Matt Doherty and Matt Langone discuss the conclusion of the 2025 scholastic soccer season, including key highlights from the NEPSAC Boys and Girls championships. The discussion covers the dominant performances of the Taft boys team and Mount St. Charles in Class B, key players and significant moments from the season. They also touch upon standout teams and upcoming predictions for the 2026 season. The episode concludes with a challenging soccer trivia segment, reflecting on various soccer-themed movies.

Topics

00:49 Recap of Scholastic and Prep Seasons

01:09 NEPSAC Boys Finals Highlights

02:05 Taft's Dominance in Class A

08:23 Nobles' Impressive Season

09:33 Surprises and Consistencies in Class A

12:22 Mount St. Charles' Remarkable Journey

15:30 NEPSAC Girls Champions

19:23 Challenges of NEPSAC Tournaments

22:24 2026 Pre-Season Predictions

23:25 Teams to Watch in Class B

24:10 ISL Teams on the Rise

24:47 Brewster's Soccer Journey

25:38 Season Recap and Future Coverage

26:18 Extra Time: Soccer Trivia

34:16 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Matt Doherty, alongside Matt Langone and Mike Zhe, offers an in-depth preview of the NEPSAC boys and girls soccer tournaments. They discuss the upcoming matches and potential top teams, and they speculate on the brackets, with special attention to Class A and Class B. The episode also includes personal anecdotes on memorable soccer experiences and predictions for the soccer season ahead.

Topics

00:39 NEPSAC Boys and Girls Tournament Preview

01:50 Class A Girls Analysis

07:45 Class A Boys Analysis

18:48 Class B Girls Analysis

24:52 Class B Boys Analysis

26:26 Suffield's Playoff Prospects

26:56 ISL Teams Battle for Playoff Spots

27:26 Brooks and Vermont Academy's Strong Seasons

28:09 Teams Fighting for the Last Playoff Spots

30:39 The Excitement of NEPSAC Tournaments

34:18 Extra Time: Panelists' Soccer Experiences

Patrick Donnelly and Matt Doherty delve into the MIAA soccer playoffs as the postseason approaches. They discuss the top contenders and potential upsets in each division for both boys and girls soccer. Patrick and Matt dive into specific teams and players to watch, highlight noteworthy games, and provide insights into the playoff picture in the five divisions. Additionally, producer Dave Yas challenges the hosts with a soccer history and rules quiz, adding an entertaining element to the discussion.

Topics

00:31 Excitement for the Upcoming Playoffs 01:30 Division 1 Boys Soccer Preview 02:44 Top Contenders in Division 1 04:27 Potential Upsets and Dark Horses 10:13 Division 2 Boys Soccer Preview 15:19 Division 2 Boys Soccer Preview 19:46 Division 4 and Five 5 Soccer Preview 23:21 Transition to Girls Soccer Discussion 29:52 Underdogs to Watch in the Tournament 31:11 Division 1 Insights and Predictions 31:21 Division 2 Contenders and Dark Horses 35:26 Division 3: The Most Exciting Division 40:12 Division 4 and 5: Dynasties and Rising Stars 42:47 Extra Time: Soccer Quiz Challenge