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"Soccer Saturday" featuring Indy Eleven

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Indy Eleven's "Soccer Saturday" airs every Saturday at 9am to 10am on 93.5FM/107.5FM hosted by the voice of your "Boys in Blue", Greg Rakestraw. Listen in to learn more about Indy Eleven, the USL, all things about soccer in Indiana and topics from around the globe.
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Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 02/27/21

"Soccer Saturday" featuring Indy Eleven Feb 27, 2021

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Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 3/23/24

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 3/23/24

00:00- 2:51- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Rakestraw talks about Home Opening Saturday for the Indy Eleven for 2024. He promotes where you can watch or how to get tickets to the opener tonight vs Sacramento Republic.  

5:51-15:40- The Manager of Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about his first win as Manager last weekend in Memphis and the Penalty that won the match by Jack Blake. He discusses the teams injury report and previews his first home match as Manager of Indy Eleven against Sacramento Republic and what to watch for this evening. Coach McAuley discusses a new addition to the roster signed this week.  

18:40-28:29- Former Indy Eleven Member and Butler Bulldog and current Sacramento Republic player Jared Timmer jumps on the show to talk with Greg about coming Back Home Again to Indiana to play his former team tonight at Carroll Stadium. They discuss what it is like living and playing in Sacramento vs Indianapolis.   

31:29-45:21- The Head of the Indy Eleven Academy Kiki Wallace comes on the show this morning to talk about the success of the Academy when it comes to Championships and Tournaments that the teams are competing in. They discuss some of the top players who are coming up through the Acadamy that fans can maybe look forward to seeing for the Senior team in future matches and years.  

48:21-57:17- Greg Rakestraw closes the show today by bringing up a couple of newsworthy notes. He discusses the US Mens National Team in the Nations League and the come from behind win against Jamaica setting up a Final tomorrow night vs Mexico. Greg also talks about FA Cup and what is going on over in England.  

Mar 23, 202401:00:21
Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 3/16/2024

Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 3/16/2024

00:00-2:48 Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 theFan! Rakestraw recaps the Indy Elevens first loss of the season, previews the upcoming match with Memphis, and shares today’s guests.

2:48-16:57- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McCauley joins the show. McCauley recaps the loss to Oakland Roots FC, shares his thoughts on Jack Blake, and a few other players. Rakestraw also shares some news from the USL Championship league.

16:57-33:53- Ethan O’Brien joins the show. O’Brien recaps his career, talks about joining the Indy Eleven and more!

33:53-50:04- Radio play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia Union Dave Leno joins. Leno recaps the Unions last match, what’s ahead as the Union return to the United States, and some fans disappointment with the club.

50:04-1:00:04 Rakestraw wraps up with news from the Champions League draw, the home opener for the Indy Eleven, and the FA Cup.

Mar 16, 202401:00:05
Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 3/09/24

Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 3/09/24

00:00-2:35- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday. To open the show, Rakestraw previews the hour as it is opening day for the 2024 Indy Eleven and USL Seasons. He Previews Undrafted wrapping up last weekend and who won the show and gets the opportunity to go to camp with Indy Eleven.

 

5:35-16:52- The new Manager of the Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show to preview the opening match of the season in Oakland and his first match as Manager of Indy Eleven. They discuss the late additions to the team including the players who scored sports on the roster through Undrafted. Greg also talks about the week 1 schedule for the USL season.

 

19:52-32:39- The first winner of the show Undrafted, Jay Klein, joins the show after getting a short term deal with Indy Eleven. He talks about what that means to be on a USL team and play professional soccer. He talks about his background in soccer and how proud his family was of him, when they found out he won a spot on the team.

 

35:39-49:11- Greg’s broadcasting partner and brains behind the show Undrafted, Brad Hauter, joins the show in the penultimate segment today to recap season one of the show. They discuss the two players who won the show and in reward spots on Indy Eleven. Brad confirms that Undrafted will return for a 2nd season and changes that will be made from year one to year two as well as when filming will get underway. With the season getting underway today, they talk about ticket deals that fans can find this spring and summer at the Mike and the experience of home matches for the fans in 2024.


52:11-55:57- On the final segment of the show, Greg discusses where all you can find the USL matches on television and streaming in 2024. He also talks about where watch parties will take place as well starting with Upland Brewing tonight. Also, the latest Champions League updates and more international soccer news.

Mar 11, 202401:01:11
Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 3/2/2024

Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 3/2/2024

00:00-7:46- Soccer Saturday with Greg Rakestraw is back with the final show before the start of the 11th Indy Eleven Season! To open the show, Rakestraw runs through todays guests: Younes Boudadi, Caleb King, and Devon Kerr. Also, Rakestraw shares some news from the Indy Eleven, and recaps the last preseason game.

7:46-10:28- Indy Eleven’s Younes Boudadi joins. Boudadi previews the upcoming season, his time with the Eleven to this point, and more!

10:28-19:44 Caleb King joins. King talks with Rakestraw about the ending of his time with the Indy Eleven, his soccer career, and his take aways from Undrafted.

19:44-49:53Indy Eleven broadcaster Devon Kerr joins. Kerr speaks on the Indy Eleven making national television this season. Plus, Kerr talks about the Indy Eleven, the new head coach, and more!

49:53-59:27 Greg Rakestraw wraps up Soccer Saturday with a look ahead at the 2024 Indy Eleven Season. Rakestraw also has some words for the Open Cup and MLS.  He also speaks briefly on the FA Cup.

Mar 02, 202459:27
Indy Eleven - Soccer Saturday for 2/24/24

Indy Eleven - Soccer Saturday for 2/24/24

(0:00-2:49) Greg starts Soccer Saturday off by previewing the Indy Eleven’s upcoming games and who will appear during the show today. He also talks about the MLS. 

(5:49-15:43) For the Eleven Minutes segment of the show, Greg talks to Jack Blake of the Indy Eleven to talk about the upcoming season, how well he has performed in the preseason, and how he feels about his performance so far. Blake talks about his relationship with Coach McAuley, and how many famous players McAuley has worked with. He also talks about returning home to Nottingham during the offseason. He also talks about the outdoor soccer display and if he schools the kids when he visits the Children’s Museum. 

(18:43-28:16) Greg talks to Hunter Sulte who plays goalie for the Indy Eleven. He talks about how he came to Indy from Portland. He tells Greg about how he has adjusted to moving to Indy, and what he likes about the city. He talks about playing in Portland and the differences between playing there and playing in Indy. 

(31:16-45:51) Chris Doran of the Columbus Crew joins the show again to preview the Crew’s upcoming season. Doran talks about players battling for their role with the team, and how the driver for players to stay on the team allows the team to play at its best. They touch on MLS Soccer as well, and how they are trimming cups from the schedule. Doran also talks about the Messi factor. 

(48:51-56:40) Greg ends the show talking about the fate of the Open Cup, and the likelihood that it would get nixed. Rakestraw voices his disappointment that fewer MLS teams are competing in the Open Cup, but also explains some of the reasoning behind the teams not playing. 

Feb 24, 202459:51
Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 2/17/2024

Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 2/17/2024

00:00-5:56 Greg Rakestraw is back with a special on location edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Greg encourages listeners to head to The Shop in the Bottleworks district, runs down guests for the show, and more! Plus, an Indy Eleven legend joins later.

5:56-20:40- Greg Rakestraw returns with the new Head Coach of the Indy Eleven, Sean McCaulley. McCaulley talks about the Indy Eleven improvements, the players, Josh O’Brian, and thoughts on Carson Henderlong. Also, Rakestraw and McCaulley discuss the upcoming schedule for the Indy Eleven.

20:40-32:17- An Indy Eleven legend, Brad Ring, joins the show from The Shop! Ring remembers his playing career with the Eleven, his thoughts on The Shop products, shares advice for young players making the jump to the pros, and his coaching career.

32:17-47:07 USL Super League’s Amanda Vandervort joins the show. Vandervort shares an update on the Indy Eleven women’s team, the schedule, and her reaction to no super league draft. Plus, Vandervort shares what she thinks of the Indy Eleven men join the Super League in the future.

47:07-59:53 Greg Rakestraw wraps up the show with Alex Vanjershot. Vanjershot runs Rakestraw through what The Shop plans to do, the Indy Eleven, and the upcoming Indy Eleven jersey reveal.

Feb 17, 202459:54
Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven for 2/10/24

Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven for 2/10/24

00:00- 5:54- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Rakestraw previews the hour, talks about the upcoming scrimmage today at Grand Park in Westfield. Discusses the newest signings for Indy Eleven who will join the show today. We hear from the Head Coach Sean McAuley after their first scrimmage on Tuesday.  

8:54-19:07- One of the newest additions to the Indy Eleven, Defender Josh O’Brien joins the show to talk about his background, born in Ireland but grew up in Seattle, Washington. He talks about why it was time to come back stateside and why Indy Eleven was the right decision to continue his career. Josh talks about changing his plans from playing for University of Washington to Watford in England.   

22:07-30:19- The other newest signing and former Indiana Hoosier and Crown Point native Karsen Henderlong, also joins the show this morning. He talks about what it means to be a professional soccer player and playing for his home state team after finishing his college career in December. He talks about how playing for IU Coach Todd Yeagley and that level of soccer prepares him for the professional level.  

33:19-47:07- John Morrissey, from USL tactics, joins the show to talk about the newest Indy Eleven season and how the 2024 roster will look on the pitch. John and Greg discusses how the team will look under new Head Coach Sean McAuley. They also talk about the teams who will improve and fall from the Eastern Conference in 2024.  

50:07-55:57- Greg Rakestraw closes this week's show by highlighting Women who work for Indy Eleven as a part of Women and Girls in Spots Day earlier this week.  

Feb 10, 202401:00:02
Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 2/3/2024

Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 2/3/2024

00:00- 4:33- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Rakestraw previews the hour, including player signings, a conversation with the new head coach of the Indy Eleven, and more. Rakestraw also shares upcoming news involving the US Men’s national team.

4:33-27:04- New Indy Eleven head coach Sean McCauley joins Greg Rakestraw. McCauley shares what led him to the Indy Eleven, the team, and the attitude he wants for the team. Plus, McCauley talks about the first couple of weeks of training.

27:04-42:35- Tyler Gibson joins the show. Gibson shares his reaction to not being resigned by Louisville, his impressions on new head coach Sean McCauley, and what the first days of training has been like. Plus, Gibson compares Louisville and Indianapolis.

42:35-48:28- Greg Rakestraw spends the fourth part of the show sharing news around the soccer world.

48:28- Greg Rakestraw wraps up the final segment of the show with more news in the FA Cup. Rakestraw shares scores from the cup and the look ahead at the tournament.

Feb 03, 202401:00:03
Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 1/27/2024

Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 1/27/2024

00:00-3:30- Greg Rakestraw opens the show previewing the show, including signings and news around the soccer world. Plus, Rakestraw welcomes today’s guest, Douglas Martinez, Augustine Williams, and Greg Stremlaw.

3:30- 14:25- Augustine Williams joins Greg Rakestraw to share what led him to the Indy Eleven, his career and more. Williams also shares his take on the Indy Eleven fans.

14:25-28:42- Douglas Martinez is welcomed by Greg Rakestraw to the show. Martinez shares his hopes to come back to Indianapolis after last season, his thoughts on last season, and his thoughts on his friend coming to Indianapolis.

28:42-42:32- Greg Stremlaw makes a return to the show. Stremlaw breaks down the new kit manufacturer for the Indy Eleven, the new Indy Eleven coach, and what’s ahead for the Indy Eleven. Plus, Stremlaw gives an update on the new stadium for the team.

42:32-59:25- Greg Rakestraw opens the final segment of the show with a sound byte from Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopf, who announced this season would be his last as Liverpool’s Manager. Plus, Greg Rakestraw predicts what the future of Klopf in major league soccer. Also, what the schedule for the week looks like for the MLS and Premier League.

Jan 27, 202459:25
Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 1/20/2024

Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 1/20/2024

00:00- 5:15- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 theFan! To open the show, Rakestraw welcomes the new sponsor, previews the hour, and welcomes the two newest members of the Indy Eleven.

08:18- 20:40- Elliot Collier joins Greg Rakestraw, discussing his return to Indianapolis from San Diego. Plus, Collier tells Rakestraw what led him to Indianapolis and the Indy Eleven, talks about his teammates, and remembers back to his last time with the Indy Eleven.

23:42- 35:47- Max Schneider joins the show to recap his career to this point, playing in a brand-new stadium, and his time in St. Louis. Plus, Schneider shares what he has learned about Indianapolis and what he is looking forward to with the Indy Eleven.

38:49- 44:23- Rakestraw returns to share not one, but TWO USL Championship stories! Plus, Rakestraw shares news on Jose Bautista, the Golden Boot winner changing teams, and recaps the newest members of the Eastern Conference.

47:24- 1:00:00-Rakestraw starts the final segment of the show with news from the MLS. Plus, Rakestraw recaps the Third-Round replays in the Premier League and the schedule ahead in Europe.

Jan 20, 202401:00:48
Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 1/13/2024

Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 1/13/2024

(0:00-3:04) Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show this week by talking about the new Head Coach of the Indy Eleven announced this week. He talks about another player signing this week and previews who will be on the show today including the latest Undrafted updated.  

(6:04-23:09) During this segment, it is the new Head Coach of the Indy Eleven Sean McAuley who makes his Soccer Saturday debut. Coach McAuley talks about how excited he is to become Indy Eleven’s newest Head Coach and why he decided to move from MLS’s Minnesota United to USL’s Indy Eleven. He discusses the time he remembered playing in Indianapolis and getting lost around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway while going on a jog.  

(26:09-34:18) In this segment, the newest signee to Indy Eleven Roberto Molina is returning for his 2nd season. He talks about what it means to come back for his 2nd season and what he thinks of the new head coach this coming season. Roberto talks about why he likes the Indianapolis area so much and enjoys playing here. He talks about his goals for the 2024 season.  

(37:18-47:27) It is the weekly Undrafted segment as Greg’s guest is his broadcast partner and brains behind Undrafted Brad Hauter they talk about Under Armour who is the new kit manufacturer with Indy Eleven and when the kits will be revealed for the season. Brad gives us his thoughts on the new Head Coach of Indy Eleven and his thoughts for the upcoming season. Brad and Greg discuss the latest news regarding Undrafted and what the future may hold for the show.  

(50:27-57:27) The final segment of the show, Greg talks about the FA Cup in England as they hit the round of 64. He talks about the matches to watch in this round of the tournament.  

Jan 13, 202401:00:23
Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 1/6/2024

Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 1/6/2024

(0:00-5:06) Greg Rakestraw kicks off the first Soccer Saturday show of the 2024 calendar year by talking about the latest news on the coaching search for Indy Eleven and when the Coach may be announced. Greg talks about the newest brand partner of the Indy Eleven in Under Armour. He previews who is coming up on the show this week including the latest Brickyard Battalion President.  

(8:06-22:38) During this segment, it is the new President of the Brickyard Battalion David Ziemba joins the show to talk about how long he has been a fan of Indy Eleven and how his passion developed for the franchise. He talks about why being a part of the Brickyard Battalion is such a big deal to him and now brings his son to Indy Eleven matches. David and Greg preview the annual BYB meeting that is upcoming this week and what will be going on at the meeting.  

(25:38-39:46) In this segment, it is the latest Undrafted update. Indy Eleven Head of Video Production Ian Gilmour, joins the show to talk about his role in the show Undrafted. They talk about the hours of footage that he has shot for this program each week. They discuss the stories that are told on Undrafted and how the show is edited for air. They preview episode #3 and what is coming up this week on Undrafted.  

(42:46-52:13) Greg Rakestraw, in this segment, talks about the FA Cup in England and how it compares to the US Open Cup in the United States. He discusses that the round is where the Premier League teams enter and play lower-level teams in the round of 64.  The draw mainly has Premier League Teams playing other like teams and lower level teams playing each other. He also discusses how Soccer Saturday started during an international friendly at Lucas Oil Stadium  

(55:13-56:45) The final segment of the show, Greg discusses a couple bits of MLS news to close the show and previews who and what is coming up next week on the show.  

Jan 06, 202401:00:03
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 12/30/23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 12/30/23

(0:00-2:32) Greg Rakestraw kicks off the final show of 2023 by talking about what is coming up on the show this week. He gives an update on the Head Coaching search and talks about the show Undrafted.  

(5:32-19:28) During this segment, it is the Undrafted show update. Ryan Lakin, head coach at Aurora University, joins the show to talk about his friendship with Brad Hauter and also how he got into coaching soccer. He talks about the differences between players at the DIII level vs those who play DI or DII soccer and how many of his players of gone pro. Ryan and Greg get into what the show Undrafted means to him and how important it is for the smaller college players who want to try and make it in Pro soccer.  

(22:28-34:47) In this segment, former Roncalli Star and MLS player Perry Kitchen joins the show to discuss a variety of topics in the world of soccer. They talk about Boxing Day and why it is an important day on the soccer calendar. They talk about how short the offseason is in soccer as only 8-10 weeks separate the MLS Cup and the start of the new season. They discuss the news relating to the US Open Cup announced in recent weeks.  

(37:47-53:02) Soccer aficionado and WISHTV Meteorologist Marcus Bailey makes his Soccer Saturday debut. He talks about how he became a Brentford Fan in the Premier League and how his soccer fandom really got kicked off as well. They talk about where he watches soccer and how the tradition started.  

(56:02-57:25) Greg quickly closes the final show of 2023 and looks ahead to 2024 and if their might be a new head coach for Indy Eleven.  

Dec 30, 202359:34
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 12/23/23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 12/23/23

(0:00-7:25) Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by discussing what and who is upcoming on the show, what the major discussion topics will be. They include Indy Eleven becoming operations partners at Grand Park in Westfield and the show Undrafted debuts on Christmas Eve and on the next 10 Sundays. Greg about the new Indy Eleven schedule that was released this week.  

(10:25-21:58) Indy Eleven President Greg Stremlaw joins the show to give an update on the Head Coaching position. The Big news of the week is the Indy Eleven will become exclusive partners of Grand Park in Westfield which houses the Indy Eleven Womens Team and Men’s and Womens Academy Programs. Greg and Greg also give an update on Indy Eleven Park and where the progress stands in Construction.  

(24:58-40:20) Greg Rakestraw’s Indy Eleven Broadcast Partner Brad Hauter is on the show this morning and they discuss the new show Undrafted which debuts on Sunday for the next 10 weeks on WRTV. Brad and Greg talk about the realty show as Undrafted Players compete for a couple of spots on Indy Eleven for the 2024 season. They also discuss where the idea for the show came about and how it came to fruition.  

(43:20-47:42) During this segment of the show, Greg Rakestraw discusses the MLS Super Draft that was held this week. Two Former Indy Eleven Players and a few former Indiana Hoosiers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish players were drafted into MLS Clubs. Greg also discusses the Champions League draw for the Round of 16 that were released this week.   

(50:42-57:08) To round out the show, Greg gives his thoughts on the changes to the US Open Cup and why the MLS does not want their best teams playing in the tournament and MLS as a whole threatning to pull out of the tournament. He compares the US Open Cup to the FA Cup and others like it around the World.  

Dec 23, 202301:00:13
Indy Eleven - Soccer Saturday for 12/16/23

Indy Eleven - Soccer Saturday for 12/16/23

(0:00-7:15) Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by recapping what the show will highlight in the next few weeks. He also previews some guests that will be on the show. 

(10:15-25:17) Jeff Reuter joins Greg to talk about the MLS Championship game. He talks about what he has seen in different conferences and who stood out most to him this season. He also talks about some of the players that made an impact internationally this season, and Lionel Messi. He recaps Messi’s season, and what to expect from him next year. 

(28:25-39:25) Grace Bahr joins the show to talk about Xavier Women’s Soccer. They preview the upcoming Women’s College Soccer season, and what caliber of play Bahr expects to show up for open tryouts. She talks about the importance of open tryouts, and how some of the best players showed up for them.  

(42:25-51:22) Greg starts the fourth segment talking about Welcome to Wrexham and English Premier League Soccer. He goes over the standings and talks about the documentary and how it has led to Premier League gaining popularity in the US. 

(54:30-56:50) To round out the show, Greg previews what will be the main subject of the next few shows. He says there will be a lot of news next Saturday to go over, and talks about how we are getting closer to the start of the next season.  

Dec 16, 202359:55
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 12/9/23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 12/9/23

0:00-3:20 : Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by talking about what is coming up on the show including up to date information players being signed this week like Aedan Stanley, who will join us in the next segment. He also talks about the MLS Cup that takes place later today and the College Cup in which Notre Dame will play for a National Championship.  

6:20-21:47: In this segment, Jonathan Smith, the voice of the Columbus Crew previews the MLS Cup Championship Match and what to expect. He talks about what the expectations were for the Columbus Crew going into the season and what the likelihood was to make it to the Championship Match. He talks with Jonathan about the rivalry with FC Cincinnati and the Hell is Real Match which Columbus won to win the Eastern Conference Championship.  

24:47-33:53: During this Indy Eleven Segment, the newest member of Indy Eleven Aedan Stanley joins the show to talk about why he chose Indy Eleven to continue his career being from the Midwest. He talks about what he visions his role being in 2024 with Indy Eleven.  

36:53-46:53: The voice of LA FC Dave Denholm, joins the show to get the other side of the MLS Cup as he previews the match this afternoon against Columbus Crew. He talks about where he got his passion for soccer and the LAFC. They also discuss why the city has fallen in love with LAFC and uprooting LA Galaxy who has been around for many years.  

49:53-56:50 The Voice of the College Cup for ESPN Devon Kerr joins the show to talk about the College Cup in which Notre Dame will play for a championship. Also he talks about Aedan Stanley, who the Indy Eleven signed this week.  Devon talks about how attractive the Indy Eleven Head Coaching Job and they get into his thoughts on the MLS Cup as well.  

Dec 09, 202359:55
Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 12/2/2023

Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 12/2/2023

0:00-4:31 : Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by talking about the change In Head Coach for the Indy Eleven with the departure of Mark Lowry and other players leaving and changing amongst the program.   

7:31-17:50: In the Eleven Minute segment, Greg Rakestraw talks with Indy Eleven President Greg Stremlaw to discuss the change in Coaching leadership after the departure of Mark Lowry this week. He talks about how many applications from all over the world, he has received to take over the Head Coaching duties. Greg Stremlaw also talks about the Indy Eleven Womens Team winning Club of the year and what it means to the program. Finally they discuss the updates to Eleven Park and what is in the works for the project.  

20:50-36:56: The Radio Voice of FC Cincinnati Tom Gehlerder, joins the show to talk about the MLS playoffs and the battle against in state rival Columbus Crew for the Eastern Conference Championship. They talk about the “Hell is Real” Derby and where the name came from between Columbus and Cincinnati. They talk about what FC Cincinnati has done to keep attendance high despite other sports in the area with multiple sell outs.  

39:56-50:45: The attention of the show shifts to College Soccer and the NCAA Tournament as Indiana heads North to play Notre Dame for a spot in the College Cup. The Starting Goalkeeper JT Harms joins the show to preview the NCAA Elite Eight match vs in state rival Notre Dame. They talk about where the season turned around for the better and what was the difference. They also talk about what it means to play the College Cup just across the Ohio River in Louisville, being really close to home.  

53:45- 57:11 Greg Rakestraw closes out the show by talking about some USL Championship News, he previews who is coming up on the show next week and talks about the Women College Cup this weekend.  

Dec 02, 202359:56
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 11/25/23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 11/25/23

0:00-4:12 : Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show and recaps some player signings that the Indy Eleven will bring back for the next season. He also talks about the Men’s US National Team. 

7:12-20:29: In the Eleven Minute segment, Greg Rakestraw talks with Danny Barbir who is coming to Indy for the first time in 2024. Barbir reveals his Romanian/Cuban background and how he grew up speaking Romanian, and not much Spanish. He also teaches Greg how to say goal in Romanian. The two talk about some of Barbir’s playing career, and what Thanksgiving is like with his family. 

23:47-33:49: Callum Chapman Page joins Greg and talks about why he chose Indianapolis for soccer. Chapman Page talks about some of the challenges he faced during his career and talks about when he will arrive in Indy and how he will prepare for the cold Indiana weather. They also talk about the cultural equivalent of Thanksgiving in the UK. 

36:49-46:05: Greg starts the penultimate segment by reviewing some college soccer games in IU. He also talks about UIndy Soccer, and Marian Soccer. 

49:05- 1:00:00 Greg closes out the show previewing the US Men’s National Team. 

Nov 25, 202301:00:16
Indy Eleven - Soccer Saturday for 11/18/23

Indy Eleven - Soccer Saturday for 11/18/23

0:00- 6:06: Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show, and previews some of the content that lays ahead on the show. He also talks about who will return for the Indy Eleven next year. 

9:06-20:47: Chris Doran joins the show, and the two talk about some international soccer happenings, and the international break. Doran talks about how they schedule an international break, and how a soccer schedule in, and more! 

23:47-39:27: Mark Donaldson joins Greg Rakestraw to talk Welcome to Wrexham. Donaldson explains how he got into US commentating despite being Scottish. He also calls baseball games and talks about how it differs calling a baseball game for a UK audience from a US audience. Donaldson talks about how big the NFL is becoming in Europe.  

42:27-52:58 Justin Sullivan joins the show. He is the Coach of Marian Women’s soccer. He talks about how the team has done so far, and players who stand out to them. He previews their upcoming game against Truett McConnell University, and what he expects from them from a tactic's standpoint. 

55:47- Greg closes out the show previewing what he will talk about on next week’s show. 

Nov 18, 202301:00:02
Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 11/11/2023

Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 11/11/2023

0:00- 3:08: Greg Rakestraw kicks off the show by previewing what is to come, including the finale of the USL Championship season, a new TV possibility for the Indy Eleven, and the IU Soccer team. 

   

6:08-15:28: Indy Eleven player Cam Lindley joins the show to talk about how he stepped up after Aiden Benitez went out with an injury in September. Lindley reflects on the 0-5 defeat against Charleston at the end of the season, and what he thinks caused the team to lose that game. Lindley talks about how much of a break he gives himself in between seasons and how he balances family and soccer. Lindley also gives his predictions for the USL Championship season. 

 

18:28-29:19: Former Indy Eleven, now Charleston Battery player, AJ Cochran, joins Greg and breaks down what gave Charleston the win against the Indy Eleven. Cochran explains how the momentum Charleston built up gave them a lot more confidence against Louisville. Cochran talks about how the community supports the Charleston Battery, and the atmosphere at the games. 

 

32:19- 43:26: Coach of Phoenix Rising FC Juan Guerra joins Greg to talk about the USL Championship. Guerra talks about how they beat Sacramento in their most recent matchup, and what they are focusing on going into the championship game. They also talk about how they can beat Charleston, but also about the camaraderie between the two teams. Guerra also talks about where he got advice from going into the championship game. 

   

46:26-58:43. In the Final Segment of the show, Greg Rakestraw talks with Todd Yeagley with IU Soccer, who hosts Penn State on Sunday in the Big 10 Championship soccer game. He talks about the importance of the game, how important the tradition of soccer at IU is, and how many of his former players go on to play and coach with the Indy Eleven, as well as coaching for IU. 

Nov 11, 202301:02:14
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 11/4/23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 11/4/23

0:00- 3:20. Greg Rakestraw begins this week’s edition of Soccer Saturday, by previewing what and who is ahead on today’s show. He mentions that the news will be fairly quiet until the end of the month as far as player acquisitions go.  

  

6:20-22:35. The Voice of the USL Championship Mike Watts joins the show to preview the Eastern and Western Conference Championship Matches this weekend and who may advance to the USL Championship match next week. Greg and Mike also talk about SEC Womens Soccer, as Mike is on the call of the SEC Womens Soccer tournament this weekend.  

  

25:35-35:06.   Former Indy Eleven, now Louisville City FC player Tyler Gibson talks about their road to the Eastern Conference Championship Game tonight against Charleston SC. They also talk about a former Indy Eleven teammate Dylan Mares who is now paired with Gibson in Louisville. Tyler also talks about his other career in real estate and when that may become his primary career.  

  

38:06- 50:13. During this segment, Greg Rakestraw recaps the IHSAA Soccer State Finals last weekend. Greg talks about Indiana Womens Soccer and if they may make the NCAA Tournament as a bubble team after losing in the Big Ten Tournament. The Mens team at Indiana enters the Big Ten Tournament in hopes of returning to the NCAA Tournament for the 37th consecutive time. He also recaps the IUPUI Womens Soccer season and the tough loss in the Horizon League Tournament and the Men’s upcoming Horizon League Tournament. The Marian Soccer Teams enters the postseason as well.  

  

53:13-56:45. In the Final Segment of the show, Greg Rakestraw talks League 2 Soccer and where the table stands and the Welcome to Wrexham and Knox County update.  

Nov 04, 202359:52
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 10/28/23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 10/28/23

0:00- 2:01. Greg Rakestraw opens up this week’s edition of Soccer Saturday, by previewing what and who is ahead on today’s show. He also looks back at the season ender in the USL Playoffs last week.  

 

5:01-22:54. Fox Sports and Apple TV Soccer Broascaster Devon Kerr joins the show to talk about what it has been like to primarily be on the MLS Broadcasts this year. He also discusses the MLS Soccer Playoffs and who are the teams to watch for the MLS Cup. They also look at the USL Playoffs and the disappointment by Indy Eleven in round 1.  

 

25:54-39:19.   The Head Coach of the Indiana Hoosiers Womens’ Soccer Team Erwin Van Bennekom joins the show for the first time to talk about if he expected the strong level of play by his team entering the season. Coach Bennekom also discusses talks about what it means to be a partner program with the very successful Men’s program at Indiana. He discusses some of his players and looks ahead to the Postseason with the Big Ten and potentially NCAA Tournaments.  

 

42:19- 53:10 A Member of the US Power Soccer Team and Indianapolis native Zach Dickey talks with Greg Rakestraw about the Power Soccer World Cup and their 3rd place finish overseas in Paris. He talks about what the experience was like wearing the US Crest and hearing the National Anthem before a match. He discusses what he is working on as a Grad Student at Auburn as well.  

 

56:10-57:20. Greg Rakestraw quickly closes the show. He Previews the next week in soccer.  

Oct 28, 202301:00:38
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 10-21-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 10-21-23

(00:00 – 1:06) - The Intro Segment of the first playoff addition of Soccer Saturday is just a quick tease of the jam packed upcoming show.  

 

(4:06 – 15:00) - Head Coach of the Indy Eleven, Mark Lowry is on for his weekly spot as he prepares to hopefully lead the team to a victory in their first playoff game on Sunday. Coach gives a quick recap on the team’s game against San Antonio FC last week. The team appealed a yellow card that Solomon Asante was given in their last game, but it was denied. Coach then gives some bits and pieces about how he intends to tackle the playoff matchup against Charleston on Sunday.  

 

(18:00 – 27:09) - Solomon Asante makes another appearance on the show this week. He has been finding the back of the net more often since August, Asante thinks that the team has just been stepping up and realizing the importance of their individual role to the team. Asante was the only player to participate in all 34 regular season matches this season.   

 

(30:09 – 42:31) - Former Indy Eleven player AJ Cochran is on the program now as a member of the Charleston Battery. He explains to Rakestraw that the decision to leave was in order to be closer to his wifes family. Cochran gives props to his Charleston teammates for getting the team this far in the season. He breaks down what was succesful about their game plan this season to get to the playoffs. Cochran has played out of his comfort zone this past year and finds it rewarding.  

 

(45:31 – ) - The show closes out with USL Tactics John Morissey joining Greg Rakestraw to breakdown the Eleven’s Sunday playoff match along with what the Eleven did right to make the playoffs this season. Morissey notes that the team really managed to maintain playoff form even through a list of injuries. He speculates that Indy’s coach Mark Lowry may have preferred to play Memphis this weekend for a slight advantage in the first round. Morissey talks about Indy’s potential opponents should they advance past the quarterfinal round.  

Oct 21, 202356:47
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 10-14-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 10-14-23

(00:00 – 3:48) - The Indy Eleven’s first playoff appearance since 2019 begins next week. Knocked FC Tulsa out of a playoff spot last week with a 2 – 1 win. Tonight they will face San Antonio FC. The game will be broadcast on MyIndy TV 23. 

 

(6:48 – 18:14) - Indy Eleven head coach Mark Lowry returns for his weekly interview. The win last week was a confidence building win for the Indy Eleven according to Lowry. Rakestraw asks what it is about Coach Lowry and his players that keep them locked in through out the season and what it is like watching certain players grow from the beginning of the year to the end. Finally, what is coach’s gameplan for facing the second ranked western conference team in San Antonio FC tonight.  

 

(21:14 – 37:52) - Sebastian Velasquez is on the show for back-to-back appearances. He had another goal against FC Tulsa. Velasquez give a breakdown of what he and his teammates did right in the team’s win last week. Rakestraw and Velasquez talk about how the current events in Israel right now might be affecting teams in the region that have players from different backgrounds on the same team. Velasquez gives his perspective having been a player in Israel in years past.  

 

(40:52 – 47:51) - A breakdown of the USL playoff picture. Rakestraw begins with what teams didn’t make the cut. Both the Eastern and Western conferences still have one playoff spot remaining. Birmingham and Louisville FC don’t have their seeding set in stone yet and their performances tonight will determine how they and the Indy Eleven enter the playoffs. The Eleven have a chance to enter the playoffs as either the 5th, 6th, or 7th seed. A win tonight gives them at the very least a guaranteed 6th seed spot. 

 

(50:51 – 56:22) - The final segment of the show talks about MLS action and international soccer. Most of the MLS is on an international break right now, save for three games. Inter Miami made a run for it but will not be able to make it into the playoffs this season, despite the help of Messi Magic. A short & sweet Welcome to Rexham recap.

Oct 14, 202359:47
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 10-07-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 10-07-23

(00:00 – 2:04) - A quick intro segment congratulating the Indy Eleven on qualifying for the playoffs following their 3-0 win over Detroit City FC last week.  

 

(5:04 – 14:58) - Mark Lowry is back for his weekly segment after not being able to appear last week. Lowry opens with his feelings about the Indy Eleven making the playoffs for the first time since 2019. The return of Douglas Martinez provided a spark to the Eleven’s offense in their last game. How is Lowry going to be preparing his team for the playoffs and what are the expectations for their first matchup? A few players are leaving for international play, which the team can fortunately afford having already earned their playoff spot. 

 

(17:58 – 26:04) - Sebastian Velasquez is featured in a post-game interview. Still riding the wave of energy from just qualifying for the playoffs, he says that the effort the team put into their win helped make a special night for Indy fans. The story of why Velasquez hugged coach Lowry after his goal. Robby Dambrot is second to be interviewed in this segment. He is still taking in his first ever USL playoff appearance. He believes that the Eleven are up there with some of the league’s top teams heading into their final two weeks of the regular season.  

 

(29:04 – 40:41) - Matt Watson, assistant coach of FC Tulsa joins the program. Watson was a former player for the Indy Eleven. His Tulsa team needs a win to make it into the playoffs as they take on the Indy Eleven today. Rakestraw asks Watson about the experience coaching or playing on what is usually a baseball field. Watson breaks down his scouting report of the Eleven’s growth this year with a high roster turnover.  

 

(43:41 – 57:02) - Indianapolis native Perry Kitchen joins the show. The recently retired MLS player makes his first appearance on the show. He discusses the injury that led to his retirement. Rakestraw asks what it is like to have to face this sort of a decision at 30 years old. He will now be entering the mortgage business as his family returns to Indianapolis. Who would he say was the biggest name he played with during his MLS career?  

Oct 07, 202301:00:03
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-30-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-30-23

(00:00 – 03:54) - The Indy Eleven lost their last matchup against Rio Grande Valley FC. A win tonight against Detroit City FC guarantees the team a spot in the playoffs or a win next week against FC Tulsa. This would be the Eleven’s first playoff appearance since 2019. Preview of upcoming guests and future talking points closes out the first segment. 

 

(06:54 – 16:37) - Cam Lindley is taking head-coach Mark Lowry’s place in the second segment of the show. Lindley, a new father, is asked about how his child is doing. Has his game changed at all now that Aodhan Quinn is no longer available on the field? This is Lindley’s second stint with the team, last time was during a pandemic season. He talks about the difference the fans make to a game. Do players watch tape for a team they played just two weeks ago? 

 

(19:37 – 35:07) - IUPUI Women’s head-coach Chris Johnson joins the program to talk about their phenomenal start to the season. Even with the experienced seniors on the team, several freshmen have showed up and taken starting spots. Given that the women's team plays twice a week they have very short prep time for games. Coach and Rakestraw highlight several players in the program across the interview. Milwaukee is a big spot on the team’s calendar, what is the team doing to prepare for that big of a matchup at this point in the season. 

 

(38:07 – 50:43) - Jordan Dickey, a former intern for the Indy Eleven is on the show and talks about the National Power Soccer team, which is a soccer league designed for people with disabilities who play in wheelchairs. They are playing in Australia soon as a part of the Power Soccer World Cup. Jordan was introduced to the sport by a teammate, who would eventually become his wife, and has been playing since he was 10 after being forced to go by his parents. Four of the players on the National Team are from Indiana. 

 

(53:43 – 56:50) - A catchup on Messi Magic, as in none occurred because he was sitting out. Inter Miami has five matches left to make the MLS playoffs. They play NY FC/SC tonight as they attempt to close in on the final spot for the post-season. A lightning-fast Premiere League look around the league.  

Sep 30, 202359:45
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-23-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-23-23

(00:00 – 3:21) - The Indy Eleven walked off the pitch with a tie against Phoenix Rising FC last week. It was a tie that felt like a win and at least got the club one point in the standings. Preview of USL matchups happening Saturday night as the Eleven do not play until Sunday.  

 

(6:21 – 19:16) - It is time for Mark Lowry’s weekly appearance on the program. Lowry was not on the show last week due to the time zone shift in Phoenix and the business of the team’s schedule. Lowry was impressed with the team’s performance against Phoenix. Rising has been a solid team at home this past season so the Eleven’s ability to slow the game down and play at their own pace was needed. Lowry is most concerned about the opposing team’s coach in their Sunday matchup against the Rio Grande Valley Toros. He says that their coach is a constant adjustor who doesn’t play a team the same way game after game, and it will require frequent adjusting. 

 

(22:16 – 31:06) - Sid Van Drunen is on the show for segment three. The IUPUI Jaguars head coach talks about the start to the soccer season for the team. How has the transfer portal affected teams like IUPUI on a season-to-season basis. Drunen has a former Indy Eleven player on the Jag’s roster this season. The Jag’s have an opportunity to get their season off to a 3 – 0 start pending the result of their game with Oakland today.  

 

(34:06 – 48:50) - Kyle McCarthy of the New England Soccer Journal joins the show. They talk about the resignation of Bruce Arena as the New England Revolution’s head coach. This follows him being placed on administrative leave after making insensitive remarks on July 30th. McCarthy believes there is a chance the exact details of what were said are never known due to the legal process keeping people from being able to openly discuss what exactly he said. Richie Williams was then named and unnamed interim head coach in quick fashion, most players seemed to not want Williams as coach.  

 

(51:50 – 56:45) - The show closes out with a Champion’s League recap and list of upcoming matches this weekend. Welcome To Rexham review with two new episodes debuting over the past week.  

Sep 23, 202359:46
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-16-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-16-23

(00:00 – 6:58) - It’s the second straight Saturday with no game for the Indy Eleven. They lost to New Mexico United on Friday, 3 – 2. This loss also came with the unfortunate news of an injured Eleven player. Future Eleven matchups, and a preview of international soccer. Indy’s next matchup is going to be a first after six years in the league. They play Phoenix next Wednesday.  

 

(9:58 – 26:49) - Younes Boudadi joins the show in place of Coach Mark Lowry. Lowry is busy traveling with the team on the road following a late start last night. Boudadi could not join the team in New Mexico as he hit a league limit on yellow cards and was forced to sit out a game. Boudadi is staying in Indianapolis to give himself a full break and recover when it is time to return to play. He also gives an update on a shoulder injury that occurred earlier in the season, he has been playing through it with the intent of getting surgery after the season ends.  

 

(29:49 – 44:54) - The Phoenix head-coach and former player of the Indy Eleven Juan Guerra joins the show. Guerra had a major roster overhaul in the offseason, he goes over the challenges the come with building a new, young roster. Danny Trejo is the leading scorer for Phoenix with 15 goals this season, Guerra details how Trejo has managed to stay offensively intact this year. He also explains that overall teamwork this year has led to a team with the third most goals in the USL. How does the temperature of Phoenix hurt/help the team?  

 

(47:54 – 52:21) - Messi Magic is back from Argentina, but he will not be playing in Atlanta today. Messi revealed on his Instagram that he ordered a pizza in Miami, so people know he didn’t make the trip. Messi may not only need a break at 36 years old, but also could want to avoid playing on turf. Next Sunday Miami vs. Orlando will be on national television on FS1. The U.S. Men’s National Team beat Oman and Uzbekistan in the past couple of weeks. 

 

(55:21 – 56:20) - Quick sign off with previews of the Premiere League Matchups this week and the return of “Welcome to Wrexham” 

Sep 16, 202301:00:03
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-09-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-09-23

(00:00 – 3:54) - Soccer Saturday opens with Greg Rakestraw announcing that the Indy Eleven have a streak of “no Saturday games.” Upcoming interviews are previewed and more talk of international soccer and Messi Madness. 

 

(6:54 – 19:05) - Last Saturday’s Indy Eleven match went so long that the broadcast only had time to pick up one post-game interview. Rakestraw introduces an interview with goalie Tim Trilk. In place of a weekly conversation with head-coach Mark Lowry, Greg Rakestraw plays soundbites from an interview conducted after the Indy Elevens 1 – 0 win over Miami FC.  

 

(22:05 – 36:00) - Segment three turns local as Marion College Women’s Soccer head-coach Justin Sullivan joins the program. He talks about the upcoming Marion Soccer season. The team has a little bit of an injury bug this season but there is still a lot to be excited about in this team. Especially with a returning All-American player on the offense. Do expectations change from season to season based on the personnel available.  

 

(39:00 – 48:12) - A new soccer team is coming to Indiana as the Kokomo Vipers will be joining the United Premier Soccer League in 2024. Team owner Mike Putt joins the program to talk about the endeavor. The Vipers have signed their first wave of players but are holding another round of open tryouts later next week. Details available on their Facebook page, Kokomo Vipers FC.  

 

(51:12 – 56:45) - A look around the league as Rakestraw details where Indy stands compared to other teams in the Eastern Conference. While the Eleven are not playing today, Pittsburgh vs. Loudon, Tampa Bay vs. Louisville, and Detroit vs. Miami all take place today with some of those matchups able to effect Indy’s playoff potential. Messi Magic is back in Argentina for the time being as the international soccer break has players returning to their home countries. Premiere League play resumes on Saturday as Manchester City remains the only unbeaten or untied team in the league.  

Sep 09, 202359:44
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-02-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 09-02-23

(00:00 – 2:12) - Soccer Saturday opens with a recap of the Indy Eleven’s Road trip where they won 2 and drew 1. They now look forward to today’s game against Miami FC at home for the “All Things Indiana” game. Plus, some international, U.S., and college soccer news to get to later in the program. 

 

(5:12 – 19:57) - Mark Lowry, head coach of the Indy Eleven joins host Greg Rakestraw to talk about the Eleven’s potential sweep of Miami FC this season. Discussion over Tim Trilk, the backup goalkeeper who was just named player of the month for the Eleven. Trilk was Indy’s only healthy goalkeeper until they acquired Eric Walker on loan from St. Louis. What is team training going to look like with a 13-day break in September? 

 

(22:57 – 28:34) - Segment three features a post-game interview with Sebastian Guenzatti. He speaks to the comeback victory in the second half and how subs brought the game home. Guenzatti gives extensive detail on his game winning goal.  

 

(31:34 – 43:47) - John Morrissey of USL Tactics joins the program. He talks about the high expectations and the challenge of putting so many high-profile players together on one team, like the Indy Eleven have. Morrissey says that might have been what gave the Eleven a rough start this season, but the team is now utilizing the roster to its full effect. As the playoff loom around the corner what are some of the things that the Eleven need to sure up? The Eleven and Tampa Bay Rowdies are probably the two strongest teams in the Eastern Conference according to Morrissey. 

 

(46:47 - 57:08) - Rakestraw closes out the show with some international football talk as he breaks down the groups for Champions League Play. Manchester City is running rampant through the Premiere League again already this season. Finally, a rundown of U.S. Men’s National team upcoming friendlies and another update on Messi Mania.  

Sep 02, 202359:55
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 08-26-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 08-26-23

(00:00 - 2:40) - Soccer Saturday opens with Host Greg Rakestraw recounting the Indy Eleven's road trip. They managed to beat El Paso and draw against Memphis 901. All Things Indiana Night tonight for the Eleven as they return back home for a game.


(5:41 - 18:26) - Rakestraw's weekly interview with Indy Eleven head-coach Mark Lowry is up next. Lowry sees the teams win against El Paso as an emotional victory given his past history with the team. While he was happy to see some of his former players who are still with El Paso, Lowry was able to stow that feeling and coach the Eleven to a victory. The team certainly felt rushed on their way to Memphis only having one day to train before playing another game on the road. Coach Lowry claims that field conditions were the worst they've ever played in. Lowry was content to leave with a draw given all the things that could go wrong with the field. A quick look at the playoff picture to close the segment.


(21:26 - 31:38) - Tim Trilk, the Indy Eleven's goalkeeper for the past few games joins Raketstraw to talk about defending a pitch in such crazy condition as Memphis has theirs last week. Trilk also details how the mentality as a team and goalkeeper might be affected when one of your own players gets a red card. Trilk also took a tough collision in Memphis defending the goal. Rakestraw is surprised to find out that Trilk has a merchandise partnership.


(34:38 - 50:30) - Former Indy Eleven player and newly named head-coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Nicky Law talks about the unexpected promotion to the coaching position. Law has been around soccer his entire life and knew that being involved with the game past his playing career was a part of the plan, but the timing was still ahead of schedule for him. Rakestraw asks if his time as a coach has taught him anything about himself. Is there any difficulty in transitioning from being a player to a coach when many of those people saw you as a teammate only a few games before? A brief back and forth about Tampa Bay's match up against Miami FC later tonight.


(53:30 - 1:00:35) - The show closes out with a look around the league and greater soccer world. San Diego Loyal has announced they will cease operations next season due to lack of a stadium in the near future. Trevor James is going to be in a director role instead of a coaching role with Detroit City next year. Messi Magic continues as Inter Miami makes the US Open Cup Final.

Aug 26, 202301:00:35
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 08-19-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 08-19-23

(00:00 - 3:00) - Rakestraw opens up the show talking about the upcoming Indy Eleven schedule. They have an intense week as they play El Paso as the away team tonight, only a few days later they will face Memphis in Tennessee, finally in the same week they come back to Indy to take on Loudon United FC.  

 

(6:00 – 18:33) - Indy Eleven Head Coach Mark Lowry joins the show for his weekly spot. Lowry has enjoyed quite a run of success with the Eleven currently on a two-game winning streak. They are now 6th in the Eastern Conference. Much of the conversation revolves around the rotating door the roster has seen this year and how Lowry has tackled the task of an unstable lineup this season. How did Coach Lowry celebrate his birthday after two wins? 

 

(21:33 – 30:50) - Newest edition to the Indy Eleven, Callum Chapman-Page joins Greg for the third segment. Chapman-Page speaks on adapting to Indianapolis, finding the weather in August is starting to get “cold.” Coming to Indy from Miami Chapman-Page is excited just to be playing again after being benched for five weeks with Miami. 

 

(33:50 – 53:09) - Dave Leno the radio play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia Union is on the program to talk about Lionel Messi visiting the City of Brotherly Love as they played Inter Miami recently. It was a huge moment for soccer in Philly, several fans were upset that ticket prices spiked so much. The Union ended up losing their Leagues Cup Semi-Final match against Miami 4 – 1. Leno give Messi the title of being the best player in the league. He was glad that the match stayed in the Union stadium and not into the Philadelphia Eagles stadium, Lincoln Financial Field. That kept the Union home crowd in the house making it feel like it was still a home game and not just a spectacle. 

 

(56:09 – 56:46) - Rakestraw signs off quickly as there is little time left for the show. A quick preview of the upcoming games again for the Indy Eleven Men’s Team.  

Aug 19, 202359:57
Soccer Saturday for Indy Eleven 08-12-23

Soccer Saturday for Indy Eleven 08-12-23

(00:00 -  4:28) - The Indy 11 Men’s team scored a big win over the past week. They managed to move back into playoff contention passing Miami FC for 8th place. They will face Miami FC later next week. Host Greg Rakestraw says they will have the review and preview of the Men’s schedule on this edition of Soccer Saturday.  

 

(7:28 - 18:54) - Rakestraw’s weekly interview with Mark Lowry is a special feature this week as it took place on the field after the team’s 4 – 0 win over Birmingham Legion FC. The field was absolutely soaked and underwater prior to the game and Lowry says the conditions had both teams thinking the game would not be played. He kept his team in the mindset that they were going to play no matter what though, and that perhaps gave Indy the edge on the wet field. The Eleven only have a two day break before they have to fly out to Miami and prepare for a match against their 9th place counterparts in Miami FC. Then Rakestraw has a quick interview with Sebastian Guenzatti who had two goals in the game. 

 

(21:55 - 39:28) - Jason Davis, the host of The United States of Soccer comes onto the show to talk about soccer on the international scale. They open the discussion off with the Women’s National Team exiting the World Cup in the round of 16. Their earliest exit in World Cup history. Davis believes this might have been just one tournament too soon for several of the new players on the team. Speculation on who the next head coach of the Women’s National team will be. Davis and Rakestraw talks about the MLS attempting to grow as a league. How can they “force fans to watch?” 

 

(42:29 – 47:40) - Premiere League conversation moves to the forefront of the show. Rakestraw runs down the list of Premiere League matchups coming up and transactions that have gone on throughout the league. Manchester City’s future after winning the continental treble this past year. Will they be able to defend their Champions League Title? 

 

(50:40 – 59:08) - The show wraps up with another preview of the Indy Eleven’s upcoming schedule. A three game road trip against Miami, El Paso, and then Memphis to cap the trip off. Another conversation about the Women’s early exit from the World Cup. Predictions for the rest of the tournaments contests and who will emerge World Cup champions.

Aug 12, 202359:09
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 08-05-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 08-05-23

(00:00 - 5:02) - Soccer Saturday opens with host Greg Rakestraw previewing the full episode ahead. Topics will include a new goalie having to set up for the men's team and 4 women's players being named to the USL W All-League Teams. Plus, some talk of the U.S. Women's National Team in the World Cup.


(8:02 - 23:09) - Tim Trilk, the backup keeper for the Indy Eleven is getting his number called in this week's matchup against Memphis. Yannik Oettl is still recovering from an injury, so Trilk will have to step up again this season. Trilk has trained with Yannick routinely and feels as though their working together has helped him improve over the course of the season, even from a backup standpoint. Some back and forth about Trilk and Rakestraw's Indy 500 experience this year. This will be Trilk's first time in front of the home fans this season and he hopes to give the Brickyard Batallion a solid showing. The Eleven are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference which is the final playoff spot.


(26:09 - 36:51) - Reese Buckmaster, a Memphis 901 player from Auburn, Indiana joins the show. The former IU Hoosier is entering his third season with Memphis, though there was a one season break where he played for the Indy Eleven. Rakestraw asks about Memphis's recent downward turn and how the team plans to turn their luck around and keeping their playoff spot. Buckmaster has a lot of friends and family attending the game tonight, it means a lot for him to be playing professionally in his home state. How does Buckmaster deal with the Memphis stadium and how the baseball cutouts interfere with their gameplay.


(39:51 - 48:47) - Host Greg Rakestraw introduces a pre-recorded interview with Jeff Rueter of The Athletic and how the USL is considering moving to a relegation/delegation format in the future. That motion has been tabled for now, but the conversation is still relevant in the potential future of the league. The segment is just one question from his conversation with Jeff. It involves the amount of money that could potentially be made by changing the format to a potential promotion/demotion format.


(51:47 - 1:01:19) - The United States Women's team has their work cut out for them in the Round of 16. They are facing Sweden, one of the other top contenders in the tournament much earlier than expected. The level of competition this year is much more dramatic as Germany did not make the tournament and they were one of the other favorites this year. Countries like Nigeria, Moracco, and South Africa have surprised the rest of the world. Tom Brady is officially part owner of Birmingham City. Joining the long list of American's buying stake in English football.

Aug 05, 202301:01:20
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 07-29-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 07-29-23

(00:00 - 2:44) - Soccer Saturday opens up re-establishing the Indy 11 Women's Team winning the USL W League Championship in their second year. The Men's team also played to a draw and had a win over Pittsburgh this past week.


(5:44 - 20:21) - Eleven Men's team head-coach Mark Lowry makes his weekly appearance on the program. He feels good about the teams trending momentum after a draw against the Tampa Bay Rowdies followed by a win over the Pittsburgh River Hounds. Host Greg Rakestraw wants to know Lowry's expectations for certain players in the remaining games of the season. Harrison Rolbedo got his first goal in the USL this season against Pittsburgh. The team is going to be down Cam Lindley against Lou City in today's game, but Lowry believes the team has enough depth at midfield to make up for that.


(23:21 - 37:09) - Paul Dolinsky, the Women's team head coach joins the show to talk about the Indy Eleven winning the W League Championship. The team is going to enjoy this win for the next couple of months before tying up their laces to try and do it all again. Dolinsky didn't get much of a break after winning the championship as he took the Academy League team to play Pittsburgh the very next week. Cohesion and consistency are two keys that Dolinsky believes are what helped elevate the team to a championship level this year. One of the team's players had to leave the championship celebration that same night to play in Denmark.


(40:09 - 52:31) - The final interview segment wraps up with the championship game winning goal scorer Alia Martin came on to go through everything that went into bringing the championship home to Indianapolis. She had the game winning goal in the semi-finals as well. Rakestraw asks her to recount the process that set her up to score in both the semi-final and final game. Martin claims that she was starting to feel exhausted in the semi-final, but she found the energy to put the ball in the back of the net off a header from her teammate. Everyone was tired in the final when Martin managed to hit a bicycle kick off of a corner kick to put the game away and earn the W League Championship in the Indy Eleven Womens team's second season.


(55:31 - 57:00) - Due to being on a time crunch, Greg Rakestraw has to deliver a lightning-fast recap on all the soccer events ongoing in Indianapolis, the United States, and the world at large.

Jul 29, 202359:59
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 7/22/23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 7/22/23

(00:00-09:19) – Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 The Fan and opens this week's show by sharing some notes ahead of the Indy Eleven Women’s USL W League Championship match against NC Courage this afternoon, preview some of the conversations he will play for you later in the show and recaps the United Stated Women’s National Team picking up a win last night against Vietnam.

(12:21-23:08) – Earlier this week, Rake filled in for JMV on the Ride With JMV and had Indy Eleven midfielder Grace Bahr on the program to explain. He brings back that conversation where he asks Bahr what it means to be competing in the championship match tonight, what her future of professional soccer looks like, if she would be interested in playing in Europe, and how much the team is talking about the FIFA World Cup.

(26:08-38:23) – On Wednesday, Greg hosted the Fan Midday Show on 93.5/107.5 The Fan and had Indy Eleven midfielder Addie Chester on the show. He replays that interview where he asked her about her emotions going into the championship match this afternoon, how fun it was experiencing the semifinal match last Friday, and what it means being a local product playing for a professional soccer club in her home state with a bunch of ladies that she has grown up playing with or against.

(41:25-50:53) – On USL All Access this week with Devon Kerr and Mike Watts, they discuss the achievement that now Indy Eleven midfielder Aodhan Quinn will accomplish later tonight hopefully for the Indy Eleven men. They discuss the career that he’s had in the USL and where he ranks all-time.

(50:53-52:56) – Rake closes out today’s show by teasing a conversation that he will hopefully be able to bring to you next week and providing you all the scores thus far in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Jul 22, 202355:57
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 07-15-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 07-15-23

(00:00 - 5:37) - The show opens with the grand news of the Indy Eleven Women's team advancing to the USL W League finals! The Women's team defeated San Francisco Glens SC 3 - 2 last night in the 91st minute. The Men's team is coming off of a loss and a draw in their last two games.


(8:39 - 20:37) - The most appropriate guest for the second segment is Women's head-coach Paul Dolinsky. Coach Dolinsky gives credit to the San Francisco squad as they were the toughest opponents the Eleven faced all season from a scoring perspective. Coach believes that the amount of players on this team with Indianapolis roots gives them a stronger determination to win. Several players who are still in college are being allowed to come back and play in the team's Championship match next week. The Championship will be hosted in Indianapolis as the Eleven will host NC Courage at Carroll Stadium.


(23:35 - 33:15) - Segment three features an interview with Aodhan Quinn. He will be chasing a USL record coming up in their next home game. He could potentially set the record all-time minutes played in the history of the league, only needing another 71 minutes to accomplish the feat.


(36:16 - 52:30) - The final full segment of Soccer Saturday sees host Greg Rakestraw revisiting an interview he conducted earlier in the week with Lori Lindsey where they discussed the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The pride of Pike high-school will be down under covering the tournament. Rakestraw and Lindsey cover the importance of the tournament for the sport as a whole, the fact the other countries women's teams are starting to catch up to the United States, and how much longer their reign of dominance in international soccer can last.


(55:31 - 56:17) - The shows closes with all the week's upcoming events. The USL W League championship, the Men's last home game of their four game home stand, and more international soccer talk.

Jul 15, 202359:43
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 07-08-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 07-08-23

(00:00 - 3:01) - This edition of Soccer Saturday opens up with host Greg Rakestraw celebrating the Indy Eleven Womens Team's first post-season win in franchise history. After a 3-0 win over Flint City AFC, they advance now to face Minnesota Aurora FC in the Central Conference Final. Then a preview of the rest of the show.


(6:03 - 18:04) - Indy Eleven Men's head-coach Mark Lowry returns for his weekly segment. He recaps the teams 2-2 draw with San Diego Loyal SC. The Eleven were down two goals and one player going into the second half, but they managed to fight back and leave the game with a point. Then Lowry looks ahead to their matchup against FC Tulsa happening later today. He details the changes that need to be made before the end of the season in order to make a big playoff run.


(21:05 - 31:51) - From one coach to another as Paul Dolinsky, head-coach of the Women's team joins the program. Dolinsky has high expectations for the current Women's squad and believes that they got the anticipated result defeating Flint City. The team has only allowed three goals in 12 games this season which is a defensive presence that no other team in the Women's league has been able to show. Dolinsky says the team has thought about the potential "revenge factor" facing Minnesota in the quarterfinal. Minnesota eliminated the Women's team last year, but Dolinsky believe the revenge is more on their performance last year and letting a game slip away from them.


(34:52 - 51:17) - Jonathan Tannenwald, writer for the Philadelphia Enquirer joins the show for the final full segment. He and Rakestraw discuss all the international soccer events happening right now. Tannenwald will be departing for Australia and New Zealand in the near future as he will be covering the Women's World Cup starting on July 20th. Rakestraw and Tannenwald go back in forth about the significance of the event both locally and on an international scale. For casual fans Trinity Rodman, daughter of Dennis Rodman, is going to be a name many pay attention to. Not only does she have relation to another elite athlete but as a soccer player is an elite level scorer as well. The segment closes out with Gold Cup and Men's International team talk.


(54:18 - 56:33) - The final segment is a brief touch and go on upcoming Premiere League and International events.

Jul 08, 202359:58
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 7/1/23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 7/1/23

(00:00-03:57) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 The Fan and opens today's show by recapping the win last week for the boys in blue, sharing a couple notes regarding the 16-0 win for the Indy Eleven women last night, and previews conversations he will have with today's guests.

(06:59-17:40) - Head Coach Mark Lowry makes his weekly appearance on Soccer Saturday with Greg Rakestraw to recap their 2-0 win over Hartford Athletic last week, explains how he maneuvered through the moments leading up to the match when he found out Jack Blake wouldn't be able to suit up for his club, and accesses what the return of Stefano Pinho means to the team.

(20:41-30:33) - Midfielder Cam Lindley of the Indy Eleven joins Greg Rakestraw on Soccer Saturday to estimate how many messages he got after his goal last Saturday that appeared on SportsCenter's Top 10, explains what was going through his mind when he saw the ball coming his way with an opening to take the shot from 25 yards out, how he feels about Pinho's return to the Indy Eleven, and what he makes of the team only winning one home match compared to three road matches.

(33:35-42:52) - Forward Stefano Pinho returns to the Indy Eleven and Soccer Saturday with Greg Rakestraw to explain his decision to return to the Indy Eleven, how different the club is now compared to when he left last August, what it means to finally play with Sebastian Guenzatti instead of against one another, and what his missed about Indianapolis in his brief time away from the city.

(45:52-56:47) - In the final segment of today's show, Rake recaps the Indy Eleven's historic 16-0 win, what went through his mind when he realized that the women would have a two player advantage, and highlights some of the performers that found the back of the net. Additionally, Greg spends some time recapping the national soccer news since last week's program.

Jul 01, 202359:49
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 06-24-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 06-24-23

(00:00 - 3:28) - This edition of Soccer Saturday kicks off with host Greg Rakestraw recapping the Indy Eleven Women's teams double victory last week. A win next Friday will earn them a USWL playoff spot for the second time in two seasons. The men's team, still plagued by injuries took on Birmingham FC in a losing effort last week which will be recapped in the episode as well.


(7:20 - 19:20) - Younes Boudadi joins the program and discusses his road to recovery from injury. Rakestraw asks Boudadi to detail just how physical a soccer match can be for those who may underestimate how the game takes a toll on the body as a whole, not just on the feet. Despite still recovering from injury, Boudadi was active in Birmingham last Saturday. According to Boudadi, the brace on his shoulder to prevent another dislocation affected his gameplay. Boudadi played for the Indy Eleven's next opponent last year, the former Hartford Athletic Defender recounts his time with the team and what to anticipate against them as opponents.


(22:40 - 33:16) - The half-way point of Soccer Saturday welcomes Maddy Williams to the show. The Purdue Graduate who spent time playing in Spain previously talks about balancing their regular 9-5 job with the Indy Eleven's schedule. Williams goes into detail about her work with CuriMeta and how that environmental work can sometimes get in the way of a professional soccer players schedule. Rakestraw wants to know what has changed for Williams year after year in the Indy Eleven. She is a second-year player in the team's second year of existence and sees how the girls on the team have evolved in maturity from last season to this one.


(36:20 - 51:30) - Personality from the Dan Patrick Show, Seton O'Conner is the final guest for this Soccer Saturday. Rakestraw has christened him "Hartford Athletics Most Famous Fan" and he delivers the opponents point of view on the upcoming Men's squad matchup. O'Conner claims that Hartford is seen as a "Minor League City" but having a USL championship team fills in the gap between two MLS squads. It allows local fans to appreciate professional soccer for a cheaper price and ultimately grows the game of soccer as whole. He views the USL Championship league's growth as being big for the city of Hartford.


(54:30 - 57:58) - The U.S. Men's National Team beat Canada 2-0 last week in CONCACAF play. Now the team will face off against Jamaica later tonight in the opening of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Women's World Cup roster was revealed this week, there will be 14 first time participants on the roster.

Jun 24, 202301:01:19
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 06-17-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 06-17-23

(00:00 - 6:58) The June 16th edition of Soccer Saturday begins with host Greg Rakestraw previewing the upcoming Indy 11 matchup against the Birmingham Legion. The Legion are a strong team on a cold streak, while the Indy 11 are hoping to make this their third straight game without a loss. The Indy 11 Women's team suffered a rare regular season loss last week, they will hope to rebound against Kings Hammer FC tomorrow.


(10:00 - 20:06) - Segment two features Rakestraw's weekly interview with Indy 11 head coach Mark Lowry. Lowry addresses the team's injury troubles right out of the gate and how the 11 plan to address their short staff on defense against the Birmingham Legion. This challenge causes Coach Lowry to reflect more on the potential of his current squad vs. the squad they are about to face. Former Indy 11 player Tyler Pasher is now on the Birmingham squad, Rakestraw asks how Lowry feels facing his former player.


(23:08 - 33:56) - USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort joins the program to talk about the Indy 11 Women's teams future entrance into the Super League. She hypes up 11 Park, the stadium intended to host all the future matchups of both the Indy 11 Men's and Women's teams which just broke ground this past week. In an update from their previous conversation the USL Super League is looking to receive a division 1 sanction over the league. Scheduling in the Super League will be a big advantage to the players who want to try and compete locally while still keeping a calendar open for international competition.


(36:59 - 49:28) - The fourth segment of Soccer Saturday is a full recap of the U.S. men's national team's continued streak of good luck against Mexico. The U.S. is on a 6-game streak without suffering a loss to Mexico, including their most recent match which was a 3 - 0 victory. The victory was well earned, but two red cards will set the team back in their finals matchup against Canada. The team will be down two players against a fresh and fully stocked Canadian National team. Gregg Berhalter is back as the U.S. Men's National Team head coach through the 2026 World Cup.


(52:30 - 57:00) - Soccer Saturday wraps up with a quick recap of the both the men's and women's team schedules. Finally, Premiere League talk as Manchester City was victorious in the Champions League Final earning the country of England their first treble since 1998.

Jun 17, 202301:00:25
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 06-10-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 06-10-23

(00:00 - 4:47) - This June 10th edition of Soccer Saturday opens with a preview of the Indy 11 versus Hartford matchup coming up. The 11 have luckily come away with three points in every game against Hartford so far. The Indy 11 Women's team have 4 matches left in the regular season and are in control of their playoff destiny with these final few games. Finally, the news everyone has talked about this past week, Lionel Messi is landing in America to play soccer with Inter Miami.



(7:48 - 18:00) - Roberto Molina comes onto the show for the second segment. The former Las Vegas Lights forward joined the Indy 11 in May and talks about getting caught up to speed on a team half-way through the year. Molina discusses the winning culture that has been formed in the Indy 11 camp and how that influences his drive to play. Rakestraw asks Molina to catch listeners up on his upbringing as a player originally born in El Salvador and then being raised in America. Post-interview Rakestraw details when and where soccer fans might be able to witness Messi play.



(21:02 - 30:27) - Addie Chester joins the program fresh off two wins from Tuesday and Friday. Both games were 2-0 victories against Racing Louisville FC and Lexington SC. Chester, a Muncie local, has returned for her second season with the 11 women's team. Rakestraw wants to know what feels different from last year to this one and Chester believes that the biggest change is that the general public now knows that the 11 women's program is a quality soccer team. Chester talks about the honor of wearing an 11 Crest while playing and the comradery this team displays on and off the field.



(33:29 - 45:42) - USL Tactics John Morrissey is the third guest of the show, he is immediately asked about Mark Lowry's midfield injury issues and how the coach can deal with them moving forward. Morrissey gives a scouting report on the Men's team's future opponent in Hartford Athletic. He notes that Hartford has struggled this season, but they still have a very energetic and fast offense that the 11 need to be prepared for. The 11 can control the game by preparing for the long ball and disrupting that offensive attack. While Hartford certainly has the talent, they just don't have the system in place to be a winning team yet.



(48:44 - 59:46) The show closes out with more talk of Lionel Messi coming to America to play with Inter Miami in the MLS. A brief recall of 2007 and when David Beckham came to America and the hype that surrounded his arrival. Messi is arriving to an Inter Miami team that sits in 15th place, or last place in the Eastern Conference. Even at last place the addition of Messi has made Inter Miami one of the most talked about teams in American Sports this past week. Then, the usual breakdown of Premiere League happenings and the Champions League final occurring later this afternoon.

Jun 10, 202359:47
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 06-03-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 06-03-23

(00:00 - 06:22) - Soccer Saturday opens with the big news of the Indy 11's big win over the weekend where they scored a 4 - 0 victory over the Charleston Battery with the help of a red card three minutes into the match.


(9:24 - 17:59) - Indy 11 Women's head coach Paul Dolinsky joins Rakestraw for the second segment. The 11 were head to head with Racing Louisville FC, the game settled at a 1 - 1 draw. It was their first time being down in a regular season game this season, but the team was fortunate enough to bring things to a draw before time expired in the second half. Four games into the regular season now and Dolinsky believes that the talent on this Women's 11 team has a lot of potential. The team is going to turn around and play Racing Louisville FC again as the away team, just three days after their home matchup.


(21:00 - 29:31) - The halfway point of the program includes a replay of Rakestraw's interview earlier in the week with Brad Hauter as he was a part of the grounbreaking for 11 Park, the future home of the Indy 11. Hauter calls the experience surreal, finally getting to see years worth of work pay off and a bigger step towards their professional end goald being taken. Hauter details the future of Eleven Park as well as what it means for the organization in the short and long term.


(32:30 - 42:18) - Head Coach for the Men's squad Mark Lowry comes on and breaks down the 11's impressive 4 - 0 win over the Charleston Battery last week. Lowry himself claims to have never seen a red-card penalty that quickly into a match in his career. Then Lowry has praise for Aodhan Quinn the team's penalty taker who managed to make two in that match. He says that Quinn has that "Under Pressure" personality where he can thrive in situations where most players would feel nervous. The team is still struggling with injuries, not just on the main roster but even academy players are injured making Lowry's job of roster management all the more difficult.


(45:20 - 56:22) - Last on the show is the man himself, Aodhan Quinn joins the show. Quinn had two penalty goals last night, contibuting to the teams win and earning the squad 3 points. Quinn states the team has been focussing it on starting off quick and last nights opening penalty was the perfect quick start. Rakestraw wonders what makes Quinn the man for penalty shots and he responds that it is just a natural confidence he has on the pitch. While Quinn is supposed to have the weekend off, he has to get home and get straight into father duty as he has a 7 month old waiting at home. Finally, Rakestraw closes by asking Quinn his feeling on the groun breaking of Eleven Park. The program closes with Rakestraw breaking down the Premiere League's FA cup finals.

Jun 03, 202359:48
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 05-27-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 05-27-23

(00:00 - 3:56) - This edition of Soccer Saturday kicks off with Host Greg Rakestraw teasing the rivalry match between Louisville FC and the Indy 11, the Louisville-Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest (LIPAFC), being played at home later tonight. Then he gives the rundown of upcoming guests on the program.


(6:57 - 22:28) - The first full segment of Soccer Saturday reviews the teams most recent home victory over the Colorado Spring Switchbacks. Head Coach Mark Lowry was frustrated even following a win, Rakestraw plays some audio from an interview with Lowry immediately following the team's victory. Lowry Believed the team should have been able to be up 2 or even 3 to 0 in a game that almost went 100 minutes due to added time. This segment also features a player interview with Younes Boudadi. Boudadi played outside his usual position against Colorado Springs and breaks down the difference in playing different sides of the field. The segment closes out with a recap of the Indy 11 Womens squad winning over Kings Hammer FC, 1 - 0. Including comments from head coach Paul Dolinsky.


(25:29 - 36:03) - Rakestraw takes the time to highlight the USL Academy teams and their expansion of competition coming up. To help bring in this big announcement, Rakestraw introduces Phil Presser, an academy coach for the Indy 11. The ECNL and MLS Next are two U20 Academy leagues that the Indy 11 will compete in to help develop youth players around the state of Indiana. The Indy 11 Academy will compete simultaneously in Academy and MLS Next/ECNL matches. Presser adds that competing in these extra leagues adds an extra air of legitimacy to the academy system and will help youth players in their ability to transition to professional football either in America or over seas.


(39:04 - 49:36) - This segment features an interview with one of the sponsors of the Indy 11. Jimmy Carson of Sogility joins the program. Sogility being a soccer focused training facility that uses the latest technology to assist players in their growth. Sogility being local is an advantage for Indy 11 players who may not be able to see the amount of touches per game they need to stay game time ready. Sogility partners with players of different ages and skill levels, Carson brings up "Little Kickers" being very young players who stop in to receive training sessions.


(52:37 - 56:37) - The home stretch of Soccer Saturday features Rakestraw discussing the promotion final in the Premier League. These matchups are often referred to as the richest matches in soccer as a promotion to the Premier League comes with a hefty pay increase for the clubs.

May 27, 202356:38
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 05-20-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 05-20-23

(00:00 - 2:55) - Soccer Saturday kicks off with a quick recap between the Men's and Women's weekends, then previews the topics and guests for each segment of the upcoming show.


(5:55 - 19:40) - President of the Indy 11, Greg Stremlaw comes on the show to announce that the Indy 11 Women's team will be participating in the USL Super League next season. Stremlaw believe this league is going to serve as another reach for women's soccer and professional soccer as a whole in the United States. The league is still roughly two years out, and Indy has several milestones to hit before then like the opening of 11 Park. Stremlaw believes that this expansion is just another example of how the Indy 11 has helped to grow the sport of soccer not just in Indiana but in America as a whole and give Hoosier kids a chance to participate in professional soccer without having to leave the country.


(22:40 - 30:51) - Forward for the Indy 11 Women's League team Maisie Whitsett is the next guest on the show. Just signed in April of this year the Louisville grad is in her debut USL season. Coming off an 8 - 0 win against St. Charles FC. Coming up she and the team will take on Lexington SC on Sunday, May 21st. Whitsett has a connection with Indy 11 Head Coach Paul Dolinsky as he was a coach at the same San Diego high-school as Whitsett. She also was previously a teammate with several of the Indy 11 Roster as the team has 5 total former Louisville University Cardinals playing for them this season.


(33:51 - 42:21) - Patrick Seagrist joins for segment four of Soccer Saturday, the former Indy 11 loan from 2021 now plays for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, the 11's next opponents this season. Seagrist says that signing with Colorado Springs was a no brainer given his mother's connection to the state and the coaching staff that Colorado currently has put together. Seagrist recalls his favorite memories as an Indy 11 member, as well as with his team previous to Colorado Springs in the Memphis 901.


(45:21 - 58:20) - The show finishes off by welcoming back Macauley King to the Indy 11. King played with Indy from 2019 to 2020 then spent two years away with the El Paso Locomotive and Colorado Springs Switchbacks. King has been especially busy moving across the country in such quick order. Rakestraw goes back and forth with King on his memories with the team before, his decision to return, and a bit of light banter about his youth team in Leicester City back in England.

May 20, 202358:20
Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 05-13-23

Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 05-13-23

(00:00 - 2:30) - Short first segment to kick off today's episode of Soccer Saturday. Host Greg Rakestraw talks about the Indy 11's improvement from last month to the month of May and teases guests coming up on the show.


(5:31 - 18:03) - The second segment is Rakestraw's weekly conversation with Indy Eleven head coach Mark Lowry. Lowry details the 11's most recent victory before highlighting several players. Lowry give praise to players like Juan Tejada and Macauley King. Greg inquires to how the team handles heavy travel days like the ones coming up next week.


(21:04 - 31:48) - Sam Dewey is the next guest on the program and discusses getting the chance to play with her sister Rachel. Dewey played overseas before suffering a knee injury, Rakestraw wants to know if her signing with the Indy 11 is just scratching a competitive itch or an opportunity to return to professional soccer overseas in time? Dewey is impressed with the Indy 11 squad and that there is an air of competitiveness in the league.


(34:50 - 46:21) - Segment four has a special appearance from Indy 11 alumni player, Jared Timmer. The former Butler Bulldog has moved west to fellow USL Championship team in the Sacramento Republic. The conversation revolves around Timmer's experience playing in the western conference as opposed to the east. Timmer talks about players he is excited to play with who used to be opponentes as well as the feel of the western conference and how it differs from the east.


(49:22 - 56:59) - Rakestraw ends this edition of Soccer Saturday with a guest appearance from Juan Tejada. Tejada scored the game winning goal in the Indy 11's last game against Loudon United. Rakestraw wants to know Tejada's gameplan for moving from a bench player to a 90 minute starter. Tejada give a players take on the fatigue that comes with traveling in the USL.

May 13, 202356:59
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 05-06-23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 05-06-23

(0:00 – 3:45) - Soccer Saturday host Greg Rakestraw opens the episode by previewing the upcoming matchup between the Indy 11 and Loudoun United as well as the upcoming Indy 11 W League season opener next Wednesday.  

 

(6:43- 13:14) - Part 2 of Soccer Saturday features highlights Indy 11 highlights and interviews with players as well as head coach Mark Lowry following their loss last Saturday to the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Rakestraw then gives a rundown of the USL Eastern Conference standings and upcoming matchups across the league.  

 

(16:15 – 26:53) - Segment 3 features an interview with Katie Soderstrom who just recently graduated locally from Butler University. She will be returning to the Indy 11 women’s team for her second season this year. Rakestraw and Soderstrom go over her decision to return to the Indy 11 as well as her future in the professional soccer world. Soderstrom is looking overseas in Europe to potentially find an in with one of their professional clubs. She details the amount of talent of USL W League players that will help keep her sharp as she gears up to play professional soccer elsewhere.  

 

(29:54 – 38:00) As the show enters its homestretch, Rakestraw introduces Lindsey Olsen the new Director of Communications for the Indy 11. Olsen, a former college soccer player herself, details her background in the sport. The conversation leads to what Olsen found enticing about her new position with the Indy 11. She says it just seemed like the next challenge to face in her personal career. Then Rakestraw peels the curtain back on what it is like working in the sports world by going over a typical gameday schedule with Olsen.  

 

 (41:01 – 57:01) - The final segment has Rakestraw talking about the English Championship League. Monday at 10 a.m. is when relegations, promotions, and playoff teams will be decided. Rakestraw goes down the list of teams and their possible outcomes at the regular season’s end. There is a feature mid-segment following former NFL player JJ Watt and his investment into the Burnley FC Club as they enter the Premiere League.  Will JJ Watt’s investment, paired with the Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney effect, cause a larger wave of celebrities getting involved in football clubs? Rakestraw closes out the show running down the remaining teams that risk relegation from the Premiere League.    

May 06, 202301:00:00
Soccer Saturday- INDY ELEVEN for 4/29/23

Soccer Saturday- INDY ELEVEN for 4/29/23

(00:00-03:51) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 The Fan and opens today's show by previewing who will be on the show today, who the Indy Eleven will play tonight, recapping last week’s matches against Monterey Bay and Columbus Crew and what is ahead on the show.    

(06:51-15:50) - During the segment where Head Coach Mark Lowry normally joins the show, Greg Rakestraw gave him the week off and recapped last week’s US Open Cup and USL matches against Columbus Crew and Monterey Bay, you hear from Head Coach Mark Lowry and a few different players during postgame interviews from those matches.  

(18:50-33:14) - The Head Coach of the Indy Eleven Womens Team Paul Dolinsky joins the show to talk about his roster for the 2023 season highlighting both returnees and new players joining the roster. Coach Dolinsky also talks about the schedule and group of teams that Indy Eleven will play during its 10 match season.  

(36:14-52:30) - Greg Rakestraw gives former Indy Eleven Director of Communications, John Koluder an exit interview as he leaves for a second time. John talks about his reasoning to leave the program as he gets set to get married next week. He talks about the best part about working for Indy Eleven and his top memories of his time with the organization.  

(55:30-57:16) - Greg Rakestraw talks about why he will not be on the broadcast tonight against Pittsburgh and recaps the US Open Cup.  

Apr 29, 202301:00:23
Soccer Saturday- INDY ELEVEN for 4/22/23

Soccer Saturday- INDY ELEVEN for 4/22/23

(00:00-02:34) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 The Fan and opens today's show by previewing who will be on the show today, who the Indy Eleven will play tonight, recapping last week’s match and what is ahead on the show.   

(05:34-16:19) - Head Coach Mark Lowry of the Indy Eleven makes his weekly appearance during the second segment of Soccer Saturday with Greg Rakestraw to recap last week’s 1-0 loss on a penalty against Orange County and the frustrations behind that result. He talks about his players and who is playing well so far this season. Coach Lowry looks ahead to Monterey Bay and what to expect from Indy Eleven’s opponent tonight.  

(19:19-30:30) - Monterey Bay Head Coach Frank Yallop joins the show to give a scouting report on Indy Eleven’s newest opponent and players to watch from their program in their second ever season. They also remember Coach Tim Hankinson who Coach Yallop coached with in Tampa and was Indy Eleven’s Coach for two seasons.  

(33:30-46:34) - Columbus Crew Radio Voice Chris Doran joins the show to preview the upcoming US Open Cup match between the MLS Columbus Crew and Indy Eleven on Wednesday. He talks about players to watch on the Crew and gives a scouting report. Doran also gives Indy Eleven fans tips for visiting their new stadium and city ahead of Wednesdays match.  

(49:34-57:32) - Greg Rakestraw is back to recap the show and to take a look at the world of soccer. Greg also talks about the 33 players announced to the Indy Eleven Womens Team announced this week and also gives a look to the 2023 schedule for the teams 2nd season.  

 

Apr 22, 202301:00:40
Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 4/15/23

Soccer Saturday - INDY ELEVEN for 4/15/23


(00:00-01:52) - Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 The Fan and opens today's show in brief fashion because of the slew of guests that'll be on the program. He highlights the conversations he will have with the guest lineup.

(04:53-15:17) - Head Coach Mark Lowry of the Indy Eleven makes his usual appearance during the second segment of Soccer Saturday with Greg Rakestraw to recap last week's 3-0 loss to Oakland Roots, breaks down the tape of this evening's opponent in Orange County SC, and how relieving it is as a coach knowing that your team has a chance every road match to come away with a point. 

(18:18-33:19) - President and General Manager Peter Wilt of Chicago House joins Rake this Saturday morning to explain how the Chicago House were able to qualify for the Open Cup this year, how he goes about putting his team together, why competing in the Open Cup is so important to him and highlights the future of the Chicago Fire.

(36:20-49:13) - President Sonny Dalesandro of Tulsa Athletic what this month of April has been like for his team and the soccer community, how much interaction he has with FC Tulsa after their rocky start, what the crown makeup was like when taking on FC Tulsa earlier in the season, and if he is still slightly shocked that his NPSL club is on the verge of taking on team in Major League Soccer.

(52:13-1:02:19) - President Dan Rutstein of tonight's opponent for the Indy Eleven in Orange County SC joins Greg Rakestraw on Soccer Saturday to break down the latest news regarding their stadium since their conversation in September, if there are any concerns about the stadium going forward or if everything has been put behind the club, and how Orange County became partners with Social Distortion. 

Apr 15, 202301:05:20