Host Matt Langone and co-host Matt Doherty discuss the top five soccer stories to watch in 2025. They start by highlighting the University of Vermont's 2024 national championship win and debating the team's chances for a repeat. They then move on to the budding rivalry between FC Stars and South Shore Select in ECNL Girls, followed by a deep dive into the upcoming MLS Next Flex event and the New England clubs to watch. The pair also explore the ongoing parity in boys' prep school soccer, questioning whether Taft can repeat as champions. Finally, they address the changing landscape of recruiting post-COVID, anticipating an uptick in player commitments. The episode concludes with personal reflections on the challenges and goals for the new year in soccer journalism.

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02:13 Vermont's Historic National Championship

07:24 South Shore Select Joins ECNL Girls

10:43 MLS Next and Playoffs Preview

15:23 Boys Prep Soccer Parity

18:49 Milton vs. Taft: A High School Soccer Showdown

19:35 The Challenge of Repeating Championships

20:49 Impact of COVID on College Recruiting

22:17 Recruiting Trends and Delays

24:11 The Future of Soccer Recruiting

25:44 Top Five Soccer Stories Recap

26:27 Extra Time: Soccer Insights and Predictions