcome Joe Meyer, President and Founder of the Lower League eCup, and our skepticism around the wisdom of the return of the MLS is on full display.

Ep. 147 - We Back 03.07.2020

We're back and getting caught up on big goings on in the front offices of Minnesota United's youth academy (it's gone) and Minneapolis City II's UPSL (under new ownership). Plus we talk about the good things Minneapolis City has been doing in the community since the Justice for George demonstrations.

A message from your friends at The People's Pitch 02.06.2020

The fellas have a quick message for the listeners of the show.  We will be taking a quick break in providing you soccer content while we shift our focus on supporting those around us during these trying times. Stay safe, be good members of your community and support those in need.  Until next time... Jon & Nate

Ep. 146 - Hut-ton of Fun 01.05.2020

Lots to cover this week: Lower League eCup action, City's upcoming seminar for college prospects, the 2018 Crows' spot on the All-time NPSL list, and Minneapolis City's plan for playing (or not) this summer. Plus we welcome City speedster Nick Hutton to the show!

Ep. 145 - Kind of a Big Deal 23.04.2020

The guys welcome USMNT great and all-around awesome guy Jimmy Conrad to the show. 'Nuff said.

Ep. 144 - Show Me the Mooney 18.04.2020

We recap City's showing in matchweek 2 of the Lower League eCup, talk about the disastrous decision to shutter the DA, and welcome UW-Superior men's soccer head coach Joe Mooney to the show.  Listen to Joe's podcast, The Next Level, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-podcast/id1501527565

Ep. 143 (eSports) Superstar Jonah Garcia 09.04.2020

We went on a digital walkabout and got silly with some eSports play by play of City CB Jonah Garcia's first match in the Lower League eCup, so we break things down and point out just how hard it is to call a video game. Then, we thought it would be the perfect time to have Jonah on to be properly introduced to the masses and talk even more about his FIFA soccer chops. Check it out! Watch all the a...

Ep. 142 - Hello Good Bye 03.04.2020

This is happening! We talk about the premature end of the 2020 NPSL season, the Lower League eCup FIFA tournament and we welcome New England Revolution fullback Brandon Bye to the show! He catches us up on what he's been up to, what's next for him and what's occupying his time during shelter-in-place, including devoting time to focus on his non-profit, Aspiras. Learn more about Aspiras here: https...

Ep. 141 - First-Time Caller 21.03.2020

Social distancing is in full effect but the podcast lives on! For the first time, we take calls from listeners on our new hotline and talk about the sporting world (or the E-sporting world) moving completely online.

Ep. 140 - Bye Bye Sports 13.03.2020

As we face the prospect of life without sports the boys welcome former Minneapolis City goalkeeper James Neher to talk about his time with the club and his special connection to a Premier League soccer legend.

Ep. 139 - New Faces in the NPSL 02.03.2020

Some new faces are flying with the Crows this season and Jon and Nate are here give you the inside scoop on each and every one. Plus, we'll look into our Crow-stal Ball ahead to the summer and predict which games are the ones to make or break the upcoming season.

Ep. 138 - 'Max'imum Effort 17.02.2020

The boys welcome midfielder and co-captain Max Stiegwardt as we cover off on every announced 2020 Minneapolis City signing to date.

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