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.