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For the Love of the Game
Ralph Perez and Ray Reid
20 episodes
1 week ago
Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.
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Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.
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Episodes (20/20)
For the Love of the Game
Soccer skills on the basketball court, with Donny Marshall
Most people know about Donny Marshall's time in the NBA and his current broadcast career, but did you know that this basketball forward got his start on the soccer field? In this episode, learn how Donny's time playing soccer made him a better basketball player and why he ultimately decided to transition to a life on the court.
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2 years ago
42 minutes

For the Love of the Game
From Soccertown USA to the World Cup, with Tony Meola
Tony grew up playing every sport he could. He was captain of his high school's basketball team, an all-state baseball player and one of the top ten high school soccer players in New Jersey. He attended The University of Virginia on a soccer and baseball scholarship, where he trained with coach Bruce Arena for two years before joining the U.S. Men's National Team. He played in the World Cup the following year, 1990, and again in 1994 and 2002. In this episode, they’re talking about why Tony chose soccer, what he learned in his pro career and his thoughts on U.S. soccer today, which he also discusses on his daily SiriusXM FC show, Counter Attack.
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2 years ago
47 minutes

For the Love of the Game
The most-capped player in U.S. Women’s National Team history: Kristine Lilly
Kristine Lilly is one of the most accomplished athletes in soccer history. Her decades-long career began at the University of North Carolina, where she helped lead the team to four straight national championships. With 354 caps, she’s the most-capped player in U.S. Women's National Team history. In this episode, Ralph, Ray and Kristine talk about how she developed the skills that built her notable career and what she shares in her best-selling book, "Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success."
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2 years ago
37 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Building a Championship Culture in Youth Soccer, with Rick Jacobs
Join Ralph, Ray and Rick Jacobs, a 23-time state championship-winning coach, as Rick delves into the importance of creating a winning culture in youth soccer. With a 94% winning percentage and a 131-game unbeaten streak, Rick shares his insights on cultivating trust, building relationships with his players, and fostering a sense of tradition and belonging among his teams. Tune in to learn more about the role of culture in sports success and how to implement it in your own coaching style.
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2 years ago
40 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Stories from the 1994 World Cup, with Alexi Lalas
Alexi Lalas has been a symbol and standout in U.S. soccer for over 20 years, creating an incredible career after an extraordinary performance in the 1994 World Cup. In this episode, hear him share some untold stories from his time in the spotlight.
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2 years ago
57 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Cup Commentary: Ralph and Ray's World Cup check-in
The group stage is over, and Ralph and Ray are ready to reflect on the results of the 2022 World Cup so far. In this episode, hear their thoughts on the U.S. Men's National Team's performance, Ralph's experience in Qatar and their predictions for the rest of the Cup.
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2 years ago
37 minutes

For the Love of the Game
April Heinrichs: U.S. Women's National team captain, coach and World Cup champion
In 1991, April Heinrichs captained the U.S. Women's National Team that brought home the World Cup. The first ever woman inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1998, she later went on to coach that team to Olympic medals and third place in the World Cup in 2003. In this episode, learn how she became a legendary player and transitioned her soccer skills from playing to coaching. Plus, hear her advice to players experiencing the World Cup for the first time.
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2 years ago
42 minutes

For the Love of the Game
From pro player to pro coach, with Chris Armas
Chris Armas has played and coached in the biggest leagues of professional soccer, but his love for the game began as a child in Brentwood, N.Y.—Ralph and Ray's hometown. In this episode, the Brentwood boys get together to talk about Chris's career and the transition from pro-player to coach.
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3 years ago
43 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Cup Commentary: Ralph and Ray's 2022 World Cup Predictions
For the Love of the Game is back—just in time for the 2022 World Cup! The games kick off on Sunday, November 20 in Qatar, and, in this episode, Ralph and Ray are talking about their predictions, expectations and excitement for this year's games.
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3 years ago
35 minutes

For the Love of the Game
From the junior league to the major league, with Bill Manning
Bill Manning has played on soccer teams at every level, and it prepared him to lead teams at the highest level. In this episode, learn what it takes to lead a major soccer team from a president two: Toronto FC (MLS) and Toronto Argonauts (MLSE).
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3 years ago
41 minutes

For the Love of the Game
The voice of U.S. soccer, with JP Dellacamera
You've probably heard JP Dellacamera make some memorable soccer calls. With over 30 years in the announcer's booth, the Hall of Fame broadcaster has seen the game, and some of its most influential players, evolve. In this episode, hear about the calls, culture and clubs that have changed the game.
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3 years ago
38 minutes

For the Love of the Game
The Super League's superhero, with Amanda Vandervort
From playing to coaching to promoting the game, Amanda Vandervort has done it all. In this episode, learn about how her time in college and major league soccer has prepared her for her latest position as president of the USL Super League.
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3 years ago
45 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Color commentary, with Ralph and Ray
Ralph and Ray love the game and their guests, but, in this episode, the two of them talk 1 v 1 about the personal histories in soccer and friendship that brought them to where they are today.
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3 years ago
49 minutes

For the Love of the Game
101 goals, with Taylor Twellman
In 2009, Taylor Twellman became the youngest player in Major League Soccer to score 100 goals. A year after the achievement, he retired from the game after concussion side effects. In this episode, hear about Taylor's record-breaking career and his new goal of educating the youth about injury and keeping athletes safe with ThinkTaylor.
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3 years ago
56 minutes

For the Love of the Game
The game off the field, with Nelson Rodríguez
Not every person influencing the game is on the field—Nelson Rodríguez is in the office. In this episode, find out what it's like to work behind the scenes on some of the biggest clubs in soccer.
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3 years ago
45 minutes

For the Love of the Game
The changes of college coaching, with Becky Burleigh
When Becky Burleigh began coaching college soccer at 21 years old, some of her players were older than she was. At 26, she became the first ever head coach for the Florida Gators' women's soccer program, where she coached for 26 years before retiring. In this episode, hear how she found her footwork in coaching and how her style changed over the course of her career.
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3 years ago
42 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Soccer's legendary defender, with Alexi Lalas
Alexi Lalas has been a symbol and standout in U.S. soccer for over 20 years. In this episode, hear him share some untold stories from his time in the spotlight.
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3 years ago
57 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Influencing soccer history, with Cobi Jones
Cobi Jones is the all-time leader in caps for the U.S. men's national team and LA Galaxy legend, scoring the first goal ever for the team. But, before all that, he played for Coach Ralph. In this episode, hear how his career has unfolded since and what he's doing for the game today.
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3 years ago
47 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Self-motivation and team culture, with the legendary Carli Lloyd
While it's important to act as a team on the field, only you can control your performance as a player, and Carli Lloyd knows that. In this episode, hear how she motivated herself to become one of the strongest players on the field during her 17-year professional career.
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3 years ago
35 minutes

For the Love of the Game
81 Years of Coaching, 900 Career Wins, 5 National Championships, and 1 New Podcast!
Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.
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3 years ago
5 minutes

For the Love of the Game
Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.