For the Love of the Game

Ralph Perez and Ray Reid
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For the Love of the Game

Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.

  1. Soccer skills on the basketball court, with Donny Marshall

    02/02/2023

    Soccer skills on the basketball court, with Donny Marshall

    Most people know about Donny Marshall's time in the NBA and his current broadcast career, but did you know that this basketball forward got his start on the soccer field? In this episode, learn how Donny's time playing soccer made him a better basketball player and why he ultimately decided to transition to a life on the court.

    43 min
  2. From Soccertown USA to the World Cup, with Tony Meola

    01/26/2023

    From Soccertown USA to the World Cup, with Tony Meola

    Tony grew up playing every sport he could. He was captain of his high school's basketball team, an all-state baseball player and one of the top ten high school soccer players in New Jersey. He attended The University of Virginia on a soccer and baseball scholarship, where he trained with coach Bruce Arena for two years before joining the U.S. Men's National Team. He played in the World Cup the following year, 1990, and again in 1994 and 2002. In this episode, they’re talking about why Tony chose soccer, what he learned in his pro career and his thoughts on U.S. soccer today, which he also discusses on his daily SiriusXM FC show, Counter Attack.

    47 min
  3. The most-capped player in U.S. Women’s National Team history: Kristine Lilly

    01/12/2023

    The most-capped player in U.S. Women’s National Team history: Kristine Lilly

    Kristine Lilly is one of the most accomplished athletes in soccer history. Her decades-long career began at the University of North Carolina, where she helped lead the team to four straight national championships. With 354 caps, she’s the most-capped player in U.S. Women's National Team history. In this episode, Ralph, Ray and Kristine talk about how she developed the skills that built her notable career and what she shares in her best-selling book, "Powerhouse: 13 Teamwork Tactics that Build Excellence and Unrivaled Success."

    38 min
  4. Building a Championship Culture in Youth Soccer, with Rick Jacobs

    01/05/2023

    Building a Championship Culture in Youth Soccer, with Rick Jacobs

    Join Ralph, Ray and Rick Jacobs, a 23-time state championship-winning coach, as Rick delves into the importance of creating a winning culture in youth soccer. With a 94% winning percentage and a 131-game unbeaten streak, Rick shares his insights on cultivating trust, building relationships with his players, and fostering a sense of tradition and belonging among his teams. Tune in to learn more about the role of culture in sports success and how to implement it in your own coaching style.

    40 min
  5. Stories from the 1994 World Cup, with Alexi Lalas

    12/22/2022

    Stories from the 1994 World Cup, with Alexi Lalas

    Alexi Lalas has been a symbol and standout in U.S. soccer for over 20 years, creating an incredible career after an extraordinary performance in the 1994 World Cup. In this episode, hear him share some untold stories from his time in the spotlight.

    58 min

  6. 12/15/2022

    Cup Commentary: Ralph and Ray's World Cup check-in

    The group stage is over, and Ralph and Ray are ready to reflect on the results of the 2022 World Cup so far. In this episode, hear their thoughts on the U.S. Men's National Team's performance, Ralph's experience in Qatar and their predictions for the rest of the Cup.

    38 min
  7. April Heinrichs: U.S. Women's National team captain, coach and World Cup champion

    12/08/2022

    April Heinrichs: U.S. Women's National team captain, coach and World Cup champion

    In 1991, April Heinrichs captained the U.S. Women's National Team that brought home the World Cup. The first ever woman inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1998, she later went on to coach that team to Olympic medals and third place in the World Cup in 2003. In this episode, learn how she became a legendary player and transitioned her soccer skills from playing to coaching. Plus, hear her advice to players experiencing the World Cup for the first time.

    43 min
  8. From pro player to pro coach, with Chris Armas

    12/01/2022

    From pro player to pro coach, with Chris Armas

    Chris Armas has played and coached in the biggest leagues of professional soccer, but his love for the game began as a child in Brentwood, N.Y.—Ralph and Ray's hometown. In this episode, the Brentwood boys get together to talk about Chris's career and the transition from pro-player to coach.

    43 min
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Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.

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  • Creator
    Ralph Perez and Ray Reid
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Ralph Perez and Ray Reid

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