On this week's episode, Jeremy welcomes in new manager of Forward Madison FC Carl Craig!

The two discuss Carl's time managing Minnesota United in their final couple years in the NASL before making the jump to MLS, what he's been up to since 2016, the critically acclaimed YouTube series "Tea Time", and so much more.

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On today's episode, Jeremy is joined my Minneapolis City SC Co-Founder and Marketing brain Dan Hoedeman.

The two discuss Dan's expose on 2020's impact on the Crows and how they managed to navigate a year with no on-field competition. They also talk about City's new coaching hires and plans for the Futures and Women's programs.

"2020 Year in Review: What the Bleep Just Happened?": https://mplscitysc.com/what-just-happened-2020-year-in-review/

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On today's episode, Jeremy welcomes back good friends of the pod and Minnesota United FC writers Jacob Schneider and Eli Hoff to break down the Loons' first ever MLS Playoff win over Colorado Rapids, preview the upcoming western conference semifinal matchup at Sporting Kansas City, and discuss the craziness of this year's MLS Cup Playoffs.

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On today's episode, Jeremy welcomes in Ethan Brandt and discusses his visit to Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee.

The two also talk about the latest Minneapolis City and Lower League news, Thanksgiving traditions, PS5 or XBOX, what to watch on Netflix, and more.

On today's episode, Jeremy welcomes Minneapolis City, University of Minnesota, and Fusion Soccer Academy Director of Goalkeeping Alli Lipsher to discuss her new role with the Crows and her growth within the Minnesota soccer community.

Jeremy also recaps Minnesota United's Decision Day win over FC Dallas, previews their first round playoff matchup w/Colorado Rapids, and receives a bit of clarity from Adrian Heath on Brent Kallman's decision to stand instead of kneel once again pre-match

On today's episode...

• Jeremy breaks down the sequence of events that led to Minnesota United clinching an MLS Cup Playoff birth
• What do the Loons need to do to host a playoff game?
• Gentleman's agreements in trades are stupid
• Will Jan Gregus be able to play in an opening round playoff match after November international duty?

• Minneapolis City hires new Director of Goalkeeping Alli Lipsher, who's resume includes being four-year starter at Duke and a professional career in both the United States and Australia
• Alli also serves as Director of GK for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Soccer Team and Fusion Soccer Club
• She also owns Goalkeeper training center "First Line Futbol"

• Saturday 10/31 there will be a soccer scarf, sticker, and handmade card drive at the National Sports Center in Blaine for 11-year old Alina
• Alina, a huge soccer fan, suffered a brain bleed earlier this week and is currently recovering in the hospital, but due to COVID restrictions, she's only able to see her parents on a limited basis
• Anything soccer-related you have to donate would be sincerely appreciated!

Finally, Jeremy welcomes in Forward Madison Midfielder and Saint Paul, MN's own Michael Vang to discuss his breakout rookie season for the Flamingos, being the first Hmong professional soccer player in the U.S., if he knew about the Drip Kit before we did, and more!

On today's show, Jeremy welcomed on Minnesota Thunder Academy Boys Director Mark Yueill.

PARTIAL INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT

What's your initial reaction to Caden's first week in MLS?

Holy Cow. What a dream start. Caden took the opportunity and ran with it. He just knocked it out of the park with his first two games. He looked comfortable out there. He wasn’t intimidated, he didn’t get rid of the ball just to get rid of the ball, he didn’t run around like ‘oh my gosh, I don’t know what I’m doing’. He played, and that I was very impressed with. He scored some fabulous and very important goals, but he also contributed to defending, he played both sides of the ball, he helped contribute in possession. I think Red Bulls is actually a great fit for him in terms of their style. While I was super impressed, I was also like ‘Yeah, he’s always had the ability to change a game and to help his team’. Super proud of him.

How old was Caden when he joined MTA?

Caden did such a nice thing for us. When he first started playing for Red Bulls II, he and my son Jackson participated in a Zoom call with our Juniors Program, and to promote that he sent a picture of him playing either U10 or U11 soccer. He had the MTA kit on, long hair - longer than he has now, big bandana. It was cool to see what a young Caden looked like and what he’s grown into now. So he started with us at a very young age with what was our Minnesota Thunder West program at the time.

How long after Caden started with you did you start to realize his potential?

 I was coaching the younger teams, I believe U14s, at the time. Caden was born in 2003 but he played up with the combined ‘01-’02 age group. One of those ‘02’s was Mikwelle Akale’s brother Mosango, who’s also playing professionally in Cyprus now. He signed an U19 youth contract, spent a week with Papos FC, and they loaned him out to a 2nd division club right away, so he made a big jump up. So Caden was on that team.  The thing that occurred to me, and it took a number of games to get to that point, was that whenever Caden was in the game we didn’t lose. He didn’t score the winning goal, he wasn’t the main guy out there, but he was just a piece to the puzzle that helped us be very successful.  The team at the time, we were participating both in USDA and MYSA. We won State Cup and went on to regionals. Soliterally that team that Caden was on went straight from the Summer Development Academy Showcase in Frisco, Texas and we flew directly from there to Indiana to participate in regionals, where we actually lost in the semifinals. Caden was younger than everyone on that team but just as important as anyone on that team.

What’s an underrated aspect of his game that hasn’t been featured yet on the national stage?

His mentality.  His parents are fantastic, they run a fitness company. Caden has a drive and desire to work very hard in all situations, and then the mentality of ‘I’m never going to quit. I’m going to grind. I’m going to dig it. I’m going to push myself throughout everything.’ Whether it’s a top ranked opponent or a lowe opponent, he doesn’t change that at all. So his mentality is fantastic, and he works very hard. People talk a lot about the gifted athletes in the world, whether it’s Lebron James, Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, or Christiano Ronaldo. One of the common things they have not only is a god given ability but it’s their work rate. Their willingness to train as often as possible, even when noone else is willing to train them. Caden has that piece also. So that’s the mentality part of it that he has,...

On today's episode, Jeremy discusses the latest Minnesota United and Lower League storylines, like the Loons postponing two matches due to COVID-19 and receiving $75K from New York Red Bulls for the MLS rights to Medina native Caden Clark.

Bateaux FC, Granite City FC, and FC Minneapolis all competed in postseason friendlies last weekend, and the City Lions are at it again on Saturday. Jeremy has all the details.

Then, regular contributor Ethan Brandt joins to recap season 1 of the Netflix documentary Sunderland 'Til I Die. The two talk about the highs, lows, their favorite moments, their least favorite moments, etc.

Finally, Jeremy welcomes in MNUFC defender Noah Billingsley to talk about his loan with Las Vegas Lights, his roller coaster of a year so far, growing up in New Zealand, and what it'll be like for him trying to get back to his home country after the season's over.

On this week's episode, Jeremy and Ethan breakdown the last week of MNUFC action, Mason Toye's trade, Jan Gregus called away for international duty, and a 4-point week on the field.

The two also discuss a couple lower league friendlies happening this weekend, featuring FC Minneapolis, Bateaux FC, Granite City FC, and more.

Both Everton and Tottenham are rolling right now, and the two discuss both clubs and their position in the Premier League table.

Then, things go off the rails as the two discuss Apple TV+, early 2000s pop rock bands, and more.

Finally, Jeremy chats with Gray's Lake FC Founder Michael Schaeffer about how the "fake" club from Des Moines came to be and potential future plans to field an actual team in 2021.

On today's episode, Ethan Brandt takes the reigns and hosts the opening segment. He and Jeremy discuss Peacock's inconvenience and whether it's worth it to pay extra for soccer in the U.S. They also talk about a few lower league clubs in the UK they may pledge their allegiance to and rank their top 5 fast food restaurants.

Jeremy's guest interview this week is with Rapids TV play-by-play man Richard Fleming, who provides some excellent insight on what he saw during new Minnesota United striker Kei Kamara's time in Colorado, his role as a leader/mentor to younger players, and how much more the veteran has left in the tank.