Ep: 3 – Development Academy vs High School Soccer
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Episode 3 of our weekly news podcast, The SoccerWire Podcast (presented by PlayerMaker) is here for October 17, 2019.
This week we cover once again the biggest headlines from SoccerWire.com this past week, discuss the Development Academy vs High School debate, Charles breaks news of MLS is getting rid of the combine as we know it in favor of a new “mini-combine” approach held during the NCAA Men’s College Cup in early December, we take a look at the state of the USMNT after a disappointing loss to Canada, and wrap up the episode discussing referee shortages on “heard on the wire.”
Show Notes
[0:59] Managing Editor, Quinn Casteel discusses this week’s top headlines including:
- The USMNT 2-0 loss to Canada
- Generation adidas Cup Qualifying
- Notable Academy Performances
- Chicago Fire Academy, Real Salt Lake Academy
- Notable Academy Performances
- Girls DA Cup Red Divisions Recap
[7:37] Host Marc Serber and SoccerWire contributor and MLSsoccer.com editor, Charles Boehm, discuss the Development Academy vs High School debate
[22:30] Charles breaks news on the pod – MLS is getting rid of the combine as we know it in favor of a new “mini-combine” approach held during the NCAA Men’s College Cup in early December
[32:53] Marc, Charles, and Founder/President Chris Hummer discuss the disappointing USMNT first loss to Canada in 34 years
[44:45] Producer Bridget Baker rounds up the SoccerWire reported commitments so far in October 2019
[46:32] Chris is back with this week’s “Heard on the Wire” discussing the current referee shortage and WAGS bringing back their Referee Mentor Program at their annual Memorial tournament to better help referees for the future
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