"Soccer Saturday" featuring Indy Eleven Indy Eleven

(0:00-3:07) Greg recaps the week’s games against the Indy Eleven and previews the upcoming matchup tonight against Arizona. Greg previews the show, and talks about Southern Indiana FC, a new soccer club starting down south.  

(5:07-21:43) Greg Rakestraw talks to Sean Mcauley, head coach of the Indy Eleven. Mcauley recaps the game against Chicago Fire FC, where the team bested Chicago 1-0. The two also recap their loss to Charleston Battery on Saturday. Mcauley talks about how to see losses from a subjective point of view, and what he thought went wrong for the team. Mcauley explains how the team can prepare for a game with only 3 days to practice before the game against the Colorado Switchbacks. Greg gives a recap of how the Indy Eleven is doing overall. 

(24:43-37:54) Tega Ikoba joins the show to talk to Greg about his playing career. Ikoba talks about what it was like to score his first goal in front of the Brickyard Battalion. He talks about his upbringing, and how he got into professional soccer. He tells Greg what it was like to go 2,000 miles to pursue his dream of playing soccer, and what it meant to him. Ikoba talks about what Indy is like for him, and how much he enjoys the spring weather. 

(40:54-51:24) Nick Hunter of Southern Indiana FC joins Greg to talk about the club, and their game against Bowling Green. Hunter talks about why he started a team in Southern Indiana, and some of the people that helped him. Hunter speaks to the support from the local communities, and the trajectory of the team, and how they found players for the team. Nick talks about the future of the team, and what their goal is down the road. 

(54:24-57:00) Greg Rakestraw rounds out the show giving a rundown of Champions League soccer. 

00:00-2:19 Greg Rakestraw previews today’s show. Rakestraw recaps the Louisville City loss and previews the upcoming match against the Charleston Battery.

2:19-16:17- Sean McCauley joins the show. McCauley previews the Charleston Battery match tonight and recaps the 5-3 loss to Louisville City. Plus, McCauley shares his message to the team after the loss. He also shares his FA Cup memories. Rakestraw runs down the standings for the Indy Eleven and other teams.

16:17-29:32- Rakestraw returns with Jack Blake’s Goal Calls on CBS. Blake also stops by, recapping his USL Team of the Week honor, his play so far this season, and more.

29:32-42:23- Laurence Wooton joins the show. Wooten
discusses his playing career, coming to Indy from Chicago, and more.

42:23-1:02:10- To celebrate the 10th anniversary
of the Indy Eleven, Mike Ambersley joins the show. Ambersley remembers the first goal for the Indy Eleven, which he scored. Rakestraw also shares the audio of Ambersley’s first goal.

00:00- 6:26- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Rakestraw talks about the LIPAFC this weekend between Louisville and Indy Eleven that takes place later today, nationally televised on CBS. He relives some big moments in this rivalry series with audio from past matches.  

9:26-22:16- The Manager of Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show to look back at the 2-1 loss last week to Detroit FC. They discuss the new addition to Indy Eleven Laurence Wootton, on loan from MLS’s Chicago Fire. Sean talks about his experience with rivalries and his top moments from those over the years. Coach also previews the big rivalry match today with Louisville City.  

25:16-29:54- During this segment, Greg plays the post-game audio sound from the loan goal scorer last week against Detroit City Sebastien Guenzetti. He is moving up the all-time goals list for the Indy Eleven and the USL. He discusses how the play played out to allow him to get the goal.  

32:54-45:52- The Radio Voice of Louisville City FC Jonathan Matthes jumps on the show to give a scouting report on Louisville City FC ahead of the big rivarly match with Indy Eleven this afternoon. He talks about how he became the voice of Louisville City FC, being from Indianapolis.  

48:52-56:26- Greg Rakestraw closes the show today by talking about upcoming home matches and promotions that fans can take part in at The Mic. Greg talks about the winner of Indy Eleven Jay Klein was let go by the program with the acquisition of Laurence Wootton. The US Open Cup is discussed with the upcoming match at Chicago Fire II on Wednesday April 17. He finishes the show updating the Premier League with just weeks to go in the season.  

00:00-2:18- Soccer Saturday kicks off with Greg Rakestraw previewing the show and guests. Rakestraw also recaps the home opener for the Indy Eleven last Saturday.

2:18-14:34- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McCauley joins the show. McCauley recaps the 1-1 draw against Sacramento, Augustine Williams first goal, and previews the upcoming match with Detroit City.

14:34-23:49- Rakestraw goes to his postgame interview with Augustine Williams after his first goal with the Indy Eleven. Also, hear Cam Lindley’s postgame interview from the 1-1 draw against Sacramento.

23:49-38:17- Rakestraw looks across the pitch with former Indy Eleven coach Trevor James. James discusses Detroit City, why he stepped down from his coaching duties, and more.

38:17-1:00:51 Rakestraw returns for the final time talking with Mike Henn. Henn looks back at his time with the Indy Eleven, tells how he started working for the Eleven, and more.  

00:00- 2:51- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Rakestraw talks about Home Opening Saturday for the Indy Eleven for 2024. He promotes where you can watch or how to get tickets to the opener tonight vs Sacramento Republic.  

5:51-15:40- The Manager of Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about his first win as Manager last weekend in Memphis and the Penalty that won the match by Jack Blake. He discusses the teams injury report and previews his first home match as Manager of Indy Eleven against Sacramento Republic and what to watch for this evening. Coach McAuley discusses a new addition to the roster signed this week.  

18:40-28:29- Former Indy Eleven Member and Butler Bulldog and current Sacramento Republic player Jared Timmer jumps on the show to talk with Greg about coming Back Home Again to Indiana to play his former team tonight at Carroll Stadium. They discuss what it is like living and playing in Sacramento vs Indianapolis.   

31:29-45:21- The Head of the Indy Eleven Academy Kiki Wallace comes on the show this morning to talk about the success of the Academy when it comes to Championships and Tournaments that the teams are competing in. They discuss some of the top players who are coming up through the Acadamy that fans can maybe look forward to seeing for the Senior team in future matches and years.  

48:21-57:17- Greg Rakestraw closes the show today by bringing up a couple of newsworthy notes. He discusses the US Mens National Team in the Nations League and the come from behind win against Jamaica setting up a Final tomorrow night vs Mexico. Greg also talks about FA Cup and what is going on over in England.  

00:00-2:48 Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 theFan! Rakestraw recaps the Indy Elevens first loss of the season, previews the upcoming match with Memphis, and shares today’s guests.

2:48-16:57- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McCauley joins the show. McCauley recaps the loss to Oakland Roots FC, shares his thoughts on Jack Blake, and a few other players. Rakestraw also shares some news from the USL Championship league.

16:57-33:53- Ethan O’Brien joins the show. O’Brien recaps
his career, talks about joining the Indy Eleven and more!

33:53-50:04- Radio play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia
Union Dave Leno joins. Leno recaps the Unions last match, what’s ahead as the Union return to the United States, and some fans disappointment with the club.

50:04-1:00:04 Rakestraw wraps up with news from the
Champions League draw, the home opener for the Indy Eleven, and the FA Cup.