
Chasing the Game: Youth Soccer in America is a weekly podcast for soccer parents, coaches, and players who want to understand how youth soccer development really works in the United States. Hosted by two dads, filmmaker Liron Unreich and investor Matt Tartaglia, the show covers everything from grassroots soccer to elite pathways like MLS NEXT and ECNL. Combining data, real experience, and expert i... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSports | |||

What actually shapes a player. Talent, training, mentality, environment, or the people around them?
In this episode of Chasing the Game, we talk with Gotham FC rookie Talia Sommer about the path that shaped her: growing up between New York and Tel A... more
Barcelona is the dream for a lot of soccer families. But what does that environment actually demand from a player, and what are parents really chasing when they look at Spain?
Liron is joined by Patrick Ouckama and Barcelona-based coach Nil Congost ... more
Parents in youth soccer are often forced to make big decisions with partial information, mixed signals, and a lot of anxiety. Andrew May, whose coaching background includes Chivas USA, LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and LAFC, explains how ... more
What do MLS academies actually look for in a player?
In this episode of Chasing the Game: Youth Soccer in America, Liron Unreich and Matt Tartaglia sit down with Jose Campos, Academy Director at Orlando City, for one of the clearest conversations we... more
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I look forward to it every week. As a soccer parent, I love hearing these conversations and the guests that come on answer a ton of questions I’ve been wondering. The only downside is I wish there was more episodes weekly. Keep up the good work and thanks for putting this podcast on.
Found this thanks to a Reddit post. I’m completely new to non-rec soccer and have been blessed with a super talented kid making his way up the ranks in the Bay Area. Every acronym is new to me and the various pathways make my head hurt.
These guys do a great job talking about the state of play in America and how to support your kid in his or her journey. They emphasize fun, constant play, and resilience as the keys to making it through - with the stark reality that most of the talented u13s wi... more
I listen to multiple podcasts on youth soccer. This is one of my favorites. Quality guests and great hosts that provide useful information on how to better help your kid navigate youth soccer.
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Aimed at families involved in youth soccer, this podcast explores the intricacies of soccer development in the United States. It features insights drawn from personal experiences of the hosts, Liron Unreich and Matt Tartaglia, alongside expert commentary from coaches, academy directors, and former professional players. By discussing issues ranging from grassroots initiatives to elite pathways, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of player development, training environments, and the emotional journey that accompanies navigating youth sports. The emphasis on realistic advice, parental involvement, and the unique pressures faced by young athletes makes it a rich resource for anyone looking to engage more effectively with youth soccer.... more
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Recent guests on Chasing the Game include:
1. Andrew May
2. Jose Campos
3. Matt Poland
4. Tom Bowen
5. Justin Phelps
6. Danny Buttitta
7. Evan Rosenthal
8. Ditmer De Jong
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