Épisodes

  • MLS Next Flex 2024 Preview
    May 8 2024

    Episode 2.05 - On this episode we give a high level preview of what is ahead for the two SC del Sol teams that qualified to the MLS Next Flex 2024 event. How did they get there, who are they playing, and what to expect on this 5-day event that is a qualifier for the MLS Next Cup in June.

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    33 min
  • Development is not a straight line
    Nov 3 2023

    Episode 2.04 - Interview with Orlando Vasquez and his mother María. Orlando plays for the SC del Sol 2008 MLS Next team. Many times we see development as a ladder, or a straight line, a series of forward steps until we reach our desired destination. But development is anything but a straight line. Many times what we see as setbacks, or steps backwards, are simply necessary movements to help our development, so we can then continue improving and moving towards our goal. We hope Orlando's story inspires you to continue working hard no matter where you are in your soccer journey.

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    35 min
  • Grit and Resilience: A Recipe to Overcome Adversity
    Sep 15 2023

    Episode 2.03 - Interview with Michael Tamm and his son Alex, who plays for the SC del Sol 2008 MLS Next team. In soccer, and in life, we will face setbacks, adversity, and failure. How we deal with these hard times will determine our path in life. Alex’s story reminds us all that grit and resilience are important human traits to have and to nurture if we are to bounce back from adversity and failure. We hope that you are inspired by his story, and if you have time after listening to our podcast, we invite you to also checkout these short Ted Talks videos on grit and resilience, and why setbacks, adversity and failure are an important part of growing, learning and living a healthy, fulfilling and joyful life.

    - Grit: the power of passion and perseverance

    - Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward

    - Failure is knowledge, knowledge is success

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    37 min
  • MLS Next Season Overview
    Sep 5 2023

    Episode 2.02 - MLS Next 2023-2024 Season overview. On this episode we give a high level overview of the season schedule, age groups, league format, and special events during the season. We also talk about last season MLS Next Cup winners, and we wrap up the results for the Women's World Cup, the Concacaf U15 championship and more Messi Magic.

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    35 min
  • Summer of Soccer
    Aug 12 2023

    Episode 2.01 - Before we dive into the new MLS Next season, we are going to talk about the tournaments and events that have happened during this very exciting summer of soccer. Concacaf Nations League and Gold Cup, FIFA Women's World Cup, Messi coming to Inter de Miami and his League Cup impact, and last but not least, the Concacaf U15 championship.

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    41 min
  • One Heart Two Countries
    Apr 14 2023

    Episode 1.09 - Interview with Jesus "Chuy" Ruiz and his son Miguel. Chuy has been involved in the game of soccer for a long time, first as an academy player at Atlas, then as a professional player, then as a coach, and now as a scout for the academies of SC del Sol and Rayados de Monterrey. His older son Diego is currently a member of the Rayados academy, while Miguel is a member of the 2008 MLS Next team at SC del Sol. We discuss and compare the state of youth soccer in Mexico and the US. We also talk about the opportunities that Diego and Miguel can find in Mexico because they are dual-nationals. We also discuss the work Chuy is doing in his current role as a scout.

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    41 min
  • Mixtape #1
    Apr 7 2023

    Episode 1.08 - In today's episode we talk about a mixture of topics. First, we briefly cover the Generation Adidas Cup going on in Florida at the moment. We also talk about the upcoming MLS Next Flex event. And last but not least, we join the discussion on the US Men's National Team search for a new coach. Which US academy is doing well in the GA cup? How many del Sol teams made it to the Flex event? Who do we think should be the next USMNT manager? Listen in if you want to know the answers.

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    55 min
  • A Goalkeeper’s Mind
    Mar 17 2023

    Episode 1.07 - Interview with Kristin Serrano and her son Beau. Beau is the goalkeeper for the SC del Sol 2008 MLS Next team. We talk to him and his mom about life as a GK player and parent, the highs and the lows, and most important of all, the mindset needed to not only succeed but also enjoy playing such a difficult position.

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    40 min