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Three American guys navigate their way through the English Premier League, Champions League, and US Men‘s National Team soccer. With three different levels of knowledge, our goal is to nurture curiosity among Americans interested in learning more about the world‘s greatest game.
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Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Why come to Rooster and the Devil to learn about the Bundesliga when literally every soccer podcast that exists will talk about Bundesliga? Well, you probably shouldn't.
The three morons are back at it trying to piece together the Bundesliga while thinking out loud. Somehow it devolves into an all-Premier League conversation by about a half hour in. But, as usual, we had fun and it seems that some of you out there have enough fun to tune in with us every week.
Soccer is back!
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Joey DeZart is a defensive midfielder for Orlando City SC.
Joey is originally from New Jersey (shout-out to my home state). While playing youth soccer in NJ, he was recruited by the Philadelphia Union Academy. He had some pretty amazing experiences with that academy, including playing in the Generation Adidas cup in games against Eintract Frankfurt, Athletic Bilbao, Palmeiras, and other youth squads from around the world.
After that, he went to Wake Forest to go on to have a prolific NCAA career. Then in the last MLS SuperDraft, he was selected by Orlando City with the 31st pick. After earning a spot on the team, Joey was on the cusp of his rookie season when Covid-19 gunked up the world.
But Joey was gracious enough to spend some time on our podcast. For that we are thankful.
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Luis Argudo has been in the MLS since 2018.
After 2 seasons with the Columbus Crew (39 appearances), Luis was drafted by Inter Miami with the seventh overall pick of the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft. Prior to this, he played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after he transferred from Elon University. Great conversation with another Wake Forest product.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Early in Spring 2020, the OneGoal.us guys sat down with Schalke U19 striker Matthew Hoppe. Formerly of the Barcelona Residency Academy in Arizona, the California native discusses his move to Germany in the Summer of 2019, tactical trainings with Schalke, and his transition from the midfield to a forward.
Audio edited by the Rooster and the Devil podcast (@roosterdevil).
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Early in 2020, the OneGoal.us (subscribe to their USMNT newsletter) sat down with promising New England Revolution fullback Brandon Bye. A top ten draft pick from 2018, Bye has featured as a regular for the MLS side and shared about his career and the transition from college to professional soccer in the USA.
Leading the interview was OneGoal's head of content Ross Hall, who actually was classmates with Bye back in his college days.
Audio edited by the Rooster and the Devil podcast (@roosterdevil).
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
The interviews on this channel have been amazing. Shocking that we've been fortunate enough to have some amazing guests lately.
But this started with three middle aged men rambling about soccer in their basements on the internet and by god, it will always be some of that. We somehow fill an hour and 6 minutes with soccer talk, as we always do. I believe we sprinkle in some Coronavirus shit too because it's really hard not to right now.
But we talk about Bundesliga coming back. Soccer documentaries. USMNT drama. And more.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Logan Gdula was gracious enough to spend an early afternoon with us on a Skype interview during our quarantine.
Logan is a young player that's on the brink of MLS. He was drafted #13 overall by FC Cincinnati in their first year as an expansion club (last year). He was loaned to Phoenix Rising and sustained an injury. Came back to FC Cincinnati and made the 18 but never saw the field. But was then loaned to Hartford Athletic to play in the USL close to home. In the offseason, he signed with Charleston Battery to play Right Back.
The MLS is still very much in the picture for Logan. With a fresh start at Charleston and the expectation of seeing the field a lot, things are looking up whenever we get this thing going again.
Logan tells us all about his soccer journey up until his current position. Another great guy with a bright future!
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
On this episode of Rooster and the Devil, we interview Bruno Lapa of the USL Championship's Birmingham Legion FC.
Bruno has a great soccer story. He grew up playing the game in Brazil, spent some time on trial in Portugal, and eventually ended up playing for Montegverde Academy in Florida.
From there, he took a path that is traditionally blazed by American soccer youth. He committed to Wake Forest and spent 4 years playing for the University (2016-2019). He was the #10 on the squad, a captain, and a First Team All-American during his time there.
After College, he ended up in the USL Championship and was set to begin his first season with Birmingham Legion FC. And then Coronavirus happened. So, like the rest of us, he sits and waits for soccer to come back. Great conversation with a great young man! Am I old now if I start saying great young man?
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Hayden Partain is a midfielder that currently plays for San Antonio FC.
After spending his college years playing at Wake Forest, Hayden moved to Des Moines, Iowa to pursue his dream of playing professional soccer. After establishing himself with the Des Moines Menance in USL League Two, the USL Championship came knocking at his door. An opportunity to play at Sacramento Republic FC became available and Hayden bought a one way ticket out there. He's been plying his trade in the USL Championship ever since.
After 3 seasons in Sacramento (which has one of the best atmospheres in American soccer), he signed a deal with San Antonio FC this offseason.
Hayden was gracious enough to spend a quarantined evening with Rooster and the Devil talking about his soccer journey.
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Alistair Johnston was drafted #11 overall in the MLS superdraft by Nashville SC. He was drafted to play Right Back after excelling in the position during his Senior Year at Wake Forest.
Alistair is gracious enough to talk us through his incredible soccer journey. From youth club soccer in Aurora, Canada, to playing at St. John's in New York City, to his transfer and position change at Wake Forest, and finally to his current place in Nashville.
Great conversation with a young player that has a bright future. Thanks Alistair!