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  • Lower League America - NY Cosmos

    Lower League America: NY Cosmos, the Neutron Star of US Soccer

    Episode 5 of Lower League America with co-hosts Nipun Chopra and Jason Davis is here. The fellas discuss the history of the New York Cosmos, one of America’s most storied clubs. They also touch on the USL’s company-wide rebrand announced earlier this week. Related: Lower League America: The Premiere Related: Lower...
  • Kick Childhood Cancer

    Kick Childhood Cancer with MLS in September

    Team up with MLS this month to help Kick Childhood Cancer. In addition to “going gold” in September to show support and raise awareness for childhood cancer, the league also runs a social media-driven fundraiser where fans can help support the cause. MLS Works will donate to Children’s Oncology Group for...
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    Lower League America: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the USL

    Co-hosts Jason Davis and Nipun Chopra return with Episode 4 of their Lower League America series, this installment entitled “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the USL.” The two discuss the history of the USL and also follow up on Episode 3 with a comment from NASL...
  • PGHvIND

    Mon Goals enlists Soc Takes to help preview #PGHvIND

    Justin Ashcraft of Mon Goals and our own Kevin Johnston link up to preview Saturday’s match between Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and the Indy Eleven. The two also briefly review the clubs’ 2-2 draw on Aug. 29 and size up the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Click the image above to...
  • Minneapolis City SC

    Minneapolis City SC chairman Dan Hoedeman opens club’s books

    The following is a guest story by Minneapolis City SC chairman Dan Hoedeman: MINNEAPOLIS — For the last two years we have opened our books and talked about what it takes to start and run a lower-division soccer club. Why? When we started the club, we had a bunch...
  • Die Young

    Lower League America: Live Fast, Die Young – The Story of the New NASL

    Lower League America, a collaboration between Compass Football’s Jason Davis and our own Nipun Chopra, returns with a third episode entitled “Live Fast, Die Young – The Story of the New NASL.” The two-man panel breaks down the history of the modern NASL, tracing back the league’s origins before...
  • Big Trouble in Little Chattanooga

    Lower League America: Big Trouble in Little Chattanooga

    Compass Football‘s Jason Davis and Soc Takes‘ Nipun Chopra link up for the second episode of their new Lower League America series, this one entitled “Big Trouble in Little Chattanooga.” If the title isn’t a big enough hint, they delve into the contentious situation brewing in Chattanooga, Tenn., where...
  • Lower League America

    Lower League America: The Premiere

    Co-hosts Jason Davis of Compass Football and Nipun Chopra of Soc Takes debut their new series, Lower League America, which focuses on just that: lower-division soccer in the U.S. The two provide an overview of the American pyramid and run the gamut on all the stateside leagues already in...
  • CB Hugh Roberts

    Video: Riverhounds CB Hugh Roberts on his team’s 2-2 draw at Indy Eleven

    INDIANAPOLIS — Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC center back Hugh Roberts shares his thoughts on his side’s 2-2 draw with the Indy Eleven on Aug. 29, 2018. Both clubs are currently in the playoff picture sitting among the top eight in the USL Eastern Conference. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for...
  • Martin Rennie

    Video: Eleven head coach Martin Rennie on team’s 3-2 win vs. TFC II

    INDIANAPOLIS — Head coach Martin Rennie speaks with reporters following his Indy Eleven side’s 3-2 win over Toronto FC II at Lucas Oil Stadium on Aug. 22, 2018. After Indy squandered a 2-nil lead, midfielder Dylan Mares delivered the game winner for the hosts in his first game back...
  • Dylan Mares

    Video: Dylan Mares breaks down game-winning strike in Eleven win over TFC II

    INDIANAPOLIS — Just days after signing a contract to return to his original team, Indy Eleven midfielder Dylan Mares scored the decisive goal in a 3-2 victory against Toronto FC II on Aug. 22, 2018. Mares walked reporters through his second-half stunner and described his feelings on being back...
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    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 53: Riverhounds CB Hugh Roberts

    Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC center back Hugh Roberts guests on the panel to discuss the fine season his club is having, his background in the game, playing basketball with Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo, his post-soccer career plans and plenty more. Roberts also hosts his own podcast, Back Yard...