E198: IGHSAU Soccer Talk with Gary Ross
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
Release Date: 06/01/2025
E211: Youth Soccer Development with Lance Rozeboom
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
In this episode, we sit down with Lance Rozeboom, former Iowa youth soccer player, Division I collegiate athlete, and professional, to discuss his approach to player development and why he built RFA Futbol Academy around the youngest age groups. Lance shares why the early years are critical to long term development and how he stays hands on with the day to day coaching, environment, and expectations.
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E210: High School Soccer Matters (Is ECNL Super Cup the answer?)
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
ECNL Super Cup is being positioned as a replacement for high school soccer, but is it really the better option? In this episode we break down which path truly reflects a collegiate environment, where real exposure comes from, the financial barriers involved, and the impact of playing for your community. A conversation every player and parent should hear. 🎙️⚽️
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E209: Game of the Week Featuring Drake vs Oral Roberts | Men's Soccer
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E207: Inside Drake Men’s Soccer with Head Coach Pat Flinn
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E208: ECNL Boys Iowa Derby | VSA Rush vs Sporting Iowa
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E206: Iowa Girls State Soccer Tournament Final Action (2025) - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E205: Iowa Boys State Soccer Tournament Final Action (2025) - Class 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E204: Iowa Boys State Soccer Tournament Semifinal Action (2025) – Class 3A & 4A
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
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E203: Iowa Boys State Soccer Tournament Semifinal Action (2025) – Class 1A & 2A
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
The semifinals are in the books, and the stage is set for a massive Friday finale. In 1A, Van Meter edged Regina 1-0, while West Sioux shut out Hudson 2-0 to earn their shot at the title. Over in 2A, Bishop Heelan put on a clinic with a 7-0 win over Williamsburg, and Gilbert battled past Webster City 1-0. We break down the highlights, key performances, and what to expect when the trophies are on the line.
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E202: Iowa Girls State Soccer Tournament Quarterfinal Action (2025) - Class 1A, 2A, and 3A
Soccer Talk presented by Kick It Forward
The 2025 girls state tournament kicked off with a bang—goals, drama, and a few surprises along the way. From Xavier’s ten-goal masterclass to Centennial and Waukee surviving from the spot, the quarterfinals delivered across all three classes. We break down the standout performances, smooth finishes, and what each result means heading into the semifinals.
info_outlineGary Ross from the IGHSAU joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of girls high school soccer in Iowa. We talk about his background in sports, the elimination of overtime and PKs, updates to the state tournament venue, season start date, rankings system, and changes to yellow and red card rules. We also dig into the growing participation numbers, what Gary enjoys most about overseeing the sport, and a few fun side topics along the way.