New England Soccer Journal reaches the pulse of the region’s soccer scene in a vibrant new way, thanks to The Goal podcast with Matt Langone. Each episode features dynamic guests from across the sport’s spectrum, with a focus on prospects.
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New England Soccer Journal reaches the pulse of the region’s soccer scene in a vibrant new way, thanks to The Goal podcast with Matt Langone. Each episode features dynamic guests from across the sport’s spectrum, with a focus on prospects.
Matt Langone and Matt Doherty chat with UMass Men's Soccer Head Coach Fran O'Leary. They discuss the upcoming 2025 season, the success of the 2024 season, the team’s impressive clean sheet record, and the challenge of replacing key player Alec Hughes. The conversation also delves into the importance of recruitment, team leadership, and the move to the highly competitive Summit League. The episode concludes with a fun segment called 'Extra Time' where the guests answer soccer-related questions.
Topics
00:32 Meet the Guest: Fran O'Leary
01:14 UMass Soccer Season Preview
02:40 Challenges and Strategies
04:37 New England Soccer Talent
07:30 Building a Successful Program
09:47 Transition to the Summit League
12:44 Recruitment Insights
15:25 Advice for Incoming Freshmen
17:01 State of Division One Soccer
19:10 Looking Ahead to 2025
20:15 Reflecting on the Season's Philosophy
21:03 Applying Life Lessons from Soccer
21:19 Previewing the Upcoming Season
21:42 Extra Time: Fun and Wild Questions
21:57 Youth Soccer: Positive and Negative Habits
24:41 The Importance of Leadership in Soccer
27:09 Comparing Coaching Roles Across Sports
33:26 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
New England Soccer Journal’s The Goal
New England Soccer Journal reaches the pulse of the region’s soccer scene in a vibrant new way, thanks to The Goal podcast with Matt Langone. Each episode features dynamic guests from across the sport’s spectrum, with a focus on prospects.
