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
Publicly listed emails
liron@chasingthegame.us
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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.
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.
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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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.
The publicly listed email for Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America: liron@chasingthegame.us.
Podseeker estimates Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
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