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Ep 29: Bradley Wright-Phillips

Gregory Davis — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

An MLS legend, Bradley finished his career sixth on the MLS all-time goals list, tallying 117 goals (with 34 assists) across 234 matches with the New York Red Bulls, LAFC and Columbus Crew. He retired as the all-time leading scorer at New York Red Bulls, with his 126 all-competition goals ahead of both Juan Pablo Angel and Thierry Henry. When scoring his 100th goal in August 2018, he became the fastest player in league history to reach that mark. Second in all-time appearances at the club, Bradley rose to prominence with the Red Bulls from 2013-19, earning the Golden Boot presented by Audi and Best XI honors during both the 2014 and 2016 seasons. While leading the line, he helped bring three Supporters’ Shields (2013, ‘15, ‘18) to Red Bull Arena while earning additional individual accolades including 2x MLS All-Star and MLS Comeback Player of the Year. Prior to his esteemed MLS career, Wright-Phillips developed at Manchester City and logged additional stops in his home country at Southampton, Plymouth Argyle, Charlton Athletic and Brentford. A proud husband and father of 3, Bradley is the son of Arsenal legend Ian Wright and younger brother of former England international Shaun Wright-Phillips. Upon retirement, he was named Special Assistant to the Sporting Director at New York Red Bulls and currently serves as an MLS 360 analyst for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Ep 28: Rapha Abreu

Gregory Davis — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Rapha played his collegiate years at Stony Brook University, finishing his career third-best in Division 1 program history in goals (19). A pure goal scorer with tremendous strength and size, Rapha led the Seawolves in scoring his sophomore year en route to being named second-team All-America East and America East Championship All-Tournament team. With a knack for scoring game-winners, Rapha earned multiple accolades including America East Co-Player of the Week, College Soccer News National Team of the Week and BigAppleSoccer.com Goal of the Week. Prior to leading Stony Brook to two America East championships, Rapha was a two-time captain and team MVP at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in New York City, scoring 54 goals and adding 30 assists in his four years. A 2013 graduate with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Rapha currently works as an International Senior Care Advisor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and is a proud father of his 3-year old daughter.

Ep 27: Ahkeel Rodney

Gregory Davis — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

A former University of Virginia standout, Ahkeel helped lead the Cavaliers to the 2009 NCAA Division I National Championship as a freshman. Prior to college, Ahkeel collected all-America, all-state, all-city, and all-county honors as a star forward at Elmont Memorial High School. He totaled 74 goals and 52 assists during his prep playing career and was named Newsday’s Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008 before being recognized as a 2008 All-American by the NSCAA and ESPN RISE. He was a member of the U.S. Under-20 National Team that competed in the 2009 Copa Chivas Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico and a member of the U.S. Under-18 National Team at the Nike Friendly Tournament in 2007. Ahkeel earned his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Virginia in 2013, his master’s degree in School Counseling from Alfred University in 2022, and has held coaching positions at both the high school and collegiate level.

Ep 26: Jimmy Mulligan

Gregory Davis — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Jimmy served as captain in his senior season at St. John’s University, leading the Red Storm to the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament. As stated by one of his former teammates, “He was one of the best captains I ever had in my life; worked hard, was the first one to get into practice, the last one to leave, and always pushed teammates to work harder and harder every day”. Jimmy finished his Red Storm career by earning third team NSCAA All-Northeast Region accolades, second team All-Big East honors, and Academic All-American. After graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Jimmy signed with the New York Cosmos followed by stints with USL sides Sporting Kansas City II and Portland Timbers 2. A native of Medford, New York, Jimmy played 3 years of high school tennis, was previously a member of the U.S. Under-14 National Team, and currently serves as an Assistant Scout for the New York Red Bulls.

Ep 25: David Diosa

Gregory Davis — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

David began his career with the Cosmos in 2010, playing for the New York Cosmos Academy Under-18 and Under-23 teams before signing a professional contract with the NASL side in 2013. The first player to graduate from the Cosmos youth academy to the professional squad, he earned a spot on the team that competed against Manchester United at Old Trafford in 2011 in the Paul Scholes testimonial match. A big factor in the Cosmos winning, the 2016 season was his best year as a professional having scored and assisted three times, including an NASL Goal of the Year candidate. Born in Medellin, Colombia, David moved to the United States at 11 years old, growing up in Jackson Heights and attending Martin Luther King High School, the most successful public-school team in New York City.

Ep 24: Matthew Uy

Gregory Davis — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Uy played his collegiate years at Fairfield University in Connecticut, being selected Fairfield Freshman Athlete of the Year, and named to the All-MAAC first-team in 2009 and 2010 and NSCAA/adidas All-Region team in 2008, 2009 and 2010. After graduation, Uy continued his playing career professionally in Asia, playing for the top division in the Philippines, where he earned 10 international caps with the u23 men’s national team, participating in the Asia Cup Qualifiers, World Cup 2018 Playoff Qualifier and Suzuki Cup. Prior to college, the Long Island native attended high school at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida after being selected for the 2007 US Residency Program, where he earned over 40 caps with the u17 national team. Uy is currently serving as Assistant Coach at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), during a span in which he helped guide the Highlanders to the first NCAA appearance at the Division I level, tied the school record for wins in a season, and was part of a coaching staff recognized as the United Soccer Coaches Atlantic Region Coaching Staff of the Year.

Ep 23: Nick Costa

Gregory Davis — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Costa played his collegiate career at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, making 62 appearances for the Panthers. As a senior, he ranked third in the Northeast-10 conference with seven assists. After graduating with a degree in Sports Management, Costa played with New York Cosmos ‘B’ in the National Premier Soccer League during the 2015 season, making a total of 12 appearances during the team's inaugural season. Following a year with the NPSL side, Costa signed a professional contract with the United Soccer League's Arizona United. A native of Carle Place, New York, Costa served as Assistant Coach at his alma mater, as Director of Programs at a Mineola-based company that guides student-athletes through the athletic recruiting process, and is currently a Physical Education teacher in the Long Island area.

Ep 22: Kevin Garcia

Gregory Davis — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0400

A 4-year starter at Villanova University, Kevin became just the 3rd player from Villanova to be drafted by an MLS franchise, selected by the New England Revolution in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft. He signed with Swedish club IFK Luleå in 2013 and made 30 appearances over two seasons before returning to the U.S., signing with the Houston Dynamo in 2016. Kevin would make 38 appearances for Houston, scoring his first MLS goal and winning the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. A member of the U-18 national pool regional team, Kevin led St. Francis Prep High School to its first undefeated city championship and was named Queens player of the year as a senior. A New York native, Kevin completed his bachelor’s degree in Finance and a minor in Spanish, along with a master’s degree in Finance, Strategic Management, and Business Analytics at Villanova University. He now serves as a Player Relations Manager for the MLS Players Association, in which he advocates for and supports players across the league on a variety of issues.

Ep 21: Rishi Desai

Gregory Davis — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Rishi played two collegiate years at Providence College before entering the professional ranks, beginning in Argentina’s first division, followed by years playing in Germany and currently in Spain. A personal soccer trainer and fitness enthusiast, Rishi focuses on providing a professional environment for soccer players to develop their technical, tactical, physical, and mental abilities. His social media pages @RDPremierTraining have amassed over 14,000 followers on Instagram and over 36,000 followers on TikTok as viewers are taken through core workouts, power & agility drills, personal sessions, and team workouts. A native of Holmdel, N.J., Rishi led his high school as three-year captain to the state championship in 2010 and continues to shine as a competitive midfielder known for his clean technical skills.

Ep 20: Kadeem Dacres

Gregory Davis — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0400

After beginning his collegiate career at Mercer County Community College, Kadeem went on to star at UMBC, University of Maryland-Baltimore County. His senior year saw him named America East midfielder of the Year and first team all-conference, scoring 7 goals and adding 8 assists. Recognized as a tricky left-midfielder, Kadeem was known to be equally good with both feet with one coach stating, “I'd say he's right-footed (hits ball harder) but I've seen him do everything with his left." Drafted by the Chicago Fire in the fourth round of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, Kadeem spent the following 8 years in the USL Championship, forging a successful career as a veteran midfielder. A native of New York City, where he started playing for Rosedale Soccer Club in Queens at age 7, Kadeem also competed for the U-15, U-17 and U-18 United States national team.

Ep 19: Jimmy Nealis

Gregory Davis — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Jimmy played his collegiate years at Georgetown University, starting every game his senior season leading an outstanding defense to the NCAA College Cup Final. After being drafted in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft by the Houston Dynamo, Jimmy signed with NASL club New York Cosmos. Prior to college, Jimmy starred at Massapequa High School earning New York State Player of the Year honors his senior season and finishing his high school career with 33 goals and 34 assists. After graduating with his master’s degree in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown, Jimmy found his way into sales, now serving as a National Account Executive at a top advertising corporation.

Ep 18: Rycke Guiney & Kylee McIntosh

Gregory Davis — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Rycke Guiney & Kylee McIntosh played their collegiate years at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York where they both served as team captains. Rycke graduated from Marist tied for first in program history for most goals in a game, most assists in a game, and games played. Breaking 8 records throughout her career, she holds program records for most assists in a season (9), career assists (21), most points in a game (7), and career points (71). She is second in program history with 25 career goals and was named Sportswoman of the Year. A two time-member of the All-MAAC first team and MAAC All-Tournament team, Rycke was an ESPN Top 50 Rising Star out of Naperville High School in Illinois. Kylee was also vital to Marist’s success, playing in 81 games – tied for fifth-most in program history – after a stellar high school career earning All-State and All-Southern Connecticut honors at Cheshire High School. Kylee went on to forge a professional career with the Connecticut Fusion in United Women’s Soccer, where she was a two-time All-Eastern Conference selection, two-time All-UWS selection, UWS Iron Women of the Year selection, and a national finalist. Kylee now serves as head coach at her former high school, where she has earned Conference Coach of the Year and led the Cheshire girls’ soccer team to a storybook 2019 season, winning 21 of its first 22 games, capturing the Southern Connecticut Conference championship and reaching the state title game for the first time in 14 years.

Ep 17: Jesse Corke

Gregory Davis — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Jesse played his collegiate years at Molloy University followed by a professional career in Germany as well as local NISA club, New York Cosmos. Jesse enjoyed a stellar collegiate career with the Lions, being named East Coast Conference 2014 Goalkeeper of the Year and earning All-ECC First Team honors. A fearless shot-stopper, Jesse posted seven-save efforts in back-to-back games and earned a season-high nine stops his senior year. He returned to his alma mater in 2018, assisting with the training of Molloy’s goalkeepers and helping to guide the team to its first ECC Championship, where the squad advanced to the final 16 teams in a playoff run that featured two contests decided by penalty kicks. A native of Valley Stream, New York, Jesse now serves on the coaching staff for Long Island University and as a goalkeeper coach for a premier goalkeeping academy on Long Island.

Ep 16: Adriano Gabriele

Gregory Davis — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Adriano played his collegiate years at Seton Hall University, playing a pivotal role on and off the field, being named a Big East Academic All-Star his junior season. An ESPN Rise Boys’ Soccer Third Team All-American, Adriano was named to the NSCAA/adidas High School Boys All-Region II team as well as the All-State Third Team by the New York State Soccer Writers Association. He led St. John’s the Baptist High School to the Nassau-Suffolk Catholic High School Athletic Association semifinals and was named the league Most Valuable Player. Adriano has held coaching positions at both the high school and collegiate level and has vast experience in the information technology and services industry.

Ep 15: Kris Bistre

Gregory Davis — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Kris started his collegiate career at Caldwell University in New Jersey, captaining the team as a sophomore, before transferring to New Jersey Institute of Technology. A dynamic midfielder coming out of high school, Kris was named to the all-City second team and the all-Staten Island first team by the New York Post. Leading St. Peter’s Boys High School with 11 goals and 10 assists as a senior, Kris graduated as a two-time Staten Island Advance All-Star and helped his team to three consecutive Staten Island Championships. A proud husband and father of one (with another on the way!), Kris now serves as Vice President at a digital media company in the New York City area.

Ep 14: Andrew LoManto

Gregory Davis — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Andrew played his collegiate years at Seton Hall University. His highlights include a pair of dramatic game-winning goals, first against #3 nationally ranked Georgetown University, followed by St. John’s University in his final collegiate game. Named one of the top players in New York State by ESPN Rise, Andrew led St. Anthony’s High School with 13 goals and 7 assists his senior year en route to co-MVP honors of the Nassau-Suffolk Catholic High School Athletic Association. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree, Andrew went on to earn his Juris Doctor Degree from Touro College. While in law school, Andrew became the President and Founder of the Business Law Society and has since opened his own law practice.

Ep 13: Christian Johnson

Gregory Davis — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Christian played his collegiate years at Boston College. Christian was one of six players out of the 2011 Red Bull Soccer Academy to play in the ACC – the Atlantic Coast Conference – a division 1 conference with teams considered to be among the top collegiate competitors in the nation. A native of New York City, Christian was ranked the second-best "Player To Watch" in New York by Top Drawer Soccer and was ranked 53rd nationally in high school. He also played with the U14 U.S. National Team that toured Mexico and the U14 Region I Olympic Development team that toured Italy. A communication major at Boston College, Christian has worked as a social media strategist and continues to create his own content on his personal Instagram page.

Ep 12: Yannick Salmon

Gregory Davis — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Yannick began his collegiate career at University of Maryland, followed by Rutgers University. A three-year starter and two-time All-BIG EAST selection for the Scarlet Knights, Yannick was selected by the Chicago Fire with the 27th overall pick in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft. A standout player throughout high school, Yannick was named Nassau County Player of the Year, captain of the Region 1 Olympic Development team, and a member of the U-17 and U-20 Jamaican National Teams. Yannick now serves as Assistant Director of Coaching at Metropolitan Oval Academy of MLS Next and is founder of his own training program to help develop soccer players across the New York City area.

Ep 11: Andrew Jean-Baptiste

Gregory Davis — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Andrew currently plays for Canadian club Valour FC, a soccer club in the top professional league of Canada. Andrew was selected 8th overall in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft by the Portland Timbers where he spent two seasons, before stints with Chivas USA and the New York Red Bulls. In his 41 MLS appearances, a standout moment was his game-winning goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Prior to his professional career, Andrew was a star defender at the University of Connecticut, serving as team captain as a sophomore and earning Big East Defensive Player of the Year. An American-born Haitian international, Andrew currently plays for the Haitian National men’s team, and helped the team reach the Semi-Final of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Ep 10: Dane Kenny

Gregory Davis — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Dane played his collegiate years at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts where he served as team captain as a senior. A 6’4” strong central defender, Dane has been a captain throughout his career, from the time he competed for Albertson Soccer Club to St. Anthony’s High School where he helped guide the Friars to the 2008 Catholic High School state championship. Quoting his former college coach, “Dane, on and off the field, is very much a leader. He’s got a lot of personality, a lot of character and he’s great when it comes to dealing with his teammates. He’s very level-headed and very mature in everything he does.” An accounting and economics double-major, Dane went on to earn his Master of Science in accounting and now serves as a Senior Manager at a specialized financial consulting firm.

Ep 9: Keasel Broome

Gregory Davis — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Keasel played his collegiate years at Providence College, where he captained the team and started in every game of his final two years. In a record-setting year for the team in 2014, Keasel had his best season, posting a career-best 1.10 goals against average to go along with eight shutouts. He was then drafted in the third round of the MLS Draft by the San Jose Earthquakes and went on to play with various professional teams in the United States as well as the Barbados national team on the international level. A native of Delaware – where he was ranked the #2 recruit in the state – Keasel now serves as President of Edmeston & Evans, a marketing agency in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.

Ep 8: Joe Gyau

Gregory Davis — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Joe currently plays for Degerfors, a Swedish soccer club in the top professional league of Sweden. Previously, Joe played for Hoffenheim and Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga, playing under current Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and the likes of Roberto Firmino, Marco Reus, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and other top internationals. After a nine-year professional career in Germany, Joe made the move to Major League Soccer, signing with FC Cincinnati in 2019. Joe has also represented the United States at the U-15, U-17, U-20, and U-23 levels. In 2012, he was called up to the United States men’s national team, making his first start in a match against the Czech Republic. Growing up in Silver Spring, Maryland, Joe is a third-generation professional soccer player, being the son of former U.S. international Phillip Gyau and the grandson of Joseph "Nana" Gyau, a former Ghanaian international.

Ep 7: Dom Sarle

Gregory Davis — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Dom began his collegiate playing career at St. John’s University, followed by UC Santa Barbara and Monmouth University. During his senior year, Dom put together one of the best-all around seasons in Monmouth program history, paving the way to a MAAC Championship and NCAA tournament appearance. Prior to college, Dom represented the United States national team at the U-20 and U-17 level, helping the team reach the round of 16 at the 2009 U-17 World Cup in Nigeria. An avid poker player off the field, Dom is now a professional poker player, earning his biggest win recently at the 2022 World Series of Poker.

Ep 6: Brandon Adler

Gregory Davis — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Brandon played his collegiate years at Providence College, where he captained the team on a historic run that included winning the school’s first ever Big East championship as well as reaching the NCAA College Cup semifinals. For his efforts, Brandon was named the Big East Tournament’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player. Prior to college, Brandon was a top high school recruit, being named a NSCAA All-American, ESPN First Team All-American, First Team All-State, Star Ledger New Jersey Player of the Year, and a Gatorade Player of the Year candidate. Brandon completed his bachelor’s degree in Sociology and went on to receive his master’s degree in Teaching in Health and Physical Education.

Ep 5: Leo Fernandes

Gregory Davis — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Leo currently plays for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship where he is having a career-best season. An attacking threat down the left side of midfield or through the middle, Leo leads the team in goals and assists, notching 16 goals and adding 7 assists to his record. For his efforts, the veteran playmaker was named USL Championship Player of the Month for June. Born in Brazil, but raised in New York, Leo attended Stony Brook University before being drafted by the Philadelphia Union in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft. A standout player at Stony Brook, Leo was voted three-time midfielder of the year of the America East conference during his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons.

Ep 4: Tyler Arnone

Gregory Davis — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Tyler began his collegiate career at St. John’s University, followed by University of Michigan. During his time in Michigan, Tyler racked up a number of awards including Big Ten Player of the Year and All American in 2013. Tyler graduated as the program’s eighth all-time leader in assists and was one of four players in University of Michigan history to be named All-Big Ten in three seasons. A top midfielder in his class, Tyler’s gritty work ethic brought him across the United States professional playing ranks from the MLS to USL. A talented soloist off the field as well, Tyler grew up with a love for music – particularly skilled with the trumpet – and was second chair in his high school band.

Ep 3: Chelsea Cabarcas

Gregory Davis — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Chelsea began her collegiate career at Stetson University, followed by Iona University, becoming a key player for the Gaels during her sophomore and junior seasons. No stranger to the international level, Chelsea made the roster for the U-17 Colombian National Team and represented the country for 9 years. A talented radio host as well, Chelsea has reported for Complex News, Cosmos TV, Shade 45, Hot 97, One World Sports, and ESPN Deportes. These days, Chelsea serves as NYCFC’s In-Stadium Host while balancing her modeling career with a New York based modeling agency.

Ep 2: Andrew Sousa

Gregory Davis — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Andrew began his collegiate career at Limestone University, followed by Providence College. A play-making central midfielder, Andrew scored the game-winning goal his senior year to take Providence College to its second-ever Big East final appearance. He was then drafted in the third round of the MLS Draft by the New England Revolution and went on to play for Portuguese second-division club, Operário, followed by Icelandic top-division side, Fylkir. During their 2014 campaign, Andrew led the club in goals and assists and received Man of the Match honors in their final game of the season, falling just short of qualifying for the UEFA Europa League.

Ep 1: Joey Pinto

Gregory Davis — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Joey began his collegiate playing career at St. John’s University, followed by Molloy University. Prior to college, Joey was a standout player in high school, earning conference player of the year accolades as a senior. Well known throughout New York youth soccer, Joey was one of only 18 players from Maine to Virginia to be chosen for the U.S. Youth Soccer Region 1 Olympic Development Program. These days, Joey has taken his love for music to the next level. DJing and producing for 20 years, you can find his latest releases on his very own music label, Jack City Records.