Austin's Soccer Pod

Austin's Soccer Pod

By Chris Bils, Michelle Sanchez, Luis de LeonSports
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Austin's Soccer Pod episodes

  • INTERVIEW: McKinze Gaines talks about signing with German Club Hannover 96.
    Not only known for being quick on the field (seriously, he was recently clocked running a speed that would make him the fastest player in Bundesliga history), the Round Rock native recently signed with Hannover 96 in the German league's second division.
    The Round Rock native sits down with Chris Bils to talk about the future, his journey with soccer (so far) and how he has continued training during the pandemic.
    23 min
  • INTERVIEW — Jimmy Conrad on Davy Arnaud, Josh Wolff teaming up without him
    When looking for a right-hand man to be an assistant coach for Austin FC, Josh Wolff turned to his former Kansas City Wizards teammate Davy Arnaud. Which begs the question: Why isn't Jimmy Conrad on the staff. We asked him that and gained insight on what a Wolff, Arnaud partnership looks like up close.
    MUSIC — "Molly" by Midcentury: http://www.midcenturyband.com/
    25 min
  • INTERVIEW - Roberto Rojas talks Rodney Redes, Austin FC's first player
    Austin FC finally has a player! Rodney Redes is a 20-year-old winger from Club Guaraní in Paraguay. To find out more about him, we called up Paraguayan-American soccer journalist Roberto Rojas. He talks about Redes' rise from humble beginnings, the role he thinks Redes will play for an MLS expansion team, and why so many young Paraguayans are making their way to the United States.
    Follow Roberto Rojas on Twitter — @RobertoRojas97
    Read more about Rodney Redes — https://www.statesman.com/sports/20200706/austin-fc-signs-paraguayan-rodney-redes-as-franchisersquos-first-player
    33 min
  • Jacob Powell
    Have you ever been playing a game of pickup, whether it's indoor or outdoor and notice that one person who is like, REALLY good? Have you ever wanted to ask about why they're not playing in a pro league? Or know more about thier story?
    Well, Michelle Sanchez approached Jacob Powell, who she noticed was an outstanding talent and interviewed him over the phone.
    Find out his story, and connections to Austin's soccer community.
    32 min
  • Coronavirus' impact on the soccer world - Bethany Cyrtmus
    We put together this episode spearately to follow along with #socialdistancing.
    This week, Michelle talked with Bethany Cyrtmus who was playing in the third highest division team CFF Maritim in Spain. Hear her story about leaving the country in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, and its impact on soccer in Spain.
    27 min
  • Roberto Silva - Austin Bold FC General Manager
    This week, we sit down with Roberto Silva, the General Manager of Austin Bold FC. We highlight the USL team's inaugural season, preview the upcoming season, run down his career so far and even talk about some of his personal life.
    We also talk about the upcoming game between two Liga MX teams that will be held at COTA between Monterrey and Pachuca on March 28.
    Also hear our take on the jersey sponsorship between Austin FC and YETI, and hear our guesses for a possible future stadium sponsorship.
    50 min
  • Khiry Shelton - Forward, Sporting Kansas City
    On this week's episode, Chris speaks to Khiry Shelton, who plays for the MLS team, Sporting KC. We talk about his journey with the game and how he got to where he is today, his time in Germany and his local tie! He went to Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park (Leander ISD).
    We also talk about how Austin FC's stadium construction is looking, and talk about some recent hires they made.
    54 min
  • Sports Illustrated Senior Writer - Grant Wahl
    This week, we sit down with Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated, Grant Wahl. You may know him from Twitter and all of his work, but we specifically chat with him on the story behind breaking the news of Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez getting signed by LA Galaxy.
    He also has a book out! It's called, "Masters of Modern Soccer: How the World's Best Play the Twenty-First-Century Game". You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Masters-Modern-Soccer-Worlds-Twenty-First-Century/dp/0307408612/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
    26 min
  • Amelia Lopez - writer for FutMexNation
    Michelle Sanchez sat down with FutMexNation's Amelia Lopez to talk about her career and perspective on all things soccer.
    They also touch on their perspective regarding access to watching LigaMX and LigaMX Feminil.
    34 min

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Co-hosts Chris Bils, Michelle Sanchez and Luis de Leon discuss Austin FC, Austin Bold FC, the Texas Longhorns and more. Featuring interviews with influential people at every level of soccer in Central…