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League One Fun – Episode 91: NoCoFC Co-Owner Casey Katofsky

Like many, we discovered Northern Colorado FC’s (NoCoFC) introduction into USL League One via twitter (they can be found @NoCoUSL) [https://twitter.com/NoCoUSL]. Although there had long been rumored to be interest in a club in the state, the announcement came as somewhat of a surprise. So of course, Ira had to get on the phone with one of the owners, and Casey Katofsky obliged. Casey is the Executive Director of Operations for Future Legends and Co-owner of the new club. Future Legends is a 180 acre mutli-use, sports focused development coming in the future – the center piece of which will be the professional baseball/soccer stadium. The two discuss the concept behind NoCoFC as a franchise, the groups goals, and the area of Windsor, CO which is in the heart of Northern Colorado. After the club kicks off, Colorado will have one team at least professional tier along with eastern range of the Rocky Mountains. Besides NoCoFC, Denver host the Rapids (MLS) and Colorado Springs the Switchbacks (USLC). WHAT IS LEAGUE ONE FUN? Ira is@irajersey [http://twitter.com/irajersey], Jason is@homesweetsoccer [http://twitter.com/homesweetsoccer], and the show is@league1fun [http://twitter.com/league1fun]. The Black Players Alliance of the USL can befound here [https://uslbpa.org/]. League One Fun is the Beautiful Game Network podcast that covers the entirety of USL League One. Jason and Ira discuss the third and lowest tier of professional soccer. The two conduct player, coach and front office interviews as well as review matches and league news. The league’s independent franchises include Greenville Triumph, South Georgia Tormenta, Richmond Kickers, Chattanooga Red Wolves, Forward Madison and Union Omaha (Owls), FC Tucson, and newly self relegated North Carolina FC. There are now four MLS “2” sides. These include Fort Lauderdale CF (InterMiami), New England Revolution II, Toronto FC II, and North Texas SC (FC Dallas). We’re sponsored by * The Beautiful Game Network [https://www.bgn.fm/] * Ruffneck Scarves [https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/] * Icarus FC Shop [https://www.icarusfc.com/shop] The post League One Fun – Episode 91: NoCoFC Co-Owner Casey Katofsky [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-91-nocofc-co-owner-casey-katofsky/] appeared first on Beautiful Game Network [https://www.bgn.fm].

League One Fun – Episode 90: North Carolina FC’s John Bradford

JOHN BRADFORD, HEAD COACH OF SELF RELEGATED NORTH CAROLINA FC North Carolina FC based in Cary, NC will be playing in USL League One in 2021 after spending years in the USL Championship. On January 19th the club named former assistant coach John Bradford their head coach. In the announcement [https://www.northcarolinafc.com/news_article/show/1141330], the club discussed their new focus on youth development. Coach Bradford discusses his coaching style, pathway and why NCFC decided to move down to League One. If your new to the league, such as a North Carolina FC fan, we suggest you listen to our 2020 Season Wrap Up. [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-89-season-wrap-spectacular/] WHAT IS LEAGUE ONE FUN? Ira is@irajersey [http://twitter.com/irajersey], Jason is@homesweetsoccer [http://twitter.com/homesweetsoccer], and the show is@league1fun [http://twitter.com/league1fun]. The Black Players Alliance of the USL can befound here [https://uslbpa.org/]. League One Fun is the Beautiful Game Network podcast that covers the entirety of USL League One, including the final to be held October 30th. Jason and Ira discuss the third tier and lowest tier of professional soccer. The two conduct player, coach and front office interviews as well as review matches and league news. Independent franchises include Greenville Triumph, South Georgia Tormenta, Richmond Kickers, Chattanooga Red Wolves, Forward Madison and Union Omaha (Owls). The league also includes USL Championship Phoenix Rising’s second team FC Tucson. There are now five MLS “2” sides. These include Fort Lauderdale CF (InterMiami), New England Revolution II, Toronto FC II, North Texas SC (FC Dallas), and Orlando City B. We’re sponsored by * The Beautiful Game Network [https://www.bgn.fm/] * Ruffneck Scarves [https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/] * Icarus FC Shop [https://www.icarusfc.com/shop] The post League One Fun – Episode 90: North Carolina FC’s John Bradford [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-90-north-carolina-fcs-john-bradford/] appeared first on Beautiful Game Network [https://www.bgn.fm].

League One Fun – Episode 89: Season Wrap Spectacular

SEASON WRAP UP While there may not have been a USL League One Championship this year, there are plenty to wrap up. We provide awards and notorieties for players who stood out in this bangers only league. Whether it was goal scoring, defense, goal keeping, or creating chances, Ira and Jason give out awards to the players who stood out this season and impacted the league the most. Including a debate between the two best players of the league and who deserved MVP. A debate they just can’t wrap up. LEAGUE ONE FUN BEST XI The duo also gives their best XI lineups of the year and talk the latest news, a retiring player, why the final wasn’t played, and whether or not it was the right decision. Thank you everyone for an entertaining season and we will (hopefully) see you soon! For a recap of the Richmond Kickers season we suggestRiver City 93 [https://www.bgn.fm/72-rivercity-93-richmond-kickers-weekly-season-wrap-up/] WHAT IS LEAGUE ONE FUN? Ira is@irajersey [http://twitter.com/irajersey], Jason is@homesweetsoccer [http://twitter.com/homesweetsoccer], and the show is@league1fun [http://twitter.com/league1fun]. The Black Players Alliance of the USL can befound here [https://uslbpa.org/]. League One Fun is the Beautiful Game Network podcast that covers the entirety of USL League One, including the final to be held October 30th. Jason and Ira discuss the third tier and lowest tier of professional soccer. The two conduct player, coach and front office interviews as well as review matches and league news. Independent franchises include Greenville Triumph, South Georgia Tormenta, Richmond Kickers, Chattanooga Red Wolves, Forward Madison and Union Omaha (Owls). The league also includes USL Championship Phoenix Rising’s second team FC Tucson. There are now five MLS “2” sides. These include Fort Lauderdale CF (InterMiami), New England Revolution II, Toronto FC II, North Texas SC (FC Dallas), and Orlando City B. We’re sponsored by * The Beautiful Game Network [https://www.bgn.fm/] * Ruffneck Scarves [https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/] * Icarus FC Shop [https://www.icarusfc.com/shop] The post League One Fun – Episode 89: Season Wrap Spectacular [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-89-season-wrap-spectacular/] appeared first on Beautiful Game Network [https://www.bgn.fm].

League One Fun – Episode 88: It All Happens in Injury Time

To prepare yourself for the USL League One finals, after you listen to this episode try these interview specials: Tyler Polak of the Greenville Triumph [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-85-tyler-polak-daryl-grove/] Ethan Vanacore-Decker of Union Omaha [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-87-union-omahas-ethan-vanacore-decker/]. DECISION DAY INJURY TIME DRAMA Three games, three possible outcomes, and three stoppage time goals brough all the drama for USL League One’s decision day! And after it was all said and done, Union Omaha, in their inaugural season, will travel to a sell-out Greenville, to play the Triumph in their 2nd attempt in 2 years to try and raise Silverware.Ira and Jason preview the exciting final while also discussing the Richmond Kicker’s late season collapse, North Texas’ late season resurgence, why this season was more entertaining than last season, who would be MVP of the league if it were a full season, and who has the advantage on Friday Night.The duo also presents their ready for the next level starting XI, where they take a player at each position who is ready for the next level playing in USL Championship and/or MLS.A packed episode for a packed week leading to the USL League One ChampionshipWHAT IS LEAGUE ONE FUN? Ira is@irajersey [http://twitter.com/irajersey], Jason is@homesweetsoccer [http://twitter.com/homesweetsoccer], and the show is@league1fun [http://twitter.com/league1fun]. The Black Players Alliance of the USL can befound here [https://uslbpa.org/]. League One Fun is the Beautiful Game Network podcast that covers the entirety of USL League One, including the final to be held October 30th. Jason and Ira discuss the third tier and lowest tier of professional soccer. The two conduct player, coach and front office interviews as well as review matches and league news. Independent franchises include Greenville Triumph, South Georgia Tormenta, Richmond Kickers, Chattanooga Red Wolves, Forward Madison and Union Omaha (Owls). The league also includes USL Championship Phoenix Rising’s second team FC Tucson. There are now five MLS “2” sides. These include Fort Lauderdale CF (InterMiami), New England Revolution II, Toronto FC II, North Texas SC (FC Dallas), and Orlando City B. The post League One Fun – Episode 88: It All Happens in Injury Time [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-88-it-all-happens-in-injury-time/] appeared first on Beautiful Game Network [https://www.bgn.fm].

League One Fun – Episode 87: Union Omaha’s Ethan Vanacore-Decker

ETHAN INTERVIEW Ethan Vanacore-Decker is the latest in seven generations of soccer players in his family. Ira speaks with Ethan’s about his journey from New Jersey, through college and into the professional ranks. They talk about the new team, the locker room, and Ethan’s shin-guards that he’s had since high-school. To hear Ira’s interview with Tyler Polak from the Greenville Triumph and a replay of an interview with Daryl Grove click here [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-85-tyler-polak-daryl-grove/]. WHAT IS LEAGUE ONE FUN? Ira is@irajersey [http://twitter.com/irajersey], Jason is@homesweetsoccer [http://twitter.com/homesweetsoccer], and the show is@league1fun [http://twitter.com/league1fun]. The Black Players Alliance of the USL can befound here [https://uslbpa.org/]. League One Fun is the Beautiful Game Network podcast that covers the entirety of USL League One, including the final to be held October 30th. Jason and Ira discuss the third tier and lowest tier of professional soccer. The two conduct player, coach and front office interviews as well as review matches and league news. Independent franchises include Greenville Triumph, South Georgia Tormenta, Richmond Kickers, Chattanooga Red Wolves, Forward Madison and Union Omaha (Owls). The league also includes USL Championship Phoenix Rising’s second team FC Tucson. There are now five MLS “2” sides. These include Fort Lauderdale CF (InterMiami), New England Revolution II, Toronto FC II, North Texas SC (FC Dallas), and Orlando City B. Special thanks to Ethan Vanacore-Decker for appearing on our show. The post League One Fun – Episode 87: Union Omaha’s Ethan Vanacore-Decker [https://www.bgn.fm/league-one-fun-episode-87-union-omahas-ethan-vanacore-decker/] appeared first on Beautiful Game Network [https://www.bgn.fm].