The Sporting Pod

Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Becky Burleigh discuss the thinking around the decision to name both the men's and women's teams under the same brand. Plus, Becky reviews the early signings in the USL Super League, including one of her former players signing with the Tampa Bay Sun.

New stadium deals are popping up around the USL. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Mauricio Ruiz take a closer look. Plus Tony's takeaways from a recent trip to Kansas City to see CPKC Stadium, the first stadium built expressly for professional women's soccer in America. A review of the US Open Cup's third round and a look ahead to the round of 32. And is Wrexham getting too much atten...

What impact did the first network broadcast of a USL Championship game make and what to expect in the future? Plus, Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss a local star in girls' soccer representing the United States overseas. Music by Batsauce

It's been a thrilling start to the US Open Cup. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Mauricio Ruiz take a closer look. Plus, the USL is about to make history with the first network broadcast of a USL Championship game. And a new USL theme! We also consider some potential rules changes.

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the new USL rules intended to help young players develop. Plus a question from a listener about the state of the USMNT roster and a new team is set to join the USL Championship in 2026. Music by Batsauce

Tony Allegretti returns from Italy with new insights and inspiration for Sporting JAX. Cole Pepper joins Tony to hear about his trip to Fiorentina.

Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the kickoff weekend of the USL Championship season. Who surprised? Who disappointed? Who made their mark? Music by Batsauce

Becky Burleigh joins Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz to discuss the USWNT in the Gold Cup, the transition to Emma Hayes and the Olympics ahead and if Jaedyn Shaw is the next big thing. Plus, the impact of NIL on the pathway to the pros for high school girls soccer stars. Music by Batsauce

Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the new USL Championship national television schedule and what Sporting Jax supporters can expect in the future. Plus, the impact of soccer documentaries on the game and the growing fans. Music by Batsauce

MLS has taken aim at the status quo with the US Open Cup. What impact will the most recent proposals have on the oldest soccer tournament in North America? Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Music from Batsuace

What are the differences between the USL Championship and MLS Next Pro? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti compare and contrast.

Is the proposed experiment with blue cards an answer to a question nobody is asking or will it improve the game of soccer? Plus, what happened to the original Burrito Gallery? Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti (co-founder of Burrito Gallery), and Mauricio Ruiz discuss.

Want to work in sports? What do you need to know before beginning your career in a highly competitive, sometimes stressful and very rewarding industry? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Morgan Tencza discuss what it takes.

When Sporting JAX launches the women's team, it will be the first fully professional women's team in Jacksonville sports history. The impact the club can make is far-reaching. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Thanks to Batsauce.com for the music.

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the progress and mission of Sporting JAX as the club works to launch a pro men's USL Championship and women's USL Super League teams.

Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti are joined by figures from around the soccer world to discuss the progress of Sporting JAX men's and women's soccer, the USL Championship and USL Super League, US Soccer and the global game.