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Pitch to Pro

Ozark United FC

Pitch to Pro is the official podcast of Ozark United FC. This will be our platform to tell our story about the club and the special place that we call home, Northwest Arkansas. This is a journey. We want to bring you along for the ride. We"ll share what"s going on behind the curtain, help educate the community at large about soccer, Our league, and give updates on the progress of the club along the way.Together, we"ll explore and unpack our journey to professional soccer, the magic that is NWA, our

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31:59

Ep. 58 - Women’s Football: The New Era of Club...

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2026/03/05

A century of trophies meets a modern mission: build a powerhouse in women’s soccer, connect with 45 million fans across two countries, and put supporters at the center of every decision. We sit down with Club América leaders Claudia Carrion and Quentin Paquelier to unpack how a historic club stays restless, ambitious, and relevant. Claudia traces her journey from playing with boys to guiding América Femenil’s rapid rise, revealing what real investment looks like: a dedicated women’s gym, a b...

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6:05

Stoppage Time Special: Stadium Energy: Why Fans Make...

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2026/02/19

Five minutes. One roaring heartbeat. We pulled the most electric moments from recent conversations to map the real pathway from college fields to professional women’s soccer, and why the loudest force on that journey is the crowd. From the crackling atmosphere at Razorback Field to the rising tide of NWSL expansion and the women’s Super League, we trace how fan culture, accessible tickets, and local identity transform a game night into a career engine. We talk candidly about the thrill of st...

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Ep. 57 - Razorback Mentality: Bella Field on...

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2026/02/12

The straight line to D1 is a myth, and Arkansas forward Bella Field is here to prove it. From Denver beginnings to Kansas City’s hotbed, from DA turbulence to an NPL reset that rebuilt her confidence, Bella shares a refreshingly honest map through the most confusing moment youth soccer has ever seen. You’ll hear what actually gets you noticed, camps, clear emails, and a style of play that fits your DNA, and why chasing prestige without fit slows your growth. We dive inside the Razorback cult...

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8:31

Stoppage Time Special: The Reality of Going Pro:...

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2026/02/05

What does a professional soccer life actually feel like once the childhood dream meets the calendar? We pulled a powerful highlight reel that strips away the gloss and sits with the truth: long seasons, structured mornings, surprising boredom, and the discipline it takes to recover well enough to perform again tomorrow. You’ll hear a veteran voice describe the rhythm of training, the hidden weight of downtime, and the small choices that add up to consistency over ten to twelve months seasons....

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45:03

Ep. 56 - Beat the Odds: Pro Soccer Unlocked | With...

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2026/01/29

The gap between being great in college and thriving as a pro is smaller than a square of grass, and that’s exactly where Tommy McCabe lives. We sit down with the Oakland Roots midfielder to unpack how a backyard obsession, a London childhood, and the Jersey hotbed launched a journey through youth national teams, Notre Dame, MLS, and the USL Championship. Tommy brings calm clarity to a noisy landscape: the right path isn’t a league acronym, it’s the daily training environment that pushes you w...

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10:59

Stoppage Time Special: From Fest to Full Rides:...

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2026/01/22

Two weeks of elite matches, one clear lesson: when the level jumps, only a real game model holds up. We take you inside our MLS NEXT stretch, what it taught our players about competing under pressure, why we refused to chase short-term results, and how that decision drew college coaches and academy scouts to our sidelines. From early setbacks to late surges, the story is about identity, resilience, and turning tough minutes into future opportunities. We break down the competition step by ste...

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Ep. 55 - Ozark United Hits MLS Next Fest

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2026/01/15

The desert delivered. Four Ozark United academy teams stepped onto 24 pristine fields at MLS Next Fest and found themselves surrounded by pro scouts, MLS academies, and a sea of college coaches, all hunting for players who can think fast, compete harder, and play brave. We came to showcase, not chase trophies, and the offers, interest, and hard lessons that followed proved why that choice matters. We break down what MLS Next Fest actually is, more than a showcase, it’s an ecosystem, combinin...

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Stoppage Time Special: Proximity Powers the Fan...

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2026/01/08

Ever wonder why some matchdays feel electric before you even take your seat? We dig into the subtle choices, both digital and physical, that make fans feel connected every day and locked in when the whistle blows. This Stoppage Time highlight unpacks how constant content, smarter stadium design, and proximity-driven experiences turn casual viewers into a living, breathing community. We start with the daily drumbeat: short, steady updates that educate fans and reinforce identity well beyond s...

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Ep. 54 - Teaching the Business Behind the Ball

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2025/12/18

Want a front-row look at how sports careers actually start, and how a young club becomes a community heartbeat? Wes sits down with Professor Craig Schmitt of the University of Arkansas to connect the dots between classrooms, street teams, stadium design, and the human moments that make match days unforgettable. Craig’s path runs from youth hoops and nonprofit programs to graduate study and a faculty role where he “coaches” students into the recreation and sports industry. His central insight ...

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Stoppage Time Special: Finding the Fit, Why Club...

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2025/12/11

The whistle blows and the pace changes, faster touches, sharper decisions, cleaner movement. That’s the moment a young player realizes he’s entered a different world of soccer, and we unpack exactly why it feels so different: buy-in, culture, and coaching that sticks. From the delicate handoff between being dad on the sideline and letting a coach’s voice lead, to the first kick in a higher league where everything clicks, this highlight reel zeroes in on the factors that actually move developm...

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Ep. 53 - What MLS NEXT Really Looks Like

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2025/12/04

What does it really take for a young player to chase a professional dream beyond their hometown club scene? Wes sits down with Ozark United FC Academy goalkeeper Zach Taylor and his parents, Beth and Joel, to unpack the family, sacrifice, and belief behind a 14 year old’s journey from Olive Branch, Mississippi, to MLS NEXT soccer in Northwest Arkansas. Zach shares how his life has been “soccer, soccer, soccer” for as long as he can remember, from pounding the ball off the wall in the backyard...

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Stoppage Time Special: Raising A Fortress In Arkansas

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2025/11/06

Supporter culture doesn’t start with a logo. It starts with people who show up, test ideas in the real world, and build a sound that carries a team. We share a stoppage-time highlight reel on how our Arkansas community is shaping a fortress before a pro side even takes the field, dry runs at college matches, chant writing in multiple languages, and a clear plan to make visiting teams dread our end line. We break down the nuts and bolts of atmosphere design: capos, drum patterns, flags, smoke...

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Stoppage Time Special: Big Opponents, Bigger Takeaways

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2025/10/30

Today, we revisit a lively conversation with members of Ozark United FC’s youth program as they reflect on their recent tournament experiences. The players share what stood out most to them: the pace and physicality of the competition, the importance of communication on the field, and how small details—like warm-up routines and game-day habits—mirror what they’ve learned under their own coaches. As they discuss what it takes to play at a higher level, listeners get an inside look at how young...

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Ep. 52 - Inside the MLS Next Talent ID Invitational

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2025/10/23

A scouting weekend can change how young players see the game, and our trip to the MLS Next Talent ID Invitational in Houston did exactly that. We sit down with three OZFC Academy players who were selected among the top 50 in the region to talk about the pressure, the pace, and the joy of competing against elite talent. From intense rondos and 2v2s to a 9v9 tournament win, they share the moments that stretched their decision-making, sharpened their first touch, and showed why constant communic...

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Stoppage Time Special: What Makes a Real Soccer...

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2025/10/16

Pressure reveals culture. When a match started sliding the wrong way, we broke down the split-second coaching choice that changes everything: speak and control, or listen and trust. What followed was a raw look at accountability on the field, no finger-pointing, just honest self-checks, sharper communication, and a team that chose ownership over excuses. We talk through what calm leadership actually looks like, the subtle cues that guide better decisions, and why restraint can be the most pow...

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Ep. 51 - Street Soccer to Sidelines: Coach Estrada’s...

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2025/10/09

Two goals down in 11 minutes, then a 4–2 lead before halftime, what kind of locker room creates that kind of turnaround on the field? We sat down with JBU head coach Samuel Estrada to explore the answer, starting where his game began: street soccer in San Salvador. Samuel’s path from El Salvador youth international to Northwest Arkansas coach reveals why decision speed beats raw speed, how small-sided chaos teaches real game intelligence, and why joy and freedom in pickup are the fuel for lon...

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Stoppage Time Special: Building Soccer Leagues from...

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2025/10/02

This Stoppage Time release brings you an excerpt from Episode 6 where we traced the unlikely rise of Arkansas adult soccer. In this segment, we spotlight how late-80s street games grew into a full league by the early 90s, weathered disputes and mismatched divisions, and eventually gained official city backing after a period of chaos and community perseverance. We walk through the origin, eight teams, one division, and more passion than resources, and the turning point when Parks & Recreat...

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Stoppage Time Special: Mindset Over Matchday

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2025/09/25

Mental health has finally entered the sports conversation, but how much progress have we really made? Our latest Stoppage Time episode brings you powerful insights from sports psychology experts who are transforming how we think about the mental game. Gone are the days when sports psychologists merely played "deficit detective." Today's approach balances identifying weaknesses with amplifying strengths, creating personalized strategies for athletes at every level. Our featured expert explain...

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Stoppage Time Special: Building Soccer Dreams in NWA

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2025/09/18

Soccer history unfolded right in our backyard as the Marshall Islands national team made its international debut at Springdale High School in Northwest Arkansas. What makes this story extraordinary isn't just the debut itself, but the remarkable spirit and progress shown by a team where nearly half the players had never competed in an official 11v11 match before. Coming primarily from futsal backgrounds, these athletes didn't merely participate; they competed with heart, hitting the post agai...

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Ep. 50 - Building the U19s from Scratch

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2025/09/12

Dean Johnson is transforming soccer in Northwest Arkansas through a remarkable dual role that few coaches would dare attempt. With one foot firmly planted in the OZFC Academy as U19 boys head coach and the other pioneering Northwest Arkansas Community College's first-ever men's soccer program, Johnson brings championship-winning expertise to a region hungry for soccer development. The London native's journey to NWA follows a fascinating path through American soccer's landscape. After arrivin...

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