On this episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we sit down with the star of 'The Soccer Tournament (TST),' Chad Poarch. Chad scored the game winning 4th goal to defeat Luis Nani & his star-studded team on the way to capturing the TST title. You will hear from Chad Poarch himself as we discuss TST, what it was like playing against Nani and of course,…

On this episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we are joined by the founder of One Soccer Nation, Kareem Rae. Kareem is a former player who's transitioned seamlessly into various roles within the sport. With two decades of soccer experience, from grassroots to semi-pro, Kareem is not only an author but also a mentor to thousands of players through h…

On this episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we will be discussing one of the most beautiful club's in all of Europe, Como 1907. Situated on the banks of Lake Como this historic club was promoted to Serie A for the first time since the 2002-2003 season. This promotion has led to a lot of media attention for Como 1907 and with good reason! Como 190…

On this episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we are joined by New York Red Bull's winger, Serge Ngoma. Serge is only 18 years old and is embarking on his 3rd season with the New York Red Bulls. A homegrown player from North Plainfield, New Jersey, he has risen through the ranks of the Red Bulls Academy and has experienced great success thus far in…

On this episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we are joined by Daniel Velásquez the co-founder of Homefans. Homefans is an online marketplace allowing local sport fans to share their passion for their club with traveling fans, by hosting unique sports experiences. Operating in over 40 countries this is company has a fascinating story to tell, and o…

On this episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we are joined by Philadelphia Union @PhiladelphiaUnion forward, Chris Donovan. Donovan who recently was mentioned in a tweet by famous Italian soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomanoYT has signed a 2-year extension with the Philadelphia Union. Chris Donovan is a local hometown Philadelphia-sub…

On this fifth episode we are joined by the head coach of Lancaster Football Club, Dan Hook. Dan's journey is the living embodiment of the Soccer Stories Podcast! A UEFA B licensed coach, Dan has spent time in Qatar, South Korea, and within the English Football pyramid at clubs such as: York City, Stoke City, Corby Town, and Darlington Football Club…

On this fourth episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we are joined by EFL Girl. EFL Girl by all measures is the Queen of football away days on TikTok. Her brutally honest narrative style takes you on a captivating journey from football ground to football ground across England, all while faithfully following her beloved Plymouth Argyle. Despite the …

On this episode we are joined by popular FC24 Twitch streamer & Man City content creator, Chi_Kacee. Kacee will discuss her role with Manchester City Football Club, her love for gaming, and how she serves a unique role as a women in eSports. Check out all things State of Soccer TV for more original content! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/stateofsoccer…

On this second episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we are joined by professional footballer, Joseph Farrell. Joe is a defender for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Championship. We'll discuss Joe's professional journey, what it's like playing the 2nd divison of US professional soccer, and his personal story of when he played & scored in fron…

On this pilot episode of the Soccer Stories Podcast we are joined by footballl YouTube sensation, HRVizak. Izak will be joining the show to discuss his journey in football content creation. We'll discuss Izak's day-to-day and what makes being a full-time YouTuber a challenge. Check out all things State of Soccer TV for more original content! LinkTr…

Maradona is one of the forerunners in the discussion for greatest player of all time, and it’s easy to see why. His speed and brilliance on the field were legendary, as was his confidence and showmanship. It was his excess on the field that made his play so attractive, and it was also his excess off the field that became as legendary as his play on…

Imagine being a national hero, one of the greatest athletes to ever come around in the history of your entire sport. Imagine winning just about every single trophy you could possibly win over the course of a career that stretched almost twenty years. Now imagine that, at the end of it, one angry, ugly reaction became your most memorable legacy. Tha…

The 2007 Women’s World Cup was supposed to be a crash course between the defending champions, Germany, and the USA, whom the Germans had embarrassed in the semifinals of the previous World Cup. No one, however, told that to a 21-year-old, who turned the women’s game on its head by leading Brazil to a 4-0 victory over the USA, and announcing her arr…

Mohamed Salah was once considered a wash-out in English soccer, only managing 13 appearances for Chelsea. He had a bit more success in Italy with Roma, scoring 29 goals over two seasons. But, how did a good forward manage to turn himself into one of the world’s greatest stars, and break one of England’s toughest scoring records, the very next seaso…

If you need to make a bet on where the next generation of soccer superstars will come from, you’d best take a look at Germany, and soccer’s premier finishing school for young talent: Borussia Dortmund. Sancho is a rising English star and the best player on Dortmund right now, Haaland has set an unprecedented goal-scoring rate, Reyna is a 17-year-ol…

Zlatan has long been known as one of soccer’s most eccentric and frustrating superstars. His inflated, egomaniacal branding presents a cartoonish version of what an athlete can be, and also ensured that he never stays with any one team for very long. But, he’ll always be in work, because sometimes he reminds us that he really can do the impossible.…

Sometimes, a great athlete’s career is so filled with moments that you couldn’t possibly choose one to sum the whole thing up. Megan Rapinoe, on the other hand, found a way. Even after a World Cup trophy and Olympic gold medals, with the eyes of the world watching her in Paris, Rapinoe stuck out her chin, propelled the USA through their French host…

For decades, if you knew one soccer player’s name, it was Pele’s. Even if you’re extent of soccer fandom is seeing “Kicking and Screaming” that one time, you’ve heard his name. And if you’ve dug into any footage or pictures of the man himself, you’ve undoubtedly seen him performing soccer’s most legendary move: the bicycle kick. Pelé didn’t invent …

In 2007, the two biggest soccer teams in the world met for another edition of one of soccer’s greatest rivalries: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, or El Clasico. Luckily for Barcelona, a certain tiny teenager in their starting XI took over the game and rescued the defending European champions, down a man, and out of time. How did Lionel Messi launch himse…

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In this episode I talked with Don Ruiz, who covered the Seattle Sounders for the Tacoma News-Tribune from the expansion season until this year. Ruiz is probably the best to ever cover the club, and the News-Tribune's decision to get rid of the soccer reporter position is yet another tragedy in the changing journalism landscape. Don and I talked abo…

We had current Sounders FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei on this week, who talked about his first experience with Sounders fans, what led him to Seattle, and the improving quality of Major League Soccer.Bởi Sound Stories: A Seattle Soccer Podcast

Erik Friberg, current Sounders FC midfielder, talked to me this week about soccer in Seattle, what's different from his first stint with the Sounders, and more.Bởi Sound Stories: A Seattle Soccer Podcast

In our third episode, I talk to Seattle soccer historian and former PR director for the Sounders Frank MacDonald. We talk about the history of the Sounders, soccer in Seattle, and what current Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer was like as a player. Check out Frank's website at frankmacdonald.net and the Washington State Legends of Soccer at faceb…

Episode 2 of Sound Stories: A Seattle Soccer Podcast features former Sounders player and current club broadcaster Steve Zakuani. Steve talks about what he loves about soccer in Seattle, what it was like to play against his former team as a Timber, his first time meeting Thierry Henry and David Beckham, and more.…