The Spokane Soccer Show

It's been exactly a year since Mt. Spokane girls / Shadle High School boys head coach Mike Pellicio and Spokane Shadow's Director of Coaching Jesse Retan first joined me on the show. We caught up on all their soccer activities, then discussed the most recent games from Velocity FC. Follow on ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

Benji recaps and provides analysis of Zephyr FC’s impressive road win over Tampa Bay Sun before he is joined by Zephyr midfielder Sophie Braun and Kenzie Weinert. They start the conversation with their transition from college players to pros, their roles with the team, and finally, Benji puts them through the Q&A SPEED ROUND! Be sure to follow the show on ⁠Instagram⁠ and for full video episode...

Benji is joined by Jamie and Scott to recap the vibes at ONE Stadium on a very cold weekend following a thrilling 3-2 victory for Zephyr FC and a 2-2 hyper-competitive draw for Velocity FC. Be sure to follow the show on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and for full video episodes on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ . Support the show with a donation: ⁠⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate⁠⁠ Host: Benji Wade Guests: Jamie Bartlett an...

Benji is joined by John Morrissey of USL Tactics to put SEVEN new players signings under the microscope and preview the upcoming season for Velocity FC in their second season competing in USL's League One. Be sure to follow the show on ⁠Instagram⁠ and for full video episodes on ⁠YouTube⁠ . Support the show with a donation: ⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate⁠ Host: Benji Wade Guests: Joh...

Benji is joined by Velocity FC midfielder Collin Fernandez and winger Pierre Reedy. The conversation begins with a recap of Velocity FC's historic playoff success in 2024. Then, Collin and Pierre describe their soccer story, what they're looking forward to in 2025, and finally, Benji puts the two guests through the Q&A SPEED ROUND! Be sure to follow the show on Instagram and for full v...

Benji begins the New Year by reviewing his favorite moments of 2024, looking ahead to 2025, and answering some excellent mailbag questions. He also announces the (first ever) Spokane Soccer Show Player of the Year for 2024. Be sure to follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/ Support the show with a donation: https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate Host: Benji Wade

Benji is joined by Jamie Bartlett of the 509 Syndicate to catch up on Zephyr FC's recent run of games, say goodbye to Velocity until 2025, and talk about the Brazilian Goat winning the NWSL crown to avenge Olympic disappointment. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow the Spokane Soccer Show on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Host: Benji Wade Guest: Jamie Bartlett

Benji is joined by Scott of South Hill FC to talk about Velocity FC winning a dramatic penalty shootout vs. Forward Madison to earn their spot in the title game against Union Omaha. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow the Spokane Soccer Show on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Host: Benji Wade Guest: Scott Linklater

Benji is joined by Velocity FC head coach Leigh Veidman to talk about the first ever playoff win for Velocity following their 3-0 win over Northern Colorado Hailstorm to open the USL League One playoffs. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠follow the Spokane Soccer Show on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Host: Benji Wade Guest: Leigh Veidman

Benji is joined by USL Spokane owner Ryan Harnetiaux. They start by talking about the last two games of 2024 at ONE Stadium, Zephyr FC’s 1-0 over Tampa Bay Sun and Velocity’s 0-0 draw with One Knox. Then, they take a look back at their favorite memories of the first year at ONE Stadium. Finally, Ryan answers questions from the 509 community about the past, present, and future of professional socce...

Velocity and Zephyr are winless in their last EIGHT combined but the vibes are still intact thanks to a great second half performance for Veidman's 4-4-2 vs. Greenville and Zephyr's effort and belief. Benji is joined by Scott to chat about recent results and much more. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠follow the Spokane Soccer Show on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ! Host: Benji Wade Guest: Scott Linklater

Benji and guest Jamie Bartlett catch up on life’s activities, give some shout-outs, and briefly discuss Velocity FC’s recent 2-0 loss against Forward Madison. Then, they go over the changes Coach Jo Johnson made following Zephyr FC’s first ever loss against Carolina Ascent. Finally, they go into detail about Zephyr’s 1-0 win and 2-2 draw in back to back games against DC Power. Be sure to ⁠⁠follow...

Benji is joined by 509 Syndicate founder Jamie Bartlett and South Hill FC's Scott Linklater to discuss the three matches at home for Velocity and Zephyr FC. They start with some shout outs and chat briefly about Velocity FC's 2-1 win over Union Omaha. Then, they break down Velocity's 3-2 win over Central Valley Fuego. And finally, they do a deep dive on Zephyr FC's 1-1 draw with Br...

This week’s show starts with a new segment: Spokane Soccer Show Shout Outs followed by this week’s schedule of games. Then, Benji shares his thoughts about the challenges of this year’s Gonzaga women’s team and how that relates to a question about what to expect from Velocity FC next year. Should you renew those season tickets? (Hint: OF COURSE YOU SHOULD!) Finally, Benji is joined by a special gu...

Benji and Abby catch up on Gonzaga's first game, a 2-1 loss to University of Utah and exchange takes on handball rules. Then, they talk about Zephyr FC's first ever game at ONE Stadium in Spokane, a 1-1 draw with Ft. Lauderdale United. They break down the game's prematch vibes, key moments, performances, and much more. You can now support the show at: https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/...

Benji is joined by professional soccer player Abby Carchio to analyze and discuss the first 22 players signed by Spokane Zephyr FC. In Part 1, they cover 8 midfielders and 6 defenders. Be sure to follow us on Instagram ! RUNNING ORDER: 1. Marley Canales 2. Wayny Balata 3. Taylor Aylmer 4. Emma Jaskaniec 5. Mollie Rouse 6. Katie Murray 7. Sophie Braun 8. Emina Ekić 9. Makena Carr 10. Julianne Valle...

Benji is joined by professional soccer player Abby Carchio to analyze and discuss the first 22 players signed by Spokane Zephyr FC. In Part 2, they cover 6 forwards and 2 goalkeepers. Be sure to ⁠follow us on Instagram⁠ ! RUNNING ORDER: 1. Jenny Vetter 2. Jodi Ülkekul 3. Riley Tanner 4. Alyssa Walker 6. Taryn Ries 6. Thais Reiss 7. Izzy Nino 8. Hailey Coll Host: Benji Wade Guest: Abby Carchio

Benji is joined for the first time by Zephyr FC Head Coach Jo Johnson. They talk about Coach Jo’s introduction to Zephyr FC, life in Spokane, and her journey from player to coach. Then, Coach Jo describes her principles as a coach, her soccer inspirations, and thoughts about the current international and professional game. Finally, Benji and Jo explore the landscape of women coaching women's s...

Benji starts by sharing stories of the soccer he has been watching since the 4th of July. Then, he's joined by Athlone Town midfielder Abby Carchio and Zephyr FC defender Sydney Cummings of Megged: A Women's Soccer Podcast. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! RUNNING ORDER: (00:00) Latest results from Velocity FC, Spokane Shadow, and the Euros (19:42) Intro to Abby and Sydney, ho...

It's an Inlander not-so-hostile takeover! The wonderful Eliza Billingham slides comfortably into the host's chair to interview Benji about the Spokane Soccer Show's past, present, and future. Then, Eliza grills Benji with questions about 15 soccer terms. Does he know all of them? Hmm. Tune in to find out! (47:25) Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ! Host: Eliza Billingham of The I...

Benji is joined again at Flatstick Pub by his friend Scott Linklater of South Hill FC to catch up on the Euros and Copa America tournaments. They also talk about the ups and downs of recent Velocity FC run of games and updates on some Spokane club soccer. RUNNING ORDER: The Euros, Copa America, and Spokane Shadow WPSL (12:37) Kenny Pierpoint, National Champion, Velocity FC games vs. Union Omaha an...

Benji is joined by Velocity FC head coach Leigh Veidman, captain Luis Gil, midfielder Andre Lewis, and defender Derek Waldeck. They talk about their experiences in Spokane, highs and lows of the first ever season for Velocity FC. Benji also asks questions from members of the 509 Syndicate. Be sure to ⁠⁠⁠follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ! Host: Benji Wade Guests: Leigh Veidman, Luis Gil, Andre Lewis, Dere...

Benji is joined by Ryan Tjelle of the wonderful nonprofit Side By Side Spokane to chat about the Spokane Shadow's WPSL team, the TST, Ryan's role with Side By Side, and much more. Be sure to ⁠⁠follow us on Instagram⁠⁠ ! RUNNING ORDER: (01:20) - Ryan's soccer story and his role as Director of Community Life with Side by Side Spokane (17:18) - How Ryan became a Spurs supporter and his ex...

Benji is joined by Stefan Andersson of 90+ Soccer Organization and Upper 7 Soccer Academy. Be sure to ⁠follow us on Instagram⁠ ! RUNNING ORDER: (00:52) Zephyr FC have signed a former Gonzaga standout, there was a Champions League watch party at No-Li, and the Spokane Shadow WPSL team takes on Portland Thorns II this weekend  (11:16) Stefan describes his first experience going to ONE Stadium, the o...

Benji gives his take on the "99" documentary and Gonzaga losing half a dozen of its best players (01:20). Then, he gives his account of recent Velocity FC results vs. Forward Madison and Greenville Triumph (07:26). Zephyr FC have signed SEVEN players now, Velocity added a talented winger with Sounders pedigree, and the legendary Chivas of Liga MX are coming to Spokane for an internationa...