Rooster and the Villain: An American Soccer Podcast

Prem Show: Silly Season

Jim and Jake dive headfirst into Brighton and Villa coverage, as well as who they want to see join or leave their clubs.

Interview Series: Devin Pugh, Director of Community Outreach for the Annapolis Blues

Devin joins the podcast to give an update on the Annapolis Blues project in Naptown. It's been a busy offseason for the club as they switched the Men's team from NPSL to USL League Two and added a Women's team to USL-W. 

 

Interview Series: Abraham Navarro - A.N Pickups, Street FC, and the Love of the Game

I met Abe back in 2022 as we prepared for the World Cup Pop Up party at SoFive Columbia. Abe and his brothers, Alex and Alberto, brought infectious enthusiasm to the project and a connection to growing community of ballers in the Baltimore area. 

Abe and his brothers started A.n Pickups as a way to bring together high level ballers for pick up games. Their "Moose Mondays" has turned into a soccer phenomenon, with hundreds of ballers coming out to the Moose Athletic Facility to work on their skills in a friendly, but competitive environment. Additionally, Abe works as a City Manager for Street FC for the city of Baltimore. Street FC started by former USMNT player, Kyle Martino, is a pick-up Futsal/Soccer app that offers pick-up games daily in the Baltimore area. 

We talk about Abe's current projects, a bit about his beloved Arsenal (boo!), and what the future has in store for Abe. Great guy!

Prem Show: MoCo Spurs Chair, Iain Sawyer is Back

Jake and Mike welcome Iain back on the show to discuss Spurs. Jake gives us a Brighton update and we talk a little about personal histories with the FA Cup. Then we give our Dynamic Duos Top 5. Enjoy!

Prem Show: An Old Friend Returns

Brad Tindall makes his triumphant return to the podcast to discuss his beloved Hotspur with Jake and Mike. We talk Seagulls and Spurs and some other American soccer stuff. Enjoy!

Prem Show: Jimmy and Jake are Still Friends

Jimmy and Jake return to discuss the fallout from the Villa and Brighton 2-2 draw. Plus - a little easter egg audio from Jake and Mike from halftime of the game. Then a throwback outtro. 

The Maryland Bobcast: Tyler Gabarra Joins to Talk Professional Soccer

Tyler Gabarra, last seen controlling the midfield for our Maryland Bobcats, jumped on the podcast to discuss his career thus far in the professional ranks of the US. We talk about his academy experience, NC State, USL Championship, NISA, having famous soccer parents, and then I give him a hard time for liking Chelsea. Enjoy!

Prem Show: Bald Headed Stress Clawing

A little afternoon delight for the boys as they discuss Villa, Spurs, and Brighton. Plus, some fun talk about City's current slide, Liverpool's staying power, and other Premier League wonderings. Then, we give our Top 5 Christmas movies. Enjoy! 

Prem Show: Good Vibes All Around

Prem Show: Tale of Two Halves

Jake and Mike get together to talk about the spanking the Seagulls gave the old cockerals. Then we wax poetic about soccer for a long time. Enter.