Soccer Saturday May 3, 2025

Segment 1 (0:00-2:50)- Greg Rakestraw opens the show by previewing what is ahead and who is coming up on the show today and recapping the inaugural Jägermeister Cup match against Forward Madison and who is coming up on the Indy Eleven schedule.

Segment 2 (5:50-17:17) Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins the show to recap last week's Jägermeister Cup win against Forward Madison and how impressive the 2nd half was with a scoring outburst to secure the 4-0 win. Coach also talks about how his new goalkeeper is performing to this point in the season. They preview the match against Detroit this weekend back into league play.

Segment 3 (20:17-29:55) During this segment of the show, the team captain for Indy Eleven Aodhan Quinn is welcomed to the show. Greg and Aodhan discuss the end of the match last weekend against Forward Madison. He talks about his stats and being one of the most experienced players in league history in terms of minutes and matches played.

Segment 4 (32:55-42:35) In this week’s Scouting Report, former Indy Eleven Assistant Coach and current Detroit City Sporting Director Trevor James talks with Greg Rakestraw about year two of his transition from Head Coach of Detroit City to Sporting Director and also about their players both experienced core and new pieces in Detroit. He also discusses top memories of his time in Indianapolis as assistant coach.

Segment 5 (45:35-56:50) In the final segment of the day, the television voice of Detroit City FC Neal Ruhl joins the show to preview tonight's USL match between Detroit City and Indy Eleven. Neal and Greg talk about the success of the Detroit Pistons as well since he is on the Detroit Pistons Radio Network. They talk about what the expectations are for Detroit City FC this season having made the USL Playoffs the last few seasons.

Soccer Saturday April 26, 2025

Segment 1 (0:00-1:28)- Greg Rakestraw opens up the show by previewing what is ahead and who is coming up on the show today and the new tournament Indy Eleven starts tonight.

Segment 2 (4:28-14:18) Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about the new Jagermeister Cup Tournament that begins this week against Forward Madison in Wisconsin. They also recap last weeks loss to Charleston. Greg also talks about how the tournament is set up and what needs to be done to advance and how it fits on the schedule.

Segment 3 (17:18-27:18) During this segment of the show, Indy Eleven Midfielder James Murphy joins the show. He will be playing against his brother John, who is a Midfielder for Forward Madison, tonight in the Jagermeister Tournament. He talks about the only other time he played against his brother and what it was like growing up and who will all be making their way to Madison for the match tonight.

Segment 4 (30:18-43:25) The original architect of the Indy Eleven and Forward Madison Peter Wilt. He talks about what he has been up too since leaving Indy Eleven in 2016 including creating Forward Madison and now with Chicago House which is in its fifth season. He discusses what it takes to build a successful franchise that is interwoven within the community in which it is located as well.

Segment 5 (46:25-57:35) In the final segment of the day, former Indy Eleven and current Forward Madison Defenseman Mitch Osmond joins the show to talk about the match against his former team to kick off the Jagermeister Cup. Mitch remembers his time with Indy Eleven and his favorite memories and who he keeps in touch with as former teammates.

Sean McAuley discusses a number of hot button issues this month including Promotion/Relegation news in the USL, recent coaching changes in the league and US Open Cup draw.

The Indy Eleven Coaches Show returns for 2025! Head Coach Sean McAuley rejoins Ian Gilmour to talk expectations for the new season, how he feels the 2025 squad has taken shape and a great conversation on the academy system.