I Hate Soccer | JAGS Show #1 - Steve Clark, retired MLS professional GK now coaching youth soccer

I Hate Soccer | JAGS Show #1 - Steve Clark, retired MLS professional GK now coaching youth soccer

Author: Jason Collinsworth March 19, 2026 Duration: 1:12:42
Steve Clark is a retired American professional goalkeeper from Mason, Michigan, best known in Major League Soccer for long stints with Columbus Crew, Portland Timbers, and Houston Dynamo FC. A former walk-on at Oakland University, he later became an MLS Cup finalist and surpassed 50 league shutouts during a more than decade-long pro career. Once a month starting in March, 2026, I'll be doing a show specific to the Michigan Jags called the Jags Show or the Jaguars Show. Each episode wil...

The title I Hate Soccer with Jason Collinsworth is a bit of a misdirection, a playful nod to the complex love-hate relationship many have with the world's most popular game. Hosted by Jason Collinsworth, this podcast digs into the sprawling ecosystem that exists beyond the ninety minutes on the pitch. It’s a series of conversations that pull back the curtain on the real journeys within youth and collegiate soccer, featuring the athletes who live it and the coaches who guide them. But the discussion extends further, recognizing that a player's path is supported by a whole industry. Jason sits down with the business owners and specialists-from sports performance coaches and personal trainers to physical therapists and other key figures-who work behind the scenes to develop and sustain young talent. These dialogues explore the intersection of sports, business, education, and family, offering a grounded, often untold perspective on what it truly takes to navigate the competitive landscape. You'll hear personal stories of pressure, triumph, and logistics, along with practical insights into building a career around the game, whether on the field or adjacent to it. It’s for parents, aspiring players, and anyone curious about the multifaceted machine of youth sports. This podcast provides a platform for those voices, making the complex world of soccer development a little more understandable and a lot more human.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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