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Touchline Takes

Cameron Reed and Karl Capen

Welcome to Touchline Takes! The brainchild of two good friends, Cameron and Karl, where they discuss their love of soccer worldwide and the domestic scene in the USA. Expect lots of USL, NISA, some MLS, and plenty of obscure soccer knowledge from around the world. Want to be on the show or have something to tell us? Contact us: touchlinetakes@gmaill.com or @touchlinetakes on Twitter

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00:54:26

Episode 44: The Maine Model

Touchline Takes ·

2022/03/18

We chat so much on here about lower-league soccer at the professional level, that it was about time we gave you listeners a taste of what is happening at the grassroots level of the game. John C.L. Morgan joins us to talk all things happening on the pitch in the Pine Tree State. We may be a little biased (ok, a lot biased) but some really awesome things are happening and they are only set to get better as John makes a run for president of Soccer Maine. We discuss: How John got involved in

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00:42:52

Episode 43: Touchline Takes X El Paso Locomotive...

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2022/03/11

As we approach the final hours until the start of the new USL Championship season, we hope to get YOU ready for the new season. We chat all things El Paso Locomotive with their new head coach, John Hutchinson. El Paso are coming off a very successful year and are looking to continue to build on their club and its culture with Hutchinson at the helm. And his track record of experiences speaks for itself. We discuss: His journey to becoming a coach, and taking the El Paso job The tactics he is

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00:55:01

Episode 42: Touchline Takes X Detroit City FC

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2022/03/04

After going on a long break from any content, we had to give you all something special to come back to us. This is that something special, and then some. We chat with one of the founding members of Detroit City FC, co-owner Alex Wright. The club is poised for its inaugural season in the USL Championship after making the jump from NISA. We discuss: His love for the game The Early Days of DCFC Community engagement Aspirations moving forward DCFC Women's Team We chat about all this and so

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01:00:13

Episode 41: Our Redemption Ark

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2022/02/25

*taps microphone* "Is this thing on?!" WE ARE BACKKKKKK AND BETTER THAN EVER! It's been awhile since we've last been seen (heard) but as we approach the beginnings of the domestic league going again here in the U.S., we are making our long awaited return to the airwaves. There is a lot we needed to catch up on and chat about so buckle in and enjoy the calming sound of our voices. We discuss: The Lost Pod CONCACAF Champions League MLS season predictions Brasileirão changes USL

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01:02:01

Episode 40: The Lost Pod

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2022/02/25

*listen at own risk*

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00:59:05

Episode 39: We Saw Mama Kicking Soccer Balls

Touchline Takes ·

2021/12/24

What a fun and wild year it has been surrounding the world's game, and what better way to end it and ring in the Holiday Season than looking back at all that happened. Cameron and Karl give their takes on what they thought some of the most important moments had been. From lower-league in the U.S., to the game over in Europe, we even realize that a lot has happened this year we didn't even remember. Come for the shenanigans, stay for Karl realizing his camera isn't working and he has been recording

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00:39:27

Episode 38: Touchline Takes X Minnesota Women’s Soccer

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2021/12/17

We’ve been excited to share this episode for awhile. We get the chance to chat all things Minnesota Women’s Soccer with the club’s Co-Founder/President Amanda Yoch. We discuss: • The idea behind the club’s vison • The response from the soccer community • Improvements in women’s soccer • Expectations for the club We chat about all this and so much more! You really don’t want to miss this. Make sure to follow all things Minnesota Women’s Soccer as more exciting things are to come for the

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00:47:02

Episode 37: Arrivederci, MLS Clubs

Touchline Takes ·

2021/12/10

The moment we all knew was coming, but just didn't know when: MLS Next Pro unveils its 21 clubs for the inaugural season, plus more to come over the next couple of years. Happy? Sad? Angry? There are a lot of emotions for fans of lower-league soccer to this announcement, including some questionable graphic design choices. We discuss: The ripple effect this will have on USL Oh no, Rochester what are you doing? Stadium issues in OKC Charlotte Independence to USL League One NISA Nation

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00:47:17

Episode 36: USL Championship Finals Preview

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2021/11/26

It's been a wild USL Championship season and playoffs, and it all comes down to one final game. We breakdown how we got here and include a bit of our own spicy takes on what the future may hold. We also discuss: NWSL Championship and ongoing investigations What this could mean for the USL W League and Super League Prizes for listeners As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you need. If you love this podcast (or maybe even just

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00:44:38

Episode 35: The Beautiful Game Through the Media Scope

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2021/11/20

We promise we will return to our regularly scheduled broadcasts of discussing lower-league soccer, but what is having fun without a little bit of shenanigans? Cameron and Karl are thrilled to bring you our HOT takes on the landscape of soccer media scattered throughout the multiverse - each part intertwining with one another to make a beautiful web of excitement. You really don't want to miss what we think about how media has shaped the landscape of the beautiful game in the United States. We

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00:45:55

Episode 34: Get in Losers, We Are Going to the USL

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2021/11/13

Cameron and Karl woke up Monday morning expecting a nice and calm and easy week revolving around lower-league soccer in the U.S. Little did we know that the entirety of NISA and the USL would be flipped around with one piece of news. The news big enough to force us out of our 2 week episode schedule to bring you all another banger. Our fault for expecting a calm week in this sport. We discuss: Detroit City FC to the USL Championship (!!!!!) Our thinking behind their decision Where this now

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00:50:24

Episode 33: Touchline Takes Goes All In

Touchline Takes ·

2021/11/06

Welcome back friends and listeners! Touchline Takes comes at you fast with another episode revolving around all things lower-league soccer in the United States. A lot of interesting elements and discussions to this episode, so you don't want to miss it! We discuss: A New Hot Segment Syracuse Pulse AC? Minnesota Women's Soccer KC Current new NWSL Stadium NE Revs rebrand logo USL Championship playoff picks (disclaimer: we are so wrong) As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and

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01:04:56

Episode 32: USMNT, CCL, USL Super League, NWSL...

Touchline Takes ·

2021/10/23

PHEWWWWWW! It's been a bit since we hooked up our mics and gave to you all an episode that talks about all the wild news happening in the world of soccer. We cover all that we can so buckle up, crack open a cold one, and enjoy the ride. We discuss: Our optimism surrounding the USMNT Changes to the CCL, Leagues Cup USL Super League, and NWSL problems Come for the soccer talk, stay for the possibility of us one day recording an episode surrounding tacos. As always, follow us on Twitter,

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00:43:36

Episode 31: Touchline Takes and the Godfather of...

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2021/10/01

This is one we've been excited to share with everyone for awhile. We sit down and chat with Peter Wilt, who has had a hand in building nearly a dozen soccer clubs across the Midwest of the United States. From MLS to NWSL to NASL to USL to Indoor Soccer and to NISA, you won't find a league that he hasn't had some part of his hand in. We discuss: • His humble beginning's of getting started • The catalysts behind the growth of the sport • His favorite project that never happened • The ideas behind

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01:07:13

Episode 30: Touchline Takes is UPSET

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2021/09/17

Been awhile since we sat down and did a podcast just on the news of the day, but there was so much to talk about we had to get it done. We discuss: NISA Nation teams and schedule announcement RIP Rochester Rhinos USMNT World Cup Qualifiers Do we mortgage our house to buy WCQ tickets? As always, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to get all the great and exclusive content you need. If you love this podcast (or maybe even just partially like us) be sure to hit subscribe!

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Episode 29: Touchline Takes sits down with Morris...

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2021/09/10

Morris Elite SC has EXPLODED onto the soccer scene in the U.S., and Touchline Takes chats all things about the club with President, and former professional player, Vincenzo Bernardo. The club has grown significantly in just the past five years, and now will be joining the USL W League's inaugural season next year as well. We discuss: • Vincenzo's journey in his career • How he came up with the vision for Morris Elite SC • The reasoning behind joining the W League • How the league can further

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01:07:24

Episode 28: Touchline Takes Kicking it with River...

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2021/08/28

In a crossover episode, we chat all things Richmond Kickers and USL League 1 with Elliot of River City 93 Podcast. We discuss: • Richmond Kickers’ history • His journey of being a fan • The competitive nature of USL L1 • Impacts MLS D3 might have on the club And when we say SO much more, we mean it. Be sure to check out Elliot on River City 93 and the other podcasts he is a part of: Well Played, Walkin’ 90 and Can I Kick It. And make sure to subscribe and listen to Touchline Takes for

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00:54:17

Episode 27: Messi off to Paris; We are off...

Touchline Takes ·

2021/08/14

What could be crazier than watching Lionel Messi in a PSG uniform? How about some lower-league soccer action in the U.S.? We chat about: • Our experiences with USL, NISA Cup • The Messi Drama • USMNT Gold Cup Performance If you enjoyed this episode, and want to hear more, subscribe to our podcast as we digest the latest news in the world of soccer both within the United States and outside of it.

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00:51:47

Episode 26: Exclusive interview with President of...

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2021/07/30

In our first sit down chat within the realm of NISA, we chat with President of the Maryland Bobcats, Jay Saba. We discuss a wide range of topics, including how Maryland has fared since making the jump to NISA (SPOILER: They have been doing very well). If you haven't heard much about NISA, now is the time to jump on the bandwagon of one of the most intriguing and exciting professional soccer leagues in the United States. Give this episode a listen and dive deep into the world of NISA soccer. As

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01:07:50

Episode 25: USL possibly striking Gold and other big...

Touchline Takes ·

2021/07/28

WE ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER. In the return of Touchline Takes after a brief hiatus, we discuss all the happenings around soccer in the U.S. and across the world. INCLUDING possible big developments within the USL We talk about: • Olympic competition • The issues with social media surrounding the sport • Pro/rel USL??? • The US Open Cup Subscribe and listen and make sure you don't miss some more big content in the coming weeks.

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