League ONe the Rocks

Like a magician, only better. We're pulling countless rabbits out of hats in this episode. Sit back and enjoy as Bryan and Rich review the latest USL League One news, recap Week 5, discuss the Month of March Awards, preview the US Open Cup Third Round, preview Week 6 of league action, and answer fan questions. Oh, and we also discover that Rich is really bad at applying metaphors to fanbases.

Check out the timestamp below for episode details:

- Intro (00:00 - 15:31)

- USL1 News (15:32 - 23:54)

- Week 5 Recap Intro (23:55 - 24:17)

- RIC 3 - 2 CV recap (24:18 - 35:57)

- GVL 3 - 1 NCO recap (35:58 - 42:04)

- TRM 3 - 0 LEX recap (42:05 - 51:41)

- Month of March Awards (51:42 - 1:03:13)

- US Open Cup Third Round Preview (1:03:14 - 1:16:41)

- Week 6 Preview Intro (1:16:42 - 1:17:06)

- KNX vs OMA (1:1707 - 1:25:16)

- CLT vs GVL (1:25:17 - 1:33:30)

- MAD vs RIC (1:33:31 - 1:42:51)

- CV vs CHA (1:42:52 - 1:43:53)

- LEX vs SPK (1:43:54 - 1:45:26)

- Fan questions (1:45:27 - end)

If you thought the last episode was filled to the brim, just wait for this one! After taking a week off, Bryan and Rich review the action from Week 4, recap the Second Round of the US Open Cup, piece together their thoughts about the US Open Cup Third Round draw, give previews for Week 5, and try to fit in as many questions as we could before signing off. Deep breath in...exhale and press play!

We have SO MUCH to talk about! Be on the lookout for Week 2 recaps, US Open Cup First Round discussion, US Open Cup Second Round draw, Week 3 previews, and more. We're STILL recovering from this episode!

Take a stroll with Bryan and Rich as they guide you through the latest USL League One news, recap the first week of league action, and even follow a tangent that is our first deep dive of the season!

Rejoice! The USL League One Regular Season is finally upon us. Gather 'round as Bryan & Rich discuss the latest League One news and then discuss each of Saturday's matches. For your listening pleasure, there's also a sprinkling of banter, prop bets, and predictions. Check out the timeline below for all of the segment details:

Intro (00:00 - 01:04)

News (01:05 - 17:51)

Small Talk (17:52 - 21:46)

Schedule Congestion? (21:47 - 25:53)

USL1 Refs in MLS (25:54 - 27:41)

Preview: GVL vs SPO (27:42 - 43:11)

Preview: LEX vs NCO (43:12 - 59:53)

Preview: TRM vs CV (59:54 - 1:25:04)

Outro (1:25:05 - end)

You want predictions? Well, you got 'em here, folks! Bryan & Rich take you through prop bets, kit talks, Intra-League Cup predictions, Open Cup predictions, and give our final preseason predictions toward the table. Check out the timestamps below for all of the fun and banter!

Intro (00:00 - 6:03)

Individual Honors (6:04 - 28:00)

Prop Bets (28:01 - 48:53)

Questions (48:54 - 1:02:01)

Standings (1:02:02 - end)

After a brief hiatus, Bryan & Rich return to give you an update on USL League One, stories impacting the league, US Open Cup, and have some fun with the lively chatters in the stream. See the timeline below for the full breakdown of clubs and topics discussed:

Intro (00:00 - 3:30)

Central Valley Fuego (3:30 - 17:07)

Charlotte Independence (17:07 - 28:30)

Chattanooga Red Wolves (28:30 - 39:00)

Forward Madison (39:00 - 42:15)

Greenville Triumph (42:15 - 46:53)

One Knox (46:53 - 49:15)

US Open Cup (49:15 - 1:12:16)

Questions (1:12:16 - end)

We've been excited about this episode for a LONG time, so join us as we welcome Northern Colorado Head Coach and Technical Director Eamon Zayed to the show for the first time. Over the course of our hour with him, we look back on his days as a player, his transition into becoming a head coach, and look ahead to the 2024 Hailstorm season. Such a fun episode to record!

We've been excited about this interview for some time and Jon did not disappoint! Take a listen as Bryan & Rich are joined by FC Tucson Owner & President Jon Pearlman. Such a fun interview with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories. Another guest joins next week, so we'll see you then. Enjoy!

Bryan & Rich kickstart 2024 on a high, by interviewing USL League One President Lee O'Neill. With a rapid-fire set of questions, get ready to learn about what excites Lee ahead of the 2024 season, how the in-season tournament will continue to grow and develop, more about the CBS broadcast deal, and several other topics. After the interview, Bryan and Rich discuss a few topics on the forefront of everyone's mind. We want to send out a HUGE thank you to all of the fans who submitted questions and apologize if we weren't able to include yours in the time we were given. Enjoy the episode!

Bryan & Rich are joined by Tormenta co-owner Darin Van Tassell, Richmond Kickers Chairman and CEO Rob Ukrop, and Northern Colorado Hailstorm co-owner and Executive Director of Future Legends Complex Casey Katofsky. With the help of our esteemed guests, the group breaks down the newest addition to USL League One's competitive silverware: the in-season cup.

Bryan and Rich welcome 2023 USL League One Coach of the Year and Union Omaha Head Coach Dominic Casciato to the show. We dive into offseason preparations, review the 2023 season, and sprinkle in some fan-submitted questions along the way. Enjoy!

Bryan and Rich are joined by Ed (El Fuego Pod) and Tyler (Crane Kicks Lex Pod) to break down some of the biggest news from League One Day One and share their thoughts on what lies ahead for their club in 2024. Enjoy!

Bryan & Rich are back from their week off and are hitting the ground running to bring you all of the latest news from USL League One. There's player moves, brand unveiling, re-brandings, coaching announcements, and home opener announcements. The guys even fit in some time to answer your questions and give you a preview of guests to come. Enjoy the episode!

Bryan & Rich try to maintain their composure as they welcome North Carolina FC Head Coach John Bradley back to the show! In this interview, Coach Bradley reminisces on the victory celebrations, provides insight to match tactics, and ponders on the things he'll miss from USL1.

Bryan & Rich, fueled by their Halloween sugar high, take you through the latest league news, review the dramatic Semifinal matches, and get you prepared for Sunday's Final with an in-depth preview. Check out the timeline below for more details:

Intro/Episode Preview/Whatcha drinkin' (00:00 - 3:23)

USL League One News (3:24 - 9:02)

Semifinal Review (9:03 - 21:13)

Preview of the Final (21:14 - 1:01:15)

Outro (1:01:16 - end)

Bryan & Rich take a stroll through memory lane of the recent Union Omaha pep rally and USL League One Quarterfinal matches, as well as reviewing recent league news, and then jump straight into previewing the Semifinal matches. Take a look at the time stamps below:

Intro/Episode Preview/Whatcha drinkin'? (00:00 - 5:16)

USL League One news (5:17 - 11:10)

Quarterfinals review (11:11 - 14:42)

Semifinal previews

OMA vs CLT (14:43 - 47:05)

NC vs NCO (47:06 - 1:13:17)

Q&A/Outro (1:13:18 - end)

Bryan & Rich run through an eventful Decision Day before diving in deep to get you prepared and hyped for the USL League One Quarterfinals starting Friday. Here's the episode timeline:

Intro/Episode Preview/Whatcha drinkin' (00:00 - 2:31)

Decision Day Review (2:32 - 14:49)

CLTvGVL (14:50 - 52:45)

NCOvMAD (52:46 - 1:25:07)

Q&A/Outro (1:25:08 - end)

You don't know drama until you know about Decision Day and this year is like no other for USL League One. Bryan & Rich take you through all of the twists and turns so you're prepared to watch all of the drama unfold this weekend. Check out the timeline below:

Intro (00:00 - 5:26)

Episode Preview (5:27 - 5:50)

Whatcha drinkin'? (5:51 - 6:39)

USL1 News (6:40 - 10:33)

Week 30 Review (10:34 - 21:40)

Week 31 Preview (21:41 - 23:21)

RIC vs CV (23:22 - 38:51)

CLT vs TRM (38:52 - 51:54)

MAD vs OMA (51:55 - 1:12:01)

GVL vs LEX (1:12:02 - 1:25:50)

NC vs ONE (1:25:51 - 1:40:30)

NCO vs CHA (1:40:31 - 1:59:53)

General discussions (1:59:54 - end)

This episode is packed with daring predictions, so proceed with caution! Bryan & Rich take you through the latest USL League One news, as well as all of the action to come from Week 30. Check out the timeline below:

Intro (00:00 - 8:55)

Episode Preview (8:56 - 10:17)

Whatcha drinkin'? (10:18 - 11:50)

USL News (11:51 - 17:54)

Week 29 Review (17:55 - 22:27)

Week 30 Preview (22:28 - 23:27)

OMA vs CLT (23:28 - 33:12)

CV vs GVL (33:13 - 47:56)

KNX vs RIC (47:57 - 55:45)

LEX vs NC (55:46 - 1:05:57)

CHA vs GVL (1:05:58 - 1:11:51)

TRM vs OMA (1:11:52 - 1:24:46)

NCO vs MAD (1:24:47 - 1:39:54)

Q&A/Outro (1:39:55 - end)

Bryan & Rich take you through the latest USL1 news, as well as all of the Week 29 action. Check out the timeline below:

Intro (00:00 - 5:14)

Episode Preview (5:15 - 5:47)

Whatcha Drinkin' (5:48 - 6:57)

Week 28 Review (6:58 - 16:08)

Week 28 Predictions (16:09 - 17:00)

USL1 News (17:01 - 20:53)

GVL vs NCO (20:54 - 38:15)

NC vs OMA (38:16 - 57:44)

CLT vs KNX (57:45 - 1:12:58)

MAD vs LEX (1:12:59 - 1:24:42)

RIC vs TRM (1:24:43 - 1:32:40)

CHA vs CV (1:32:41 - 1:44:04)

Q&A / Outro (1:44:05 - End)

The USL League One regular season is one week closer to ending and with it comes even more playoff talk. Sit back and relax with your favorite beverage as Bryan & Rich take you through all of the weekend action, complete with stats, storylines and predictions for each match. Here's the timeline:

Intro (00:00-4:23)

Week 27 Review (4:24-10:43)

League News (10:44-12:04)

CLTvMAD (12:25-27:41)

RICvGVL (28:19-46:32)

LEXvCHA (46:33-57:33 & 1:00:03-1:02:10)

TRMvKNX (1:02:11-1:12:22)

OMAvCV (1:14:40-1:23:02)

NCOvNC (1:23:03-1:32:28)

Q&A (1:33:22-1:45:24)

Outro (1:45:25-end)

We're another step closer to the USL League One playoffs and Bryan & Rich are here to give you a preview of Week 27. The guys break down the upcoming matches, give their predictions, and sprinkle in some news along the way. Check out the timeline below for reference:

Intro (00:00 - 4:35)

MAD 2 - 0 RIC (4:36 - 14:43)

Week 26 Poll Results (14:44 - 16:02)

NC vs TRM (16:03 - 32:25)

CHA vs OMA (33:33 - 46:15)

ONE vs GVL (46:16 - 58:30)

CV vs NCO (58:31 - 1:04:18)

Catchin' up on the Stream Chat (1:14:32 - 1:18:41)

Q&A (1:18:42 - 1:23:16)

League News (1:23:17 - 1:31:38)

Outro (1:31:39 - end)

It was a busy week for Bryan and Rich away from the show, so instead of reviewing Week 25, they're bringing you all of the storylines ahead of USL League One's Week 26 weekend action. Armed with the latest USL League One news, stats and storylines, the guys bring you their thoughts on the matches and even give their predictions. Check the timeline below for more details:

Intro (00:00 - 6:09)

USL League One news (6:10 - 24:15)

Week 26 Intro (24:15 - 24:54)

CLT vs CHA (24:55 - 37:48)

GVL vs NC (37:49 - 48:18)

MAD vs ONE (48:19 - 1:03:54)

OMA vs RIC (1:03:55 - 1:14:33)

NCO vs TRM (1:14:34 - 1:25:43)

CV vs LEX (1:25:44 - 1:34:10)

Outro (1:34:10 - end)

Bryan & Rich run you through the draw-tastic Week 24 of USL League One regular season. The guys also discuss the latest news from around the league and ponder the big questions. Take a look at the timeline below for your warp speed purposes:

Intro (00:00 - 5:56)

Celebrating Milestones (5:57 - 7:42)

Preview Week 24 (7:43 - 10:35)

Fan's Pick: GVL 1 - 2 OMA (10:36 - 34:18)

Draw from the Hat: LEX 1 - 0 RIC (34:19 - 53:32)

Rich's Pick: NC 1 - 2 NCO (53:33 - 1:09:00)

Bryan's Pick: CV 4 - 4 MAD (1:09:34 - 1:29:44)

Preview Week 25 / Outro (1:29:45 - end)

Relax and unwind as Bryan & Rich bring you a review of USL League One's Week 23 action, complete with a generous portion of stats, storylines, and discussion points. You can tell the guys did their homework this week! Here's the timeline:

Intro (00:00 - 3:40)

Bryan's Pick: RIC 1 - 3 NC (3:41 - 36:32)

Rich's Pick: TRM 4 - 2 MAD (36:33 - 1:04:32)

Fan Pick #1: OMA 2 - 1 CHA (1:04:33 - 1:16:55)

Fan Pick #2: NCO 0 - 0 GVL (1:16:56 - 1:31:09)

Week 24 Preview (1:31:55 - 1:36:12)

Q & A (1:36:13 - end)

Bryan & Rich take you through the craziness of USL League One's Week 22 slate of action using their new show format. They also spend some time giving you a preview of Week 23. Enjoy!

Intro & Last Poll Drawing (00:00 - 3:36)

CLT 3 - 2 TRM (3:37 - 17:25)

NC 2 - 1 GVL (18:27 - 39:08)

MAD 1 - 2 ONE (39:09 - 52:19)

NCO 2 - 3 OMA (52:20 - 1:22:13)

Week 23 Preview & Outro (1:22:41 - end)

Bryan & Rich welcome Chip from "Walkin' 90" to help discuss the breaking news of North Carolina FC moving back up to USL Championship for the 2024 season.

If you'd like to learn more about North Carolina FC and men's head coach John Bradford, check out our special interview from last month.

Enjoy!

It was another week of madness and drama across USL League One, so join Bryan & Rich as they discuss each of the matches. Included in the discussions are general thoughts, stats, and even postmatch quotes from coaches and players. Find the timestamp below to jump around the episode at your pleasure, but make sure you stick around for the major news at the end of the episode. It's worth the wait!

Intro (00:00 - 5:39)

MAD 1 - 4 TRM (5:40 - 20:53)

NC 2 - 0 NCO (20:54 - 32:00)

CLT 4 - 1 NCO (32:01 - 50:11)

LEX 2 - 2 RIC (50:12 - 58:12)

CHA 1 - 2 NC (58:13 - 1:08:57)

MAD 1 - 1 GVL (1:08:58 - 1:19:22)

OMA 3 - 2 TRM (1:19:23 - 1:31:57)

CV 0 - 1 ONE (1:31:58 - 1:38:30)

Week 21 Preview (1:38:31 - 1:49:01)

Exciting news / outro (1:49:02 - end)

Get ready for a fun ride! Bryan and Rich welcome special guest, Jon Gross, to talk about his life as a play-by-play commentator, behind-the-scenes stories, his influences, and what lies ahead. He was gracious enough to make himself available for 90 minutes of great conversation. Enjoy!

Bryan & Rich celebrate the halfway mark of the 2023 USL League One Regular Season the only way they know how: having friends join the show! From "Walkin' 90," Chip & Yogi join the show, as well as Tyler from "The USL Show." Listen as topics range from League One Day One to club cultures attracting the community to predictions for the second half of the season. Such a fun episode!

New episode, new intro music, and new outro music! It's a big week for League ONe the Rocks, but enough about us. Another week of USL League One action has passed and Bryan & Rich are here to break it all down for you. Check out the timeline below for all of the topics and time ranges:

Intro (00:00 - 08:20)

NCO 3 - 2 CLT (08:21 - 25:16)

CHA 1 - 1 NCO (30:05 - 42:55)

ONE 2 - 2 NC (42:56 - 1:00:52)

MAD 1 - 0 CV (1:00:53 - 1:12:10)

OMA 4 - 1 RIC (1:12:11 - 1:32:45)

CLT 2 - 1 LEX (1:32:46 - 1:43:22)

USL1 News & Things to Come (1:43:23 - 1:44:59)

Week 18 Hype & Preview (1:45:00 - 1:57:10)

Q&A (1:57:11 - 2:02:20)

Outro (2:02:21 - end)

Our good friends at Tormenta FC, Darin & Netra Van Tassell, grace us with their presence for a look into how the club prepared for the 2023 season and the lessons they've learned since winning both the men's and women's championships in 2022. These two never fail to brighten our day, so give it a listen and let the wholesomeness be your feel-better medicine.

Bryan and Rich battle through tears, carbonation, and spiders to bring you another review of the action from the latest week of the USL League One season. Check out the timeline below for more episode details!

Intro/Episode Preview/Whatcha Drinkin' (00:00 - 10:16)

Week 15 Recap (10:17 - 11:23)

GVL 5 - 1 CHA (11:24 - 25:45)

OMA 1 - 1 ONE (25:46 - 36:15)

MAD 3 - 2 LEX (36:16 - 44:29)

RIC 2 - 2 ONE (44:30 - 54:01)

CHA 2 - 2 CLT (54:02 - 1:04:05)

OMA 2 - 0 TRM (1:04:06 - 1:23:25)

NCO 1 - 0 CV (1:23:26 - 1:35:57)

League News (1:35:58 - 1:43:59)

Preview of Week 16 (1:44:00 - 1:46:49)

Q&A (1:46:50 - 1:52:00)

Outro (1:52:01 - end)

Bryan has returned from his vacation! The guys sit down to discuss various topics from around the league, briefly hitting on Week 14 results along the way. Check out the timeline below for more details and discussion points!

Intro (00:00 - 05:39)

Vacation Updates (05:40 - 08:25)

What matchups haven't happened that we're looking forward to the most? (08:26 - 13:20)

Ziggy's departure & a glimpse into CHA's mindset (13:21 - 27:30)

Is One Knox for real? (27:31 - 39:30)

The disappointments of the Henny Derby broadcast (39:31 - 57:30)

Can CV make a run? (57:31 - 1:03:36)

How long can NCO avoid conceding 10+ goals? (1:03:37 - 1:07:16)

Union Omaha rants and predictions (1:07:17 - end)

Bryan & Rich take a break from reviewing USL League One action to bring you a special interview with North Carolina FC Head Coach John Bradford! He opens up about the culture he's helped to instill, how he's able to attract so many quality players to his club, and drops a juicy hint at what may be happening at the club in the future. You're not going to want to miss out on this interview, so grab your favorite beverage and enjoy!

Bryan and Rich take you through each of the USL1 matches from Week 12, discuss recent news from around the league, and we get a long-awaited return of...THE RANT! Check out the timeline of the episode below for all the details. Enjoy!

Intro: 00:00 - 07:18

GVL 1 - 1 TRM: 07:19 - 30:53

LEX 2 - 2 NCO: 30:54 - 51:14

RIC 1 - 0 CHA: 51:15 - 58:46

ONE 0 - 1 NC: 58:47 - 1:05:40

MAD 1 - 2 CV: 1:05:41 - 1:15:00

CLT 3 - 0 OMA: 1:15:01 - 1:32:53

League One News: 1:32:54 - 1:33:33

Week 13 Preview: 1:33:34 - 1:35:20

Podcast Updates: 1:35:21 - 1:37:50

Rant: 1:37:51 - 2:07:42

Outro: 2:07:47 - End

Bryan and Rich are back! The guys very briefly breakdown the action from Week 11 of USL League One. Then, they give grades to each club for their contribution to the "We're passing the mic to..." video. Lastly, Rich peppers Bryan with questions about the first third of the season and Bryan's responses DO NOT disappoint. Check out the timeline below:

Intro / Preview / Whatcha drinkin'? (00:00 - 04:35)

NCO 4 - 1 CV (04:36 - 12:52)

OMA 3 - 3 GVL (12:53 - 20:14)

CLT 3 - 0 CHA (20:15 - 27:19)

LEX 1 - 1 ONE (27:20 - 30:25)

TRM 1 - 1 RIC (30:26 - 31:36)

OMA 1 - 2 MAD (31:37 - 36:35)

"I'm passing the mic to..." video grades (36:36 - 43:48)

First 1/3 of the season questions (43:49 - end)

Bryan and Rich take you through Week 9's slate of USL League One matches and discuss news from across the league. Which clubs are the guys hitching their wagons to? What stadium scran is Bryan not to keen of? Listen now to find out. Here's the timeline:

Intro / Whatcha drinkin' 00:00 - 03:25

GVL 2 - 2 RIC 03:26 - 27:58

LEX 1 - 0 CLT 2 27:59 - 41:20

NC 0 - 2 MAD 41:21 - 58:10

ONE 1 - 2 NCO 58:11 - 1:12:35

League News 1:12:36 - 1:16:35

Preview Week 10 1:16:36 - 1:1:36:05

Tangents / Outro 1:36:06 - end

Bryan and Rich breakdown Week 8 of USL League One play. They also hit on news from around the league and give an in-depth preview of the fan-voted match this week: GVL vs RIC. Check out the timeline below for further episode details:

Intro/Whatcha drinkin': 00:00 - 5:45

Week 8 CLT vs GVL: 5:41 - 28:00

Week 8 ONE vs MAD: 28:01 - 49:30

Week 8 RIC vs OMA: 49:31 - 1:02:55

Week 8 CHA vs TRM: 1:02:56 - 1:13:30

Week 8 CV vs NC: 1:13:31 - 1:27:05

League News: 1:27:06 - 1:32:00

Week 9 Intro 1:32:01 - 1:34:15

Week 9 Preview LEX vs CLT: 1:34:16 - 1:35:02

Week 9 Preview NC vs MAD: 1:35:03 - 1:35:41

Week 9 Preview ONE vs NCO: 1:35:42 - 1:37:42

Fan-voted Preview GVL vs RIC: 1:37:43 - 1:54:45

Outro: 1:54:46 - end

Bryan and Rich welcome Lefty from El Fuego Pod to discuss Week 8 of USL League One play. Lefty also provides quality insight into his experiences as a Central Valley Fuego fan and recent developments surrounding the club.

Bryan and Rich are joined by a friend of the pod, Tim Howerton, to discuss his recent developments with Ranting Blue Penguin Media, as well as his interview with Union Omaha's Pedro Dolabella. Up to the 18th minute, we discuss Premier League and USL League One, but soon switch over to his independent coverage. Enjoy!

Bryan and Rich welcome Nick and Rico from Linners and Wosers to talk about Northern Colorado Hailstorm, USL League One, Serie A, and a few fun side topics along the way. It's always a fun conversation with those guys, so enjoy!

Bryan and Rich take you through all of the action from Week 6 of USL League One, as well as news from around the league. Oh, and we sprinkled in some fun discussions along the way. Enjoy!

Mr. "League One Updater" Alex Ashton joins Bryan and Rich for some great takes on Richmond Kickers, Week 6 action from USL League One, and a few fun tangents along the way. Check out the fun time spent with Alex!

Tyler Crane joins Bryan and Rich as they discuss Lexington, USL League One Week 6 matches, and a variety of other topics.

Bryan and Rich invited friends to join them as the watched Union Omaha travel to Charlotte Independence for a USL League One match. Thanks to all who joined with comments in the live chat!

Bryan and Rich take your calls, questions, and comments regarding Week 4 action from the USL League One season.

Brandon Mays, from The USL Show & League One Review, joins Bryan and Rich for a special episode of League ONe the Rocks. The three of them review Week 3 of USL League One, while taking a few fun tangents along the way.

Bryan and Rich take your calls, questions, and comments regarding Week 3 of the USL League One season.