THIS EPISODE:

Colorado native Jordan Angeli made her way to Santa Clara University to play soccer, and managed to get the professional ranks. After suffering a third torn ACL, all on the same knee, Jordan talked her way into the broadcasting business. Now, Jordan is one of the leading announcers on NWSL games. She will work ESPN games with Jacqui Oatley this year and do other games as well.

Angeli was also a driving force behind getting an NWSL team in her hometown. Denver Summit FC debuts in 2026.

Recorded January 21, 2028

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader. Insight from the editors of Soccer America, the nation’s longest-running soccerpublication, founded in 1971. New episodes released weekly.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is a professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.