The Sporting Pod

The Sporting Pod

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The Sporting Pod episodes

  • Narrowing the field

    The USL Championship playoffs are down to eight teams. Who will survive to the final four this weekend. Plus, where Sporting JAX will be on Saturday and why you should join. Cole Pepper and Tony Allegretti discuss.


    Music by Batsauce

    22 min
  • The playoffs begin

    Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz preview the USL Championship playoffs. Plus, how teams compare this season in attendance. What Mauricio learned while watching the US Women's National Team and what to expect from the USMNT.

    34 min
  • Tony returns from England

    After a trip to England, Tony Allegretti recounts his experiences. From business development to visiting soccer clubs and catching some matches to his favorite meal, Tony gives a behind-the-scenes report on his work in the U.K. Plus, Cole Pepper looks back at the High School Soccer media day, and Tony and Cole discuss whether MLS will move to a Fall-to-Spring

    27 min
  • Which leagues are the best?

    Of all of the leagues in the world, which are the best? Does it matter to fans of the teams in those leagues? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss. Plus, what's Tony doing in England this week? We also look ahead to the second high school soccer media day.

    30 min
  • We welcome a new teammate

    Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti are joined by the newest front office employee of the club, Sara Garcia-Malone. What led her to Sporting JAX and what she sees in the future. Plus, the lessons Tony Allegretti learned on the Chamber of Commerce leadership trip to Indianapolis. We also talk Champions League and look ahead to the weekend of the Premier League.

    32 min
  • Is there too much soccer?

    Some big clubs in Europe can play as many as 70 matches and many of their players are also playing an international schedule for their countries. Are we at a tipping point with the growth of the global game? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss.

    31 min
  • The future of the USMNT

    With Mauricio Pochettino officially in the fold as the next USMNT head coach, Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss how US Soccer is looking to close the gap with other top nations. Plus, the role Emma Hayes played in Pochettino's arrival.

    26 min
  • How we celebrated 904 Day

    Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the Sporting JAX Signing Day event. Plus, how far have we come (or not come) in the Pro/Rel conversation in the past four years? The Ballon D'Or nominations are out with Lionel Messi and

    Cristiano Ronaldo not on the list. Who should be among the finalists?


    Music by Batsauce

    21 min
  • USL Super League is off and running

    The USL Super League has launched. What does the future include for the first-division women's pro league? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss. Plus, how will Sporting JAX work with European clubs? We provide a simulation. And we look ahead to the weekend's action in the Premier League.


    Music by Batsauce

    29 min
  • A new boss for the USMNT

    Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to coach the US Men's National Team as the World Cup looms in less than two years. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the move. Plus, the USL Super League kicks off this weekend for the first time. A look ahead to the start of another Premier League season.


    Music by Batsauce

    25 min

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