The Ladue Rams are your Missouri Class 3 High School Soccer State Champs. Having won 10 of their last 12 District tournaments, and reaching the semis in 3 of the last 4 years, this year they got over the hump with a 3-0 win over perennial power Vianney. Coach Aronberg joined me to talk about the journey, the weekend, and the culture surrounding this group of champs. We also talk about the uptick in High School soccer in an area that far from lacks in the talent category. Let’s go… #stlmade #socc...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 187
On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jen Siess talked with Soccer Mom of kids AND club, Corey Stephens Donigan. Corey has experienced The Beautiful Game from St. Louis, to New Jersey, and back to the Lou again. Now, mom of two boys and wife of former All American and SLU Soccer Coach, Dan Donigan - this crew arguably has ANOTHER member of the family - their St. Louis Development Academy youth soccer club. Listen in for Corey’s story of finding herself ALL IN with Soccer from parenting, to ...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Jason Glover joined me for a one on one following the 2nd leg of US vs Jamaica at Energizer Park. We talked about which players impressed, our take on Poch, and other subjects ranging from youth coaching tips to the transfer portal. Jason also gave a little update and opinion on one of his son’s best friends and teammates, Mykhi Joyner, fresh off their recent trip to Florida with the US U19’s! Let’s go… #usmnt #pulisic #energizerstadium #stlmade #collegeportal #ncaasoccer Learn more about your a...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 186
Since the early 80’s Mike Woitalla has been writing articles for all of our favorite soccer magazine… Soccer America. Before 24/7 coverage of the EPL, of LaLiga, of MLS, and 30 college games a night on everywhere, there was a magazine that brought most of us our soccer fix until the rare US Men’s National Team game was occasionally broadcast. Mike talks about the publications path and provides a level of insight second to none thanks to his front row seat to US soccer, polished by his keyboard! ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 185
Pete Sorber, to put it bluntly, is a legend. This southside fireman, who later travelled north to Flo Valley, has had an impact on the game and our community that compares to the likes of Harry Kehoe, Pat McBride, and other Mt. Rushmore figures of the STL Soccer landscape. Pete joined us with his hall-of-fame son Mike, and talked about the early days, the secret sauce, and his famous Monday night pickup games. It was our honor to be joined by Coach Sorber, and we hope you enjoy it as well. Let’s...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 184
It’s a BIG TEN Soccer Mom Sunday! Several teams came to town to play at St. Louis CITY’ SC’s stadium over the weekend, for the 2024 Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament. And we got a chance to talk with the two finalist teams! - First, listen in for a visit with UCLA Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Margueritte Aozasa, who talks about D1 expectations, style of play, what she’s looking for in a Bruin, and how she balances high-level coaching with also being a Mom. - Then a talk with Cathy Andruzzi, former...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Today we were hanging at THE Amsterdam tavern, with one of the proprietors, Matt Stelzer, joining me, since Zach and Jarod did their “day job” stuff, was Dan Donigan from US Futsal Missouri and STLDA. We chatted the popularity of MLS, City SC, and EPL from the taverns perspective, kids psych growth in the game, and more! Don’t forget… Like Review Follow and Share. It’s free and so kind! Let’s Go!!! #soccertavern #ncaasoccer #slu #loyola #mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 183
Today we bring you the unofficial official St Louis City SC recap and what’s next. But in order to do this properly, and accurately, we brought our friends Jake and Justin from Ball Watching, the much more organized and statistically accurate pod covering our favorite MLS team! Recorded at the Pitch, we had a blast. Here our MVP's, Surprises, Coaching Guesses, and more... Let’s go! #stlmade #soccer #mls #notkansas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 182
All 3 of us Soccer Dad’s jumped in a fully charged EV, headed to Springfield MO, and checked out Missouri State vs Saint Louis University men’s soccer! While these two heavyweights went head to head we brought in some familiar names for all of your Bears out there… including the one and only, Coach Leamy. Let’s go!!! #ncaa #ncaasoccer #mostatebears #slubilikins #roadtrip #dadsnightout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 181
On this Soccer Mom Sunday, we talked with SUPER Soccer Mom, Shannon McLaughlin. Mom of FIVE kiddos, Shannon is no stranger to the soccer pitch - from St. Louis Scott Gallagher with her littles, to St. Louis CITY Academy with her oldest. And, of COURSE, they are huge fans of St. Louis’s own MLS team. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Sorry, can’t … we have soccer.”? Bet they say it a lot in their family! Listen in for some real soccer parent talk, plus some bonus material about eating right and ta...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Today’s episode is loaded with guests! Recorded live at the STL High School Champions League semi-final matchups at Liberty High in Wentzville MO. Game 1 was Liberty vs Desmet & game 2 was St Dominic vs CBC. We had some soccer press join, a scout, a participating coach, a game 1 stand out, a supporter of the show, and of course… the 3 of us!!! Let’s go… STL Soccer News Prospect 2 Player Souter & Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 180
What Soccer Mom visits her kids at school activities during the day, then catches a flight to another city to referee a professional soccer game over the weekend? This Soccer Mom Sunday episode’s guest does! Tori Penso is a Professional Soccer Referee at the highest levels in the game - from the NWSL to the MLS in the United States. She is also the first American referee to ever officiate a World Cup final! When she was in STL to referee St. Louis CITY SC versus the Houston Dynamo, we got a chan...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Today’s guest… Keith Tozer. MISL alum, National Futsal Team Head Coach, and Current co-chair of the MASL, he’s been busy in this game we all love. With some incredible stories that include the most famous trade in Steamers history, Keith informs and entertains in this one! Be sure to check out the liner notes for a link to the open combine coming up in San Diego for the league. Still got it??? Go take a shot! Let’s go!!! Link for tryouts: https://www.maslsoccer.com/masl-pro-combine Learn more ab...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 179
Today’s guest… Jim Kavanaugh. The CEO and co-founder of World Wide Technology talks about his first true passion… soccer. We discuss his path from North County playing for NORCO, to Rosary High, SLU University, and the biggest trade in Steamers history bringing him back to St. Louis, sending two legends to play on the west coast for a while! We were able to pull back the curtains a little bit on Jim’s view on US soccer, the first couple of years for City SC, and his outlook for soccer beyond the...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 178
Another soccer-player-turned-coach here on Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jen Siess talked with St. Louis University Soccer Great, Brionna Halverson. During her six years as a student-athlete at SLU, Bri earned a multitude of individual honors - from Defensive Player of the Year, to All Conference recognition, to their 25th Anniversary team and more. All of her individual efforts helped her Billiken team towards some of their best records, including five A-10 tournament titles, four A-10 regular-season...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Jay Stremlau. Son of STL Stars and Steamer alum, John Stremlau. Jay, a father of two himself, talks about his youth journey with dad as coach, from Busch to St. Mary’s, and beyond. He breaks down some of the most influential coaches of his own journey not named Stremlau, and talks about his challenges, successes, and strategies as coach of his alma mater… the St. Mary’s Dragons. Let’s Go!!! Check out Crescent Plumbing Supply and get your 5% discount this October (24') by mentioning #soccerdadpod...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 177
St Louis Ambush season is right around the corner. And joining us to talk about the upcoming season, league changes, tryouts, his own path, and so much more… fan favorite, Corey Adamson. The. M2 head coach and adopted St Louis son, Corey peels back the onion on how the team is built, the relationship to TST, and the potential of what’s just around the corner. Go to the Ambush’s webpage to get your tix to the upcoming season… Let’s go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 176
On this episode of Soccer Mom Sunday, host Jen Siess talked with budding soccer coach, Casey Beran. A former St. Louis soccer player herself, Casey grew up in The Beautiful Game, but didn’t really find that sense of “soccer family” on the club side with changing rosters, switching clubs, and/or rotating coaches. In high school at Incarnate Word, she DID find that soccer family, but burnt out on the game with lack of playing time and little explanation as to why or how. Casey finally found her sw...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min
St Louis City SC’s CXO Matt Sebek joins us to talk all things fan experience, bbq sauce, MLS digital, soccer dad’ing, and some Nelly to boot. We pulled the curtain back on some of the tricks, motives, and strategies behind operating the league's most sought-after game day experience. And we address the rivalry. Imagine that… Let’s go!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 175
#Longosrule. That’s our theme today. We were joined by Dad Patrick, Son P3, and Daughter Rylie. More than likely, if you have been to a soccer field in the STL metro area over the past 5+ years… they’ve been there. A family in love with the game, and navigating every level of competition it offers, the Longo’s have a tremendous amount of insight, as well as tips and tricks, to help parents on their kids soccer journey’s. From club competition, High School vs Academy, and path to pro, we cover it...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 174
Always connected to The Beautiful Game on this Soccer Mom Sunday! Host Jen Siess chatted with Kacey White, A-license Soccer Coach and Broadcast Analyst for Women’s College Soccer and the NWSL. Though her high school in Texas didn’t have a girls’ team, Kacey still found her love for soccer, which took her all the way to the University of North Carolina as a teammate and roommate of Lori Chalupny, and even coached and mentored by the legendary Anson Dorrance. Always looking for playing opportuniti...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min
St Louis Sports Commission President Marc Schreiber joined us today to talk about the macro world of sporting events. Tasked with independently soliciting and producing a number of events that bring in tens of thousands of participants and fans annually from Arch Madness to the Frozen Four to the Musial Awards, we talk with Marc about the process, the goals, and what an incredible asset City SC has become in procuring these events. Let’s go!!! #ncaa #frozenfour #archmadness #stlcitysc #sportstou...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 173
Tommy Howe is a legend. When word got out that Coach Howe sat down with us there was a flood of texts and messages commenting in anticipation. That enthusiasm should tell you all you need to know about how influential T-Howe was, and is, to youth/club soccer in St. Louis. Please remember to give us a review on Spotify or Apple so even more people are drawn to these incredible stories… Let’s go! #slsg #stlouis #coaching #training #nasl #stlmade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 172
Things get spicy on this Soccer Mom Sunday! Jen Siess was joined by Isabel Diaz, Vice President of STL Santos, one of the supporters groups for local MLS team, St. Louis CITY SC. Isabel shared stories of her beginnings as a supporter of The Beautiful Game as a little girl growing up in Colombia . Now, she leads an extremely passionate supporters group in St. Louis, who do so much more than cheer on their favorite MLS team. Besides building awesome TIFO’s, they raise money for great causes, build...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min
For this episode, I took it back to the roots… again. Recorded live from Pavia’s Place in lovely Granites City, accompanied by a couple of cold ones and a killer sausage/pepperoni pie… I had Mitch Bohnak, an east sider, thankfully... not from Collinsville, join me to talk about all things tournaments. From the early money tournaments, to 8 team starters in Alton, to today where over 1200 teams will participate in the SLSG Tournaments across our area this fall and spring. #soccertournaments #midw...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 171
Jarod and I sat down and got a little caught up with a special guest that has the most unique view point on our beautiful game… Don Tebeau… Referee extrordinaire. We get caught up on the recent City results and changes, some US soccer chat, and break down the opinions and views on players, development, and competition from one of the areas standout ref’s. Don’t forget… reviews matter. Go to apple pods or Spotify and drop us some love if you don’t mind. Let’s go!!! #referee #respecttheref #player...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 170
We’re talking Mental Health Awareness and more on Soccer Mom Sunday! Jen Siess was joined by Julie Gary - a former Air Defense Artillery Officer with the US Army, Professor at Washington University, Bureau Chief of Behavioral Health at the City of St. Louis Department of Health - AND, in her spare time, she’s also a SOCCER MOM of her daughter, Jordan, who is a St. Louis University Women’s Soccer Billiken! In this episode, we chatted about parenting that long journey from the days on youth soccer...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Jean Nicholas Heritier… or Nick for me. This Swiss ex pat joined us to talk about his experiences in the Swiss youth to pro scene, his UEFA licensing, his opinion of US soccer development compared to global heavyweights, and an incredible segment addressing the next phase of focus in global soccer… it’s not technical, it’s not tactical, it’s not physical, it’s the last one… Get your brain ready, and let’s go! #ucl #swisssoccer #development #4pillars #soccerIQ #STLouis #soccerpodcast Learn more a...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 169
Brian Jones is a flat-out baller. A grinder. And an ace human to boot. This keeper who didn’t fit the profile norms disrupted expectations and had an incredible career that took him to the MLS & Europe for over 8 years as a pro. Transitioning to coaching to give back like so many other STL players of that time, he is now the goalie coach for the USL Championship Charleston Battery. Incredible stories, insight and inspiration in this one… let’s go. #charlestonbattery #usl #goalie #training #s...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 168
SLU vs IU in front of 6,000 fans. A crowd that included US Soccer Hall of Famers, a multitude of STL Soccer Hall of Famers, World Cup alum, Olympic alum, hundreds of US caps, and thousands of pro starts… to name a few. We chatted with City 2’s goalie Czar, a 13 yr SLU coach, the next-gen namesake of the "Heisman" of Soccer, STL City’’s most recent homegrown signing, and a front office fan favorite who made a 48 hr trip up from Tampa… because this game mattered. Let’s go! #stlcity2 #slumenssoccer...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 167
