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Forrest Tucker is currently a Sports Reporter and Anchor for WTVQ based out of Lexington, Kentucky. He shoots, writes, and edits short and long form feature stories, and has gained experience in covering College and Professional teams and covering events like March Madness, Triple Crown Horse Racing, PGA Tour, and MLS Cup. He's also covered American soccer through his podcast, "The Cleared Off the Line Podcast" as well as covering the Charleston Battery, and even provided Color Commentating for my beloved Maryland Bobcats. Originally from the Annapolis area, we discussed local soccer in the DMV, and his personal journey in the game. From there, we talk extensively about the United Soccer League, which currently operates in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tier of the US pyramid and which recently announced ambitions of joining the 1st tier of the pyramid.

The Maryland Bobcats’ starting right back came on the podcast to discuss his journey from High School soccer player in Maryland to professional journeyman in the US’s 3rd Division. Travis has played for Greenville Triumph of the USL-L1, Michigan Stars, Stumptown, Chattanooga and Bobcats of NISA, and is currently on the hunt for his next job in professional soccer. Travis talks about each stop of his soccer journey, beating USL-Championship squad Memphis 901 in the Open Cup and taking on Atlanta United in the next round, and more. If you’re looking for an experienced professional player, give him a shout!

Tyler Gabarra, last seen controlling the midfield for our Maryland Bobcats, jumped on the podcast to discuss his career thus far in the professional ranks of the US. We talk about his academy experience, NC State, USL Championship, NISA, having famous soccer parents, and then I give him a hard time for liking Chelsea. Enjoy!

New Bobcat, Cameron McDonald joins the podcast to talk about his Soccer journey and how he became a Maryland Bobcat this year. Cameron, originally from Florida, played collegiate soccer at Barry University and was part of NC Fusion's USL-L2 squad in the offseason. He's looking for an opportunity to break into the Bobcats Midfield in the #10 role but has experience on the wing and as a wingback. He also talks through the tryout process in the offseason and landing his first professional roster spot.

Manny Gonzalez is back in his 3rd season for the Maryland Bobcats. Manny has been in the professional game in the US for a while at this point. Manny has played professionally in the NASL, USL-Championship, and NISA and brings us through his journey from South Florida to Maryland. We also talk about some a fun Open Cup run where Manny talks about his club taking down 2 MLS sides on a deep run. Manny is an essential part of the Bobcats project and brings professionalism as a seasoned veteran and has the unique ability to be a deep lying playmaker with the club.

We're excited to have returning midfielder and Bobcats' marketing man, Abdul "Dook" Kooistra back on the podcast to talk about his soccer journey and the upcoming season with the Maryland Bobcats.

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!

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

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 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.