The Soccer Dad-Pod

02/25/2025

Sarge 🫡

02/19/2025

THIS IS BRILLIANT!!! Might need to get some kids loaded in the cars and head east!
Scott Gallagher SC St. Louis Development Academy Gateway Rush Soccer Club St. Louis Stars Soccer Club Lou Fusz Soccer Club CarShield Futbol Club Glen Ed et.al.!!!

The Town of Cary, with the support of The Soccer Tournament, is proud to announce The Cary Cup, the nation’s first 7v7 youth soccer tournament featuring TST’s revolutionary Target Score Time™. Taking place in Cary June 6-8, 2025, this groundbreaking event will offer a festival-like atmosphere at premier sports venues in the Cary area, including Town of Apex Government's Pleasant Park. Teams will compete for a spot in the finals, which will take place at WakeMed Soccer Park, on the same fields as TST’s biggest stars and celebrities! To read more, visit https://bit.ly/3EACNBr.

02/19/2025

Any suggestions on addressing poaching? Is it a club issue, a parent issue, or a league issue?

In grassroots football, the battle between coaching and poaching often plays out on and off the pitch. A recent grassroots survey revealed a whopping 89% of teams have had a player approached by another coach to play for them. (Link to article in COMMENTS)

02/18/2025

St. Louis has been blessed with top class coaches since the game came to our rivers edge! Kevin Kalish from SLU Men's Soccer is no exception. We chat the program, recent MLS draft picks, recent USMNT appearances, and more!

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Vcocl5NS1NqXAGfXz7pq9?si=a449e30e8ace4867
APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soccer-dad-pod/id1650809235?i=1000693094300


Saint Louis University

02/18/2025

Who feels this???

Saturday morning smiles...

02/16/2025

Just sayin…

02/15/2025

Zo!!!
Poster boy 👊👊👊

A World Cup Ticket is on the line 🎟️

Watch live on FOX Soccer Plus & ViX at 8pm ET!

Preview » https://ussoc.cr/U17MvCUB-MP-25

02/06/2025

Anyone contemplating their kid's path to playing soccer in college or beyond... this is a must listen. Andy Fleming joined us to talk about his experience ranging from D1 to pro, to coaching, to recruiting, and provides a sort of "State of the Union" as it applies to college pathway and opportunities for your kid moving forward.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/000w4etzCuXXmx7EXxamT4?si=3e64ba9afb2944c6
APPLE PODS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soccer-dad-pod/id1650809235?i=1000689447942

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01/31/2025

Kristen is a hammer!!! Check out one of St. Louis CITY SC's featured voices!!!

01/30/2025

Banger!!! New episode drop for ya!!!

01/27/2025

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01/27/2025

Another great local STL camp for players looking to the next level out to High School & Club!

Spots are filling up fast for our ID Camp on February 9th!

Don’t miss out on a chance to showcase your skills and carve your path for your athletic and academic future. Link in our bio to sign up!

01/26/2025

New Episode featuring De Smet Jesuit High School men's head soccer coach... Josh Klein. Only the SECOND coach ever at this soccer powerhouse, coach Klein talks about his predecessor Greg Vitello, the culture, expectations, rivalries, Academies, and more.
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/675mq7tgqBCpWZaeQZkNH6?si=a3c0e41484fe419e
Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soccer-dad-pod/id1650809235?i=1000685331625

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01/24/2025

TOMORROW! 1/25... Amsterdam Tavern, we'll be live, Lure Drinks samples on hand, guest chats, and more! 9am - later...

Come check out the Men In Blazers recognized TOP SOCCER PUB IN AMERICA finalist, and our friends, at THE Amsterdam Tavern.
Bonus points for Chelsea Football Club garb.