The erimusscouting's Podcast

A fascinating chat with Nigeria Head Coach Randy Waldrum about Nigeria's run to the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Coach Waldrum talks to us about the altered tournament preparation, coaching an underdog and gives some fascinating tactical insights on how his team gave European champions England such difficulty. The University of Pittsburgh head coach also gives his thoughts on the state of the USA's current player pool.

Justin Hoyte talks about player development and the benefit of loans to a young player from personal experience of moving from Arsenal to Sunderland. This episode also features a game review from the archives when Justin and Stewart reviewed Cincinatti's 2-1 opening day win over Houston in MLS play. Cincinnati have panned out as expected, Houston have done better than projected from that day.

2022 NISA champion and All-NISA midfielder discusses his journey from playing NCAA D2 Soccer to winning a professional championship with the Michigan Stars. Jon had a low GPA and needed financial help, but managed to live his dream and shares lessons learned along the way.

Stewart Flaherty and Shaun Spencer are joined by former England Men's star and FOX analyst Warren Barton to discuss England's 1-0 defeat to a quality Spain team in the 2023 Women's World Cup Final. Did England press too high? Should Lauren James have started? How can VAR improve?

Stewart Flaherty and Shaun Spencer discuss England's 3-1 win over Australia to reach their first ever World Cup Final. Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo lifted England past the Matildas, who were led by World star Sam Kerr. Was Kerr's goal a banger or a goalkeeping error? We discuss that among other topics such as should Lauren James return for the Final?

Stewart Flaherty and Shaun Spencer discuss England's entertaining 2-1 win over rColombia in the Women's World Cup Final. Has former Preston North End manager Shaun identified an area for improvement in the game of World Goalkeeper of the Year Mary Earps?Also discussed is Real Madrid teen phenom Linda Caicedo.

Stewart Flaherty and Shaun Spencer review England and Nigeria's battle to a shootout in the 2023 Women's World Cup Round of 16. Defensive systems, women coaching men and the outstanding job done by both coaching staffs discussed.

Trinidad & Tobago and Hartford Athletic defender joins Stewart Flaherty and Justin Hoyte to discuss his recent 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup experience. Hodge's tournament included a 3-0 win over Saint Kitt's & Nevis, as well as head to head play against stars such as Leon Bailey, Michail Antonio, Demarai Gray and Jesus Ferreira.