Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 05-13-23

(00:00 - 2:30) - Short first segment to kick off today's episode of Soccer Saturday. Host Greg Rakestraw talks about the Indy 11's improvement from last month to the month of May and teases guests coming up on the show.

(5:31 - 18:03) - The second segment is Rakestraw's weekly conversation with Indy Eleven head coach Mark Lowry. Lowry details the 11's most recent victory before highlighting several players. Lowry give praise to players like Juan Tejada and Macauley King. Greg inquires to how the team handles heavy travel days like the ones coming up next week.

(21:04 - 31:48) - Sam Dewey is the next guest on the program and discusses getting the chance to play with her sister Rachel. Dewey played overseas before suffering a knee injury, Rakestraw wants to know if her signing with the Indy 11 is just scratching a competitive itch or an opportunity to return to professional soccer overseas in time? Dewey is impressed with the Indy 11 squad and that there is an air of competitiveness in the league.

(34:50 - 46:21) - Segment four has a special appearance from Indy 11 alumni player, Jared Timmer. The former Butler Bulldog has moved west to fellow USL Championship team in the Sacramento Republic. The conversation revolves around Timmer's experience playing in the western conference as opposed to the east. Timmer talks about players he is excited to play with who used to be opponentes as well as the feel of the western conference and how it differs from the east.

(49:22 - 56:59) - Rakestraw ends this edition of Soccer Saturday with a guest appearance from Juan Tejada. Tejada scored the game winning goal in the Indy 11's last game against Loudon United. Rakestraw wants to know Tejada's gameplan for moving from a bench player to a 90 minute starter. Tejada give a players take on the fatigue that comes with traveling in the USL.