Soccer Yanks

In the October episode, Dan, sans Jason, calls on Kyle Bennett of SB Nation to discuss and predict the outcome of the 2016 MLS Playoffs.  They round out with a small chat about NASL’s woes, and the future of USL. You can follow Kyle Bennett on Twitter at @kbjelly, and follow the Homegrown crew @Homegrownsoccer, @Socceryanks, … Continue reading "Homegrown – October 2016"

In the September episode, Jason has a long talk with good friend of the Pod, Sacramento Republic beat reporter for the Davis Enterprise, Evan Ream about his forthcoming book. The now former teacher and full-time sports reporter educates us on the history of Sacramento soccer, the birth of Sac Republic and the current whereabouts of Preki. You … Continue reading "Homegrown – September 2016"

Homegrown returns for it’s August episode with host Jason Sieira talking MLS statistical analysis with a regular guest from Possession with Purpose, Comcast Northwest Soccer City PDX and a number of other podcasts, Chris Gluck. Jason and Chris discuss trends across the league and roster construction. For the second interview, Jason has a short interview with … Continue reading "Homegrown – August 2016"

On this month’s Homegrown: Jason is in the hosting chair in the July 2016 episode and has three interviews. First is a talk with the editor of Dirty South Soccer, Rob Ursy, about the recent Atlanta United signings, covering a new franchise, and the direction of the club. Next is the newly minted United Women’s Soccer … Continue reading "Homegrown – July 2016"

On this month’s Homegrown: Jason talks officiating with a long time referee as she explains US officiating infrastructure, what goes into match preparation and recovery for weekend tournaments, and what fans misunderstand about officiating. At the end we posted a short talk with Raquel Rodriguez from several weeks back at her first professional home match. … Continue reading "Homegrown – June 2016"

On this month’s Homegrown: Jason goes to the Sky Blue FC home opener against the Washington Spirit where he gets sounds of the match and several interviews. In this episode Jason talks to members of the Spirits Squadron and Cloud 9, the supporters groups of the NWSL Spirit and Sky Blue, respectively. Then Dan joins … Continue reading "Homegrown – May 2016"

On this month’s Homegrown: Dan DaRocha returns to the host chair after a 3 month hiatus, to join showrunner Jason Sieira in soccer ravings!  They discuss the maligned MLS referees and their penchant for handing out reds and getting calls wrong, USWNT player’s official complaint over pay disparity, and the growing NASL TV deals. They wrap … Continue reading "Homegrown – April 2016"

On this month’s Homegrown: Jason Sieira has questions about the NWSL’s 4th season and Michael Minnch, Washington Spirit announcer,  and Ashley Nick, midfielder for Sky Blue FC, have answers!  Jason talks about the Spirits coaching change, roster outlook and calling NWSL matches with Minnich. Nick provides insight into the player’s side of moving clubs and off … Continue reading "Homegrown – Not-Quite-A-Preview for the 2016 NWSL Season"

On this month’s Homegrown: Jason Sieira and Kyle Bennett talk early impacts of Free Agency on the MLS season and whether the US-23 or USMNT should be the priority during the March International Break. Jason interviews Mark Fishkin, the creator and host of the Seeing Red podcast ahead of the show’s 250th episode. Remember to follow us … Continue reading "Homegrown – March 2016"

On this month’s Homegrown: Host Jason Sieira interviews Hal Kaiser, Keepernotes beat reporter for The Houston Dash.  They get into it about the NWSL and Olympic qualifying. Listen Here:   Download the Podcast Here! (Right click, save as) If you like this podcast please subscribe, rate, review, share, and comment.  Let us know what you think!

On the ground from NSCAA! Jason Sieira and Kyle Bennett (of Soccer Yanks and Carefree Blues fame) meet face to face for the first time!  The discuss: The value of attending the National Soccer Coaches Association of America convention MLS Superdraft – attendance and draft results. Interview with Eric Beato, of Seamans Media and Managing […]

Jay and Dan are back! With two special interviews! First with, Glenn Crooks, former Rutgers Women’s head coach, and current NYCFC and Sirius XM FC radio analyst discussing the College Cup. And then back again to break down both MLS conference Finals, and preview the MLS Cup Final, Chris Gluck of Possession with Purpose! Please […]

Special College Edition of Homegrown We are in the midst of the NCAA Tournament with WoSo Elite Eight and Men’s Sweat Sixteen upon us. Jason talks with West Virginia Women’s Coach Nikki Izzo-Brown about her 20 years as the program’s first and only head coach, this season and the spotlight that comes with coaching the […]

On this month’s Homegrown, Dan is missing (again and sorry from Dan). Jason goes into the Portland Timbers tactics with Chris Gluck of Possesion With Purpose and the Rose City Soccer Show ahead of the Conference Finals. Jason talks Eastern Conference, NASL Championship, and. questions about the NCAA tournament. Please sign up to our new tinyletter […]

On this month’s Homegrown, Jay goes sans Dan, but has two special interviews: First up, Jay speaks with Dan Dickinson of the Gothamist covering the New York Soccer Warz Jay follows up with three-time guest Evan Ream of the Davis Enterprise, as they discuss the status of USL and lower division soccer in America. Please […]