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Pitch Pass

Wonk Eye Mediawww.pitchpass.com

Talkin’ soccer and life with the people who matter in Major League Soccer. Hosted by  Gregory Roche.

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Episodes

Episode 328: Adam Serrano

LA Galaxy Insider, Adam Serrano, discusses the reigning champ's current form and Landon Donovan's possible contract extension. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Aug 28, 201332 min

Episode 327: Kyle Martino

NBC Sports Network soccer analyst Kyle Martino talks about the state of MLS and whether or not a young U.S. player should stay in MLS or move to Europe. He also discusses NBC Sports Networks BPL coverage. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Aug 21, 201338 min

Episode 326: Brian Straus and Luis Silva

Roche and Sports Illustrated's Brian Straus go on a date. (Not really.) Roche and Straus meet up in a bar to discuss MLS and U.S. Soccer. In the second segment, Roche talks to D.C. United midfielder Luis Silva. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Aug 09, 20131 hr 5 min

Episode 325: Troy Perkins and Grant Wahl

Goalkeeper Troy Perkins offers candid thoughts about how trades affect family members and discusses the Impact's current form. In the second segment, Sports Illustrated and FOX Soccer reporter Grant Wahl calls in to talk hats, Gold Cup and MLS. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jul 31, 201347 min

Episode 324: Chris Rolfe and Darlington Nagbe

It's all Ohio edition - but without a member of the Columbus Crew? Reigning MLS Player of the Week and Chicago Fire forward Chris Rolfe calls in and then we talk to Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jul 23, 201333 min

Episode 323: Kurt Larson

Toronto Sun's Kurt Larson calls in to talk about Canada men's national soccer team and Toronto FC. There was a lot to talk about ... Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jul 18, 201330 min

Episode 322: Chance Myers and Ives Galarcep

Sporting Kansas City right back Chance Myers calls in to talk music in the locker room, playing with Claudio Bieler, and more. In the second segment, national soccer reporter Ives Galarcep goes around MLS and talks about Gold Cup with Roche. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jul 02, 201343 min

Episode 321: Alecko Eskandarian

New York Cosmos Assistant Coach Alecko Eskandarian calls in to talk about how he landed his current role, meeting Pelé, his health, and more. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jun 26, 201331 min

Episode 320: Justin Morrow and Kyle McCarthy

San Jose Earthquakes defender Justin Morrow discusses his career path, the club's response to the coaching change, Lebron James, and dread locks. In the second segment national soccer reporter Kyle McCarthy talks U.S. Men's National Team and MLS. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jun 20, 201343 min

Episode 319: Steven Goff and Dax McCarty

Washington Post reporter Steven Goff calls in to talk about the U.S. Men's National Team, MLS, and D.C. United. And then New York Red Bulls midfielder Dax McCarty checks in to discuss U.S. Open Cup, his health, and more. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jun 13, 201355 min

Episode 318: Lee Nguyen

New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen checks in to discuss the Revs current form, life on the road and playing in Vietnam. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jun 04, 201324 min

Episode 317: Russell Teibert and Alexi Lalas

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder and front runner for best hair in MLS, Russell Teibert calls in to talk about his season and then ESPN soccer analyst Alexi Lalas talks about the U.S. National Men's Team ahead of their match on Wednesday night. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

May 28, 201349 min

Episode 316: Kyle Martino and Dominic Oduro

NBC Sports Network soccer analyst Kyle Martino talks about NYCFC, Chivas USA and more. In the second segment, Columbus Crew forward Dominic Oduro joins the show to talk about pizza, his speed, and his national team hopes. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

May 21, 201347 min

Bonus Episode: Robbie Russell

Robbie Russell talks about his plans to retire from soccer and enroll in Georgetown University’s Post-baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Program. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

May 16, 201325 min

Episode 315: Amobi Okugo and Sebastian Salazar

Don't miss this one! Philadelphia Union midfielder/defender Amobi Okugo talks about sports movies, playing D-min, and more. In the second segment, friend of the show Sebastian Salazar from CSN Houston goes around the league with Roche. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

May 14, 201358 min

Bonus Episode: Mark Simpson

Mark Simpson is currently the Director of Soccer Operations for NASL side Virginia Cavalry FC. He was also an assistant coach at D.C. United as well as an MLS Cup-winning goalkeeper for the Black-and-Red. We ask him about his new team and role. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

May 07, 201314 min

Episode 314: Clint Irwin and Brian Dunseth

The Pitch Pass goalkeeper trend continues when Colorado Rapids 'keeper Clint Irwin joins the show to discuss his career and the current season. In the second segment, TV soccer analyst Brian Dunseth calls in to go around the league. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

May 07, 201342 min

Episode 313: Nick Rimando and John Strong

Real Salt Lake and U.S. National Team goalkeeper Nick Rimando joins the show to talk music, soccer, and more. In the second segment, Portland play-by-play man John Strong checks in to discuss Timbers and MLS. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

May 01, 201355 min

Episode 312: Arlo White and Mike Magee

Roche talks to NBC Sports play-by-play man Arlo White about Major League Soccer and his time in the United States and then he talks to LA Galaxy forward/midfielder Mike Magee. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Apr 24, 201340 min

Episode 311: Grant Wahl and Robert Earnshaw

Roche talks to Toronto FC and Welsh international forward Robert Earnshaw talks about joining Major League Soccer and his life in T-Dot. In the second segment, senior writer for Sports Illustrated, Grant Wahl joins the show to discuss the current MLS season. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Apr 17, 201340 min

Episode 310: Brad Davis and Drew Epperley

Roche checks in with Drew Epperley of bigdsoccer.com to talk about FC Dallas and then U.S. Men's National Team and Houston Dynamo midfielder Brad Davis joins the show. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Apr 09, 201345 min

Episode 309: Amanda Stein

TSN 690's Amanda Stein joins the show to talk about Montreal Impact and ... hockey. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Apr 05, 201324 min

Episode 308: Graham Zusi and Chris Pontius

Roche talks to Sporting KC and U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Graham Zusi about the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and start of the MLS season. In the second segment D.C. United midfielder Chris Pontius discusses his national team aspirations, injuries, and ... Maroon5? Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Mar 19, 201338 min

Episode 307: Dan Kennedy and Brian Straus

Chivas USA captain and goalkeeper Dan Kennedy joins the show to discuss his club and a possible U.S. National Team call-up and then Roche talks to Brian Straus of SportingNews.com. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Mar 12, 201351 min

Episode 306: Taylor Twellman and Matt Reis

MLS is back! Roche talks to ESPN soccer analyst Taylor Twellman and then to New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Mar 05, 201349 min

Episode 305: Steven Goff

Roche talks to Steven Goff of The Washington Post about MLS preseason, life on the road covering the U.S. Men's National Team, and stadium talks in DC and Orlando. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Feb 26, 201334 min

Episode 304: Andy Gruenebaum and Robert Jonas

Columbus Crew Goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum talks about the upcoming MLS season, his bunny, Robbie Rogers, and much more. In the second segment, Robert Jonas of centerlinesoccer.com checks in from San Jose with updates on the Earthquakes. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Feb 19, 201340 min

Episode 303: Joshua Mayers and Kenny Cooper

Joshua Mayers of The Seattle Times gives Roche the inside scoop on all things Sounders including the Shalrie Joseph trial and the loss of Fredy Montero. In the second segment, forward Kenny Cooper talks about joining FC Dallas and not joining Twitter. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Feb 12, 201337 min

Episode 302: Alexi Lalas and Mike Petke

Roche and Alexi discuss the definition of #MLSsnob and talk about the U.S. National Team. Is Landon Donovan playing the role of Jimmy Chitwood? In the second segment, Roche talks to New York Red Bulls Head Coach Mike Petke about his new role. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Feb 07, 201345 min

Episode 301: Kyle Martino and Austin Berry

Find out why Kyle Martino is the next Ryan Seacrest and Austin Berry wished he had taken some lessons in Turkish vocabulary before heading to Spain. Follow Pitch Pass on X and Bluesky

Jan 22, 201343 min
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