The Spokane Soccer Show

This week’s show starts with a new segment: Spokane Soccer Show Shout Outs followed by this week’s schedule of games. Then, Benji shares his thoughts about the challenges of this year’s Gonzaga women’s team and how that relates to a question about what to expect from Velocity FC next year. Should you renew those season tickets? (Hint: OF COURSE YOU SHOULD!)

Finally, Benji is joined by a special guest: former Zag and current Florida State Seminole Giana Riley. They talk about last year’s amazing season at Gonzaga, Giana’s insights surrounding her decision to transfer to Florida State, and her experience playing with the U.S. Youth National U20 team.

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Host: Benji Wade

Guest: Giana Riley

Benji and Abby catch up on Gonzaga's first game, a 2-1 loss to University of Utah and exchange takes on handball rules. Then, they talk about Zephyr FC's first ever game at ONE Stadium in Spokane, a 1-1 draw with Ft. Lauderdale United. They break down the game's prematch vibes, key moments, performances, and much more.

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Benji is joined by professional soccer player Abby Carchio to analyze and discuss the first 22 players signed by Spokane Zephyr FC. In Part 2, they cover 6 forwards and 2 goalkeepers.

1. Jenny Vetter

Host: Benji Wade

Guest: Abby Carchio

Benji is joined by professional soccer player Abby Carchio to analyze and discuss the first 22 players signed by Spokane Zephyr FC. In Part 1, they cover 8 midfielders and 6 defenders.

1. Marley Canales

Host: Benji Wade

Guest: Abby Carchio

Benji is joined for the first time by Zephyr FC Head Coach Jo Johnson. They talk about Coach Jo’s introduction to Zephyr FC, life in Spokane, and her journey from player to coach. Then, Coach Jo describes her principles as a coach, her soccer inspirations, and thoughts about the current international and professional game. Finally, Benji and Jo explore the landscape of women coaching women's sports as well as the opportunity presented with the USL Super League for both players and coaches.

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Benji starts by sharing stories of the soccer he has been watching since the 4th of July. Then, he's joined by Athlone Town midfielder Abby Carchio and Zephyr FC defender Sydney Cummings of Megged: A Women's Soccer Podcast.

RUNNING ORDER:

(00:00) Latest results from Velocity FC, Spokane Shadow, and the Euros

(19:42) Intro to Abby and Sydney, how they became friends of the Spokane Soccer Show

(31:05) Abby and Sydney's career to date as professional soccer players in Europe

(1:13:35) Thoughts on the women's game and expectations playing in the USL Super League

Host: Benji Wade

Guests: Abby Carchio and Sydney Cummings of Megged: A Women's Soccer Podcast

It's an Inlander not-so-hostile takeover! The wonderful Eliza Billingham slides comfortably into the host's chair to interview Benji about the Spokane Soccer Show's past, present, and future.

Host: Eliza Billingham of The Inlander

Guest: Benji Wade...of the Spokane Soccer Show

Producer: Brennon Poynor of Spokast!

Benji is joined again at Flatstick Pub by his friend Scott Linklater of South Hill FC to catch up on the Euros and Copa America tournaments. They also talk about the ups and downs of recent Velocity FC run of games and updates on some Spokane club soccer.

RUNNING ORDER:

Benji is joined by Velocity FC head coach Leigh Veidman, captain Luis Gil, midfielder Andre Lewis, and defender Derek Waldeck. They talk about their experiences in Spokane, highs and lows of the first ever season for Velocity FC. Benji also asks questions from members of the 509 Syndicate.

Host: Benji Wade

Guests: Leigh Veidman, Luis Gil, Andre Lewis, Derek Waldeck

Producer: Brennon Poynor @ Spokast!

Benji is joined by Ryan Tjelle of the wonderful nonprofit Side By Side Spokane to chat about the Spokane Shadow's WPSL team, the TST, Ryan's role with Side By Side, and much more.

RUNNING ORDER:

(01:20) - Ryan's soccer story and his role as Director of Community Life with Side by Side Spokane

(17:18) - How Ryan became a Spurs supporter and his experience as a coach with 90+ and Shadle Park High School

(32:20) - Two Zephyr FC players appear in the TST tournament and details for upcoming soccer events in Spokane

(42:39) - Benji and Ryan recap their experience watching the WPSL match between Spokane Shadow and Portland Thorns II

Host: Benji Wade

Guest: Ryan Tjelle of Side by Side Spokane