Ted Kroeten is the founder of Joy of the People, a non-profit in the Twin Cities focused on free play as a way to develop more instinctive, resourceful soccer players (and people). A former player, long-time coach and current soccer parent, Kroeten believes that up to at least the age of 14, the best way for kids to improve is by playing for fun with their friends, with minimal supervision and basically no coaching.

Episode 55: Interview with Ted Kroeten, an evangelist for free play in youth soccer

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Vince and Tara report on their visit to lovely Columbus for the She Believes final victory over Canada, a rundown of the best young talent in NWSL, and Olympics roster discussion.

#484: WoSo — Boots on ground in Columbus, Olympics roster, young guns in NWSL

Another She Believes trophy for the cabinet. Some good progress in this camp, a midfield setup that works, and we now look forward to the real beginning of the Emma Hayes era.

#483: USWNT v Canada recap

Hey! A giant leap forward from the soccer we watched at the W Gold Cup last month. Combinations, lots of chances, Mal Swanson back from with the NT and as dynamic as ever, very little created by Japan (a good team) outside the first 30 seconds. Full recap/celebration of a very good performance as the Olympics draw near.

#482 — USWNT v Japan recap

Lots of European and NWSL action to catch up on, Korbin Albert's TikTok reposts and her long-range strikes for PSG, Mallory Swanson scores, Sam Coffey scores, Claire Hutton shines, and potential XIs vs Japan on Saturday.

#481: WoSo — Mal scores, Hutton shines, Hayes v Eidevall, Korbinghazi

The last Monday Review of the month, recorded on Wednesday night with Watke and Vince. Mexico's decline, our matter-of-fact demeanor in victory, Gio's shine and defending, reports from metro Dallas, more on Pulisic's outrageous touch and his tenacious off-ball movement, and the importance of winning in growing the fan base.

Episode 55: Interview with Ted Kroeten, an evangelist for free play in youth soccer

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