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Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience by dedicating this week's show to his father. Opening remarks include taking some heat from last week's prediction that Japan and Morocco will win a World Cup before the USMNT.

This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with John DiBenedictis, author of the best-selling book- "The Last 9 Seconds: The Secret to Scoring Goals on the Last Touch". "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson and the topic is "Equal Playing Time". "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about the underdogs of Europe's super leagues. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy" and why soccer will likely never have the highest participation rate in the US.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-
United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network

Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!

Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience talking about the high school state soccer finals that just took place. Lot's of great games!

This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with GP Soccer Podcast contributor Paul Robinson where the topic is player development in the UK versus the US. "Coaches Corner" features Giovanni Pacini talking about how teaching and coaching are one in the same. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he talks about World Cup qualifying in Europe. The "American Soccer Revolution" focuses on US Soccer's new "Pathway Strategy"

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-
United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network

Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!

Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience still basking in the afterglow of last week's 200th show (246 when including the "Best of" series!)

This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with John Gregg, expert contributor to Game Run Ai Analytics. "Coaches Corner" features audio from "Athletes Untapped" where the topic is about hard work. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he delves into the topic of whether the Premiere League is the Super League of Europe. The "American Soccer Revolution" directs its message to parents and ways they can change the pay to play system.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-
United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network

Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!

Episode #200!

Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to the 200th episode of the GP Soccer Podcast (246 including the "Best of" series)! Many thanks go out to the worldwide audience who continue to support the show.

This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Felicity Day, United Soccer Coaches National Staff member where the conversation is about 2026 convention. "Coaches Corner" features Erik Eisenhut where he discusses the role of the goalkeeper when the team is out possession of the ball. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report where he revisits his 25-26 EPL predictions. The "American Soccer Revolution" features a piece from The Athletic about the potential changes coming to college soccer.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-
United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network

Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!

Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another great show! The show opens with Giovanni talking about the importance of training for penalty kicks in tournament play. And the cost of World Cup 2026 tickets closes out the first block of the show.

This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Arthur Remillard, author of the book- "Bodies in Motion: A Religious History of Sports in America". "Coaches Corner" features Erik Eisenhut where he discusses the role of the goalkeeper when the team is in possession of the ball. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report discussing the "Giants of European Football Hitting Form". The "American Soccer Revolution" features a terrific audio segment from the You Tube Channel show- "Student-Athlete Ai" entitled- "The Dark Side of US Soccer".

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-
United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network

Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!

Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another great show! The show opens with Giovanni talking about the Springsteen film- "Deliver Me From Nowhere" followed by a thought provoking piece from the TOVO Academy.

This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Bobby Clark, legendary Scottish player and successful US college coach. "Coaches Corner" features Paul Robinson discussing the importance of small sided games. "News and Analysis" featured news from the AP, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report discussing the tale of three strikers. The "American Soccer Revolution" features a terrific audio segment from the show- "Nitro Soccer" entitled- "The Horrifying Issue Destroying US Youth Soccer".

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-
United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network

Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!

Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another great show! The show opens with Giovanni talking Springsteen as well as the Open Goal Project's 10-year anniversary.

This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Heidi Smith, the author of "Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 years of Women's Soccer". "Coaches Corner" features Arsene Wenger discussing the importance of technical development. "News and Analysis" will feature news from World Cup qualifications, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report discussing American ownership of three EPL clubs. The "American Soccer Revolution" features a NY Times piece with Jurgen Klopp talking about pay to play in the US.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-
United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network

Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/

Enjoy the show!

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Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast!

Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another great show! The show opens with "some things to think about".

This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with legendary soccer journalist, Frank Del Apa; an interview pulled from the GP Soccer Podcast archives. "Coaches Corner" features Don Norton where he talks about evaluating your training session. "News and Analysis" will feature news from the world of college soccer, and Ralph Ferrigno is on with his European Soccer Report. The "American Soccer Revolution" features a Facebook page called "Youth Soccer Coach" where the topic is why US youth soccer fails to develop top players.

The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" to the GP Soccer Podcast as well as share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

GP Soccer Podcast welcomes the new support from-
United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network

Also, many thanks to Feedspot.com for their continuing support! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soccer_coaching_podcasts/

Enjoy the show!