Get ready to learn about two new members of the women's soccer team, from either side of Houston - their skill sets both on the field, and off - and get ready to laugh! First is defender Ellie Pitts, Redshirt Sophomore from Sugar Land (south of Houston) coming from Mississippi State, followed at the 5:15 mark by the hilarious R-Jr. Midfielder Reese Rupe (Texas A&M via Spring, TX).

With George Kiefer, who led USF to 10 NCAA tournament appearances including two Elite 8 spots during a run of seven straight tourneys, back at the helm, we begin with two of the top leaders on the pitch. Starting with all-conferernce central midfielder Pedro Faife from Miami, and then (at the 5:30 mark) right back/wing Tyler Richardson who is fully aware of the program's history under Kiefer - and wants his last year to echo it!

Darek Sharp had a chance to sit down with all 28 players on the 2026 roster, including plenty transferring from Grand Canyon, which Kiefer helped take to new heights with a Sweet 16 berth last year - GCU had never won an NCAA match until then. You'll be getting all of those conversations here on the podcast page.

One of the most versatile players on the Bulls shares her summer experiences, right in the middle of one of the World Cup host cities, where she also happened to win a USL title (details HERE). Maya is in her third season with the Bulls.

The first of our 20 interviews with members of the women's soccer squad kicks off with Brooke Fabri, in her third year out of Phoenix. She gets into balancing her courseload with soccer training, and sheds some intel on a pair of new assistant coaches on Chris Brown's staff.

After three seasons at Maryland, Laila burst into the lineup at USF and is beaming to begin her second year, and final one collegiately, with the Bulls.

After being freshman of the year in the A-10 at Saint Louis, Brus made some major contributions both offensively and defensively in helping the Bulls make the NCAA tournament. Addy discusses that whole experience - after starting off with some cuisine talk as if you're from Cincinnati, you understand but if not, yes spaghetti on chili is a thing.

Kicking off our series of chats with the entire 2026 South Florida volleyball team, we begin with one of the veterans, and standout defender from Gainesville, Miya Thomas.

She received a contract extension after leading the Bulls volleyball back to the NCAA tournament for the first time in more than two decades - when she was a player here! Darek starts this catch-up with Coach Jolene Shepardson discussing the incredible non-conference schedule that includes trips to defending national runner-up Kentucky, as well as Stanford and Penn State. The roster features a mix of returning hitters like Addy Brus and Laila Ivey, but must try and fill the hole left by the graduation of Maria Clara Andrade (already playing professionally in Brazil).

Note - this was part of the volleyball team's Media Day so stay tuned for conversations with the entire team as well!

After a summer break, we're back to posting plenty of interviews and other content for you! We start with a couple of quick chats that Darek Sharp had with the two players chosen to represent the Bulls at the 2026 American Kickoff event at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.

The last of our sitdowns definitely comes with a story - an amazing one, of perserverance and patience. Joey and Darek speak with Garrett Johnson, a transfer from George Washington whose ACL tear two seasons ago was nothing compared what happened in 2021 during his senior year in high school when a hip tumor (fortunately, benign) threatened to end his playing days. Full story on that is available HERE.

But great news, he's healthy and ready to run with the Bulls.