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    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 56: NPSL’s Cindy Spera

    In her second appearance on the Soc Takes Pod, NPSL managing director Cindy Spera joins co-hosts Kevin Johnston and Nipun Chopra to recap the 2018 season, size up some of the tougher aspects of her job and briefly discuss NPSL Pro. If you missed Spera’s first time on the...
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    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 52: World Cup roundup

    Co-hosts KJ and Nipun recall all the finest moments from the Group Phase before looking ahead to the Round of 16. The two also answer some Twitter questions and gush over the best goals of the tournament so far. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for access to exclusive content...
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    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 51: 2018 World Cup kits breakdown – Part II

    In Part II of our breakdown of every country’s 2018 home and away World Cup kits, the panel sizes up the threads of Groups E through H. Brickyard Battalion board member David Strange guests as the lads pick their favorite kit in each group before rattling off their overall...
  • 2018 World Cup kits

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 51: 2018 World Cup kits breakdown – Part I

    The panel, with the help of Brickyard Battalion board member David Strange, goes off the pitch to analyze the World Cup kits of every single team in the tournament — the good, the bad and the ugly. The panelists select a favorite kit in each group before picking their...
  • Indy Eleven - Jeff Belskus

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 50: Indy Eleven president Jeff Belskus

    The panel welcomes Indy Eleven president Jeff Belskus to tackle a few questions regarding the current state of the club, Indy’s MLS bid, the fan experience at Lucas Oil Stadium and missed opportunities due to consecutive entry-round Open Cup losses. Belskus also describes the hurdles the team climbed in...
  • Brad Ring - Indy Eleven

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 48: Indy Eleven report card

    Aaron and KJ dive headfirst into an early season Indy Eleven report card, breaking down the goalkeeping, defending, midfield play and forward corps. The panel takes a few Twitter questions from Eleven supporters before lightly previewing Indy’s upcoming matches against Mississippi Brilla FC and Bethlehem Steel FC. Thumbnail photo...
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    Where to find Soc Takes across all digital platforms

    Our readers and listeners can absorb our content on several digital platforms: Patreon – patreon.com/soctakes Beautiful Game Network – bgn.fm Twitter – @SocTakes Facebook – facebook.com/soctakes Instagram – @soctakes YouTube – Soc Takes Google+ – Soc Takes iTunes – Soc Takes Pod Google Play – Soc Takes Pod Stitcher...
  • Kyle Martino - NBC Sports

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 47: NBC Sports analyst Kyle Martino

    NBC Sports analyst and former USMNT footballer Kyle Martino joins regular panelists Nipun Chopra, Kevin Johnston and Aaron Gunyon to discuss the Premier League, U.S. Soccer, RCD Mallorca, promotion-relegation and much, much more. Martino also talks about his role as national board chair for Street Soccer USA. Click here...
  • Cindy Spera

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 46: NPSL managing director Cindy Spera

    Newly named National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) managing director Cindy Spera joins the panel to discuss her playing career, working on Wall Street and, of course, all things NPSL. Spera touches on some of the challenges facing the NPSL and the goals she hopes the league can achieve during...
  • Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps - 2018 MLS Fantasy

    Join Soc Takes’ 2018 MLS Fantasy league

    With kickoff of the MLS season right around the corner, it’s time to open Soc Takes’ 2018 MLS Fantasy league. New in 2018 is a slight tweak to the format. The year will be split into two seasons, with the spring and fall treated as completely separate contests. Last...
  • Detroit City FC - Ben Pirmann

    Soc Takes Pod Ep. 41: Detroit City FC manager Ben Pirmann

    Detroit City FC head coach and Michigan State men’s soccer assistant coach Ben Pirmann guests alongside co-hosts Kevin Johnston and John Lenard to talk DCFC, MSU, the MLS SuperDraft, NPSL and more. Pirmann also touches on the greater Michigan soccer landscape and provides some of his recipes for success...
  • Indiana Futsal

    Soc Takes partners with local nonprofit Indiana Futsal

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 16, 2018) — Footy is alive and well in the Hoosier State, which was only achieved from the bottom up. Since the growth of the game in Indiana is dependent upon giving kids free, accessible places to play and bringing communities together, two Circle...