Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 2/8/25

(0:00-7:15) Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by recapping what the show will highlight in the next few weeks. He also previews some guests that will be on the show.  (10:15-25:17) Jeff Reuter joins Greg to talk about the MLS Championship game. He talks about what he has seen in different conferences and who stood out most to him this season. He also talks about some of the players that made an impact internationally this season, and Lionel Messi. He recaps Messi’s season, and what to expect from him next year.  (28:25-39:25) Grace Bahr joins the show to talk about Xavier Women’s Soccer. They preview the upcoming Women’s College Soccer season, and what caliber of play Bahr expects to show up for open tryouts. She talks about the importance of open tryouts, and how some of the best players showed up for them.   (42:25-51:22) Greg starts the fourth segment talking about Welcome to Wrexham and English Premier League Soccer. He goes over the standings and talks about the documentary and how it has led to Premier League gaining popularity in the US.  (54:30-56:50) To round out the show, Greg previews what will be the main subject of the next few shows. He says there will be a lot of news next Saturday to go over, and talks about how we are getting closer to the start of the next season.

16 Dec 202359min

0:00-3:20 : Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by talking about what is coming up on the show including up to date information players being signed this week like Aedan Stanley, who will join us in the next segment. He also talks about the MLS Cup that takes place later today and the College Cup in which Notre Dame will play for a National Championship.   6:20-21:47: In this segment, Jonathan Smith, the voice of the Columbus Crew previews the MLS Cup Championship Match and what to expect. He talks about what the expectations were for the Columbus Crew going into the season and what the likelihood was to make it to the Championship Match. He talks with Jonathan about the rivalry with FC Cincinnati and the Hell is Real Match which Columbus won to win the Eastern Conference Championship.   24:47-33:53: During this Indy Eleven Segment, the newest member of Indy Eleven Aedan Stanley joins the show to talk about why he chose Indy Eleven to continue his career being from the Midwest. He talks about what he visions his role being in 2024 with Indy Eleven.   36:53-46:53: The voice of LA FC Dave Denholm, joins the show to get the other side of the MLS Cup as he previews the match this afternoon against Columbus Crew. He talks about where he got his passion for soccer and the LAFC. They also discuss why the city has fallen in love with LAFC and uprooting LA Galaxy who has been around for many years.   49:53-56:50 The Voice of the College Cup for ESPN Devon Kerr joins the show to talk about the College Cup in which Notre Dame will play for a championship. Also he talks about Aedan Stanley, who the Indy Eleven signed this week.  Devon talks about how attractive the Indy Eleven Head Coaching Job and they get into his thoughts on the MLS Cup as well.

9 Dec 202359min

0:00-4:31 : Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by talking about the change In Head Coach for the Indy Eleven with the departure of Mark Lowry and other players leaving and changing amongst the program.    7:31-17:50: In the Eleven Minute segment, Greg Rakestraw talks with Indy Eleven President Greg Stremlaw to discuss the change in Coaching leadership after the departure of Mark Lowry this week. He talks about how many applications from all over the world, he has received to take over the Head Coaching duties. Greg Stremlaw also talks about the Indy Eleven Womens Team winning Club of the year and what it means to the program. Finally they discuss the updates to Eleven Park and what is in the works for the project.   20:50-36:56: The Radio Voice of FC Cincinnati Tom Gehlerder, joins the show to talk about the MLS playoffs and the battle against in state rival Columbus Crew for the Eastern Conference Championship. They talk about the “Hell is Real” Derby and where the name came from between Columbus and Cincinnati. They talk about what FC Cincinnati has done to keep attendance high despite other sports in the area with multiple sell outs.   39:56-50:45: The attention of the show shifts to College Soccer and the NCAA Tournament as Indiana heads North to play Notre Dame for a spot in the College Cup. The Starting Goalkeeper JT Harms joins the show to preview the NCAA Elite Eight match vs in state rival Notre Dame. They talk about where the season turned around for the better and what was the difference. They also talk about what it means to play the College Cup just across the Ohio River in Louisville, being really close to home.   53:45- 57:11 Greg Rakestraw closes out the show by talking about some USL Championship News, he previews who is coming up on the show next week and talks about the Women College Cup this weekend.

2 Dec 202359min

0:00-4:12 : Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show and recaps some player signings that the Indy Eleven will bring back for the next season. He also talks about the Men’s US National Team.  7:12-20:29: In the Eleven Minute segment, Greg Rakestraw talks with Danny Barbir who is coming to Indy for the first time in 2024. Barbir reveals his Romanian/Cuban background and how he grew up speaking Romanian, and not much Spanish. He also teaches Greg how to say goal in Romanian. The two talk about some of Barbir’s playing career, and what Thanksgiving is like with his family.  23:47-33:49: Callum Chapman Page joins Greg and talks about why he chose Indianapolis for soccer. Chapman Page talks about some of the challenges he faced during his career and talks about when he will arrive in Indy and how he will prepare for the cold Indiana weather. They also talk about the cultural equivalent of Thanksgiving in the UK.  36:49-46:05: Greg starts the penultimate segment by reviewing some college soccer games in IU. He also talks about UIndy Soccer, and Marian Soccer.  49:05- 1:00:00 Greg closes out the show previewing the US Men’s National Team.

25 Nov 20231h

0:00- 6:06: Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show, and previews some of the content that lays ahead on the show. He also talks about who will return for the Indy Eleven next year.  9:06-20:47: Chris Doran joins the show, and the two talk about some international soccer happenings, and the international break. Doran talks about how they schedule an international break, and how a soccer schedule in, and more!  23:47-39:27: Mark Donaldson joins Greg Rakestraw to talk Welcome to Wrexham. Donaldson explains how he got into US commentating despite being Scottish. He also calls baseball games and talks about how it differs calling a baseball game for a UK audience from a US audience. Donaldson talks about how big the NFL is becoming in Europe.   42:27-52:58 Justin Sullivan joins the show. He is the Coach of Marian Women’s soccer. He talks about how the team has done so far, and players who stand out to them. He previews their upcoming game against Truett McConnell University, and what he expects from them from a tactic's standpoint.  55:47- Greg closes out the show previewing what he will talk about on next week’s show.

18 Nov 20231h

0:00- 3:08: Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by previewing what is to come, including the finale of the USL Championship season, a new TV possibility for the Indy Eleven, and the IU Soccer team.      6:08-15:28: Indy Eleven player Cam Lindley joins the show to talk about how he stepped up after Aiden Benitez went out with an injury in September. Lindley reflects on the 0-5 defeat against Charleston at the end of the season, and what he thinks caused the team to lose that game. Lindley talks about how much of a break he gives himself in between seasons and how he balances family and soccer. Lindley also gives his predictions for the USL Championship season.    18:28-29:19: Former Indy Eleven, now Charleston Battery player, AJ Cochran, joins Greg and breaks down what gave Charleston the win against the Indy Eleven. Cochran explains how the momentum Charleston built up gave them a lot more confidence against Louisville. Cochran talks about how the community supports the Charleston Battery, and the atmosphere at the games.    32:19- 43:26: Coach of Phoenix Rising FC Juan Guerra joins Greg to talk about the USL Championship. Guerra talks about how they beat Sacramento in their most recent matchup, and what they are focusing on going into the championship game. They also talk about how they can beat Charleston, but also about the camaraderie between the two teams. Guerra also talks about where he got advice from going into the championship game.      46:26-58:43. In the Final Segment of the show, Greg Rakestraw talks with Todd Yeagley with IU Soccer, who hosts Penn State on Sunday in the Big 10 Championship soccer game. He talks about the importance of the game, how important the tradition of soccer at IU is, and how many of his former players go on to play and coach with the Indy Eleven, as well as coaching for IU.

11 Nov 20231h 2min

0:00- 3:20. Greg Rakestraw begins this week’s edition of Soccer Saturday, by previewing what and who is ahead on today’s show. He mentions that the news will be fairly quiet until the end of the month as far as player acquisitions go.      6:20-22:35. The Voice of the USL Championship Mike Watts joins the show to preview the Eastern and Western Conference Championship Matches this weekend and who may advance to the USL Championship match next week. Greg and Mike also talk about SEC Womens Soccer, as Mike is on the call of the SEC Womens Soccer tournament this weekend.      25:35-35:06.   Former Indy Eleven, now Louisville City FC player Tyler Gibson talks about their road to the Eastern Conference Championship Game tonight against Charleston SC. They also talk about a former Indy Eleven teammate Dylan Mares who is now paired with Gibson in Louisville. Tyler also talks about his other career in real estate and when that may become his primary career.      38:06- 50:13. During this segment, Greg Rakestraw recaps the IHSAA Soccer State Finals last weekend. Greg talks about Indiana Womens Soccer and if they may make the NCAA Tournament as a bubble team after losing in the Big Ten Tournament. The Mens team at Indiana enters the Big Ten Tournament in hopes of returning to the NCAA Tournament for the 37th consecutive time. He also recaps the IUPUI Womens Soccer season and the tough loss in the Horizon League Tournament and the Men’s upcoming Horizon League Tournament. The Marian Soccer Teams enters the postseason as well.      53:13-56:45. In the Final Segment of the show, Greg Rakestraw talks League 2 Soccer and where the table stands and the Welcome to Wrexham and Knox County update.

4 Nov 202359min

0:00- 2:01. Greg Rakestraw opens up this week’s edition of Soccer Saturday, by previewing what and who is ahead on today’s show. He also looks back at the season ender in the USL Playoffs last week.     5:01-22:54. Fox Sports and Apple TV Soccer Broascaster Devon Kerr joins the show to talk about what it has been like to primarily be on the MLS Broadcasts this year. He also discusses the MLS Soccer Playoffs and who are the teams to watch for the MLS Cup. They also look at the USL Playoffs and the disappointment by Indy Eleven in round 1.     25:54-39:19.   The Head Coach of the Indiana Hoosiers Womens’ Soccer Team Erwin Van Bennekom joins the show for the first time to talk about if he expected the strong level of play by his team entering the season. Coach Bennekom also discusses talks about what it means to be a partner program with the very successful Men’s program at Indiana. He discusses some of his players and looks ahead to the Postseason with the Big Ten and potentially NCAA Tournaments.     42:19- 53:10 A Member of the US Power Soccer Team and Indianapolis native Zach Dickey talks with Greg Rakestraw about the Power Soccer World Cup and their 3rd place finish overseas in Paris. He talks about what the experience was like wearing the US Crest and hearing the National Anthem before a match. He discusses what he is working on as a Grad Student at Auburn as well.     56:10-57:20. Greg Rakestraw quickly closes the show. He Previews the next week in soccer.

28 Okt 20231h