Miscellaneous
Oh hey guys… Long time no talk. Apologies for disappearing into oblivion at the back end 2017, but rest assured SoccerNation is still alive and well. On the first episode of 2018 of the SoccerNation Podcast, I’m joined by Mike McNeill. Mike is the Executive Director of the "Olders" for San Francisco Glens Evolution, and we have a frank discussion of the state of soccer in the United States. This wide ranging conversation touches on the availability of coaches education programs, the pay to play system in youth soccer, The United States Soccer Development Academy, the history of Mike’s club in San Francisco, the Great Age of Expansion of the professional game in this country, and so much more. Carve out some time and listen to this engaging and candid chat between two people utterly immersed in the game and we. It’s shotgun style and the conversation flows from topic to topic, but it’s probably a very accurate reflection of our SoccerNation today. As always, you can connect with me on Twitter and @DikeNatsai and you can find Mike @MUFCred_USA. Learn more about SF Glens youth club at http://www.sfglensevolution.org/ and PDL team at http://www.sfglens.com/ Send us an email at news@soccernation.com with any questions, comments, or other feedback. As always, thanks to Alexandar Bang for the music!