Soccer Saturday- 12/14/24

(00:00-02:41) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday and opens this week show by drought that the Indy Eleven ended in their last match, the roster moves that the team has made since last week's show, and previews the conversations that he will bring you throughout the course of today's show. (05:42-17:45) - Head Coach Mark Lowry of the Indy Eleven makes his weekly appearance in the second segment of today's show by explaining the thought process behind the couple moves the club officially announcer earlier this week, shares his overall impressions from last week's match against Memphis 901 where the two teams played to a draw, and breaks down Juan Tejada's Indy Eleven debut in last week's match. (20:46-30:43) - Indy Eleven forward Juan Tejada makes his Soccer Saturday debut with Greg Rakestraw to give an assessment of his first performance in an Indy Eleven uniform, if he knew many of the players on the roster before arriving to the team, what it was like playing in front of the Indy Eleven fans/Brickyard Battalion, and what he looks forward to checking out around the city of Indianapolis. (33:44-42:51) - Following last week's match, Greg Rakestraw and Brad Hauter were joined by Solomon Asante and Sean Lewis to weigh in on the overall performance the team put together, how they can build off of the success they had against Memphis 901, and how their transitions from their previous teams to Indianapolis is going. (45:51-56:08) - Rake wraps up today's edition of Soccer Saturday by sharing some news about a significant piece of the marketing staff for the Indy Eleven is switching jobs in soccer, the latest news and notes around the various professional soccer leagues, and what a couple friendly matches from the National Team's mean for the overall landscape of soccer.

30 Juli 202259min

(00:00-04:35) - Soccer Saturday with Greg Rakestraw opens the show and previews this week's show and discusses some player news since last week and what changes could be made to get back on track. (07:38-18:04) - Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry joins Greg Rakestraw in his weekly spot of the program to discuss changes to the roster since last week and what he wants to see changed to get the team back on track. They preview tonight's match against Memphis and what Indy Eleven needs to do to snap the losing streak. (21:04-30:43) – Former Indy Eleven, Dekalb High School and Indiana Hoosier and current Memphis player Rece Buckmaster joins the show to talk to Greg about returning to his home state to play against Indy Eleven tonight. Greg and Rece talk about how why he chose Memphis to play in 2022 after a year in Indy. (33:43-47:19) - John Morrissey, who breaks down everything when it comes to USL Championship Tactics, joins Greg Rakestraw to break down the Indy Eleven season and what he sees around the league. John talks about who he has been impressed by around the league. (50:19-57:14) - Greg Rakestraw discusses the latest news and notes around soccer including the US Women's Team quaifying for the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympic Games. The latest on Premier League Soccer as teams play friendlies in the US before the season starts in August.

23 Juli 20221h

(00:00-3:28) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday and opens up today's show by briefly recapping the loss last night and the tough streak that Indy Eleven is facing after six straight matches without a result. The Indy Eleven Womens team lost in the first round of the Playoffs ending their first season. (06:28-16:22) - Indy Eleven Men's Head Coach Mark Lowry joins the show to discuss the very tough stretch the squad is facing including four straight 1-0 losses and six in a row overall and how do you get back on track. They discuss what will they work on before they get back on the pitch for a game next weekend. (19:22-36:19) - Indy Eleven Women's Head Coach Paul Dolinsky joins the show to recap the first season including a playoff bid in the teams inaugural season. They also talk about what to expect in season #2 next summer including roster changes and how the team will look different in 2023. (39:19-51:00) - Greg Rakestraw is back to talk about the latest news and notes in the world of soccer. In this segment he discusses Major League Soccer news and the latest regarding the United States National Teams and the latest roster moves in the Premier League for the upcoming season. (54:00-57:14) - Greg Rakestraw closes out today's edition of Soccer Saturday by recapping the show and looking ahead for the Indy Eleven as they look to get a much needed win and snap the losing streak.

16 Juli 202259min

(00:00-03:28) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday and opens up today's show by briefly previewing a historic night tonight for the Indy Eleven, updates you on the status of the latest goal keeper addition that the boys in blue made, and previews the conversations that he will have with today's guests. (06:30-18:41) - Head Coach Mark Lowry of the Indy Eleven makes his scheduled appearance during the second segment of today's show to explain what he's taken away from the team's recent struggles that last two matches against Miami FC and Pittsburgh, explains why the team brought in goal keeper Sean Lewis, and takes a brief dive into tonight's opponent in Detroit City with limited time to prepare for the club. (21:42-31:10) - Newly signed goal keeper Sean Lewis of the Indy Eleven joins Greg Rakestraw on Soccer Saturday to explain what went through his mind late last week when the two sides were coming to an agreement to bring Lewis to Indianapolis, if any of his friends or family have reached out yet for tickets to tonight's match, and how he went from playing soccer in Michigan to playing in Austrailia. (34:12-45:07) - Midfielder Ella Rogers of the Indy Eleven W League joins the program to explain what brought her to Indianapolis to play with the Indy Eleven, how this level of soccer compares to collegiate soccer at Xavier University, and what the environment has been like for a first year team with the post-season nearing. (48:07-57:03) - Greg Rakestraw closes out today's edition of Soccer Saturday by sharing some news and notes from the Unites States Women's National Team along with the Premier League.

9 Juli 20221h

(00:00-03:59) – To begin the show, Greg Rakestraw talks about the Indy Eleven Women’s team winning a Divisional Championship and clinching a spot in the Playoffs. He also previews the first home match for the Men’s team in over a month as they host Miami FC. . . (06:59-20:52)- Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry joins the show to talk about what you learn from the loss last week in San Diego to apply to the upcoming home stand for the Indy Eleven. They talk about the new turf that was planted at Carroll Stadium and how that will play in games as well as the new stadium news announced this week. (23:52-30:00) – Greg Rakestraw talks about the Indy Eleven Womens Team clinching the Great Lakes Division. He had a brief conversation with Defender Robyn McCarthy about what its like to win the Division and make the Playoffs in their first season and what its like to play with her sister. (33:00-40:00) – Bet Rivers Thomas Viola joins the show to talk about their partnership with the Indy Eleven. They talk about what you can bet on involving the USLC league in Las Vegas. (43:00-56:50) – In the final segment of this weeks show, Greg Rakestraw discusses the world of soccer including the USA Mens Soccer Team qualifying for their first Olympic Games since 2008 when they compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Womens National Team begins World Cup Qualifying next week for the 2023 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. He also talks about the latest Premier League news during the offseason. He also talks about the new stadium, Eleven Park, being built on the southwest side of downtown Indianapolis.

2 Juli 202259min

(00:00-03:47) - Brad Hauter fills in for Greg Rakestraw on today's edition of Soccer Saturday while Rake is on vacation and opens up today's show by sharing a story about the first time he was hosting this show, takes a quick dive into where the Indy Eleven are at in the standings, and previews the conversations that he will have on today's show. (06:49-20:43) President/CEO Greg Stremlaw joins Brad Hauter on today's edition of Soccer Saturday following the huge announcement yesterday about Eleven Park. Stremlaw explains why right now was the right time to purchase land, how there will be a multitude of companies that will be consulted with on how the park will be constructed, and why it will cost over one billion dollars. (23:44-37:55) - Head Coach Mark Lowry makes his weekly appearance on Soccer Saturday with Brad Hauter this week. Lowry and Hauter get into the news that broke yesterday regarding Eleven Park, break down the loss against the Colorado Switchbacks last week, and takes a dive into this evening's road match against San Diego Loyal. (40:56-52:40) - Former American goalkeeper Mark Simpson stops by today's edition of Soccer Saturday with Brad Hauter to explain his rollercoaster of a professional soccer career, how he overcome so much adversity as a player, and then how he transitioned from playing into coaching. (55:40-56:45) - Brad Hauter closes out today's show by thanking all of the people who made today's show possible along with wishing the boys in blue good luck tonight in their match against San Diego Loyal.

25 Juni 202259min

(00:00-03:55) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on an Indy Eleven gameday. He opens the show by doing a quick preview of tonight's match in Colorado against the Switchbacks, recaps the Indy Eleven's women's team win last night against Racing Louisville FC, and previews the conversations he will have with today's guests. (06:56-17:29) - Head Coach Mark Lowry of the Indy Eleven joins Greg Rakestraw ahead of their match in Colorado against the Switchbacks to detail what it’s like training in the humidity, breaks down the opponent in Colorado Springs, and what he expects from the trio of players that he gets back for this afternoon's match. (20:30-30:43) - Former Indy Eleven midfielder and current midfielder for the Switchbacks in Cam Lindley joins Greg Rakestraw on Soccer Saturday to detail the improvement that Colorado has made from last year to a very competitive season this season, what it's been like living in Colorado everyday, and what he misses about living in Indiana full time. (33:44-46:08) - Head Coach Paul Dolinksy of the Indy Eleven women's team joins Soccer Saturday following his team's monstrous 3-1 win last night against Racing Louisville FC to breakdown the victory, what it's like being able to coach a player like Maddy Williams who has a high soccer IQ, and if he believes if there is a path to professional soccer for Katie Soderstrom. (49:08-56:56) - Greg Rakestraw closes out today's show with the latest news and notes that you need to know heading into this weekend. The biggest news that Greg highlights was the partnership that Apple TV and Major League Soccer announced earlier this week.

18 Juni 202259min

(00:00-6:03) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday and opens up today's show explaining why the Indy Eleven's match for today against Louisville City was re-scheduled to later in the season, the hat tricks that Manuel Arteaga and Maddy Williams within the last week, and previews today's guest lineup. (09:04-25:29) - Head Coach Mark Lowry of the Indy Eleven makes his weekly appearance on Soccer Saturday to recap the performance put on by Manuel Arteaga a week ago against Charleston Battery, the gamble that he took on bringing in Stefano Pinho this season, and how getting new turf at Carroll Stadium will effect the way the team likes to play. (28:29-37:24) - Indy Eleven forward Stefano Pinho joins Greg Rakestraw this week on Soccer Saturday to explain the spectacular season that he's put together thus far, the importance of having some time off with all the minutes that he has played within the last week, and why he was able to stay confident despite having a down season last year. (40:26-50:30) - Member of the Indy Eleven women's team in Maddy Williams joins Greg Rakestraw on Soccer Saturday fresh off a hat trick last night to explain why she came back from overseas to pursue a soccer career while working a full-time job, what it's like being one of the older women on the team with some of her teammates about to go to college, and what it's like having the fan support that the team has. (53:30-56:48) - Greg Rakestraw closes out the final minutes of this morning's show by reiterating that the men are off tonight because of new turf being laid at Carroll Stadium.

11 Juni 202259min