Segment 1 (0:00-2:08) - The new Indy Eleven season is finally here! Greg Rakestraw is live in studio to talk about it and preview what’s to come on the show before The Boys in Blue play Brooklyn FC Sunday.  

Segment 2 (5:08-17:01) - Head coach Sean McAuley makes his weekly appearance to talk about beginning his third year in Indianapolis. Plus, what makes Aodhan Quinn such a phenomenal leader? Also, McAuley talks about the newest addition, Loic Mesanvi. He discusses how can fit into the team despite being added late into training camp. The group has gotten younger and more athletic this offseason. Coach McAuley discusses how that should benefit them this year and what goes into scouting for Brooklyn FC when it’s a season-opener. Greg also runs through the USL schedule for the opening weekend.  

Segment 3 (20:01-27:46) - Team captain Aodhan Quinn gives his preview of the season and what it’s been like to mesh with his new teammates. He also gives an update on where he is in his coaching journey and how he helps out with the Indy Eleven Academy teams. We also hear from Aodhan on how the intensity flips from exhibition to regular season and how he prepares for it. Then, Greg gives a breakdown of where Aodhan stands in the all-time ranks with the Indy Eleven. 

Segment 4 (30:46-44:26) - The Indy Eleven’s partnership with IU Health has brought in Dr. Brian Saltzman to be the team physician, and he joins us in studio to talk about the types of injuries he deals with, what it’s like to work for a professional sports teams and what goes through his mind when he sees a player go down on the field. Plus, how does he manage the long season? Then, we here from the newest member of the Indy Eleven, Loic Mesanvi, who talks about his journey and his time in Minneapolis, as well as what he looks forward to experiencing in Indianapolis.  

Segment 5 (47:26- 56:41) - We hear from Brooklyn FC’s head coach Marlon Leblanc about Sunday being not just the season-opener for their team, but the first game in the history of their club. He touches on some of the ties he has with players on the Indy Eleven and his ties to Pat McAfee. With him just being hired in December, Leblanc reveals how little sleep he’s gotten and how thankful he is the season is about to start. Greg closes the show by touching on the two new teams in the USL, including Brooklyn. Plus, the Premiere League Schedule.  

Segment 1 (0:00-3:13) - This week’s edition of Soccer Saturday begins with host Greg Rakestraw previewing the show as we sit just over a week away from the Indy Eleven season opener and the preseason being over.  

Segment 2 (6:13-17:10) Head coach of the Indy Eleven, Sean McAuley, lets us in on how he feels about the season opener being just eight days away and the news of Pat Hogan missing the season with a knee injury. How can his team be adaptable this year? He also shines light on what the preparation looks like before a season-opener compared to his team’s training in the preseason. Then, Greg runs us through what the backline of the Indy Eleven defense looks like with the injury to Hogan. Also, there’s an Indy Eleven player Greg couldn’t technically interview yet because their signing hasn’t been official. Instead, he teases it for next week.  

Segment 3 (20:10-31:55) Hayden White is a newer member of the Indy Eleven. He gives us an update on how he’s continuing to settle into the states after signing in 2024. He’s been battling injuries throughout his career and especially his time with the team. He touches on how he’s feeling as well as a number change going into this year. Hayden also lets us in on what teams he watches from his home country and who he’s a fan of in the Premiere League and national league.  

Segment 4 (34:55-45:08) The 4th segment has Greg taking us to all levels of soccer with the News and Notes segment. He gives information on Saturday’s college soccer showcase and how you can attend. We also get a breakdown of the Champions League brackets as they stand right now. We also get the Premiere League matchups this weekends and where things stand in the FA Cup. Lastly, the latest happenings in the MLS.  

Segment 5 (48:08-) Greg rounds out the show by previewing next week’s show and the USL’s opening weekend schedule. He lets us know about a game that’s being postponed because of a stadium issue and some of the storylines that are swirling around the league.

Segment 1 (0:00- 3:28)- During this segment of the show, he recaps the Indy Eleven preseason win last week and possible injury news regarding the team. He previews the final preseason match coming up next week.

Segment 2 (6:28-16:37) For this segment of the show, the Head Coach of the Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show to recap yesterday's preseason match. He talks about the need to keep growing as the season continues with the young guys on his team. They talk about some of the new guys on the team and Coach’s expectations of them this season.

Segment 3 (19:37-35:09) During this segment, former IU Hoosier and now the voice of the Philly Union Dave Leno joins the show to talk about the turnaround made by the Philly Union last year. They talk about Philly being a part of the Concacaf Champions League in 2026 and playing international teams. They talk about different players and their roles on the team for this season.

Segment 4 (38:09-45:44) In this segment, Greg talks about the great underdog stories in soccer and a team from Norway in the Champions League. He talks about the matchups this week in the Champions League Tournament. Greg also talks about the Championship Level of English Soccer and where Wrexham stands in their road to Premier League.

Segment 5 (48:44-56:06) To close the show today, Greg talks about round 5 of the FA Cup. He talks about Wrexham as they fight to try to get promoted to Premier League but also in the FA Cup as they balance those two goals. He also talks about the US Open Cup and who the Indy Eleven open up with in that tournament. He previews the weekend of Premier League with the weekend schedule.

Segment 1 (0:00 - 3:46) - Host Greg Rakestraw opens the show by setting the timeline for the Indy Eleven offseason and where you can find the jersey reveal happening Saturday. Also, he starts to outline the schedule for the men and the women. He also previews the show and what’s to come with the guests as we are just three weeks from the season opener. 

Segment 2 (6:46-15:21) - Head coach of the Boys in Blue, Sean McAuley, makes his weekly appearance on the show to break down how the team has looked so far in the preseason and his thoughts on who the biggest contributors have been in the games. Also, how does he prepare for the season opener that’s three weeks away, and when does the starting lineup get locked in? 

Segment 3 (18:21 - 30:21) - Reice Charles-Cook, goalkeeper for the Indy Eleven, joins the show to talk about his clean sheet in the preseason game and reveals the tough setback he received in the offseason that disrupted his training. Then, it’s time for Reice does America. What does he have in-store this year? He also gives insight into the new cities he is looking forward to seeing for the first time this year. Also, what did he think of the Indy 500 and will he go this year? 

Segment 4 (33:21-42:21) - With the promotional schedule announced, Greg talks to Seth Kimberlin, Vice President of Marketing for the Indy Eleven. He finished his first year with the team this past year and touched on what his experience was like. One of the biggest promotions is racing day with the Indy Eleven; Kimberlin touches on when that will be happening. Plus, he talks about the opportunity they have with the jersey reveal.  

Segment 5 (45:21-55:47) - In the final segment, Greg does a premiere league round-up that focuses primarily on the FA Cup. Also, he posits his thoughts on Tottenham’s coaching situation and how it affects the U.S. National team.  

Segment 1 (0:00- 6:48)- Greg Rakestraw opens the show by previewing what and who is ahead on the show in the next hour. Greg talks about the Divisional Lineup for the USL Women's League and who the Indy Eleven Women's team will play in 2026. He also talks about the US Open Cup and who the path would be for the Indy Eleven in that tournament. The big news about promotion and relegation in the USL and how that will work.

Segment 2 (9:48-20:51) For this segment of the show, second year player for the Indy Eleven Pat Hogan joins the show to get ready for his sophomore season with the squad. They discuss his offseason trip to Ireland with his family. Greg and Pat reflect on his first season with the team last year and how he has dealt with his injuries and recovering for the 2026 campaign and the start of training over the last couple of weeks. He talks about what it was like living in Indy last year and what he would like to do this year around town.

Segment 3 (23:51-39:21) During this segment, USL Tactics and Indy Native John Morrissey joins the show to preview the 2026 USL Season. They compare the 2025 Indy Eleven Squad vs the 2026 Indy Eleven Squad. They preview which teams to watch in the USL for the 2026 season. They discuss new expansion teams including Brooklyn who is in Johns backyard and if he will attend matches.

Segment 4 (42:21-53:24) In this segment, Indy Eleven’s Chief of Staff Jordan Mirabile joins the show to highlight the role that women play in the front office as National Women's and Girls in Sports Day approaches this week. She talks about when she learned she wanted to work in sports as her career. Jordan talks about what her average day and week is like in the Indy Eleven Front office and what her roles are. She talks about what having a National Women’s and Girls in Sports Day in the country means to her.

Segment 5 (56:24-57:32) To close the show today, Greg closes the show in a quick fashion after three great guests this week. But invites season ticket holders to the friendly on Friday in Westfield.

Segment 1 (0:00- 4:21)- Greg Rakestraw opens the show by previewing what and who is ahead on the show in the next hour. He talks about the roster being set for the 2026 season after two signings this week as well as the preseason friendly schedule that was released this week.

Segment 2 (7:21-15:59) For this segment of the show, the Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about the beginning of training camp and the new signings for the season and how they can help the team. He talks about wanting to get deeper and younger on the roster and how he thinks they accomplished that with the additions to the team.

Segment 3 (18:59-32:40) During this segment, one of the first of the newest signings for the Indy Eleven Paco Craig joins the show. He talks about how different it is donning the Indy Eleven kits after playing against them for nearly a decade. He talks about why signing with Indy this season was the right move for his career. They discuss his dad as a famous musician with the Band Country Club and what that was like growing up. He talks about what he is looking forward to in Indianapolis and Indiana as a whole.

Segment 4 (35:40-43:00) In this segment, the second newest signing of Indy Eleven Hesron Barry joins the show to talk about joining Indy Eleven. He is from Jamaica and played soccer at University of Green Bay. He talks about if he knew anybody that he will be playing with before joining Indy Eleven. He talks about what hes learned about the fans and match night atmosphere for Indy Eleven as well as what he is looking forward to about moving to Indy.

Segment 5 (46:00-56:54) To close the show today, the new President of the Indy Eleven Michael Huber joins the show to talk about his career and his experiences of being President of Indy Chamber and former Deputy Mayor to Greg Ballard, will help him as President of Indy Eleven. He talks about what aspects of the Indy Eleven future has him most excited as he takes this job. He talks about his favorite memories in the history of the Indy Eleven and what stands out to him.

Segment 1 (0:00- 4:09)- Greg Rakestraw opens the show by previewing what and who is ahead on the show in the next hour. He talks about the times of the kickoffs that were added to the schedule this week. He talks about the beginning of training camp that starts on Tuesday and friendlies not far behind.

Segment 2 (7:09-18:48) For this segment of the show, the return of Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley for first time in 2026. Coach talks about his trip home to England for the Holidays and what matches he attended. He talks about the start of a new season with training camp starting this next week and wanting to get off to a good start. He talks about the additions to the roster for the 2026 season and what to expect from the new members.

Segment 3 (21:48-35:31) During this segment, one of the new additions to Indy Eleven program Kian Williams talks about why joining Indy Eleven was the right choice for him, coming from the Canadian Premier League. He talks about the friends he has in the USL and talking about ready for a change of venue after his time in Edmonton. He talks about his four seasons in Iceland before going to Canada and why he loved Iceland. He talks about what he is looking forward about Indianapolis and atmosphere around town.

Segment 4 (38:31-47:39) In this segment, another new addition to the team, Noble Okello joins the show to talk about why Indianapolis was the next right step in his career after playing in Phoenix. He talks about his conversations with Head Coach Sean McAuley and what it will be like to play for him this season. He talks about what he is looking forward to in Indianapolis and the culture around town. He talks about his relationship with Indiana Pacers Andrew Nembhard in Canada growing up.

Segment 5 (50:39-56:21) To close the show today, Greg recaps the third round of the FA Cup in England as well as the latest news and notes from the English Premier League.

Segment 1 (0:00 - 3:56) - Greg Rakestraw gets us ready for the first “show” of the year after having a few “best of” shows over the Holiday break. He also previews the show that will feature new members of the boys in blue for 2026.  

Segment 2 (6:56-16:34) - Anthony Herbert had a lot of options this offseason when it comes to where he wanted to continue playing soccer. He dives into why he chose to come to Indy. He also talks about his experiences in the U.S. being from Trinidad & Tobago and how the soccer and lifestyle compare. He also shines light on what he’s looking forward to most with the Indy Eleven.  

Segment 3 (19:34 - 27:05) - Another new member of the Indy Eleven is Alejandro Mitrano of Venezuela. He talks about the connections that brought him here and his time with Miami FC. He touches on what he thinks about Indianapolis as a city and what people can expect from other players on the team that he has history with. Mitrano also describes the adjustment he’s making from a warm city to a cold one.   

Segment 4 (30:05-39:26) - Newly appointed assistant coach Jason Perry joins the show to relish in his promotion to the professional staff. He’s been in Indy for 15 years coaching mostly college soccer but moved to the Indy Eleven a few years back. He also tells a story about living with basketball players in college and feeling like the smallest guy.  

Segment 5 (42:26-56:37) - Greg rounds up with updates from soccer leagues in England and around the world. He emphasizes the Premiere League and the Brentford underdog story. He also touches on who is facing relegation in the league. Then, he slides over to the FA Cup and what’s happening there. There are teams even Greg Rakestraw hasn’t heard of before and he takes delight in reading the names of those teams.  

Soccer Saturday December 27, 2025

Segment 1 (0:00- 3:02)- Greg Rakestraw opens the show by previewing what and who is ahead on the show in the next hour in its Best of 2025 edition of the show.

Segment 2 (6:02-16:55) For this segment of the show, Greg’s Broadcast partner during the 2025 season and a member of Indy Eleven for over 100 starts Brad Ring joins the show to recap the 2025 Indy Eleven season and talk about what it was like stepping into the broadcast booth. He talks about the difference in the game now versus what it was when he started playing a decade ago.

Segment 3 (19:55-33:29) During this segment, the other broadcast partner of Greg’s during the 2025 season Dan Kapsalis joins the show. He talks about his soccer broadcast career calling indoor and outdoor soccer over the years on radio and television. He talks about current Indy Eleven players who he has seen come up through the soccer ranks. He talks about Zionsville FC and the rebranding of that club that Dan is a part of since the end of the Indy Eleven season.

Segment 4 (36:29-49:57) In this segment, former Indy Eleven Color Commentator and current Vice President of Marketing at Indy Sports and Entertainment Brad Hauter, which takes over running Grand Park in Westfield. He talks about the new job and what is coming up at Grand Park including which teams and nations could call Westfield their practice home during the World Cup next summer. He talks how weird and different it was to not be calling the games this past season.

Segment 5 (52:27-56:28) To close the show today, Greg recaps the 2025 season and begins to preview the 2026 season coming up. Training Camp gets underway in January and matches start in March. He thanks everybody who is responsible for the show and broadcasts over the course of the year.

Segment 1 (0:00- 8:50)- Greg Rakestraw opens the show by previewing what and who is ahead on the show in the next hour. He talks about the latest news around the Indy Eleven including the schedule for 2026. Greg discusses Cup matches and who's in the Indy Eleven group for next season.  

Segment 2 (11:50-20:24) For this segment of the show, the newest member of the Indy Eleven Allen Gavilanes joins the show. He talks about why this is the right move at this stage in his career. He also talks about what it was like playing in Indy as a visiting player and what it would be like to have the Brickyard Battalion supporting him going forward. Allen talks about what he is looking forward to seeing around town, when he moves to Indianapolis next month.  

Segment 3 (23:24-38:12) During this segment, former Indy Eleven player Duke Lacroix joins the show to talk about what it is like for Haiti, his parents' home country, to qualify for the World Cup next summer for first time in 52 years. He talks about what it will mean to play in the World Cup for Haiti next summer. They talk through the last few qualifying matches to accomplish qualification. He talks about the World Cup Draw and what it was like to watch it knowing you get to play and who and where you draw in your group next summer.  

Segment 4 (41:12-51:18 In this segment, former Uindy soccer coach now current Xavier Soccer Coach, John Higgins joins the show. They talk about his connections with the Indianapolis area and one of his former players at UINDY and Xaiver who is now a part of the Indy Eleven this next season. He talks about what connection he has at Xavier with the MLS including FC Cincinnati who is down the street.  

Segment 5 (54:18-56:44) To close the show today, he talks about the concepts he has come up with for the end of 2025 and what is coming up in future weeks on the show.