For the Love of the Game

Feb 02 2023 20 ep. 42 mins 10
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Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.

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Soccer skills on the basketball court, with Donny Marshall

Feb 02 2023 42 mins  
Most people know about Donny Marshall's time in the NBA and his current broadcast career, but did you know that this basketball forward got his start on the soccer field? In this episode, learn how Donny's time playing soccer made him a better basketball player and why he ultimately decided to transition to a life on the court.

From Soccertown USA to the World Cup, with Tony Meola

Jan 26 2023 47 mins  
Tony grew up playing every sport he could. He was captain of his high school's basketball team, an all-state baseball player and one of the top ten high school soccer players in New Jersey. He attended The University of Virginia on a soccer and baseball scholarship, where he trained with coach Bruce Arena for two years before joining the U.S. Men's National Team. He played in the W

The most-capped player in U.S. Women’s National Team history: Kristine Lilly

Jan 12 2023 37 mins  
Kristine Lilly is one of the most accomplished athletes in soccer history. Her decades-long career began at the University of North Carolina, where she helped lead the team to four straight national championships. With 354 caps, she’s the most-capped player in U.S. Women's National Team history. In this episode, Ralph, Ray and Kristine talk about how she developed the skills that

Building a Championship Culture in Youth Soccer, with Rick Jacobs

Jan 05 2023 40 mins  
Join Ralph, Ray and Rick Jacobs, a 23-time state championship-winning coach, as Rick delves into the importance of creating a winning culture in youth soccer. With a 94% winning percentage and a 131-game unbeaten streak, Rick shares his insights on cultivating trust, building relationships with his players, and fostering a sense of tradition and belonging among his teams. Tune in t

Stories from the 1994 World Cup, with Alexi Lalas

Dec 22 2022 57 mins  
Alexi Lalas has been a symbol and standout in U.S. soccer for over 20 years, creating an incredible career after an extraordinary performance in the 1994 World Cup. In this episode, hear him share some untold stories from his time in the spotlight.

Cup Commentary: Ralph and Ray's World Cup check-in

Dec 15 2022 37 mins  
The group stage is over, and Ralph and Ray are ready to reflect on the results of the 2022 World Cup so far. In this episode, hear their thoughts on the U.S. Men's National Team's performance, Ralph's experience in Qatar and their predictions for the rest of the Cup.

April Heinrichs: U.S. Women's National team captain, coach and World Cup champion

Dec 08 2022 42 mins  
In 1991, April Heinrichs captained the U.S. Women's National Team that brought home the World Cup. The first ever woman inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1998, she later went on to coach that team to Olympic medals and third place in the World Cup in 2003. In this episode, learn how she became a legendary player and transitioned her soccer skills from playing to coa

From pro player to pro coach, with Chris Armas

Dec 01 2022 43 mins  
Chris Armas has played and coached in the biggest leagues of professional soccer, but his love for the game began as a child in Brentwood, N.Y.—Ralph and Ray's hometown. In this episode, the Brentwood boys get together to talk about Chris's career and the transition from pro-player to coach.

Cup Commentary: Ralph and Ray's 2022 World Cup Predictions

Nov 16 2022 35 mins  
For the Love of the Game is back—just in time for the 2022 World Cup! The games kick off on Sunday, November 20 in Qatar, and, in this episode, Ralph and Ray are talking about their predictions, expectations and excitement for this year's games.

From the junior league to the major league, with Bill Manning

Jul 07 2022 41 mins  
Bill Manning has played on soccer teams at every level, and it prepared him to lead teams at the highest level. In this episode, learn what it takes to lead a major soccer team from a president two: Toronto FC (MLS) and Toronto Argonauts (MLSE).