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The Sporting Pod

Cole Pepper

Conversation about Sporting JAX, soccer in Jacksonville and around the world.

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00:30:53

The front of the shirt

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/07/03

The club announces a major partnership with Ascension that includes a front of shirt sponsorship. What we learend at the first media day for the Gainbridge Super League team and lessons in a fortune cookie.Music by Batsauce

00:21:51

Fixing the soccer calendar

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/06/26

Does the soccer calendar need to be better managed? With the Gold Cup, Club World Cup, and league competitions going on at the same time in the United States, it has made for a busy summer. Some European clubs have complained about the load on players. Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Emerson Burris discuss. Plus, Sporting JAX prepares to welcome Hibernian FC and Wrexham to town in the preseason. Music by Batsauce

00:27:41

What's coming up before training camp?

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/06/19

Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss the new additions to the Sporting JAX roster and look ahead to the next big announcements coming from the club. Plus, what Tony learned at the USL Super League final in Tampa.Music by Batsauce

00:26:43

Stadium improvements coming

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/06/12

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Emerson Burris discuss some improvements in the works at UNF's Hodges Stadium. Plus a look ahead to the USL Super League finals and what the USMNT needs to do to regain the confidence of supporters.Music by Batsauce

00:21:29

Preparing for the USL Super League playoffs

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/06/05

The first playoff games in USL Super League history are scheduled for this weekend. Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Emerson Burris look ahead to the semifinals. Plus, how Sporting JAX continues to make a difference in the community and how a Sporting JAX USL W League star is making a name for herself.Music by Batsauce

00:21:35

How promotion/relegation will change next season for...

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/05/29

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, Mauricio Ruiz, and Emerson Burris discuss the upcoming Champions League final and watch party. Plus, the stories Mauricio is hearing in Hungary. And how the results of promotion/relegation in England will impact fans next season. We also cover the final weekend of the USL Super League's regular season.Music by Batsauce

00:23:43

We have players

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/05/22

Sporting JAX introduces the first two players signed to pro contracts for the USL Super League team, Georgia Brown and Ashlyn Puerta. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, what Tony learned on a recent European trip and what strange lessons were learned during the Premier League season.Music by: Batsauce

00:25:26

More firsts to come

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/05/15

Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz look back on the inaugural kit reveal and fan fest and look ahead to more firsts coming to Sporting JAX in the next few months. Plus, how the top five leagues are playing out as the seasons come to a close. Music by Batsauce

00:28:30

Are you ready for the kit?

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/05/08

Cole Pepper and Tony Allegretti preview Tuesday's inaugural kit reveal and fan fest at Friendship Fountain. What to look forward to. Plus, a rough round of 32 in the US Open Cup for the USL Championship. Mauricio Ruiz joins to talk Premier League.

00:31:20

Lesson from Wrexham

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/05/01

Wrexham became the biggest story in the soccer world with a third consecutive promotion. What lessons has Wrexham shown that could apply to soccer in America? Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, more from our new club reporter, Emerson Burris.Music by Batsauce

00:05:11

Introducing a new teammate

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/04/24

We introduce you to Emerson Burris. Sporting JAX's new team reporter and digital producer. Emerson will join our broadcast and digital properties in May. Mauricio Ruiz and Cole Pepper chat with her to learn about her background and what she is looking forward to in Jacksonville.Music by Batsauce

00:29:04

Back in the community

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/04/17

Sporting JAX Foundation launches free youth clinics 2.0 at the KIPP Schools. Tony Allegretti shares the details. Plus, 11 teams from the USL Championship and 4 from USL League 1 advance to the round of 32 in the US Open Cup, and Mauricio Ruiz takes a closer look at the Champions League semi-finals. Plus details about future watch parties and where to watch your match with Island Wing Co. and the Toasted Yolk.Music by Batsauce

00:22:45

So much momentum

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/04/10

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the recent run of big announcements for Sporting JAX, including this week's introduction of Steve Fell as the head of performance. Fell works with the USMNT. Plus, a look at the Champions League after the first leg of quarterfinals play and what to watch for in the Premier League as the season winds toward conclusion.Music by Batsauce

00:31:46

Sporting JAX hires Stacey Balaam as first coach

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/04/03

Stacey Balaam is hired as the first coach in Sporting JAX history. She will lead the USL Super League team. We hear from her and from Head of Soccer Mark Warburton on what impressed him about Balaam. Plus US Open Cupsets and a look ahead to the FA Cup.Music by Batsauce

00:24:21

Behind the scenes of the Adidas deal with Sporting JAX

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/03/28

Sporting Jax announced a partnership with Adidas as the club's kit provider. How did the deal happen and why is it a perfect fit? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Tony Allegretti take you behind the scenes. Plus, two local soccer stars are called up to the USWNT roster, and we take a look ahead to the FA Cup quarterfinals.Music by Batsauce

00:34:55

Announcing our Head of Soccer & Sporting Director

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/03/21

This week, Sporting JAX announced the hiring of the club's first Head of Soccer and Sporting Director, Mark Warburton. We hear some of his comments and the impact he will make on the club and the local soccer landscape. Plus, promotion/relegation is coming to the USL. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, Cupsets in the US Open Cup.Music by Batsauce

00:33:42

What would you rather win?

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/03/13

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss whether winning the Premier League or the Champions League is more rewarding. Plus, we hear from the St. Johns Country Day girls soccer state champions. How the Spartans' grit and adaptability--plus a great plan--led to the program's 15th state championship. Also, what we can learn from Mauricio Pochettino's roster selection for the USMNT ahead of the Nations League.Music by Batsauce

00:26:24

Hearing from the state champions Bartram Trail

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/03/06

We hear from members of the Bartram Trail girls soccer team that won the school's fourth state championship in dramatic fashion, scoring the winning goal with just seconds remaining in the second overtime period. Plus, Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz preview the USL Championship season, and take a look ahead to the Premier League schedule for this weekend.Music by Batsauce

00:22:32

The latest on the Sporting JAX Foundation

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/02/28

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss what the Sporting JAX Foundation has been up to. Plus, what to take away from the USWNT loss to Japan and a look ahead to the 5th round of the FA Cup.Music by Batsauce

00:35:16

How Pro/Rel might work in the USL

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/02/23

Cole, Tony, and Mauricio discuss the possibility of promotion/relegation in the USL and how it could operate within a three-tiered system. Plus, a look at the Champions League round of 16 and this weekend's Premier League action.Music by Batsauce

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