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Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America

Liron Unreich, Matt Tartaglia

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview-led youth soccer show focused on player development, pathways, recruiting, coaching, and the family economics of American soccer, with external guests including federation and league executives, academy leaders, college coaches, and current or former professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch youth-development specialists, soccer executives, college-recruiting experts, coaches, former players, and youth-sports parenting authorities; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need meaningful soccer credentials but need not be household names.

Metrics

Episodes: 45

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.8k subscribers

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

liron@chasingthegame.us

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Host

Liron Unreich - Filmmaker and youth soccer parent focused on explaining the realities of player development and family decision-making in American soccer.

Matt Tartaglia - Investor and youth soccer parent who co-hosts discussions about player pathways, coaching, recruiting, and the economics of youth sports.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Substantial expertise or first-hand experience in American soccer, such as leadership at a federation, league, club, or academy; college coaching or recruiting experience; or a current or former professional playing career. Guests may also bring credible expertise in youth-sports parenting and player development.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in soccer federations, leagues, clubs, or academies, Professional playing careers in MLS or international soccer, College All-American recognition or high-level college soccer experience, Experience with youth player development, recruiting, or pathway reform

Recent Guest Discussions

Luis Robles - MLS NEXT Pathways, Academy Versus Homegrown Decisions, Playing Time, Club Evaluation, Travel Costs, High School Eligibility, And Youth Player Development.

Chris Mueller - Player Motivation, Self-directed Development, Technical Training, College Recruiting, Family Support, The College Route, And Transitioning Out Of Professional Soccer.

Jonny Shore - Choosing Between A Professional Contract And College, Academy Development, Coachability, Parental Support, Education, Injuries, Setbacks, And Maintaining Enjoyment Of The Game.

Dan Helfrich - Reforming American Youth Soccer, Affordability, Local Access, Talent Identification, Travel Demands, Development Centers, School And Park Soccer, And The College Pathway.

Recent Topics

Sports, Youth Soccer, Player Development, College Recruiting, Soccer Parenting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America
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Soccer vs. School: Why Should Kids Have to Choose?

October 14, 2026

Soccer vs. School: Why Should Kids Have to Choose?Soccer and school should support the same kid. Why does pursuing one sometimes make the other harder?At YSC Academy, an independent school partnered with the Philadelphia Union, Mark Franek teaches students whose school day is built around soccer. Elsewhere, parents are trying to make training, travel and a regular school schedule work together. Mark, an English teacher and author of American Soccer Nation, explains what he values about the Ph...

Too Much Soccer Training, Not Enough Free Play?

October 07, 2026

Too Much Soccer Training, Not Enough Free Play?Before you book another soccer training session, when did your kid last just play?The pitch is familiar. More sessions, a stronger team, more travel, a better chance. Families spend thousands, give up weekends, and still feel it is not enough. Ted Kroeten built that system himself, running a big club in Minnesota on assessments, progress reports and the 10,000 hours. In his words: kids hated it, parents loved it.So he co-founded Joy of the People...

Is Moving Up in MLS NEXT Worth Risking Playing Time?

September 30, 2026

Is Moving Up in MLS NEXT Worth Risking Playing Time?MLS NEXT Homegrown or Academy: would you move your child up if his place on the field became less certain?The offer sounds like progress. But your child already plays regularly, likes his coach, and enjoys his team. A longer drive and a higher division might bring opportunity. They also leave parents with a hard question: what are we giving up?Luis Robles, General Manager, Sporting, MLS NEXT, returns to work through that choice with Liron an...

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Frequently asked questions

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Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America
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How do I get in touch with Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America?

Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America is hosted by Liron Unreich and Matt Tartaglia. Its publicly listed email is liron@chasingthegame.us. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America?

The publicly listed email for Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America: liron@chasingthegame.us.

How many listeners does Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America have?

Podseeker estimates Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America?

Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Substantial expertise or first-hand experience in American soccer, such as leadership at a federation, league, club, or academy; college coaching or recruiting experience; or a current or former professional playing career. Guests may also bring credible expertise in youth-sports parenting and player development. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in soccer federations, leagues, clubs, or academies; Professional playing careers in MLS or international soccer; College All-American recognition or high-level college soccer experience. Recent guests include Luis Robles, Chris Mueller, and Jonny Shore.

How hard is it to get booked on Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Youth Soccer, Player Development, College Recruiting, and Soccer Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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