Intro to the 2024/2025 Offseason: CITY talks, Expansion List Projection & Hack’s Future

Intro to the 2024/2025 Offseason: CITY talks, Expansion List Projection & Hack’s Future

Author: 101 ESPN | Hubbard Radio October 25, 2024 Duration: 1:02:47
Rocc & Moon are back to kick-off the offseason by recapping the last couple of games to close out the season, celebrate playoff soccer that is happening in STL & dive into a lot of new information to start off the offseason: 00:11 - Open up about some end-of-season disappointment from a BAD loss against Minnesota as CITY leaves us all with a bad taste in our mouths... 3:10 - Lets get into our first offseason discussion of the winter: Is CB the biggest and most obvious issue on CITY's roster? 5:41 - Next up is the positioning on offense as Klauss had some candor and Cello+Cedi made their thoughts known as well 8:26 - Moon admits he's *confused* by Klauss and we try to figure out, "Why?" ((12:56 - Rocchio has the quicket mea culpa in podcast history as it takes him less than 10 minutes to realize he was wrong)) 16:51 - Lets talk about this expansion draft and CITY's potential protection list, including the BIG NAME both Rocc & Moon have left off their list... 23:36 - Moon has an issue with the idea that CITY's offense wasn't a problem in the second half 29:05 - Lutz was clear about the need for a new CB--but he mentioned a need for speed--which position will that come from? 32:21 - Is John Hackworth the Head Coach of STL CITY SC in 2025? 37:30 - Shoutout to CITY2 for a playoff win--how important is that success for the future of CITY? 39:22 - The Euros on the team HATE flying (and training?) in the US... 40:30 - A very long discussion as the MLS is considering a huge change to the format of the entire league 54:20 - Is the MLS starting to pass other large leagues around the world? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For fans in the Gateway City looking to deepen their connection to the world's game, Soccer 101 STL: A St. Louis City SC Podcast serves as your local guide. Hosts Moon Valjean and Matthew Rocchio break down the weekly happenings of Major League Soccer and St. Louis CITY SC with a focus on making the sport's nuances accessible. This isn't just a post-game recap; it's a conversation designed to build understanding, whether you're dissecting a key tactical shift, understanding a league rule, or tracing the story of a rising player. The discussion regularly benefits from insights brought in by friends within the sport, offering perspectives that go beyond the surface. You'll find the analysis grounded in the specific context of St. Louis's soccer culture and its place in the broader MLS landscape. Tune in for a straightforward, weekly dialogue that meets fans where they are, aiming to enrich the experience of following CITY SC and the beautiful game itself. This 101 ESPN | Hubbard Radio production connects the local passion to the global sport, one episode at a time.
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Soccer 101 STL: A St. Louis City SC Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Back-to-back Wins, The Klauss Conversation & Testing CITY's Defense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:21
Moon & Rocc are back following back-to-back victories for CITY against the bottom of the Western Conference, including a big rivalry victory & the official end to our playoff hopes: 0:13 - Back-to-back wins means we have…
What Went Wrong in Colorado, Reset Week & A Quick Attitude Check [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:23
Moon & Rocc are back to preview a crucial matchup against the Whitecaps (the second in just two weeks) , sort through some big problems against the Rapids, get into a little positivity & sort through the news of the week…