Welcome to Tree Town

Chairman Bilal Saeed sits down with Coach Rudland and newly appointed women's head coach Boyzzz Khumalo to discuss new club announcements and share stories about their time with the club.

This week's episode we chat with Jarred Dass. His love for practice, his college career at Stony Brook, playing with the Trinidadian national team and why he decided to play for AFC Ann Arbor.

Jenna Smith talks to us about how to overcome adversity when the results are going your way. Why practice is important for the team and her plans for the rest of the season.

We took advantage of the great weather at our training grounds in WideWorld Sports Center to shoot the episode on location.

This week on the pod, we have Bella Petrock. She chats to us about team building, growing as a person and athlete in college, and GOT.

Amanda Britain chats to us about her journey with the Jags, going from player to coach. The importance of the Main Street hooligans in the team morale and her college career at Central.

Today's episode was recorded at the beautiful Peony Gardens at the Nichols Arboretum.

Will talks to us about the difference between college soccer and playing professionally. His background as a farmer and his love for nature.

Jake Rufe, makes a return appearance finally explaining his encounter with the police force in his younger days. He also explores his views on extraterrestrial life.

This week we chat with right back legend, Stephen Turnbull, about his involvement with the club. What made him return for a second season and how the players become brothers.

Kristine Adams talks to us about being a leader for the club, her challenges as a General Manager, and where she finds her inner zen during match day.

This week, we sit down with Ian McGrane. Exploring his favorite things to do in Ann Arbor and what being a goalkeeper entails.

While the season is in full force, we took some time to chat with Tatiana Mason and Alex Alexis.

Tatiana, explains how having a crowd can help players perform better, and inspiring young players. She also chats about the differences between college and UWS soccer.

Alex Alexis talks about his journey to the US from Haiti. His playing experience including the Haitian National Team, college and club soccer. He also chats about how living together with the team creates a family, and how the players become his brothers.

Rufie chats with us this week. The three year player has been a great asset in the midfield of the Mighty Oak. He tells us a bit about his beginnings as a soccer player, life in the south, and his passion for cave exploration.

Episode 15 - Interview with AFCAA Player, Megan Trapp - Women's first match preview.

On this special preview episode we chat with Megan Trapp in anticipation of the first women's match. This Friday, AFCAA will meet the Detroit Sun; Megan explores the preparation the team is undertaking before this match. Also, what it means to be a local coach in the area and also play at a semi-pro level.

This week we chat with AFCAA player, Jordan Montoya. He tells us a bit more about his recent performance against Michigan Stars. His passion for cooking and his favorite places in Ann Arbor.