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The Sporting Pod

Cole Pepper

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

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00:24:49

A new boss for the USMNT

The Sporting Pod ·

2024/08/15

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to coach the US Men's National Team as the World Cup looms in less than two years. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the move. Plus, the USL Super League kicks off this weekend for the first time. A look ahead to the start of another Premier League season.Music by Batsauce

00:22:05

A look ahead at what's to come

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2024/08/01

Cole Pepper and Tony Allegretti assess the chances for the USA in the Olympic soccer tournaments, look back on the Stateside Cup in Jacksonville and preview what promises to be a busy month of August.

00:27:05

US Olympic expectations

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2024/07/25

What expectations are fair for the US men's Olympic team and the USWNT at the Summer Games? Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Tony Allegretti discuss. Plus, an early Premier League preview and Tony's thoughts on competition within a soccer market.Music by Batsauce

00:31:48

Lessons learned from Copa America problems

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2024/07/18

In the aftermath of the Copa America, how will the struggles in Miami impact the World Cup? Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss. Plus, we have less than a month to go until the USL Super League kicksoff. What we’re seeing from the new women’s league. And a new face with Sporting JAX. We introduce you to David Phillips, our new director of marketing and brand.

00:23:05

Who takes over for the USMNT?

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2024/07/11

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the change at the top for the US Men's National Team. Gregg Burhalter is out so who should be in? Mauricio talks about some of the criteria (keen listeners may pick up some hints about Sporting JAX's structure for hiring as well). Plus, a Cupset as Indy Eleven knocks off Atlanta United to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open Cup.Music by Batsauce

00:20:38

Uh oh...Is the USMNT in trouble after loss to Panama?

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2024/06/28

Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss the USMNT loss to Panama in the group stage of the Copa America. Recorded live at Grace Note Brewing.Music by Batsauce.

00:29:20

So much glorious soccer

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2024/06/21

There is so much for Cole, Tony and Mauricio to talk about this time of year. Copa America. Euro 2024. Youth soccer excellence. Growing the game around the country. Enjoy the ride.Music by Batsauce

00:35:05

USMNT bounces back

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2024/06/13

The US Men's National Team bounced back after a poor performance against Colombia to draw with Brazil 1-1, or as Tony Allegretti called it, a 1-1 win. Mauricio Ruiz was there and he lent his perspective. Plus, we hear from a Wolves staffer ahead of next month's Wolves v. West Ham matchup in Jacksonville. And the USLW rankings are out. Florida Elite is #1. Tony, Mauricio and Cole Pepper discuss.Music by Batsauce.

00:33:37

Big summers for USMNT and USWNT

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2024/06/06

Both the US Men's and Women's National Teams have big summers ahead of them. The women have begun play under new head coach Emma Hayes and look forward to the Olympics. The men are preparing for the Copa America. Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz and Tony Allegretti discuss. Plus, Rachel Violett joins the pod to discuss her documentary about her dad, legendary Manchester United star Dennis Violett, who left his mark on soccer in Jacksonville as well.

00:23:38

The English Invasion

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2024/05/30

We hear from two former players with Wolverhampton Wanderers who played against the Jacksonville Tea Men in 1981 as Wolves prepare to return to Jacksonville for a meeting with West Ham. Plus, three USL Championship teams are in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup and the USL Super League announces the format for the inaugural season kicking off in August.

00:30:00

Big USL Super League news

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2024/05/23

A flurry of big news stories from the USL Super League comes as the US Open Cup pairs down to eight teams. Plus, we hear from Joel Nash, Sr. VP of Youth and Pre-professional with the USL about how the USL2 and USLW league teams operate as an incubator for USL talent.

00:23:54

Club values and a big announcement

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2024/05/16

Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Tony Allegretti discuss the values of clubs around the world, some big real estate news in the USL Championship, and make a big announcement about Sporting JAX. Music by Batsauce

00:20:04

US Open Cup craziness

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2024/05/09

A wild week in the US Open Cup leaves nine USL Championship teams in the round of 16. Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz review the action and look ahead in the tournament. Plus, two Premier League teams are coming to Jacksonville and another USL Super League club reveals its identity. Music by Batsauce

00:27:15

America's influence on the soccer world

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2024/05/03

From American ownership of clubs abroad to the influence of American ideas in the way the game is structured as a business, the USA is putting its stamp on the global game in a number of ways. Cole Pepper and Mauricio Ruiz discuss how the red, white and blue is coloring the world's game.Music by Batsauce

00:22:01

One name or two?

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2024/04/26

Cole Pepper, Mauricio Ruiz, and Becky Burleigh discuss the thinking around the decision to name both the men's and women's teams under the same brand. Plus, Becky reviews the early signings in the USL Super League, including one of her former players signing with the Tampa Bay Sun.

00:28:22

Stadium deals and Wrexham promoted

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2024/04/19

New stadium deals are popping up around the USL. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Mauricio Ruiz take a closer look. Plus Tony's takeaways from a recent trip to Kansas City to see CPKC Stadium, the first stadium built expressly for professional women's soccer in America. A review of the US Open Cup's third round and a look ahead to the round of 32. And is Wrexham getting too much attention after the club earned promotion for a second straight season?

00:28:55

The National platform

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2024/04/11

What impact did the first network broadcast of a USL Championship game make and what to expect in the future? Plus, Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss a local star in girls' soccer representing the United States overseas. Music by Batsauce

00:27:32

Cupsets and USL History

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2024/04/05

It's been a thrilling start to the US Open Cup. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Mauricio Ruiz take a closer look. Plus, the USL is about to make history with the first network broadcast of a USL Championship game. And a new USL theme! We also consider some potential rules changes.

00:21:32

Development and developments

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2024/03/29

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the new USL rules intended to help young players develop. Plus a question from a listener about the state of the USMNT roster and a new team is set to join the USL Championship in 2026.Music by Batsauce

00:25:11

Lessons Learned in Italy

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2024/03/22

Tony Allegretti returns from Italy with new insights and inspiration for Sporting JAX. Cole Pepper joins Tony to hear about his trip to Fiorentina.

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