The Local Pitch

Join Lakeland Girls' Soccer Coach Jay Fausey as he breaks down the action from week two of the 2026 boys' season. In addition to the weekly recap, it is the return of the Starting XI. Was your school able to knock someone else out of their spot? Or, did you have one of those weeks where you lost your starting position in the power rankings? Tune in and find out. If you like what you here or have an opinion, drop us a comment. Remember you can listen here and on YouTube, and follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

Check out the first installment of what hopes to be a regular in-season segment, The Fausey Focus. Dive into the weekly scores, highlights, and insight that only Jay Fausey can provide. Also, be on the lookout for Fausey's Starting XI. If you like what you here, make sure you subscribe here or YouTube and follow us on social media.

Welcome to Memphis FC and its the return of the long awaited, most anticipated segment of our brief episodes - The Starting XI, 2026 preseason edition - selected by our local expert Jay Fausey.

In Episode 5 of The Local Pitch, we switch things up and shine the spotlight on the Girls’ West TN All-Star Soccer Game held this past November. We recap the event, highlight standout performances, and talk about why this match matters for player recognition and the continued growth of girls’ soccer in our region. It’s a celebration of talent, community, and the future of the game right here at home.

Thank for your continued support while we were in our podcast "offseason." We are back and looking forward to continue discovering all that Memphis grassroots soccer has to offer at our Local Pitch. Episode 4 reviews our off seasons and we share our thoughts of growing Memphis girls soccer.

What happened in the Memphis soccer recently? Ever wondered what "grassroots soccer" really is? And do you want to master playing out of the back? We answer all these questions and more in this episode! Join us for a weekly wrap-up, a discussion on the true meaning of grassroots soccer, and a look at a crucial tactical element.

Join us for Episode 2 as we discuss the mission and vision of The Local Pitch, introduce ourselves, and give our attempts at creating a power ranking system, known as the Starting XI.

This week we begin our first episode by reviewing Carston Fitch's high school boy's soccer regional rankings, where the Memphis area regions rank, and briefly discuss the use of current of analytics in Tennessee soccer. Visit tennesseehssoccer on Instagram to check out the regional rankings.