The Spokane Soccer Show

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Benji Wade hosts a wide range of friends and footy fanatics to bring only the best vibes while covering all things soccer in Spokane, WA including every USL team and much more.

  1. Jun 5

    Velocity Heartbreak In Maine & Spokane Summer Soccer

    Velocity FC's three-match winning streak comes to an end after a frustrating 2-1 loss to Hearts of Pine despite a very good performance. Benji and Mike break down the key moments from the match, including Shavon John-Brown's goal, Ollie Wright's controversial bicycle, missed chances, and a few...defensive lapses. Then, Benji makes his opening and closing arguments for why this should be called The Pine Derby from now on. Ponderosas vs. Eastern White Pines = no competition. (Ours are bigger and better.) Then, Benji makes his opening and closing arguments for why this should be called The Pine Derby from now on. Ponderosas vs. Eastern White Pines = no competition. We then turn our attention to the first ever "River City Rivalry" between Velocity FC and AC Boise at ONE Stadium. How do we feel about the name of this derby? River City Derby better? The second half of the show is dedicated to the broader Spokane soccer community. Benji and Mike launch a new ongoing segment highlighting local soccer throughout the region, including Spokane Shadow, WE Surf, WPSL, EPLWA, Cascadia Premier League, Gonzaga, Whitworth, Eastern Washington, Spokane Falls, and more. Plus: Hope Hisey, Emma Jaskaniec, and Reese Tappan earn all league honorsKenzie Weinert scores a massive goal for Lexington SC to help them win a second trophyEgypt's national team is coming to SpokaneSubscribe for weekly coverage of Spokane soccer at every level! CHAPTERS: (00:00) Intro & Best Vibes Only Restored (02:20) Zephyr FC All-League Honors & Community Shoutouts (09:45) Egypt's National Team Coming to Spokane (21:20) Velocity FC vs Hearts of Pine Breakdown (39:30) Benji Pitches Mike on "The Pine Derby" (47:25) Spokane's Summer Soccer Scene Explained (57:45) AC Boise Preview & "River City Rivalry"? (01:00:40) This Week's Local Soccer Matches -- 💸Support the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate⁠⁠⁠ 🏟️Match Schedule: ⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/matches⁠ 🔔 Stay Updated: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/⁠⁠

    1h 7m

  2. May 22

    Zephyr FC: Gone With the Wind (For Now)

    Zephyr FC's 2025-2026 season will be their last in the USL Super League. In the most emotional, cathartic, and therapeutic episode we’ve ever recorded, Benji Wade and Mike Pellicio use all five stages of grief to process the announcement that Spokane Zephyr FC will not return to the Super League in 2026. They reflect on the club’s final match and the heartbreak of watching a team fall one point short of the playoffs before everything changed. The conversation dives into the realities facing the ENTIRETY of the Super League, attendance struggles, league structure, travel, ownership, media coverage, and what the Spokane situation says about the state of professional soccer in America, not just WoSo. This episode is also about grieving. It's about rupture and the need for repair. So come on in! Join us as we try to figure out what Zephyr FC has meant to us for the last 2.5 years and where go from here as supporters and members of this community. CHAPTERS: (00:00) - Grief, emotions & thanking the Zephyr players (05:18) - Zephyr’s final match: 4-0 win against Brooklyn (08:28) - The playoff push: 13 points from the final 5 games (15:29) - USL Spokane announces the club is ending (24:28) - ANGER at the USL system, instability & league structure (35:26) - Coaching, player development & what Zephyr did right (44:12) - Spokane soccer fans, media & frustration with the response (53:10) - Grief, guilt, and asking: “Did we do enough?” (58:49) - Unforgettable memories, Zephyr players, and what they meant to Spokane (01:07:51) - Acceptance, accountability, and: What happens next? -- 💸Support the Podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate⁠⁠ 🏟️Match Schedule: https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/matches 🔔 Stay Updated: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/VHgUPk7jxp

    1h 28m

  3. May 8

    Zephyr's Playoff Push & Velocity Back Home for Three

    Zephyr FC repeat the drama of 2025 with this year's playoff race and it is equal parts stressful and exciting. Benji and Mike break down Zephyr’s massive win over Fort Lauderdale, a tense scoreless draw against Lexington SC, and why Hope Hisey continues to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world. They also talk about Lena Silano quietly being one of the best attacking players in the league. They also talk through: The tactical shift behind Zephyr’s recent formCat Rapp’s growing influence at strikerVelocity FC’s frustrating road form and upcoming home stretchFormer Sounder Obed Vargas earning his first goal contribution for Atlético MadridPlus: Mo Salah to Spokane, Emina Ekic signs with Houston Dash, and much more. Everything is on the line now for Zephyr FC! CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro, Shout Outs, and Breaking News 11:50 - Zephyr FC beat Fort Lauderdale: tactics, goals & playoff stakes 22:00 - Zephyr vs Lexington: Hope Hisey wears her cape again in competitive draw 29:00 - Playoff race: Dallas, DC Power & what Zephyr need in last two matches 34:30 - Velocity’s rough road trip & Sacramento loss 43:30 - Velocity return home: Naples, Vegas & expectations 46:20 - Final thoughts & massive weekend ahead -- 💸Support the Podcast: ⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate⁠ 🔔 Stay Updated: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/⁠ Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/VHgUPk7jxp

    49 min

  4. Apr 24

    Zephyr FC's Hope Hisey, Emma Jaskaniec, and Katie Murray

    What has this season been like for Zephyr FC? Benji is joined by Hope Hisey, Emma Jaskaniec, and Katie Murray for a wide-ranging conversation about their journeys to Spokane, the team’s recent win over Sporting JAX, and how Zephyr FC can compete and win against any opponent in the USL Super League. They talk through the mentality shift behind the team’s recent performances, the challenges and realities of setbacks like injuries, and how belief and consistency will be critical to this season’s playoff push. The conversation also dives into the personal stories of each player, from draft day emotions and career detours to what it means to build something new in Spokane and connect with a rapidly growing soccer community. This is the most honest and insightful conversation we’ve ever had about Zephyr FC. CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro of Hope, Emma, and Katie and their GIFTS! 2:45 – Reign FC, Jess Fishlock's retirement announcement, & player comparisons 6:30 – Sporting JAX win: intensity and commitment13:50 – What changed? mentality, tactics & belief 19:45 – Early Zephyr days: first game & building the team 22:15 – Emma Jaskaniec: draft story & path to Spokane 30:45 – Katie Murray: career journey from Europe to America, an untimely ACL injury, her comeback, and her role 40:15 – Hope Hisey: her goalkeeper story, mindset & development, and becoming a leader of the team 50:00 – The growth & team identity of Zephyr FC 52:10 – Playoff push: confidence and consistency down the final stretch 54:20 – Community questions 1:01:00 – What Hope, Emma, and Katie want to be remembered for 1:07:30 – Final reflections + upcoming match Host: Benji Wade Guests: Hope Hisey, Emma Jaskaniec, and Katie Murray -- -- 💸Support the Podcast: https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate 🔔 Stay Updated: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VHgUPk7jxp

    1h 11m

  5. Apr 16

    Velocity FC's Pair of 3-1 Wins & Shavon John-Brown Is Unstoppable

    Velocity FC are in incredible form following a rough stretch of fixture congestion to start 2026. Back-to-back dominant 3 - 1 wins at ONE Stadium powered by standout performances from Shavon John-Brown, Jack Denton, and a wave of new signings making a big impact. In this episode, Benji and Mike break down the reasons behind Velocity's impressive performances, including Shavon John-Brown’s influence at striker, breakout performances from Rocky Wells and Medgy Alexandre, and the tactical shifts that led to two convincing wins. They also dig into whether this level of play is sustainable over the rest of the season. Elsewhere, Zephyr FC are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive with five home games remaining while the Sounders face a must-win moment in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and Spokane says goodbye to Reign FC and Benji's favorite NWSL player, Sam Meza. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro, shoutouts and farewell to Reign FC 14:30 Velocity Are BACK 24:00 AV Alta win and standout performances (Wells, Booth, John-Brown) 35:20 Richmond win breakdown and Medgy Alexandre's brilliance 6:00 Is this sustainable for Velocity? tactics, identity & new signings 52:30 Zephyr FC Playoff push & what needs to happen 59:45 Final thoughts & upcoming matches -- 💸Support the Podcast: https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate 🔔 Stay Updated: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VHgUPk7jxp

    1h 3m

  6. Mar 20

    Sounders FC Triumph In Spokane, Velocity Advance, and Zephyr Roll

    We're still in disbelief, but THAT just happened.On Wednesday night, Spokane hosted a CONCACAF Champions League match and treated a record crowd to a Sounders FC victory over the Whitecaps at ONE Stadium. Meanwhile, Velocity FC advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open Cup and Zephyr FC put Brooklyn to the sword on a frigid Saturday evening. During this episode, Benji and Mike describe what was a surreal and historic moment for soccer in Spokane: the atmosphere in the stadium, the chaos (anxiety?!) of tracking two matches at the same time, and what's next for professional soccer in the Lilac City. They also shout out loads of people and organizations including Jeremiah Oshan of Sounder at Heart and Noah Riffe & Ari Liljenwall of the Lobbing Scorchers podcast. 0:00 – A “fever dream” night for Spokane soccer 2:25 – Sounders in Spokane: vibes, build-up & pregame scene 9:00 – March to the Match & ONE Stadium atmosphere 22:00 – Sounders vs Whitecaps: early chances & opening goal 27:45 – Tracking TWO games at once: Velocity vs. VC Fusion in the Open Cup 32:00 – Fusion level through horrible PK & momentum swing 36:00 – Peter Kingston changes the game and Sounders take control 40:45 – Rothrock seals it for Sounders, Gallardo for Velocity, it's a perfect night of results 44:50 – Zephyr FC 3–0: most complete performance yet in beatdown of Brooklyn 49:00 – Velocity FC 1-0 win vs. Omaha: what’s working (and concerns) Hosts: Benji Wade Mike Pellicio 💸Support the Podcast: https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate 🔔 Stay Updated: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VHgUPk7jxp

    1h 9m

  7. Feb 20

    Season FOUR Starts With A Special Guest: Ryan Harnetiaux of USL Spokane

    Benji and guest Ryan Harnetiaux cover many topics over the course of 90 minutes, starting with Ryan's shared perspectives from the first four years of USL club ownership: highs and lows, lessons learned, and challenges as well as opportunities moving forward. They then talk about the introduction of promotion and relegation in USL men's soccer, ideas to bolster attendance in 2026, and the genesis of how the Seattle Sounders and Reign ended up scheduling games at ONE Stadium in Spokane. Finally, they go over the economics of USL club ownership, player signings and philosophy, and whether or not we can expect to see VAR in the USL. Host: Benji Wade Guest: Ryan Harnetiaux of USL Spokane / Aequus Sports Follow on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SpokaneSoccerShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show with a donation:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate⁠

    1h 30m

  8. 12/31/2025

    Zephyr Put the L in f-t-L, An Owl Lands In Spokane, and 2025 Player of the Year!

    Benji and Mike welcome guest Mike Duke to the show and start the episode by learning about Mike's role as Rogers High School soccer coach and host of Bearded Trivia before issuing some shoutouts. Then, they discuss the last game of Zephyr FC's fall schedule, a 3-1 pummeling of Ft. Lauderdale FC. Benji introduces two player signings for Zephyr FC and Velocity FC, Maya Hansen and Joe Gallardo. Finally, they talk about the winner of the Spokane Soccer Show Player of the Year for 2025. Happy New Year and cheers to 2026! Host: Benji Wade Co-Host: Mike Pellicio Guest: Mike Duke, Coach of Rogers High School Soccer and Host of Bearded Trivia Follow on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spokanesoccershow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SpokaneSoccerShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show with a donation:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spokanesoccershow.com/donate⁠

    1h 11m
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Benji Wade hosts a wide range of friends and footy fanatics to bring only the best vibes while covering all things soccer in Spokane, WA including every USL team and much more.

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  • Creator
    Third Rate
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Third Rate
  • Show Website
    The Spokane Soccer Show

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