Leah Pruitt is only 23 and has already won a national championship in college at USC and an NWSL Championship with the North Carolina Courage. Her recent move to the OL Reign has only ignited her fire for more success. We discuss her recent 3 year contract extension, her love for USC and why it’s not always best to commit to the first university who shows an interest in you.

Nebraska alum, Haley Hanson has had a terrific start to her professional career. She has played three seasons for the Houston Dash and won the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. She also spent an off-season down under on loan with the Melbourne Victory. Haley is hungry for more success and is looking to break back into the US National team picture after making her debut in 2018. This week’s episode also has a surprise guest!

Kevin Garcia is a true American soccer success story. He has been on failed trials, been released and traveled the globe in search of opportunities. He has been through all the ups and downs of the game and has come out on the other side stronger. Five years after leaving Villanova, he signed his first MLS contract. He would go on to play 4 seasons with the Houston Dynamo, winning a US Open Cup and marking Zlatan along the way! Tune in to listen to his incredible story of persistence and self belief.

In Volume 2 we discuss the second half of Jake’s professional career. Beginning with FC Edmonton in the star studded, high paying NASL then moving back to Ireland in the capital city with St. Patrick’s Athletic. After Pats, US National team legend John Harkes reached out on FaceTime and the move to Greenville Triumph was sealed. Two seasons in Greenville has been a success from scoring the first goal in club history, to the first final in 2019 and culminating in the 2020 League One Title. Now the only question that remains is what’s next?

Jake Keegan discusses his career in depth from his youth career in East Fishkill, NY to his time in Galway. Among the topics covered are youth and college soccer in the US, the MLS draft, USL League 2, USL Championship, Israel, Austria, Germany, and ultimately success with Galway United in Ireland.

John Hackworth is currently the head coach of Louisville City, in the USL Championship. He is widely respected in US Soccer circles and has crossed paths with seemingly every top American prospect through his roles both with the US National Team and the U17 squad. Listen to his thoughts on creating a winning culture and what can cause top young prospects to miss out on their full potential.

Perry Van der Beck has been everywhere in the soccer world, but all roads lead back to Tampa Bay. He starred as player in the original NASL with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and with the US National team. After an extensive indoor playing career, Perry moved to the sidelines as a coach in MLS for the Tampa Bay Mutiny. The only thing left to do was move upstairs to the front office, so Perry became the general manager of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Tune is this week to hear just what is in the water in Tampa that keeps Perry coming back!

Ashley Hatch is a Mormon forward and so much more. She currently plays with the Washington Spirit of the NWSL and with the USWNT. Ashley joins us this week to share her journey both on and off the field.

Vinny Faherty recently retired after a 14 year career, most notable for his years at Galway United where he was teammates with Jake. Vinny joins us this week to reunite with his former strike partner and recap his distinguished career.

Brian Maisonneuve is currently the head coach of the Ohio State men’s soccer team. As a player, “Maze” played for the Columbus Crew for nine seasons and the United States National Team on thirteen occasions including the 1998 World Cup. Brian joins us this week to talk about his career as a player and coach, and share his thoughts on American soccer.