• vs. Jacksonville Armada FC

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 17: Indy Eleven vs. Jacksonville Armada FC preview

    Aaron provides an Indy Eleven injury update from the training grounds, then he and Kevin break down Indy’s Saturday home match vs. Jacksonville Armada FC: LISTEN HERE You can follow Soc Takes on Twitter @SocTakes....
  • louisville city fc preview

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 15: FC Cincinnati vs. Louisville City FC preview

    Kevin and Nipun preview Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup match between FC Cincinnati and Louisville City FC for which they’ll be on hand. The panel also recaps the Indy Eleven’s 2-1 loss at FC Edmonton on Saturday, Indy’s third consecutive NASL loss and fourth straight across all competitions. Listen: You can...
  • road trip

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 14: Cincy road trip, Indy-Edmonton preview

    The panel previews Saturday’s game between two reeling clubs in the Indy Eleven and FC Edmonton. The focus then shifts to the U20 USMNT’s 1-0 win over Senegal that moved the team into first place in Group F. Finally, the fellas get stoked for their upcoming Soc Takes road trip to...
  • Soc Takes Pod Ep. 13: NASL, Eleven budget & U20 USMNT talk

    The crew analyzes the successful weekend that NASL road teams enjoyed before trying to figure out some of the issues with the Indy Eleven. The fellas debate if it’s OK or warranted to boo players, then close out with some nostalgic U20 U.S. men’s national team chatter. Listen: Thumbnail photo...
  • Michigan Bucks-Indy Eleven

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 12: Eleven-Bucks USOC game, Indy-Miami rematch preview

    The panel previews the upcoming U.S. Open Cup match between the Michigan Bucks and Indy Eleven while exploring some surprising ties the Bucks have to the Eleven roster. The guys then shift their focus to previewing Indy’s Saturday rematch against Miami FC. Listen: You can follow Soc Takes on...
  • Poku

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 11: Poku flourishing for ‘The’ Miami FC

    The panel discusses this Saturday’s NASL showdown between Miami FC and Indy Eleven. Aaron provides an Eleven injury update and Kevin assesses Kwadwo Poku’s development with rave reviews. They also ramble on about Indy’s projected starting XI and new white away kits, and the U.S. Open Cup. Listen: First-place Miami...
  • Don't Stop Believin

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 10: Don’t Stop Believin’

    The panel breaks down all the action from the four NASL weekend matches while awkwardly tying in a Journey motif. “Don’t Stop Believin'” — ever. Listen: Thumbnail image credit: Journey/Nomota LLC You can follow Soc Takes on Twitter @SocTakes....
  • Soc Takes Pod Ep. 29

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 9: Indy-Edmonton preview, Indy player signings

    Permanent Relegation podcaster Andy Baumgartner converses with regulars Aaron Gunyon and Kevin Johnston about the Indy Eleven’s 1-1 draw against Jacksonville Armada FC before previewing Indy’s upcoming match with FC Edmonton. The panel also analyzes what the two new player signings mean for the club, then breaks down Justin Braun’s...
  • Kartik Krishnaiyer

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 8: From A to Z with Kartik Krishnaiyer

    Boca Raton FC director of communications and one of the sharpest soccer minds around, Kartik Krishnaiyer, joins Aaron, Nipun and Kevin to discuss literally every soccer league in America. Strap in and enjoy the ride. Listen: You can follow Soc Takes on Twitter @SocTakes....
  • Nemanja Vukovic injury

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 7: Indy Eleven injury update, NASL weekend preview

    Aaron Gunyon joins host Kevin Johnston to make sense of the latest injury news out of Indy Eleven. The panel also previews Indy’s Saturday clash at first-place Jacksonville Armada FC and a few other matches on the docket this weekend, before answering an excellent Twitter question from listener Jon...
  • Matt Doyle

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 6: MLS talk with ‘Armchair Analyst’ Matt Doyle

    We’re joined by MLSsoccer.com senior writer Matt Doyle this week to discuss the state of U.S. Soccer, Atlanta United FC’s impressive start and the 180-degree turnaround by Minnesota United FC. The “Armchair Analyst” also sizes up the USMNT talent pool and talks about his background in the game from the media side. Listen:...
  • Division III

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 5: Division III, USL and NASL banter

    Aaron Gunyon and Kevin Johnston join host Nipun Chopra, who discusses his breaking story regarding the possible formation of a new Division III league in U.S. Soccer. The panel then shifts its focus to the NASL, where Aaron analyzes the Jacksonville Armada’s red-hot start. And finally, Kevin recaps the Louisville City...