The Sporting Pod

The first playoff games in USL Super League history are scheduled for this weekend. Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Emerson Burris look ahead to the semifinals. Plus, how Sporting JAX continues to make a difference in the community and how a Sporting JAX USL W League star is making a name for herself. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, Mauricio Ruiz, and Emerson Burris discuss the upcoming Champions League final and watch party. Plus, the stories Mauricio is hearing in Hungary. And how the results of promotion/relegation in England will impact fans next season. We also cover the final weekend of the USL Super League's regular season. Music by Batsauce

Sporting JAX introduces the first two players signed to pro contracts for the USL Super League team, Georgia Brown and Ashlyn Puerta. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, what Tony learned on a recent European trip and what strange lessons were learned during the Premier League season. Music by: Batsauce

Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz look back on the inaugural kit reveal and fan fest and look ahead to more firsts coming to Sporting JAX in the next few months. Plus, how the top five leagues are playing out as the seasons come to a close. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper and Tony Allegretti preview Tuesday's inaugural kit reveal and fan fest at Friendship Fountain. What to look forward to. Plus, a rough round of 32 in the US Open Cup for the USL Championship. Mauricio Ruiz joins to talk Premier League.

Wrexham became the biggest story in the soccer world with a third consecutive promotion. What lessons has Wrexham shown that could apply to soccer in America? Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, more from our new club reporter, Emerson Burris. Music by Batsauce

We introduce you to Emerson Burris. Sporting JAX's new team reporter and digital producer. Emerson will join our broadcast and digital properties in May. Mauricio Ruiz and Cole Pepper chat with her to learn about her background and what she is looking forward to in Jacksonville. Music by Batsauce

Sporting JAX Foundation launches free youth clinics 2.0 at the KIPP Schools. Tony Allegretti shares the details. Plus, 11 teams from the USL Championship and 4 from USL League 1 advance to the round of 32 in the US Open Cup, and Mauricio Ruiz takes a closer look at the Champions League semi-finals. Plus details about future watch parties and where to watch your match with Island Wing Co. and the T...

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the recent run of big announcements for Sporting JAX, including this week's introduction of Steve Fell as the head of performance. Fell works with the USMNT. Plus, a look at the Champions League after the first leg of quarterfinals play and what to watch for in the Premier League as the season winds toward conclusion. Music by Batsauce

Stacey Balaam is hired as the first coach in Sporting JAX history. She will lead the USL Super League team. We hear from her and from Head of Soccer Mark Warburton on what impressed him about Balaam. Plus US Open Cupsets and a look ahead to the FA Cup. Music by Batsauce

Sporting Jax announced a partnership with Adidas as the club's kit provider. How did the deal happen and why is it a perfect fit? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Tony Allegretti take you behind the scenes. Plus, two local soccer stars are called up to the USWNT roster, and we take a look ahead to the FA Cup quarterfinals. Music by Batsauce

This week, Sporting JAX announced the hiring of the club's first Head of Soccer and Sporting Director, Mark Warburton. We hear some of his comments and the impact he will make on the club and the local soccer landscape. Plus, promotion/relegation is coming to the USL. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, Cupsets in the US Open Cup. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss whether winning the Premier League or the Champions League is more rewarding. Plus, we hear from the St. Johns Country Day girls soccer state champions. How the Spartans' grit and adaptability--plus a great plan--led to the program's 15th state championship. Also, what we can learn from Mauricio Pochettino's roster selection for th...

We hear from members of the Bartram Trail girls soccer team that won the school's fourth state championship in dramatic fashion, scoring the winning goal with just seconds remaining in the second overtime period. Plus, Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz preview the USL Championship season, and take a look ahead to the Premier League schedule for this weekend. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss what the Sporting JAX Foundation has been up to. Plus, what to take away from the USWNT loss to Japan and a look ahead to the 5th round of the FA Cup. Music by Batsauce

Cole, Tony, and Mauricio discuss the possibility of promotion/relegation in the USL and how it could operate within a three-tiered system. Plus, a look at the Champions League round of 16 and this weekend's Premier League action. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the huge announcement from the USL of the plan to launch a first-division league to compete with MLS. What does that mean for the soccer landscape in the United States and what does it mean for Sporting JAX? Plus, the USL Super League resumes the inaugural season and we look back on the amazing finish in the final Merseyside Derby at Goodison...

Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss what's happening behind the scenes with Sporting JAX USL Super League team and what fans can look forward to in the coming months. Plus, a closer look at the Champions League, the first round of the US Open Cup, FA Cup and a look ahead to the Liverpool Derby. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss Tyler Adams joining ownership in a USL club and what that decision tells us about the future of promotion/relegation in the USL. Plus, a major signing in the USL Super League. A closer look at the Champions League heading to the next phase and a look ahead to the Premier League weekend. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper and Tony Allegretti discuss the USMNT's 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando and what they learned about Orlando's stadium that could carry over to Jacksonville. Plus, former Bolles standout and Florida Elite alum Avery Patterson discusses her experience with the USWNT's Futures Camp. A look at the Champions League and the Premier League weekend ahead. Music by Batsauce

The US Men's and Women's National Teams are both getting into January camps with very different goals, challenges and opportunities. Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, we hear from one of the stars of the Fletcher girls soccer team. Plus, should we buy the bus from the Kings Head pub? And a look ahead to the Premier League week to come. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Tony Allegretti discuss the upcoming camps for the USMNT and USWNT, including the Futures Roster who will train with the women's national team. Among the Future's Roster is Jacksonville native Avery Patterson. Plus, we hear from three members of the Wolfson High School boys soccer program enjoying their best season in at least a decade. And we look ahead to the rest...

Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz look ahead to the big announcements coming in 2025. From stadium plans to a Sporting Director to the first women signed to the USL Super League club. Plus, who deserved the FIFA Best XI and a look ahead to the upcoming Premier League schedule. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz look back on the year that was. 2024 saw great growth for Sporting JAX and sets the club up to debut on the field in 2025. What were the most memorable moments? Plus, some big clubs are in trouble in the Champions League and we look ahead to the weekend's biggest Premier League fixtures. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper and Tony Allegretti look back on the big announcement of Sporting JAX’s women’s team kicking off in the USL Super League starting in August 2025 at UNF’s Hodges Stadium. Plus we look ahead to the next big "tentpole” announcements coming in the new year. Mauricio Ruiz chimes in on the announcement and we hear from UNF athletic director Nick Morrow on why the partnership works for the un...