The Sporting Pod

Cole Pepper and Tony Allegretti assess the chances for the USA in the Olympic soccer tournaments, look back on the Stateside Cup in Jacksonville and preview what promises to be a busy month of August.

What expectations are fair for the US men's Olympic team and the USWNT at the Summer Games? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Tony Allegretti discuss. Plus, an early Premier League preview and Tony's thoughts on competition within a soccer market.

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In the aftermath of the Copa America, how will the struggles in Miami impact the World Cup? Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, we have less than a month to go until the USL Super League kicks

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the change at the top for the US Men's National Team. Gregg Burhalter is out so who should be in? Mauricio talks about some of the criteria (keen listeners may pick up some hints about Sporting JAX's structure for hiring as well). Plus, a Cupset as Indy Eleven knocks off Atlanta United to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open Cup.

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Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss the USMNT loss to Panama in the group stage of the Copa America. Recorded live at Grace Note Brewing.

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There is so much for Cole, Tony and Mauricio to talk about this time of year. Copa America. Euro 2024. Youth soccer excellence. Growing the game around the country. Enjoy the ride.

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The US Men's National Team bounced back after a poor performance against Colombia to draw with Brazil 1-1, or as Tony Allegretti called it, a 1-1 win. Mauricio Ruiz was there and he lent his perspective. Plus, we hear from a Wolves staffer ahead of next month's Wolves v. West Ham matchup in Jacksonville. And the USLW rankings are out. Florida Elite is #1. Tony, Mauricio and Cole Pepper discuss.

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Both the US Men's and Women's National Teams have big summers ahead of them. The women have begun play under new head coach Emma Hayes and look forward to the Olympics. The men are preparing for the Copa America. Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss. Plus, Rachel Violett joins the pod to discuss her documentary about her dad, legendary Manchester United star Dennis Violett, who left his mark on soccer in Jacksonville as well.

We hear from two former players with Wolverhampton Wanderers who played against the Jacksonville Tea Men in 1981 as Wolves prepare to return to Jacksonville for a meeting with West Ham. Plus, three USL Championship teams are in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup and the USL Super League announces the format for the inaugural season kicking off in August.

A flurry of big news stories from the USL Super League comes as the US Open Cup pairs down to eight teams. Plus, we hear from Joel Nash, Sr. VP of Youth and Pre-professional with the USL about how the USL2 and USLW league teams operate as an incubator for USL talent.