As part of our commitment to growing the game in the Triangle all money raised through TriSocPod will be put towards replacing damaged nets. From schools to public parks, we want to make sure everyone who wants to play has access to goals with proper netting.

First and foremost this week we want to use what platform we have to stand with the protesters across the country #BlackLivesMatter.

This week we talk about some random updates from the past week. not a lot of news, especially locally. Then we have an interview for you with Nathan Williams, president of Carolina Champions League.

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Music: “Good to You” by Galena.

We carry over the conversation from our bonus episode about academy level soccer. We start by breaking down what NC youth soccer could look like if all 114 youth clubs across the state were under one umbrella that prioritized travel. Towards the end we discuss the importance of youth clubs having a first team for players to land at, even if that first team isn't in a professional league.

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Music: “Good to You” by Galena.

Note: the audio quality is hit and miss in this episode. We tried to level it out the best we could!

This week we really break out our norm and talk with John Woolnough of Durham City AFC and Cedric Burke of Tobacco Road FC. We learn about the UK Durham side and then discuss how the two clubs could work together.

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Music: “Good to You” by Galena.

MLS has announced their league plans in the form of the Elite Youth Development Platform this week. we breakdown the news and then dive into our opinions on how the American youth soccer academy system is set up.

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Music: “Good to You” by Galena.

This week we talk about the various eSports, a couple of quick updates from the last week, and then we dive in on the announcement of USL Academy.

It was only a matter of time! This week we work through all the levels of youth soccer governing here in NC. We're both new to covering youth soccer, so come learn with us!

This week we talk about SOSA FC and what we can learn about them from their online accounts and websites. NOTE: we have reached out to SOSA FC for an interview but have not heard back when following up.

Music: “Good to You” by Galena.

An emergency podcast to discuss everything that is going on with USSF ending the US Soccer Development Academy for the Boys and Girls.

Music: “Good to You” by Galena.