FM Soccer Talk

Tito, Paolo, and Franco hang out with Jhnonny Arteaga, Founder/Director of JA Elite Soccer Academy at the SCCC2020. Jhonny's journey from California to the New York Redbulls was less than ordinary, to say the least. His #Path2Pro didn't even start with him playing soccer and now he's developing some of the finest footballers in the lower Fairfield county.

Tito and Paolo sit with John Evans, Head Coach of Westfield State University D1 Men’s Soccer & Creator of HOT Futbol (non-profit in Haiti). This is a story you want to hear... and then go out and get involved in. Guaranteed to make you say WOW.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of the top, up-and-coming coaches in Connecticut with the states' best soccer podcast? So did we. This is why we invited; Tommy Mattera (Assistant Coach at Columbia University and scout for the DA), Tony Viscuso (Masuk HS Varsity Coach, President of AV Soccer Academy, Assistant Coach of the Westchester Flames (USL2) and president of Calcio é Vita Lifestyle brand),  Durval "DJ" Perreira (First Assistant at the University of New Haven Men's Soccer team, Beachside SC MPL and DOC of Cheshire CT Youth Soccer),  And Shane Recklett (First Assistant Coach of Central Connecticut State University, and Beachside SC coach); to sit with us to share some of their stories and insight on today's game.

Tito and Franco sit with Rachel Toporek, the Girl’s Varsity Head Coach at JP Stevens HS, New Jersey. Former player return's to her alma mater as head coach with a mission — to not make the same mistakes her high school coach made.

Tito, Paolo, and Franco sit down with Steve Carneiro, Head Coach of AC Connecticut '06 Boys — the U.S. Club National Cup Champions. A magical story of a team coming together to defy the odds and become the 2nd team from Connecticut to claim the title and the first time in 16 years.

Tito, Paolo and Franco hangout with Everson Maciel — U.S. Futsal National Instructor & CJSA Futsal Technical Director. Everson takes us for a journey from his time in Brazil, growing up as a Flamengo fan, to playing at Quinnipiac University before taking us to Malaysia before settling at the West Mass Pioneers. His passion for the game is evident in his soccer academy and his reach has no limits; from Douglas Costa, and Rafinha to Thaisa Moreno and Monica Hickmann and beyond.

Tito and Paolo sit down with Fern, the Instructor at SAWSA and promoter of PANNA freestyle soccer at the Soccer Champions Coaching Clinic at Mohegan Sun, CT.  Influenced as a child by early 90's soccer freestyle videos and his worldwide travels playing panna street soccer in Iceland and Norway, Fern shares his philosophy of introducing kids at a young age the importance of freestyle soccer, tricks, moves, and developing comfort on the ball to shape better soccer players for the future.

Tito and Franco discuss the implications and magnitude of LA Galaxy's latest signing. In the wake of Zlatan's departure, LA sign one of Mexico's all-time great, Javier (Chicharito) Hernández. But is he here to retire, or will he be LA's greatest signing? If Vela is the Messi of the MLS; Does that mean Chicharito is the Ronaldo — but what happens when they get here? Or are they both just Fiats?

Special guest Cesare joins Paolo and Franco for a fascinating discussion about Fathers; The roles they play; There influence on a son/child; And living up to their legacy. The 3 share stories from their youth, which reveals how much the times have changed — including Cesare's team before Internazionale.