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Cole Pepper

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00:23:42

What Saturday could mean

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/04/23

Cole Pepper and Emerson Burris discuss the upcoming double header for Sporting JAX and what Saturday's games mean for the women's and men's teams, respectively. Plus, World Cup questions arise less than 50 days before the event kicks off. Music by Batsauce

00:23:04

A tale of two seasons

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/04/17

The Sporting JAX women have home-playoff scenarios this week. And the men have a massive opportunity in Louisville. Plus, why Tony Allegretti got a tattoo. Tony, Cole Pepper, and Emerson Burris continue with the Premier League contest.Music by Batsauce

00:25:14

Playoffs clinched...now what?

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2026/04/09

The Sporting JAX women's team has clinched a spot in the Gainbridge Super League playoffs. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Emerson Burris discuss the future. Plus, a strong performance in a heartbreaking loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies for the men. Music by Batsauce

00:29:17

Preparing for a big weekend

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2026/04/02

For the first time, the Sporting JAX men and women play on the same day in Jacksonville. What to expect from Saturday's double header. Plus, a new man with the armband and are we worried about the USMNT?Music by Batsauce

00:21:01

Flying high and facing tests

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/03/27

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Emerson Burris discuss the first-place Sporting JAX women's team and what's to come as the post-season approaches. Plus, how the men's team continues to round into form. And how the USL is impacting international competition. Music by Batsauce

00:30:09

Parker Roberts returns

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/03/22

Cole Pepper and Emerson Burris discuss the amazing return of Sporting JAX defender Parker Roberts, who is back on the field just 6 1/2 months after ACL surgery. Plus a look ahead to the women' matchup in Dallas and what to expect from the men as they return home to face Miami on Wednesday.Music by Batsauce

00:24:10

What we learned on opening night

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2026/03/12

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Emerson Burris discuss the USL Championship debut for Sporting JAX. Plus, what to expect in the upcoming weekend, where the men and women are playing on the same day, both away.Music by Batsauce

00:28:18

Stadium news!

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/03/05

A week that began with a stadium location announcement will end in the inaugural USL Championship match for Sporting JAX. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, and Emerson Burris discuss. Music by Batsauce

00:21:31

Almost there

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/03/01

Closing in on the kickoff of the USL Championship season, Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Emerson Burris discuss the inaugural league fixture for Sporting JAX. Plus, the women take control of the top of the table after a resounding 3-0 win over Lexington SC.Music by Batsauce

00:23:34

Biggest weekend yet

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/02/20

Sporting JAX holds the first (and only) preseason home friendly on Saturday for the USL Championship men's team. On the same day, the women face Lexington SC in a top-of-the-table battle in the Gainbridge Super League. Plus, what the Sporting JAX Foundation has done and has planned.Music by Batsauce

00:27:26

Answering questions from the community

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/02/12

Tony Allegretti shares questions he received at a recent speaking engagament and we discuss the bright future of Sporting JAX. Plus, Tony, Cole Pepper and Emerson Burris discuss the women's team going back to the top of the table with a win over Spokane Zephyr FC and a look at what to expect from the men's team as the USL Championship schedule approaches.Music by Batsauce

00:30:28

Men's team ramping up

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2026/02/05

The Sporting JAX men's team has been training at IMG Academy this week. Hear from two of the players about the work being done. Plus, the women's team remains atop the Gainbridge Super League, and we begin a new era with our Premier League contest.Music by Batsauce

00:21:18

Another beginning...again

The Sporting Pod ·

2026/01/22

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, Mauricio Ruiz and Emerson Burris discuss the start of trainng camp for the Sporting JAX USL Championship men's team. Plus, How the women's team is preparing for the second half of the Gainbridge Super League season. And Tony's travel blog.Music by Batsauce

00:24:41

2026 is here and it's going to be big

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2026/01/15

Cole Pepper, Emerson Burris, and Tony Allegretti discuss what 2026 has in store for Sporting JAX, soccer in Jacksonville, and in the United States. Plus, what the USL Championship men's team is looking like as the roster is assembled. And reviewing an amazing story from the FA Cup. Music by Batsauce

00:25:41

Looking back on 2025 and ahead to 2026

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2025/12/18

Mauricio Ruiz (in studio!) joins Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti and Emerson Burris to discuss the future of Sporting JAX in the USL Championship and the first players signed. And we look ahead to the final match of the first half of the Gainbridge Super League season as the women aim for the top of the table.Music by Batsauce

00:25:33

Vibes and more vibes

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/12/11

Sporting JAX sits in second on the Gainbridge Super League table with two matches to go in the first half of the season. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, Emerson Burris, and Mauricio Ruiz discuss what's been working for the team. We also discuss how the upcoming World Cup could impact soccer in Jacksonville and look ahead to some expected news coming next week.Music by Batsauce

00:20:18

Playing hurt

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/12/04

We're holding it together as much as possible. This week, Mauricio Ruiz was on assignment, Cole Pepper was fighting laryngitis, and Emerson Burris had a stomach bug. Hey, at least Tony Allegretti was 100 percent. We discuss the final three matches of the calendar year, the upcoming World Cup Draw, and the ribbon cutting at the mini-pitch.Music by Batsauce

00:27:37

Thinking about Thanksgiving

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/11/20

Sporting JAX prepares for a meeting with Ft. Lauderdale United. Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, Mauricio Ruiz, and Emerson Burris discuss the game and everything surrounding it, including Military Appreciation, a food drive, and care packages for the troops. Plus, we hear from men's coach Liam Fox and discuss the USMNT's recent 5-1 win over Uruguay.Music by Batsauce.

00:23:18

The next firsts

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/11/13

Cole Pepper, Tony Allegretti, Emerson Burris and Mauricio Ruiz discuss the next firsts to come for Sporting JAX's USL Championship men's team. Plus, how the women's team is positioned heading into an open weekend. Music by Batsauce

00:24:30

Meet Liam Fox

The Sporting Pod ·

2025/11/06

We hear from the first men's head coach in Sporting JAX history. Cole Pepper speaks with Liam Fox. Analysis from Mauricio Ruiz and Emerson Burris. Plus, what Emerson saw at the recent Adidas event.Music by Batsauce

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