The Spokane Soccer Show Spokast!

Benji is joined by Velocity FC head coach Leigh Veidman, captain Luis Gil, midfielder Andre Lewis, and defender Derek Waldeck. They talk about their experiences in Spokane, highs and lows of the first ever season for Velocity FC. Benji also asks questions from members of the 509 Syndicate.


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Host: Benji Wade

Guests: Leigh Veidman, Luis Gil, Andre Lewis, Derek Waldeck

Producer: Brennon Poynor @ Spokast!


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Benji is joined by Ryan Tjelle of the wonderful nonprofit Side By Side Spokane to chat about the Spokane Shadow's WPSL team, the TST, Ryan's role with Side By Side, and much more.


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RUNNING ORDER:

(01:20) - Ryan's soccer story and his role as Director of Community Life with Side by Side Spokane

(17:18) - How Ryan became a Spurs supporter and his experience as a coach with 90+ and Shadle Park High School

(32:20) - Two Zephyr FC players appear in the TST tournament and details for upcoming soccer events in Spokane

(42:39) - Benji and Ryan recap their experience watching the WPSL match between Spokane Shadow and Portland Thorns II



Host: Benji Wade

Guest: Ryan Tjelle of Side by Side Spokane


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Benji is joined by Stefan Andersson of 90+ Soccer Organization and Upper 7 Soccer Academy.



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RUNNING ORDER:

(00:52) Zephyr FC have signed a former Gonzaga standout, there was a Champions League watch party at No-Li, and the Spokane Shadow WPSL team takes on Portland Thorns II this weekend 

(11:16) Stefan describes his first experience going to ONE Stadium, the origins of his role with 90+ and Upper 7 Soccer Academy as well as his beliefs about coaching and working with players

(37:44) Benji talks about how he came to know about Stefan’s talent as a soccer player and Stefan describes how a horrible injury nearly 20 years ago changed his life profoundly

(1:03:49) Local teenager Rocky Wells plays for Velocity FC and #30 takes over vs. Chivas


Host: Benji Wade

Guest: Stefan Andersson


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Benji gives his take on the "99" documentary and Gonzaga losing half a dozen of its best players (01:20). Then, he gives his account of recent Velocity FC results vs. Forward Madison and Greenville Triumph (07:26). Zephyr FC have signed SEVEN players now, Velocity added a talented winger with Sounders pedigree, and the legendary Chivas of Liga MX are coming to Spokane for an international friendly (27:36). Finally, Benji responds to the listener mailbag (36:00).



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Host: Benji Wade


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Benji is joined by Scott Linklater to catch up on Benji's trip to Europe where he saw Fulham host Crystal Palace and PSG lose to Borussia Dortmund. They also discuss Velocity FC's League One Cup games against Central Valley Fuego and Union Omaha. Finally, they talk about Zephyr FC signing their first player, midfielder Marley Canales, and much much more!

RUNNING ORDER:

(01:27) - Cheering for your favorite team to lose, Spokane has a derby day as Spokane Shadow defeat Spokane United 7-2

(14:03) - Zephyr FC have signed their first player, midfielder Marley Canales, and Benji tries and fails to avoid soccer while traveling in Europe with his family

(34:25) - Velocity FC play their first game in the Jagermeister League Cup hosting Central Valley Fuego to a 1-1 draw at ONE Stadium. Benji also gets something off his chest about the price of beer and the water situation

(47:58) - Benji and Scott recap and analyze the 3-2 victory over Union Omaha in their 2nd match in the League Cup

(1:22:21) - Q&A from the community!



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Host: Benji Wade

Guest: Scott Linklater





Produced by: Brennon Poynor @ ⁠Spokast!


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Benji is joined by Scott Linklater of South Hill FC to talk about two recent Velocity FC games: the 2-2 draw with Lexington SC and the 2-1 loss in the U.S. Open Cup against the Las Vegas Lights. They also discuss the hot button topic of center forward play and Velocity FC's attacking returns. Finally, they take a few community Q&A submissions.



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RUNNING ORDER:

(00:27) Updates on South Hill FC, Benji's daughter plays her first 90+ spring games

(06:56) Review and analysis of Velocity FC's 2-2 draw with Lexington SC

(25:07) Review and analysis of Velocity FC's 2-1 loss to Las Vegas Lights in the U.S. Open Cup including the exploits of OUR OPEN CUP HERO ANDRE LEWIS!

(40:44) Benji and Scott exchange perspectives on the center forward play out of Josh Dolling and Kimarni Smith as well as the lack of Velocity FC attacking returns

(55:55) Community Q&A



Host: Benji Wade

Guest: Scott Linklater





Produced by: Brennon Poynor @ Spokast!


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