The Assist

The Assist

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The Assist episodes

  • Oakland Roots Joins the Party + Is Group B the Best in the League?

    There's a lot to celebrate in the USL world this week! Oakland Roots is officially announced as the newest member of the USL Championship, the first club clinched a spot in the 2020 USL Championship Playoffs and one USL legend celebrates 150 career appearances in the league.

    Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart cover that and more from Week 12, including one "Group" question that leaves Scott shook. Later, the hosts welcome Oakland Roots co-founders Edreece Arghandewal and Mike Geddes on the pod to talk ALL things Oakland (yes, including that sick merch). 

    Finally, Kelsi and Scott look ahead to Week 13 and the club(s) who have the ability to secure a spot in the postseason this week. And last but not least, the hosts go head-to-head over their pathetic NFL alliances. 

    1 hr 15 min
  • Will a Championship favorite MISS the playoffs completely? Plus, CONCACAF writer Jon Arnold

    Week 11 is complete - and with it, a few clubs are on the rise... You can almost guarantee there is one you never saw coming. 

    Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart break down the biggest moments and questions from Week 11 and yes, you can guarantee Indy Eleven is up in there, people. 

    Kelsi and Scott bring the weekly dose of positivity to the pod with two stories that are bound to get you all tingly inside (Tampa Bay, you're the best). Finally, the hosts wrap the show with a look at Week 12 and Scott tries to redeem himself in 'Shots Fired'.

    54 min
  • And Then There Was One + Reno's Ian Russell

    After ten full weeks of play, just one club remains unbeaten in USL action! Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart break down the final unbeaten side in the Championship and offer a few big talking points when it comes to Week 10. Can San Diego score? Is Birmingham Legion FC for real? Scott puts his money on the table on those topics for another edition of 'Buy or Sell'.

    Later in the pod, Reno 1868 FC's Head Coach Ian Russell joins the show to talk about his club's big Week 10 and leaves a big postseason prediction for the hosts.

    Lastly, Scott and Kelsi look ahead at Week 11 (LIPAFC, we meet again) and debate one of the greatest questions of all time (Marvel fans, this is for you).

    56 min
  • Is Louisville trending up? Plus a week of debuts & Orange County's Cammy Palmer

    In the latest episode of Steele Some Time, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart look back at the biggest moments of Week 9 play, including that historic debut by Leo Torres. Orange County's Cammy Palmer joins the show to shed some light on OCSC's 2020 success, his young career and the unlikely way he spends his "free" time. Later, the hosts look ahead to the two ESPN Deportes matchups in Week 10 and highlight the biggest meetings to watch this week (sup, HFDvPIT), before wrapping up the show with a healthy Scott/Kelsi debate.

    51 min
  • The Week of 50 + Sacramento’s Cameron Iwasa

    Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart recap Week 8’s results and introduce a new game to the pod - Buy or Sell? Kelsi shares her positive story of the week and possibly the best (or worst) birthday gift of all-time.

    Later in the show, Sacramento Republic FC’s Cameron Iwasa stops by the pod to talk about his record setting week and much more!

    And finally, we get a glimpse into New Mexico’s fan cutout venture and more moments across social media before wrapping up with the week ahead and of course, Shots Fired!

    54 min
  • Battle of the Unbeaten + Hartford Athletic's Most Famous Fan

    Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart recap Week 7 play and highlight a few of the unbeaten clubs remaining (sup, Tampa Bay?) The Rowdies, FC Tulsa and SAFC are finding a way to get the job done while Week 7 saw a coaching change for the Miami FC.

    Later in the show, the hosts are joined by Hartford Athletic's most famous fan, the Dan Patrick Show's Seton O'Connor! He talks Phoenix, Hartford and how the NFL could mimic the Championship's Return to Play model.

    Kelsi and Scott talk the biggest social moments from Week 7 and look ahead at Week 8 before closing the show with another edition of "Shots Fired"! 

    40 min
  • Reno is the King of the Road + SAFC's Blake Smith

    In the latest episode of Steele Some Time, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart dive into the biggest results from Week 6. The biggest highlight? Reno's six points on the road and the resurgence of Christiano Francois. Kelsi hits Scott with a little return to play trivia and (spoiler) Scott does not hold his own.

    Later in the show, San Antonio FC's Blake Smith joins the show to talk SAFC's recent run of form and being back as a professional in his hometown. The hosts cover the biggest moments across social media this week (shoutout Kenardo Forbes) and preview Week 7. 

    Finally - Kelsi and Scott go head-to-head in Shots Fired. Who would you choose to make a documentary about? That and more in this week's Steele Some Time!

    42 min
  • Tyler Pasher Did THAT + Saint Louis' Tyler Blackwood

    Week 5 play didn't bring many crazy results, but what it did bring was a Goal of the Year contender from Indy Eleven's Tyler Pasher. Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart dive into just how INSANE Pasher's long-range banger was this week. Plus, the hosts recap the rest of Week 5, including a big result for Orange County over Phoenix Rising.

    Saint Louis FC's Tyler Blackwood has something to say - and he's holding nothing back on his appearance on the pod this week. The forward talks about his success in Saint Louis, his off the pitch ventures and making Saint Louis FC a part of the Group E conversation. 

    Lastly, Kelsi and Scott look ahead to Week 6 and go head-to-head over America's favorite 4th meal.... Taco Bell. 

    41 min
  • Which clubs are the real deal? Plus, Austin Bold's Amobi Okugo

    Week 4 play is done and dusted and your hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart have your complete analysis! But they come with a catch - who is actually a threat this season? The hosts dive into how clubs are responding to play and who has a shot at being a frontrunner.

    Plus, Austin Bold FC's Amobi Okugo joins the show and gives an overview of his off the pitch projects, one of which involves being Lebron's intern (kinda). The hosts preview Week 5, highlight the best moments across social media this week (sup, Angel City), and round out the episode with a food-themed edition of Shots Fired!

    56 min
  • The Championship Returns + OKC's Cody Laurendi

    Hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart return to the show for the first time since the Championship returned to play! The hosts talk Week 3 results, ESPN coverage and who impressed Scott the most out of the weekend.

    Later in the show, OKC goalkeeper Cody Laurendi stops by the show and reminds us why he is the USL's crown jewel (kidding). And of course, Kelsi and Scott highlight their favorite social moments of the week (sup, Ochocinco) and bring back Shots Fired!

    58 min

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USL's The Assist brings you the best conversations with stars and coaches around the Championship and League One, and keeps you up to date with what's going on around the organization. Join us each…