THE Soccer Dad-Pod

MLS Next is expanding. In an attempt to grow, and become more vertically integrated, MLS Next has added a 2nd level, that will operate under the guidance of MLS Next, and allow for player movement within the MLS pyramid, while also allowing for High School flexibility as well. Joining me are the directors representing St. Louis Scott Gallagher - Jeff Davis, Lou Fusz Soccer - Matt Mueller, and St....

Robert Spain has joined to talk about his coaching pathway, his experience helping to build the Columbus Crew's recruiting in the academy, and current roll as head coach at Huntingdon College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Maher joined Jarod and JB to talk all things soccer from his youth club days at Scott Gallagher, becoming a Hoosier, finishing off a Billiken, getting drafted, and then deciding to walk away. An incredible player, and an even better human. Parents... put your kids on this one. Lot's of insight and realities regarding pathway, fits, and what's important. #indianauniversity #collegesoccer #mls #...

A couple of soccer LEGENDS right here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Jen Siess and STL USWNT Ruth Harker teamed up for a visit with Ruth’s ’85-er teammate, Linda Gancitano. Being the first girl to play on her boys’ high school soccer team in the early 1980’s, Linda knows ALL about GRIT - that, and her love of the game, carried her all the way though NCAA D1 play at the University of Central Florida with de...

Doug Cress is the mastermind/OZ behind the wickedly popular Facebook Group: "1970's Soccer USA" With over 30,000 followers, Doug regularly posts pictures, clips, and vids featuring the true OG's of soccer in America. With a focus on the domestic players from the NASL & MISL, there is no shortage of "stache's" and "mullet's" on top of COPA's!!! Give the page a follow, and don't forget to LIKE REVIE...

We were joined by Ryan Hodgson and Dr. Mathes from the Pre-College Development Academy. PCDA is first to market here in the states providing a college gap year solution that provides high level development, transferable credits, all while retaining young players full four years of eligibility for the next phase of their playing career. Don't forget to check out "Choose It Right" to help prepare yo...

Mom Kelly, and daughters Rylie, Raigan, & Quin sat down to talk all things soccer in the Longo house. We covered playing at the highest level, choosing between high school and club, the spring season when every practice is a tryout, personal responsibility, which parent is more fun to travel with, and what is most important at the end of the day... take a listen, Like, Review Follow, and Share, an...

Coach Brendan Taylor joined me from Clayton High School, the boys and girls head soccer coach. After coming off a State Championship title year in the fall, we talk about the girls program upcoming season, the Champions League, high school vs academy, and rivalries!!! Be sure to check out "Choose It Right" for your SDP discount and the incredible tools to help land your high school player at the R...

On this Soccer Mom Sunday, we go from St. Louis, to Kansas City, to National coverage of soccer! Jen Siess got a chance to visit with Aly Trost Martin - a St. Louis soccer native who worked her way across the state for the sports media experience, climbing the ladder of journalism and broadcast from small outlets to becoming the play-by-play voice in the MLS for Sporting KC. Since then, she’s cont...

John Trask has checked so many boxes in our US soccer landscape! Coach Trask started as a player under the legendary Jerry Yeagley at Indiana University and has really never looked back. His insights on culture, training, recruiting, and the overall landscape are second to none! BE SURE TO GIVE US A REVIEW and help us continue to bring in these amazing guests! Get your SDP discount on your high sc...

Two childhood friends, teammates, and now opposing coaches... Jamey Bridges head coach at Columbia H.S. in Illinois, and Chad Wozniak head coach at Louisville Collegiate. These two talk about their programs, recent tragedy, culture, wins, and more. These Granite City alums also tie together their own experiences under the great Gene Baker and how it has affected their own coaching strategies and b...

Dueling for Lincoln's own Tim Koppel & Brian Bement joined to talk about the upcoming 2025 campaign for these TST Alum! We talked about their experiences from year 1, the takeaways, the recruiting process, and what to expect in year 2. Support this incredible group at: Dueling For Lincoln Be sure to get your Soccer Dad Pod discount on college recruiting tool: Choose It Right Learn more about your...

Sogility STL is the newest soccer-specific training facility that is taking 21st-century statistics and combining them with top-class trainers in a family-friendly environment. Sogility focuses on maximizing touches that help push the player into a comfort zone technically that allows them to focus on PLAYING THE GAME and have more fun competing. Here's their link: Be sure to check out "CHOOSE IT...

Our friends from Mecca of Banter joined us for a cool calm Saturday morning at the world-famous, Amsterdam Tavern. We chatted all things EPL, who's our teams, why, and why most of my guest decisions were/are poor ones. So... POUR yourself a pint and jump into this pubside chat! #epl #chelseafc #tottenham #ManU #ManCity #Arsenal #Fulham #Liverpool #stlouis #soccercapitalofamerica SOCCER PARENTS! Do...

STL City's own President & GM... Diego Gigliani! "DG" as we like to call him joined us and walked us through his youthful exuberance for his native Argentina and their World Cup win in 84', through his years in Boston as a student, to the City Group loading up on the most coveted trophies in all of soccer, and landing in the STL to take on this next challenge. Like-Review-Follow-Share! Check out C...

We come full circle on this Soccer Mom Sunday! In June of 2024, Jen Siess sat down to chat with her former coach at Lindenwood University, Debbie Washburn. Not only did we talk about her soccer origin story, she also shared the story of her TWICE WINNING 1989 and 1990 National Women’s Over-30 Division teams. A first in St. Louis women’s soccer history. For years, these soccer champs have gone unre...

Taylor Reis... he's a Quincy "lifer"! Grew up there, played college soccer there, and is now the head coach of the Women's program at his alma matter. Taylor spent some time with Jarod and I at Session Taco talking about all things soccer... including his view on culture, recruiting, pathway, transfer portal, and more. BE SURE TO SHOOT US A REVIEW, because apparently the algorithm loves that the m...

Soccer Dad Pod is a show where we talk to the true OG’s of US Soccer, Modern Day Legends, and up and coming future stars.   We also focus on coaches, trainers, and specialists who recruit, develop, and guide the next generation of players.  Based out of St. Louis, we are able to dip into the well of Soccer traditions like few podcasts can.  And as actual soccer dads, not just playing them on TV, w...

Buford Mobley… the godfather slash administrator of The Soccer Parent Lifestyle, one of Facebook’s largest soccer parent groups…  With over 40K members Buford has spent the last 7 years plus quarterbacking and moderating a group that brings all of the soccer issues to the table: playing time, play to play, pathway, recruiting, gear, diet, camps, and more. Be sure to join the group on Facebook to h...

Kevin Kalish, round 2! Coach Kalish joined us to chat all things SLU Men’s soccer! We discussed this past years MLS #2 overall pick #MaxFloriani, Patrick Schulte’s current status with the men’s national team, recruiting in today’s club environment, and touched on St Louis City SC’s upcoming season… as fan’s of course! Please remember to subscribe to our pod on your favorite player and drop a revie...

Tim Twellman. This Riverview Garden native grew up in an incredibly athletic, multi-sport driven family. A bloodline from his father, through himself and his siblings, and down to his own children… pro sports has always been part of the conversation. Tim talks about his path, the NASL, Taylor’s experiences, and his new passion Choose it Right, a platform helping kids achieve the next level of thei...

Anson Dorrance… 22 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS... The GOAT. Recently retired from his 47 year career at The University of North Carolina where he accumulated a record 22 National Championships, Anson joined us to talk about his teams, his players, his culture, and pickleball. From his favorite players, which includes St Louis’ own Lori Chalupny, and of course Mia Hamm, Anson takes us through some of th...

Andy Fleming has his finger on the pulse of soccer recruiting from club & high school to college. He focuses on what’s out there, what’s an option, what’s realistic, and what’s coming. Andy Camps: https://www.andyflemingsoccercamps.com/ This Boston native has spent his life near the upper echelons of the game we love, he now focuses on placing America’s top soccer talent at soccer institutions acr...

THE… Patrick Schulte. This Scott Gallagher product under TK, Basketballer from Howell North, SLU Billikin under coach Kalish, a Generation Adidas draft pick for the Columbus Crew that proceeded to win an MLS Cup with them last season… he’s hitting his stride. So much so, he’s turned enough heads to impress new National Team head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, and is now fighting to rep our country at...

To send a direct message to our favorite Brit-pats over at Men In Blazers, Roger and Michael, today’s episode is all things Amsterdam Tavern, one of 10 bars nationally vying for the title… Best Soccer Pub In America. We had on staff, regulars, and friends to talk about the fan groups, the popularity or lack there of of certain leagues, surprises like Nottingham Forest, and more. Our “Cali-Sober” f...