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  • The Journey of a Rising Soccer Star: Eric Klein
    2024/10/22

    In this episode of the New England Soccer Journal's 'The Goal' podcast, hosts Matt Langone and Matt Doherty sit down with Eric Klein, New England Revolution II midfielder and the Revolution Academy Player of the Year for the 23-24 season. Klein opens up about his journey from Pennsylvania to the Revs Academy, highlighting the honor of his award and the significance of adaptability on the field. The episode delves into his physical and skill development, the importance of fitness, and the challenges of professional soccer. Notable discussions include the value of mentorship, the nuances of player-coach relationships, and parental support in youth sports. The conversation is enriched with Klein's personal soccer memories, aspirations, and the essential qualities that make a great coach.

    Topics

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:31 Meet Eric Klein: Revolution Academy Player of the Year

    01:05 Eric's Journey and Achievements

    03:39 Life in the Academy and Residency Program

    06:08 Transition to Professional Soccer

    10:45 Personal Growth and Future Goals

    17:54 Producer David's Toughest Questions

    18:38 Memorable Soccer Moments

    22:39 Advice for Soccer Parents

    27:17 Qualities of a Good Soccer Coach

    31:27 Closing Remarks and Farewell

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    33 分
  • Introducing NESJ’s Matt Doherty
    2024/10/11

    Host Matt Langone introduces new soccer reporter Matt Doherty. The episode highlights Matt's background, including his experience in sports journalism and his focus on club and academy soccer in the New England region. They discuss the dynamic soccer landscape, especially in the context of youth clubs and academies, such as MLS Next and ECNL. Matt shares his excitement about covering the burgeoning soccer scene and the opportunity to share untold player stories. The podcast also features a segment of 'extra time', where hypothetical scenarios about soccer movies and fascinating rules are discussed.

    Topics

    00:36 Meet the New Reporter: Matt Doherty

    01:34 Matt Doherty's Background and Experience

    03:31 Insights on MLS Next and Club Soccer

    07:24 High School vs. Club Soccer

    10:37 Future Coverage and Club Dynamics

    17:44 Extra Time: Fun and Random Questions

    31:03 Conclusion and Farewell

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    32 分
  • Thayer Girls Soccer Coach Paul Turner
    2024/09/24

    In this episode of New England Soccer Journal's The Goal Podcast, host Matt Langone chats with Paul Turner, the new head coach of Thayer Academy Girls Soccer. Turner, who has extensive coaching experience in high school soccer, shares his excitement about the new role, the challenges of leading a team with significant injuries, and his coaching philosophy. He also reflects on his journey from London to the U.S., the modern club soccer landscape, and his hopes for the future of the sport. Additionally, Turner and Langone discuss the growth of the National Women's Soccer League and the pros and cons of artificial turf in soccer.

    Topics

    00:34 Meet Paul Turner: Thayer Academy's New Head Coach

    01:10 Paul Turner's Coaching Journey

    02:45 Challenges and Opportunities at Thayer Academy

    04:23 Team Dynamics and Player Development

    06:12 Coaching Philosophy and Team Strategy

    14:01 Paul Turner's Background and Passion for Soccer

    17:01 Reflecting on the Evolution of Soccer

    17:57 Challenges in Club Soccer

    19:56 Defining a Successful Season for Thayer

    21:55 Extra Time: Random Questions

    22:31 The Future of Women's Soccer

    25:42 Debate Over Artificial Turf

    28:10 First Memories of Soccer

    30:26 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

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    32 分
  • High School Season Preview
    2024/09/10

    In this episode of New England Soccer Journal's The Goal Podcast, host Matt Langone speaks with New England Soccer Journal high school soccer writer Patrick Donnelly about the upcoming high school soccer season. They discuss top teams and players to watch, challenges posed by the MLS Next factor, the impact of club soccer on high school participation, and share experiences covering high school sports. The episode also includes a fun segment called Extra Time, where the participants answer random soccer-related questions.

    Topics

    01:12 High School Soccer Insights

    02:55 MLS Next Impact on High School Soccer

    04:41 Early Season Highlights and Rankings

    05:39 Challenges of Covering High School Sports

    08:04 Players to Watch This Season

    10:41 State Championship Atmosphere

    12:16 Comparing High School and Prep School Sports

    14:55 Pat's Background and Experience

    16:04 Extra Time: Fun Questions

    24:34 Conclusion and Sign Off

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    25 分
  • 2024 Prep Season Preview
    2024/08/21

    In this episode of New England Soccer Journal's The Goal Podcast, host Matt Langone welcomes Seamans Media Managing Editor and Girls Prep Soccer writer Mike Zhe. They discuss the upcoming NEPSAC 2024 prep soccer season, focusing on top teams and players in both girls and boys prep soccer. Key highlights include in-depth prospects for perennial powerhouses like Buckingham, Brown, and Nichols (BB&N) on the girls' side and Milton Academy on the boys' side, along with insights into other competitive teams like Taft, Northfield Mount Hermon, and Worcester Academy. The episode also features an engaging ‘extra time’ segment with creative and insightful soccer-related questions.

    Topics

    01:06 Previewing the Girls Prep Soccer Season

    01:58 Top Teams to Watch in Girls Prep Soccer

    05:12 Founders League Powerhouses

    09:15 Class B Contenders: Pingree and Dexter Southfield

    11:02 ISL Teams to Watch: Thayer Academy and Nobles

    13:38 Teams Outside the Top 10 to Watch

    16:08 Transition to Boys Prep Soccer

    16:28 Milton Academy: The Team to Beat

    17:57 Challengers to Milton Academy

    20:53 Western Massachusetts Contenders: Taft, NMH, and Berkshire

    22:37 Worcester Academy's Prospects

    23:38 Founders League Boys Teams: Loomis Chaffee

    23:53 Loomis Chaffee's Promising Season

    24:21 Choate: The Team to Beat

    24:59 Kimball Union Academy's Rise

    25:57 Avon Old Farms and Nobles in the Rankings

    26:52 Potential Top 10 Contenders

    28:24 The Passion of Prep and High School Soccer

    30:11 Extra Time: Fun and Creative Soccer Questions

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    43 分
  • UMaine Women’s Coach Scott Atherley
    2024/08/07

    In this episode of New England Soccer Journal's The Goal Podcast, hosted by Matt Langone, University of Maine women’s soccer head coach Scott Atherley joins the show. They discuss the upcoming 2024 season, reflecting on Maine’s historic 2023 NCAA tournament appearance. Coach Atherley shares his insights on the evolution of the game, team dynamics, the influence of Canadian recruitment, and strategic preparations for the season. The conversation also covers Atherley's approach to developing players' mentality and handling transitions within the sport.

    Topics

    00:47 University of Maine Women's Soccer: Season Preparation

    01:24 Reflecting on the Historic 2023 Season

    02:42 Maine's Soccer Philosophy and Recruitment

    06:24 Spotlight on Abby Kramer

    07:42 Recruiting Strategies and Challenges

    09:48 Selling the University of Maine Experience

    13:19 Upcoming Season and Team Mindset

    24:14 Extra Time: Fun Soccer Questions

    31:56 Conclusion and Farewell

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    33 分
  • MLS Next All-Star Damario McIntosh
    2024/07/23

    Damario McIntosh: Journey to the MLS Next All-Star Game

    In this episode of New England Soccer Journal's The Goal Podcast, host Matt Langone interviews Damario McIntosh, a 16-year-old midfielder for New England Revolution II, about his soccer journey. Damario discusses his recent honor of being selected for the MLS Next All-Star Game, his experience traveling, and his developmental journey from Jamaica to California to Boston. They also cover his transition from striker to right back, his soccer influences, and future goals. The episode concludes with a fun segment inspired by Ted Lasso quotes, touching on sports philosophy and personal challenges.

    Topics

    00:44 Damario McIntosh's MLS All-Star Game Experience

    03:15 Journey from Jamaica to the USA

    07:26 Switching Positions: From Striker to Right Back

    12:09 Future Goals and Development

    14:20 Extra Time: Fun Soccer Questions

    21:27 Conclusion and Farewell

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    23 分
  • Brendan Adams: Building a Winner at Bridgewater State
    2024/07/09

    In this episode of New England Soccer Journal's The Goal Podcast, host Matt Langone interviews Brendan Adams, the head coach of Bridgewater State men's soccer team. They discuss Adams' two-decade-long tenure, his approach to recruiting, the identity and evolution of his program, and the competitive landscape of Division III soccer in New England. The episode also features a fun segment with producer David Yas, where they evaluate famous soccer goal calls, potential warm-up songs, and soccer movie trailers.

    Topics

    00:34 Meet Coach Brendan Adams

    00:45 Building a Winning Program

    03:00 Challenges and Successes in the MassCac

    11:20 Recruitment Strategies and Challenges

    12:57 The Value of State School Programs

    17:33 Balancing Coaching and Recruitment

    18:48 Reflecting on a Coaching Career

    21:15 Team's Potential for the Season

    21:38 Facing New Challenges as Top Dogs

    22:06 Extra Time Segment Introduction

    22:39 Evaluating Iconic Soccer Goal Calls

    27:48 Best Soccer Warm-Up Songs

    29:34 Soccer Movie Trailers Quiz

    32:53 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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    33 分