First Team Podcast

First Team Podcast

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Covering The New York City Soccer Scene since 2014.

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366 episodes

We Are Back!! | With Flower City Union Managing Director Mark Washo

First Team Podcast is back and are joined by Flower City Union Managing Director Mark Washo. For the latest lower division soccer news checkout our blog: FirstTeamPod.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/first-team-podcast/message

20m
Mar 31, 2023
Peter Wilt On The Current State Of NISA & Future Of Chicago House AC

Peter Wilt, Managing Partner, President and CEO of Chicago House AC, joins the show to discuss the current state of the National Independent Soccer Association and the future of Chicago House AC.  Checkout our website, firstteampod.net, for all of the latest U.S Soccer news.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

17m
Nov 08, 2022
EP 361: Bay Cities FC Halt Operations Due To Financial Difficulties | Problems In NISA? | Former NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson Breaks It Down

Former NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson joins First Team Podcast to discuss the news out of the west coast that Bay Cities FC have halted operations due to financial difficulties.   Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

21m
Sep 08, 2022
EP 360: Lower Division Chat With Former Pro Soccer Player Keasel Broome

First Team Podcast host John Frusciante is joined by former professional soccer player Keasel Broome, to discuss the latest in the United States lower divisions.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

10m
May 11, 2022
First Team Pod Returns on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | New Era Of NYC Soccer Coverage

First Team Podcast will return on Tuesday, April 26th with their latest episode. FTP will continue to produce weekly audio content along with a new website which will include digital content.  Join the conversation by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

1m
Apr 20, 2022
EP 359: Cindy Cone has been re-elected as USSF President

FTP Host John Frusciante provides a review of the USSF AGM, which included a vote for the Federation's President. Cindy Cone has been re-elected as President and will serve a 4 year term.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

21m
Mar 08, 2022
EP 358: NFT's In Lower Division Soccer!

First Team Podcast Host John Frusciante is joined by fellow FTP contributor and former professional soccer player Keasel Broome, to discuss player welfare in lower division soccer. President of New Jersey Teamsterz FC Alex Geardlinho joins the program to discuss what is in store for the Teamsterz in 2022.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

38m
Feb 22, 2022
EP 357: Lower Division Soccer In Chaos - Do Clubs Actually Have A Say?

On this week's episode of First Team Podcast, host John Frusciante is joined by former UPSL National Director Paul Lapointe to discuss the NAFC/NISA situation, along with former professional soccer player Keasel Broome.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

21m
Feb 02, 2022
EP 356: 2022 Could Be A Big Year For Lower Division Soccer!

On the First Episode of 2022, First Team Podcast Host, John looks ahead to the upcoming events in the U.S Soccer Calendar for 2022.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

8m
Jan 04, 2022
EP 355: 2021 Year In Review - NYC Soccer Scene

First Team Podcast host John is joined by Jose to discuss the events that have taken place throughout the past year in the New York City Soccer Scene.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

38m
Dec 28, 2021
EP 354: Owner Of Michigan Stars FC George Juncaj On Blocked Purchase Of Charlotte Independence

Michigan Stars Owner George Juncaj joins First Team Podcast to discuss the proposed move to the USL and how the deal broke down. Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

31m
Dec 07, 2021
EP 353: Detroit City FC To USL | Who Might Be Next?

First Team Podcast returns from the Thanksgiving Holiday Break, with a update regarding future coverage of lower division soccer in the United States.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

7m
Nov 30, 2021
EP 352: Flower City Union Fan Ownership | With Mark Washo

Flower City Union Managing Director Mark Washo joins First Team Podcast to discuss the current fan ownership campaign.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

16m
Nov 16, 2021
EP 351: Club co-founder Laurence Girard On The Current State Of NAFC

New Amsterdam FC Co-Founder Laurence Girard joins FTP host John Frusciante to discuss the current state of his club.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

17m
Oct 12, 2021
EP 350: A Crazy Week In Lower Division Soccer | Recap + Commentary

First Team Podcast Host John Frusciante discusses the latest news/reports from the National Independent Soccer Association.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

8m
Oct 05, 2021
EP 349: Former U.S Soccer Presidential Candidate Paul Lapointe On The Current State Of U.S Soccer

Former U.S Soccer Presidential Candidate, Paul Lapointe joins the show this week, to discuss the upcoming Presidential election, and what he would change if he was in charge.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

14m
Sep 28, 2021
EP 348: The Current State Of NYC Soccer

First Team Podcast Host, John Frusciante discusses the current state of New York City Soccer, and what might be in store for the future.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

10m
Sep 14, 2021
EP 347: New Jersey Teamsterz Joins NISA Nation | With Club President & GM Alex Geraldino

New Jersey Teamsterz President & GM Alex Geraldino joins First Team Podcast Host, John Frusciante to discuss the move to NISA Nation.  Email the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

10m
Aug 31, 2021
We Are Back | New Era Of First Team Podcast

We are back from a three month long hiatus.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

4m
Aug 24, 2021
A New Era Of Soccer Coverage In NYC, kicks off in August 2021.

First Team Podcast will return in August 2021, with a new show format and daily content on the FTP Website. Stay tuned for more details.  Email the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

1m
Jul 08, 2021
EP 346: "You Don't Run A Program Like That" | NAFC Founder Laurence Girard's Former Goalkeeper Coach Julio Tsasse Shares What Goes On Behind The Scenes At NAFC

NAFC Founder Laurence Girard, his  Former Goalkeeper Coach Julio Tsasse Shares What Goes On Behind The Scenes At NAFC.  Checkout our exclusive article on NAFC: https://firstteampod.com/nafc-exclusive/ Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

28m
May 04, 2021
FTP Extra Time #26: Is Fan Ownership A Sustainable Business Model? | With Former Pro Soccer Player Keasel Broome

Former professional soccer player Keasel Broome joins First Team Podcast to discuss fan ownership in U.S Soccer. Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

12m
Apr 29, 2021
FTP Extra Time #25: The Culture Of U.S Soccer Almost Ruined European Soccer | European Super League Discussion With Former Professional Player Keasel Broome

Former Professional Soccer Player Keasel Broome, joins First Team Podcast to discuss the European Super League and how members of U.S Soccer, and mainstream sport owners were involved in that process. Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

11m
Apr 22, 2021
Wake Up With First Team Podcast #2 | With Stumptown AC Head Coach Rod Underwood

Wake up with First Team Podcast, is a new show that has been launched for this week only to provide special coverage of the NISA Legend’s Cup. There is a possibility that this will become another edition to the lineup of shows on First Team Podcast. On today’s edition of the show, Stumptown AC Head Coach Rod Underwood joined the program to discuss the Legends Cup performance so far.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

18m
Apr 21, 2021
EP 342: Wake Up With First Team Podcast | Live Broadcast 4/20/2021

Wake up with First Team Podcast, is a new live show that has been launched for this week only to provide special coverage of the NISA Legend’s Cup. There is a possibility that this will become another edition to the lineup of shows on First Team Podcast. On today’s edition of the show, Stumptown AC Interim President Fred Matthes joined the program to discuss the Legends Cup performance so far, and what is going on behind the scenes. The next live broadcast is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 21st. Visit, FirstTeamPod.com/live http://firstteampod.com/live, for more info. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

19m
Apr 20, 2021
FTP Extra Time #24: Behind The Badge With Mark Washo, Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer Of Flower City Union

Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer Of Flower City Union, Mark Washo, joins John Frusciante and Keasel Broome to discuss the newly released club logo and branding.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

16m
Apr 15, 2021
EP 340: “NISA Is A Disruptor In The Soccer Landscape” | NISA Commissioner John Prutch At NISA Legends Cup Media Day

First Team Podcast attended NISA Media Day ahead of the 2021 NISA Legends Cup Tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hear from NISA Commissioner John Prutch and NISA Executive Vice President Of Expansion, Josh Prutch on the current state of the league. Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

13m
Apr 13, 2021
FTP Extra Time #23: 2021 NISA Legends Cup Preview | With Former Professional Soccer Player Keasel Broome

Former Professional Soccer Player, Keasel Broome joins First Team Podcast to preview the 2021 NISA Legends Cup which will take place at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

9m
Apr 08, 2021
EP 338: NISA Commissioner John Prutch Joins FTP Ahead Of 2021 NISA Spring Season

NISA Commissioner John Prutch joins First Team Podcast  to discuss the future of the Cosmos, expansion sides, and the upcoming NISA Spring Season. Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

18m
Apr 06, 2021
FTP Extra Time #22: U.S Soccer U-23's Fail To Qualify For Tokyo Olympics | With Former Pro Soccer Player Keasel Broome

Former Professional Soccer Player Keasel Broome joins First Team Podcast to discuss the failure of U.S Soccer's U-23 squad, not qualifying for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.  Join the discussion by emailing the show at firstteampod@gmail.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/first-team-podcast/message

10m
Apr 01, 2021