Pro Soccer Talks

We talk with Tower Bridge Battalion chiefs RJ Cooper and Thomas Leech about gamesmanship. We speak with Ivan Mirkovic, Simon Elliott, Adam Moffat and get to the root of what you can control in a game, as a player and team. Sac Republic score in the 89th minute and continue their trend of starting soft and ending with late minute goals.

Sac Republic FC Beat Colorado Switchbacks in a 2-1 nail-biter. We talk with Kevin Nagle about how the investment crew is looking for an MLS bid. We then talk postgame with AJ Ajeakwa, from the Chico State Soccer program that keeps churning out pros. We speak with Coach Simon Elliott about the fight for 11 spots on his team contributing to their 6-game undefeated streak. William Hodges is caught on the mic with good thoughts with Josh Cohen, the Sacramento keeper, saving the day.

We talk with Patrick Vierra, Florian Jungwirth and Sean Johnson after the Earthquakes v NYCFC. New York walked away with 3 points after a chippy game with a few yellows flying. The mood is light in the visiting soccer room a sober in the Quakes room at Avaya Stadium. Patrick Vieira talks about winning together and coordinating a team and congratulates Zlatan Ibrihimovic on his move to the LA Galaxy. This was immediately after his stunning brace on his debut in the MLS. Sean Johnson Talks about saves and Jungwirth talks about work to do for the Quakes, while playing the toughest team in the MLS.

Jeremy Hall of Sac FC talks leadership and pregame diet and mentality for success on the pitch before OC Blues Game, March 24th. Jeremy Hall has played on The New York Red Bulls, Portland Timbers, FC Dallas, Toronto FC, Hammerheads, New England Revolution, Tampa Bay Rowdies as well as the U17 US National Team, and Currently for the Puerto Rican National Team. This is valuable advice for players transferring, coaches and fans.

Sac Win Their Home Opener V San Antonio. Solid defense and a dangerous offensive force have Sac Republic starting their season with a win. Cameron Iwasa with an assist to Kevin Aleman for a one-touch strike right at the end of the half. They go on to score near the 80th minute to seal the deal against San Antonio. We Talk about Sacramento Republic FC's MLS bid with new investors- Ron Burkle a Billionaire, potentially joining the investment group.

Republic Plays LAFC in a Pre season Friendly. Who are the LAFC? How do they play? What are the dynamics in a new franchise startup? We talk with back-office staff who has started 2 teams- Erica Jahn. We talk with Joao Moutinho who scored the only goal of the match for an LAFC win. We speak with Hayden Partain, Jeremy Hall, Simon Elliott, Cameron Iwasa and Wilson Kneeshaw about the dynamics of a squad with many new faces.

Sac Republic played well, against the Seattle Sounders to start off their season at home. We talk with Jordan Morris, Coaches Simon Elliott,Of SRFC and Brian Schmetzer of the Sounders and Jeff Gebo from El  Dorado Hills U9 girls for some contrasting insight on developing players.We speak with Joe Wagoner, VP of the Republic,  about the developing USL Pro League. We speak with Jordan Morris about coming out of pre-season and anticipating a new season with the Sounders. Jeremy Hall of the Republic talks about combining new players and the upcoming year with Sac Republic.

Show notes are at www.prosportsTalks.com

Dom Jakubek's trainer, Sarah Mai gives advice about injury prevention and recovery with a foundation of cross training blended with endurance, strength, flexibility and cardio. We talk at the Pinecove Tavern, the best bar in Sacramento. We are getting excited about the upcoming USL Pro and MLS seasons. 

Hayden Partain, from the Sacramento Republic FC, calls in and talks with Pat and Isaac Camero about healing from a tough ankle sprain last season. We give practical advice with some specific exercises to strengthen ankles and knees and prevent injury with "Pre-hab." Some advice are specific yoga poses to strengthen. The most difficult thing about yoga is shared.

Dr. Brandon Beamer, Orthopedic Surgeon in El Dorado Hills, California, gives his advice for knee surgery recovery, and prevention from further injury. He talks about specific exercises for hamstrings, quads and glute strength to stabilize the knee. The future of knee surgery is discussed with the emergence of new technology that harnesses the body's natural healing to speed recovery.