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Jan 29, 2026

Ep. 56 - Beat the Odds: Pro Soccer Unlocked | With Oakland Roots Midfielder Tommy McCabe

Oakland Roots midfielder Tommy McCabe shares what separates college stars from pros: scanning, awareness, first touch, and calm decision making under pressure. Hear his journey from youth national teams to Notre Dame and the USL, plus insights on player development and pro culture.

Jan 22, 2026 • Stoppage Time Special

Stoppage Time Special: From Fest to Full Rides: Scouting Breakthroughs and Lessons Learned

Inside MLS NEXT competition, we share lessons from elite matches on game model, resilience, and player development. Learn how smart preparation attracts college coaches, how recruiting rules really work, and what players can control when pressure is highest.

Jan 15, 2026

Ep. 55 - Ozark United Hits MLS Next Fest

Ozark United at MLS Next Fest. This episode breaks down elite youth soccer development, recruiting rules, and life inside the most heavily scouted showcase in the country, from academy teams to college and pro pathways on the national stage.

Jan 8, 2026 • Stoppage Time Special

Stoppage Time Special: Proximity Powers the Fan Experience

How teams turn matchday into an electric fan experience. Learn how constant content, proximity focused stadium design, and social spaces build community, raise emotional stakes, and make supporters feel connected long before kickoff.

Dec 18, 2025

Ep. 54 - Teaching the Business Behind the Ball

Professor Craig Schmitt shares how sports careers grow through real experience strong storytelling and fan focused design. Learn how classrooms clubs and match day moments connect to build community loyalty and open paths into the sports business world.