The Spokane Soccer Show

Benji is joined by Scott Linklater to catch up on Benji's trip to Europe where he saw Fulham host Crystal Palace and PSG lose to Borussia Dortmund. They also discuss Velocity FC's League One Cup games against Central Valley Fuego and Union Omaha. Finally, they talk about Zephyr FC signing their first player, midfielder Marley Canales, and much much more! RUNNING ORDER: (01:27) - Cheering f...

Benji is joined by Scott Linklater of South Hill FC to talk about two recent Velocity FC games: the 2-2 draw with Lexington SC and the 2-1 loss in the U.S. Open Cup against the Las Vegas Lights. They also discuss the hot button topic of center forward play and Velocity FC's attacking returns. Finally, they take a few community Q&A submissions. Be sure to follow us on Instagram ! RUNNING OR...

Benji sits down with Mike Pellicio and Jesse Retan of Spokane Shadow aka. Spokane Sounders to talk about the Shadow: players, program, and a rich history. They also discuss Velocity FC's momentous victory in the U.S. Open Cup over NISA side Los Angeles Force. Finally, they provide impressions of the first handful of Velocity's performances as a team. RUNNING ORDER: (01:58) Jesse and Mike s...

Benji is joined by Nicole, Fernando, and Jared of the 509 Syndicate to chat about Velocity FC's 2-1 loss to Charlotte Independence on March 28, 2024. We also discuss the overall team performance early in the season and look ahead to the 2nd round U.S. Open Cup draw with L.A. Force of NISA. Recorded live at our presenting sponsor, Flatstick Pub . Follow us on Instagram ! RUNNING ORDER (01:40) -...

Benji is joined by guest Scott Linklater of South Hill FC to break down Velocity FC's third straight victory over Ballard FC in the Open Cup and Northern Colorado Hailstorm in the USL League One competition. They also talk about a few ONE Stadium updates and other Q&A submissions from the community. RUNNING ORDER: (01:07) What the hell is South Hill FC? (12:52) U.S. Open Cup win for Veloci...

Benji is joined by Jamie Bartlett and Jonathan Ehrenberg of the 509 Syndicate to talk about Spokane Velocity FC's 2-1 win over the Richmond Kickers in the very first professional soccer game to be played at ONE Stadium. Presented by Flatstick Pub . RUNNING ORDER: (01:10) - Defining the 509 Syndicate and its involvement with the first Velocity FC game (12:13) - Expressing our emotional experien...

Benji is joined by SIX friends from the 509 Syndicate to describe our thoughts and feelings (while providing analysis) of Spokane Velocity FC's first ever game vs. Greenville Triumph SC. Recorded LIVE at our presenting sponsor, Flatstick Pub . Host: Benji Wade Guests: Nicole, Jared, Manny, Casey, Valentin, and Fernando of the 509 Syndicate.

Benji describes the experience of traveling to the Tri-Cities with the 509 Syndicate to watch the Velocity take on the Tacoma Defiance in their first public friendly. He provides analysis of the performance on a player-by-player basis. Then, Benji responds to a bunch of mailbag questions submitted by the Spokane soccer community. Be sure to follow us on Instagram ! Host: Benji Wade

Benji is joined by Brandon Mays of USL League One Review to discuss the first 16 players signed by Spokane Velocity FC (04:08). Then, they put together a hypothetical first eleven for Coach Leigh Veidman (01:08:44). Host: Benji Wade Guest: Brandon Mays Additional contributions: Kaylor Hodges

J is back! Velocity VP Phil Harrison joined us. We catch up on all the things: schedule, head coach, tryouts, signings, our HYPE for the coming months. Get stuck in! Host: Benji Wade Guest: J Atkins and Phil Harrison

Kenny Pierpoint was playing goalkeeper with the Spokane Sounders at a tournament in California and ended up getting recruited to play soccer at an academy in Mendoza, Argentina. Benji, along with Kenny's dad, Jesse, talk about that story, how Kenny became first a soccer player and eventually a goalkeeper, and much much more. RUNNING ORDER: (02:20) - Kenny's path to playing soccer and NOT f...

Benji responds to Chris Watkins leaving Gonzaga for Boston College and the Spokane Velocity signing their first two players (00:32). Then, Benji is joined by special guest Chuck Booth of CBS Sports to discuss the MLS attempting to ruin the U.S. Open Cup (03:45), the differences between the MLS and USL (21:42), and the prospects of promotion and relegation coming to America (28:50). Finally, they t...

Benji is joined for the first time by Spokane Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman and USL Spokane Sporting Consultant Dr. Gareth Smith. RUNNING ORDER: (02:00) - Growing up in Northern cities steeped with Celtic and Liverpool FC (14:27) - Early experiences playing soccer and a transition to education and coaching (22:10) - Coach Leigh's first opportunities in USL coaching and the importance of...

Benji sits down with WCC Coach of the Year, Chris Watkins, to discuss how the Gonzaga women's team exceeded (everyone's) expectations in 2023. They then analyze the performance of the team in their 2-1 loss to UC Irvine in the NCAA tournament. Finally, they explore the excitement ahead in the 2024 season. (01:24) - Watching games with too much investment (07:03) - The feeling around the te...

Benji and J react to the Gonzaga Women's loss in the NCAA tournament (01:01). J then asks Benji about the foibles of meal splitting (05:28). Then, they discuss the NWSL TV deal (16:14), Emma Hayes announcement as head coach of the USWNT and her book, "Killing the Unicorn," (19:04) before wrapping up with a conversation about difficult decisions of game attendance (31:48). Finally, Be...

On the Friday before the Gonzaga women’s historic 1-0 win over Santa Clara, Benji and J covered a lot of ground with head coach Chris Watkins and players Marissa Garcia and Kelsey Oyler. It starts with a Benji-narrated journey through the team’s fall schedule before J asks our guests a series of thoughtful questions that produce lots of insights, honesty, shared perspectives, and much more. Hosts:...

Benji and J begin with the story of how they came together to start a podcast, J's history with Adidas and her role with USL Spokane, and Benji's history with the name and design of Spokane Velocity FC. They then talk about the U.S. soccer tier system and where the local USL teams will fit in. Finally, they describe their excitement for the Gonzaga women's soccer team and their thrilli...

Friends and fanatics Benji Wade and J Atkins bring only the best vibes while covering all things soccer in Spokane, including every USL team and much more.