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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Soccer 101 STL: A St. Louis City SC Podcast
Podcast Episodes
First Offseason Thoughts + A Salve For Our Wounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:12
Following a disappointing sweep out of the playoffs at the hands of CITY's rival, Sporting KC, Moon & Rocchio are back to break down their thoughts from game two, how this loss affects or changes their view of the season…
What Went Wrong on Sunday & Can CITY Force a Game 3? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:33
Moon & Rocc are back to break down what went wrong in Sunday's 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Sporting KC, why the play of CITY baffled both Rocc & Carnell, a new word of the day on the podcast (Aggregate!), Coach Moon has…
The Rivalry Returns to CITYPARK! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:10
Moon & Rocchio are back before this weekend's historic first-ever playoff match for STL CITY SC to bring you a little international news, CITY end of season award finalists, how Löwen won Moon over, how the MLS fell back…
Playoff Spots are Up for Grabs + Time to Scoreboard Watch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:25
Moon & Rocchio are back to break down all the happenings around a busy MLS despite all the quiet around CITY. We still have another 10 days before the next CITY match, but PLENTY is happening all around the league. CITY…
MLS Playoff Rundown & 'Derby-Que' Round 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
Moon & Rocchio are back after a big 2-1 comeback win over MUFC to talk about the big play from Klauss and the Goal of the Week from Blom, CITY continuing to impress everyone with their depth, if CITY could possibly pull…
Soccer 101 - Some Draws Are Wins, I Guess? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:45
Moon & Rocchio are back for another episode of Soccer 101, this time covering two games as CITY notches two draws in the span on five days with a 1-1 ties in Houston and the first scoreless tie in CITY history. We learn…
Can CITY SC overcome their away trouble against DYNAMO's defense? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:47
Welcome back to Soccer 101 STL! Some BIG changes this episode as Moon Valjean is joined by 101 ESPN's Matthew Rocchio to begin another era in St. Louis soccer. Moon welcomes Rocchio to the show, a quick discussion on whi…
Head Coach Bradley Carnell Hangs With The Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:56
We speak with STL CITY SC Head Coach Bradley Carnell. We talk all things CITY, who's best at ping pong and the internal competition on the training grounds. Of course we asked him about Messi coming to the MLS as well an…
Messi Heads To MLS! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:02
Messi announces his plans. Stl CITY SC resumes a match in Dallas and what do all the codes in the table mean? Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Sho…