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Rod Underwood has a storied career in soccer having been a player, coach, and scout at many different levels. Underwood joins The SoccerWire Podcast host Charles Boehm this week to discuss the many paths his career took him and his vast array of experiences. The two discuss what both player and coach development mean for clubs, the questionable move from US Soccer to dismantle the Development Academy ,and Underwood’s experience as a Black youth and now adult in soccer.

Episode 30 of The SoccerWire Podcast features the University of Washington Soccer Head Coach, Jamie Clark, joining Resident Analyst and Host, Charles Boehm. The two chat how the video analysis program, InStat, has aided universities (and youth level - link to GA announcement in the article) in training, match preparation, and now recruiting. They also discuss the year-long schedule, the intriguing cases of college ‘one-and-done’ players, and the impact Jamie’s father, Bobby Clark, had on him as a coach.

Crossfire Premier Attorney, Lance Reich, joins SoccerWire Resident Analyst & Host, Charles Boehm, for Episode 29 of The SoccerWire Podcast. Charles gives an introduction into the crazy world of FIFA training compensation and solidarity payments before chatting with Lance about how this translates into the U.S. youth soccer landscape and how Crossfire Premier has gone about getting their owed money from the DeAndre Yedlin transfer from Seattle Sounders to Tottenham Hotspurs, and how other youth clubs are working to get the money that is owed to them.

Charles Boehm is back as the SoccerWire Resident Analyst and Host for Episode 28 of The SoccerWire Podcast with special guest, Joe Cannon. The former MLS Goalkeeper and Current MVLA Executive Director joins Charles to chat about his transition into youth soccer, what his club is doing to help develop players, U.S. youth soccer development challenges and solutions, the effects of COVID on his club, and more.

SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm is back for Episode 27 of The SoccerWire Podcast with special guest, US Youth Soccer CEO Skip Gilbert. The two chat about Gilbert’s career path to becoming the CEO of US Youth Soccer and how his past experiences will help take USYS to the next level. Gilbert intends to focus on building the base of US soccer and focusing on shaping the future starting with recreational players. He also shares details of how USYS was able to strike a partnership with MLS, future plans for ODP and the National League, and touches on how USYS’ pay to play model.

The SoccerWire Podcast has returned after a short-hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm is back for Episode 26 with two big guests in former United States and National Women’s Soccer League player and current NWSL Players Association Executive Director, Yael Averbuch, and Sky Blue FC General Manager, Alyse LaHue. Averbuch joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of the NWSL PA and how it aims to help the players in the league and after their playing career ends. Later in the episode, LaHue joins to share how Sky Blue FC has adapted and become a leader in the new digital landscape forced by stay-home measures in place for COVID-19. She also discusses the growth and success still ahead for the NWSL and Sky Blue in 2021 and beyond.

Atlanta United Academy Director Tony Annan joined SoccerWire analyst Marc Serber via Zoom for Episode 25 of The SoccerWire Podcast. Annan shares what defines success for Atlanta United’s academy, the role data and analytics plays, and what the club is doing during the COVID-19 outbreak.

UCLA Law Professor, Steven Bank, joins SoccerWire Resident Analyst, Charles Boehm, for a heavy look into U.S. Soccer’s legal battles on Episode 24 of The SoccerWire Podcast. Bank shares his thoughts on where U.S. Soccer failed with their public relations, what a USWNT equal pay lawsuit settlement really means, and why ongoing legal issues may force U.S. Soccer to restructure completely.

SoccerWire Resident Analyst, Charles Boehm, is joined by FC Dallas Academy Director, Chris Hayden, in this pre-recorded episode of The SoccerWire Podcast. Hayden discusses how FC Dallas works with the local school district to provide education and the impact it's had, the hotbed of talent in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and details what the club looks for in its players and how they develop talent, and what the pathway to pro looks like.

Chris Kessel, President of West Side SC and Kanawha Valley Soccer League as well as West Virginia Soccer Association Board Member, joined SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm for episode 22. Charles and Chris, who is a long-time soccer player and coach, chat about how to make soccer accessible for everyone, increase the diversity in U.S. Soccer, and improve the game not just in America but globally.

Head Coach of the North Carolina Courage, Paul Riley, joins SoccerWire Resident Analyst, Charles Boehm, for Episode 21 of The SoccerWire Podcast. Charles and Paul discuss youth soccer player development in the United States, how his style of coaching helped create the NC Courage dynasty, the USWNT head coaching position, and Paul’s future as a National Team coach.

This week’s episode of The SoccerWire Podcast features a conversation between SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm and US Club Soccer CEO Kevin Payne. The two discuss a wide range of topics including how U.S. Soccer operated when he first joined in 1989 and how it has evolved since then, the state of U.S. Youth & Senior National Teams, why US Club Soccer is focusing on players and how clubs can change American soccer culture, promotion and relegation in the United States, and more.

This week’s episode of The SoccerWire Podcast brings you an in-depth discussion ahead of the U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting at the halfway point to president Carlos Cordeiro's first 4-year term. Joined by SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer, SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm takes the lead to explain exactly what goes down during the AGM and why every youth soccer coach and parent should pay attention. The pair touch on the U.S. Soccer Vice President Election, soccer politics, proposed lower-cost initiatives, and more.

Youth Soccer Rankings are at the heart of this week’s episode of The SoccerWire Podcast. SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm digs in with SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer to uncover the who, what, why, and how surrounding the recent launch of the SoccerWire Top 100 Youth Club Ranking. Spoiler alert, while the system used to come up with the club rankings uses many factors, Chris explains in detail why the ever-popular GotSoccer team rankings are not part of the formula, as well as why he feels club-wide rankings are a much better indicator of the ability of clubs to develop top players to their maximum potential.

This episode of the weekly SoccerWire Podcast features special guest, Georgetown Men’s Soccer Coach Head Coach and 2019 NCAA Men’s College Soccer Championship winner, Brian Wiese. SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm chats with Brian about the current college soccer landscape, the proposed NCAA season shift, what he and his staff look for in a player, the differences in recruiting as a coach and as a parent, and more.

This episode of the weekly SoccerWire Podcast features special guest, former U.S. Women’s National Team and NWSL/WPS/WUSA player, and current full-time soccer broadcaster, Lori Lindsey. We recorded this episode on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Producer/Editor Bridget Baker and SoccerWire Resident Analyst Charles Boehm chat with Lori about the path she took to become a professional player and then broadcaster, playing on U.S. Youth and Senior National Teams, her perspective on the U.S. soccer landscape, and more.

This episode of the weekly SoccerWire Podcast features a special guest, former D.C. United & U.S. Men’s National Team player, and Founder of Pipeline SC, Santino Quaranta. We recorded it live from the Jefferson Cup booth at the United Soccer Coaches Convention on Friday, January 17, 2020. SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer, Producer/Editor Bridget Baker, and Resident Analyst Charles Boehm chat with Santino about his experience turning pro out of high school, the pathway to college and pro for youth soccer players, his role in college recruiting for his daughter and players at Pipeline, and more.

This episode of the weekly SoccerWire Podcast features a special guest, Jefferson Cup Tournament Director Steve D’Adamo. We recorded it live from the Jefferson Cup booth at the United Soccer Coaches Convention on Friday, January 17, 2020. SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer, Producer/Editor Bridget Baker, and Resident Analyst Charles Boehm chat with Steve about the upcoming 2020 Jefferson Cup, the growth the tournament has seen over the past 38 years, the process for accepting or rejecting teams, and what all goes into the planning of a 4-weekend tournament.

This week Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com, then Chris Hummer and Charlies Boehm chat with United Soccer Coaches Director of Operations & Events, Geoff VanDeusen, ahead of the United Soccer Coaches Convention next week. Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the newest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com and news from some of our Featured Tournaments and Premier Partners. Chris is back with “Heard on the Wire” to close out the show. Show Notes [1:45] Managing Editor Quinn Casteel discusses the week’s biggest headlines including: USYNT U20 Coach Hirings (Laura Harvey, WNT and Anthony Hudson, MNT) USWNT U17 camp roster including Olivia Moultrie MAC Hermann Trophy winners (Catarina Macario, Robbie Robinson) [16:30] Our chat with United Soccer Coaches Director of Operations & Events, Geoff VanDeusen, ahead of the United Soccer Coaches Convention next week [41:10] Bridget rounds up the latest Featured Players on SoccerWire.com + news and info from Featured Tournaments & Premier Partners [43:45] Chris is back with “Heard on the Wire” discussing MLS moving to an online draft instead of live at the USC Convention, a blockbuster trade in the NWSL sending USWNT defender Emily Sonnet, rights to AusWNT player Caitlin Foord, and picks to Orlando for the number 1 overall pick in the NWSL Collegiate Draft, rumors of Sophia Smith leaving Stanford early to turn pro, a U.S. Soccer bio-banding event and what it means for youth soccer, plus vegan diets for athletes

This bonus episode of The SoccerWire Podcast features a special guest, SoccerViza Founder, Joe Funicello. Host Marc Serber, Resident Analyst Charles Boehm, SoccerWire Founder Chris Hummer, and Managing Editor Quinn Casteel chat with Joe about his background and how he navigated the U.S. Soccer pathway, Joe shares his thoughts on the current status of soccer in America, and offers advice for parents & players looking to take the next steps.