EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 59 MIN
Soccer Saturday March 21, 2026
from Indy Eleven Soccer Saturday and Coaches Show · host Indy Eleven
Segment 1 (0:00-2:24) Greg Rakestraw previews the show by talking about the Indy Eleven’s Open cup win this week against Des Moines earlier and some of the other games that are upcoming for the Boys in Blue. Also, the home opener tonight! Greg also previews the show! Segment 2 (5:24-18:09) Head coach of the Eleven, Sean McAuley, starts his weekly appearance by talking about last week’s win and getting the chance to play a lot of different players. Plus, how does it feel to get a clean sheet and how they are approaching the upcoming game with Detroit by keeping players fresh. He also talks about the type of performance he wants to put on for the fans at home this week. Then, Greg takes us around the USL and Louisville City’s good start despite a coaching change. Lastly, it’s the weekend schedule in the league Segment 3 (21:09-28:16) Greg talks to Noble Okello who scored a goal in Tuesday’s win against Des Moines. What did it feel like to get a win and play well in it? We also get to know Noble by talking about his basketball fandom and how it exists in Indy with one of his favorite players, Andrew Nembhard. He also discusses some of his favorite things to do in Indianapolis. Segment 4 (31:16-48:17) We get the national perspective on the MLS and the world cup from friend of the program, Matthew Doyle. A big talking point heading into the world cup has been how this event might push the game forward in the states. Doyle points out what he’d like to see the impact be of the world cup being in the United States. LA FC and Vancouver are dominating the Western Conference while Philadelphia is faltering in the east. Then, Doyle gives us an update on where the US stands heading into the world cup and what he expects over the next few months as they get ready for it. To round out the segment, Greg takes a look at the upcoming USA international friendly schedule as they get ready for the world cup. Segment 5 (51:17-56:28) News and Notes on the Premiere and Champions league this week covers the runs from the underdog stories in the Champions league coming to an end as there are only 8 teams left. Greg talks about the Tottenham vs Westham match that could decide relegation.
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