Ruslan Masalitin was 15 years old when the Russian invasion began in his home city of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Four years after fleeing bombardment, Masalitin has found success in MLS NEXT while playing for the Midwest United FC Boys Academy program.

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Midwest United FC Girls Academy Director Rudy Cleveland joins the show to discuss his club's participation in Girls Academy League.

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Gazelle Sports is a Michigan-based store specializing in running and active lifestyle gear. As Soccer Specialty Manager, Ben Robbins is tasked with the soccer side of the business. Ben joined the show to talk the guys through some of the best-selling merchandise in the soccer world and give his expert holiday gifting advice for the soccer fan in your life.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is over and the tournament has taken shape! The guys have many thoughts about the host nations' groups and the USMNT's chances on making a run next summer!

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Midwest United FC Executive Director Lewis Robinson joins Kopko and Kyle to share insights on the 2026 youth soccer age group changes.

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Serial winner and Midwest United FC SCOR Executive Director Grant Oosse joins the show to discuss his latest round of triumphs. From GA Aspire to Thanksgiving plates, this week's episode has it all!

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The West Michigan Soccer show has entered its Kyle Grew era. Get to know the new host, an East Michigander running the West side's soccer podcast.

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Luke Ruff & Cameron Baker join the show to discuss their team's historic USL League Two season which has resulted in playoff qualification. Midwest United FC has earned the most total points of any Grand Rapids-based USL 2 team dating back to GRFC's time in the league.

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Join hosts John Kopko and Ben Robbins to discuss NWSL opening weekend, MLS observations through four matches, US Open Cup, and to preview USMNT v Jamaica.

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Midwest United FC youth coaches Ben Robbins (Liverpool fan) and Cameron Baker (Chelsea fan) join the show to break down the dramatic Caribou Cup Final.

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