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The boys got back together after the festive fixture period and Mike and Jake are still friends. Mainly because Tottenham is coming off of a win over Bournemouth and the Brighton slaughter is mostly forgotten. The boys talk about their squads, relegation battle, title race, and upcoming cup games. Then we give our top 5 teams outside of the Prem in Europe.
We have the privilege of having JP Dellacamera on the podcast. JP has been a large voice in American soccer broadcasting for decades. He's called games on the biggest stages. From the 1986 World Cup, to the infamous 1999 Women's World Cup, all the way up to 2022 in Qatar. JP got his start in soccer through an opportunity with the Pittsburgh Spirit of Major Indoor Soccer League. JP joined us on the podcast to talk about the glory days of indoor soccer in the 1980s. We also dive into the current state of the Major Arena Soccer League, of which JP serves as the President of Communications/Media for the league. Then I couldn't help myself and had to ask a few World Cup questions...
The boys get together to discuss Villa, Brighton, Tottenham, and the prem as a whole. Then we give our top 5 Fullbacks before ranting. Plus, per usual, we verbally destroy Chelsea.
Invited Mark Washo, Minority Owner and Chief Everything Officer at Flower City Union, onto the pod to talk about the club that went from idea in a briefcase to NISA champions in a few short years. After we talk Flower City, we take a look at Mark's unique Soccer journey. From having access to 1994 World Cup tickets through his job at Budget Rent-a-Car to DC United early days, to Washington Freedom's start in NWSL, and the lead up to the Flower City project. Fun listen!
The boyz get together after dark to discuss European competitions and the Premier League. Come join us.
The boys get together to talk Brighton, Villa, and Tottenham. Then they give their top 5 wide players and Mike whines about his degenerate bad beat.
Jake was at the Locomotive game and Jimmethy and Mike got together to talk Villa and Spurs. Plus we talk the entire table and European competitions. Have fun.
The boys are back to talk about their beloved Brighton Seagulls, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa. This was recorded before Brighton got knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Chelsea and before Villa was knocked out by Everton so vibes were real high. Then yesterday happened. But screw Chelsea anyway!
Week 5 already? It's always surprising to me how quickly the season goes. The boys talk about the weekend performances from their squads, then Jimmy and Jake give their top 5 Strikers while Mike fails in his attempt to deliver a true #9 list. We then get the Brad Tindall Memorial Stone Cold Pick-of-the-Week and the Pod Parlay of the week. Then we talk about Europe for the Villains and the Gulls. Enjoy!
Last minute pod! I was inspired by James and Jimmy's recent foray into Prem Show podcasts and got together with the boys to talk soccer.
Jimmy and Jake get to talkin' about Villa and Brighton again. They also let us know their top five favorite players of all time and talk a little bit about the Spurs being fun...
Jimmy and Jake got together to discuss pre-season of the Prem for both Villa and Brighton.
Jimmy and Mike jump on the pod to talk Premier League, Jimmy's trip to Madonna University for Gold Star (Soccer RIP), and a bit about the Bobcats.
Jimmy and Mike get together to chat about the state of Lower League Soccer in America. We talk USL, NPSL, the Gold Star, Bobcats, and more. Then Jake adds a little easter egg audio to the end. Hope you enjoy!
The 2023 Starting Goalkeeper of the Maryland Bobcats, Alex Sutton, joins the Old Bae Brigade to talk about his soccer journey, how he became a Bobcat, and the early part of the season. Happy to have him on the team and on the pod.
New Bobcat Jimmy Filerman joins the Bobcast to talk about his Soccer journey, Detroit City FC, USL-L1 and NISA comparisons, how he came to be a Bobcat, and where he fits into the club this year. This interview has us hyped for the Season and makes us think the Knights could be eating crow when the Bobcats lift the trophy at the end of Season.
We were ecstatic to have Richard Forka jump on the Bobcast for this week. Richard has been running up the right side of the field in front of the Old Bae Brigade for years so it was nice to get to know him better. We talk about Richard's Soccer history, his path the Bobcats, and ton of other NISA and Bobcats-related topics. Thanks for listening!
Alex from The Old Bae Brigade talks NISA with the Communications Specialist of NISA, Steve Johnson. Alex and Steve talk about what led Steve to NISA, the goals for the league this year, 5-year outlook of the league, hopes for the future, the process of scheduling games, the types of clubs in NISA, and more. Great convo!
Jake, Jimmy, and Mike are back at it talking transfer windows for Tottenham, Villa, and Brighton. We dive into NISA because we're also crazy.
We finally caught our Great White Buffalo, Matthew Babel. We have been trying to get this Gooner on the podcast for years. Literally years. Is it a coincidence that we finally got him on when Arsenal sits on top of the table? Probably not. But either way, we were thrilled to talk with him about all things Arse. Great White Buffalo!
D17 Athletics was a sponsor and supporter of the World Cup Pop Up Shop. The man behind the brand is Terrance Diggs. Terrance is a creative professional that is building a regional clothing brand that is gaining some notoriety in our Maryland Community. Terrance comes on the pod to discuss his unique background in brand marketing and building, how D17 is gaining a foothold in the soccer community with Columbia FC, D17's running club, supporting young athletes through NIL, and so much more. Easy to talk to. Big things ahead!
Excited to have Fred Matthes join Rooster and the Villain. Fred takes us through his soccer journey, which started in the outfield of a baseball field as a child and took him on a wild ride through life. We talk about the 1994 World Cup, his time at DC United, the early days of Sacramento Republic FC, and more. He is currently the General Manager of the Annapolis Blues. Which is kicking off in the NPSL this Spring.
The boys were still buzzing from the 1-0 win over Iran for this delicious episode of the World Cup Pop Up Pod, hosted by Rooster and the Villain. Let's go beat those Dutch bastards!
The boys talk about recent fixtures, upcoming fixtures, the NISA playoff picture, and sound off on some rants (including USMNT). Definitely earned the explicit tag on this one...
Regular Rooster and the Villain is back but we brought the Bobcast onto the show with Jake and his love of Seagulls. Plus we talk all about the rest of the Prem. Then a lot of USMNT. Get hype.
The boys are joined by the Voice of the Bobcats, Adam Gotkin. We discuss the win over Nova FC in the NISA Independent Cup. The big win at home against California United. Then the loss away at Finley.
The Old Bae Brigade talks about The MLS, El Paso Locomotive, and of course a heavy dose of our beloved Maryland Bobcats. Specifically; 3 points, aggressive, better possession. All around a better performance. #MichiganStarz #GeorgieJuncai #Majano #Amo #DaveyMason #Caulker #YellowCards #NISATable
We're happy to have Jay Saba, President and Co-Owner of the Maryland Bobcats on the show. We talk about Jay's history with soccer, the history of the club, the future of the club, and more. We also sneak a tiny bit of Prem talk in there as well
The Old Bae Brigade is back in the house with Knights Who Say NISA's Dan Creel. We discuss Dan's involvement with Knights and lower league soccer, break down the Syracuse game, and look ahead to the back-to-back against the big old bodies of Michigan. Thanks for tuning in!
It's here! We're dropping weekly episodes of the Maryland Bobcast for a while featuring members of the Maryland Bobcats FC Supporters Group, the Old Bae Brigade. This week's episode introduces the podcast to you all, gives some history of the Supporter's Group, and then breaks down the current state of the Maryland Bobcats. Hope you enjoy it!
Jimmy and Mike catch up after a few beers on a Saturday night to discuss the latest in English soccer.
Jimmy and Mike meet up via Skype until Jimmy abandons the pod because of a dead iPad. We also were giving a private show to one listener when we posted our Skype link on twitter. This person stayed on the whole time but didn't say a damn word. Either way, hope you like it!
Josh Hakala has been covering the US Open Cup since 2003. At that time, he started USOpenCup.com (now thecup.us because USSF did a USSF thing) and provided coverage to a competition that has been in existence since 1914. A competition that has never truly peaked. A competition which Josh believes will continue to grow in popularity as US soccer becomes more prevalent in the world football landscape. Josh speaks with us about how he became interested in the cup, more about TheCup.Us and its coverage of the Open Cup, some of his favorite moments from the past tournaments, and what he's looking forward to for this year's tournament. It's a great primer for anyone interested in the tournament this year! If you, like me, have only begun to become interested in the tournament, this is a great place to start.
Dan Vaughn and the rest of the Protagonist Soccer crew are one of driving forces behind growing support in the lower leagues of the United States. They offer a voice for the under-covered and a platform for supporters of local soccer to gather information that is scarcely available elsewhere. Dan started the site in 2018 and focuses Protagonist's attention towards covering 3rd Division and lower soccer leagues here in the US. Which, of course, includes the league where our beloved Maryland Bobcats FC play (NISA). Personally, I love the Knights Who Say NISA (an homage to Monty Python and the Holy Grail, of course!) podcast and see it as the only outside source of information and news coming out of NISA. During our conversation, we talk about some of the deep history of soccer in this country (shoutout Inocentes FC and the American Soccer league), NISA and its current affairs, the USMNT and their qualifying hopes, and more! I also find it fascinating that we have found another American soccer fan who was brought into the sport through FIFA. Happens more than you'd think!
Jimmy and Mike bring back an old school episode for the diehard Rooster and the Villain fans out there. We do our usual boozin' and chatting. We take a deep dive on Aston Villa and Tottenham, and then skirt around the Prem a bit. Hope you enjoy it Heldy baby.
The more I talk about soccer, the more I want to talk about soccer. Every soccer journey in America is different and they're all interesting to me. But I had a particularly fun time talking with Craig about his personal soccer journey. Craig moved to the US from England in the early 1990s, when he was about 10 years old. His dad was a diehard Aston Villa supporter (and they lived very close to Villa Park), so by indoctrination, Craig continues the tradition from the Metro Detroit area. As a young soccer player, Craig was always the fastest person on the field. He played for the Michigan Wolves Soccer Club from ages 13-18 while simultaneously playing high school soccer. He then had the opportunity to take his talents to Michigan State to play four years at the Division 1 level. We talk a little bit about the level of quality in NCAA Division 1 back in 2003. This was before lower league soccer had begun to emerge so Division 1 soccer at that time meant that you made it. Craig played Striker in a 4-4-2 and as most of us do in college, had the time of his life (although I'd argue he probably had more fun playing than I did learning how to shotgun beers, but I digress). After college, with Professional soccer being what it was in the US in the early 2000s, Craig had to get real job (bummer). He lived like the rest of us for a few years until a contact from a newly formed club club, Detroit City Football Club, told him that he should come and try out for the squad. On the wrong side of 30, he managed to not only make the team but become a regular starter. It was the beginning of the Northern Guard Supporter's Club, and the beginning of what DCFC now represents today. How cool was it to be a part of that? Craig now hosts his own soccer show, We Are Soccer, and has a great following. He also has had the opportunity to interview Kellyn Acosta and Rebecca Lowe and puts on a live show every Saturday morning from 8am-9am. Go check it out!
We were so excited to have Alex Kao on the show. Alex has had an amazing soccer journey. He was born in Togo on Africa's West Coast and lived there until he was 9. Then he moved to France and joined the Red Star 93 academy around age 12. After that, he was recruited by Paris FC and joined their academy until it was time to make a tough decision about his career. Life led him to be recruited by a few Division 1 programs in the US and circumstance had him land in Louisburg College in North Carolina for 2 years before heading to the University of Connecticut to finish his collegiate career. From there, Alex turned pro with the Philadelphia Fury (after a stop at the DC United academy) and finally has landed back close to home with the Maryland Bobcats. Alex brings an interesting perspective to the American soccer landscape as an Academy Product of France. We chat about his personal soccer journey, his view on youth Soccer in America, what it takes to be a Professional, and more. Fun chat. Hope you enjoy it!
I had the pleasure of chatting with Adam Gotkin, who is currently a Senior at Quince Orchard High School, and is the voice of the Maryland Bobcats. Adam has known that he has wanted to be in Sports Broadcasting/Journalism since he was a young child. At such a young age, he already has experience starting his own High School Sports broadcasting network (Quince Orchard Sports Network), calling games for the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League team in Gaithersburg (the Giants), and with the Maryland Bobcats FC. Adam is off to Syracuse next year to continue his pursuit of that dream. We talk about his preparation as a broadcaster, how he got involved with the Maryland Bobcats, his Twitter friendship with the infamous Arlo White, and then dive into NISA and USMNT a bit.
The trifecta is back, baby! The boys getting into everything we've missed since we last chatted soccer. I also predict West Ham regressing to the mean and then they go out and beat Chelsea.
I caught up with Alex, the fearless leader of The Old Bae Brigade, which is the Supporters Group for the Maryland Bobcats of the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA). Alex and I talk through the problems with Soccer in the United States, USMNT, lower league soccer, Detroit City's acrimonious split with NISA, the lack of support at the Soccerplex for the Bobcats, building a soccer audience, the Bobcats, and more. Hope to see you all out at a future Cats game.
The holy trinity returns in this glorious episode of Rooster and the Villain. We talk mostly Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa but pepper in a little bit of everything from the Prem. Enjoy!
The Rooster and the Villain are back at it. Discussing Euro 2020 because it's been epic. We also delve into MLS, NISA Independent Cup, Gold Cup, Copa, Tottenham and Villa, and more. Fun little convo.
Rooster and the Devil is dead. And from the ashes rises a new beast. Join us as we talk about soccer.
Support local extends to the soccer world during the pandemic. We last caught up with Evan Raimist, GM and Director of Operations for the Maryland Bobcats back in February of 2020. Covid-19 was a thing but it wasn't quite THE thing. But even with Covid dominating the world, the Maryland Bobcats have managed to have an incredible year and continue to create some buzz in the Montgomery County, Maryland area. Evan comes on to talk about their world class kits, their development academy, the Maryland Soccerplex, joining the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), and of course, a bit of Everton.
Jimmy and Mike whip around to discuss Europa League, Champions League, Premier League, and USMNT's many players in Europe. Fun conversation. Come be our Friend.
Jose is taking the Tottenham boys on a journey into Jimmy's nightmares. The Rooster and the Devil drops you right into the action about 15 minutes into our conversation because Mike fucked up the audio. Oh well. Join us as we drink beer and explore the world of soccer together. In perfect harmony.
Just missed out on an opportunity to absolutely torch Liverpool for their lack of scoring (again) in their loss to Burnley. But this is a fun conversation about the state of Tottenham and Manchester United in the grand scheme of things in the Premier League. Come and gather with us, friends.
Bradley and Mike take care of business while Jimmy plays an important role in Pfizer's vaccination rollout (not kidding). So naturally, it's a Tottenham suckfest. But we try to cover Europa and Champions League as best as we can too. I'm sure it gets weird. Pens were involved.
What's up everyone? Jimmy and Mike talk about Champions League, Europa League, Manchester United and Tottenham State-of-the-Unions and some weird shit about being a parent.
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