Empire captain & Interim Head Coach Robert Palmer (4/9/26)

Empire captain & Interim Head Coach Robert Palmer (4/9/26)

Author: Empire Strykers, FOX Sports 1270AM April 9, 2026 Duration: 56:52
The Empire Strykers’ two-time MASL Defensive Player of the Year, Robert Palmer, takes us inside his team’s recent playoff series against Milwaukee, getting Empire into the postseason after taking over as player-coach, the challenge of filling both roles during a game, and the tension of which one to focus on going forward. As always, we also cover all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel City, and Orange County SC.

There’s a lot of soccer being played in Southern California, and keeping up with it all can feel like a full-time job. That’s where Soccer in 60 comes in. This weekly podcast, presented by the professional indoor club Empire Strykers and heard on FOX Sports 1270AM, is built to be your essential guide. What makes it stand out is its comprehensive local focus-it’s the only show dedicated to covering all five major professional teams across Greater Los Angeles. You’ll get the latest on the MLS rivalry between LAFC and the LA Galaxy, follow the indoor action with the MASL's Empire Strykers, and get informed analysis on the other top-tier clubs that call the region home. The conversations are driven by contributors from some of the area's best local soccer podcasts, alongside respected local and national journalists, ensuring you get depth and variety in every episode. It’s more than just scores and highlights; it’s about the culture, the community, and the stories that surround the world’s game right here in SoCal. For fans who want to stay connected to the entire local soccer landscape without having to piece together news from a dozen different sources, this podcast is a reliable, engaging resource.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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11/28 with Empire’s Ex-Galaxy Coach Daniel Gonzalez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:58
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11/21 with with new Empire Strykers Head Coach Onua Obasi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:53
Brand-new Empire Strykers Head Coach Onua Obasi shares what players and fans can expect from him, the goals for his young squad this season, how his own injuries have influenced his approach today, and lots more. As alwa…
11/14 with recent Empire Strykers addition Alex Bradley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:35
Defender-forward Alex Bradley shares how his aunt “lured” him from England to the U.S., why he recently joined the Empire Strykers, his thoughts on the new head coach, what to expect heading into 2024-25, and lots more.…
11/7 with Angel City & England Star Katie Zelem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:19
England star Katie Zelem opens up about her decision to depart ManU as a club legend and join Angel City, where ACFC ranks among her career stops, what’s needed after a disappointing NWSL season, how close she came to pl…
10/31 with LAFC Assistant Technical Director Jordan Harvey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:40
Jordan Harvey goes in-depth on his role as LAFC Assistant Technical Director, why his favorite days as a player were in black and gold, his passion for the club and its diverse culture, facing his former team in the play…
10/24 with OC’s ex-Galaxy attacker Cameron Dunbar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:19
Attacker Cameron Dunbar talks about growing up minutes from David Beckham’s old stomping grounds, joining the LA Galaxy as a teenager, his rollercoaster season with Orange County SC, riding the team’s recent resurgence i…
10/17 with LA Galaxy icon Marcelo Sarvas (Empire Strykers) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:20
LA Galaxy icon and recent Empire Strykers signing Marcelo Sarvas opens up about his return to pro soccer, playing for the U.S. after obtaining his citizenship, how often he hangs out with David Beckham, whether today’s G…
10/10 with LA Galaxy defender John Nelson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:13
John Nelson joins to talk about his breakout season with the LA Galaxy, whether the team’s attacking approach could be trouble in the playoffs, choosing college over MLS academies, Guilherme Biro’s crunching tackle again…
10/3 with ex-MLS & USMNT star Brek Shea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:32
Ex-MLS and USMNT star Brek Shea joins to shed light on why he feels like an Uber driver these days, representing his country in the recent indoor clash with Mexico, how the experience differed from his outdoor days and c…