Ep. 139, Hometown Showdown: Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach, UTSA & Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach, UIW

Ep. 139, Hometown Showdown: Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach, UTSA & Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach, UIW

Author: Hector Cano August 26, 2025 Duration: 1:11:30
Derek Pittman, Head WSOC Coach of UTSA and Jake Plant, Head WSOC Coach of UIW join us LIVE for a very special episode as they highlight the return of the second annual "Hometown Showdown" between UTSA and UIW WSOC set for Thursday, September 4, 6:30pm, at the home of San Antonio FC, Toyota Field. Dubbed "The Battle of the Birds," or as we've labeled it, "The Toyota Field Takeover," we go back and forth with both coaches on their thoughts from last year's historic match, the current state of their teams, and their preparations for upcoming conference play in the American Athletic and Southland respectively. They also hit on why this match means so much to the San Antonio soccer community. A great show filled with great insight and laughs. Don't miss this exciting episode.    [Originally recorded 8-25-2025)

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