Blueprint Soccer Conversations with Clint
by Clint Caso
Long form conversations with soccer players, coaches and others in the (soccer) industry, aimed at sharing insight from personal experiences and expertise - to offer guidance and perspective to the next generation of young soccer players and families.
Episodes
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Blueprint Soccer XI - John Toher - Episode 45
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by John Toher - we discuss player development, focusing on an inner city environment, and how to continue to create opportunities for young players. We talk about John's involvement with Success Academy Charter School in New York City. John is a…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Matt Mahoney - Episode 44
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Matt Mahoney - we discuss how Matt took an unconventional route to the pros, to captaining USL Championship winning side Colorado Switchbacks in 2024. We dive in the relationships within the team and how likeminded players and staff have come…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Juan Agudelo - Episode 43
On this episode we are joined by Juan Agudelo, a professional soccer player with a 15-year career. We discuss Juan's journey from a young player in New Jersey to a pro with opportunities in Europe, touching on the influences that shaped his development, the importance of a competitive…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Brad Cole - Episode 42
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Brad Cole | Associate Head Coach at The University of Vermont | NCAA National Championship | What it took to get the program to where it is today | Soccer Culture in Vermont | What they look for in players
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Aodhan Quinn - Episode 41
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Aodhan Quinn - we discuss the intricacies of professional soccer, focusing on Aodhan's impressive longevity in the USL, the evolution of the league, and the importance of nutrition and self-care for athletes. We discuss the growing standards of the...
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Reintroducing the Podcast!
It's Back! We will be releasing 1 episode per month. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the first episode coming soon...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Romain Gall - Episode 40
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Columbus Crew, Nyköpongs BIS, and GIF Sundsvall winger, currently signed with Malmö FF the biggest club in Sweden and on loan with Örebro SK - Romain Gall. We discuss some early highs and lows in his career from signing a professional…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Alex Shinsky - Episode 39
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former, US Youth National Team player who competed in the 2009 U-17 World Cup, A top 5 recruit in the High School class of 2011, he was a student-athlete at the University of Maryland and captained the team his senior year winning the BIG 10...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Yohann Mauger - Episode 38
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - 2005 All-American at the University of Akron, former professional soccer player for Rennes in France, Winner of the French Cup, current professor at Northern Kentucky University, has earned his Ph.d in Organizational Behavior and is founder of…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Santino Quaranta - Episode 37
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - one of the youngest players to ever sign a professional contract in Major League Soccer with D.C. United at 16 years old, former player with the LA Galaxy, New York Red Bull and the United States National team - 2004 MLS Cup Champion and 2005 Gold...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Zarek Valentin - Episode 36
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - former NCAA National Champion with the Akron Zips, 4th overall draft pick in 2011 by Chivas USA, former defender with Montral Impact, FK Bodø/Glimt in Norway, and Portland Timbers - now playing with Houston Dynamo - Zarek Valentin. We discuss...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - George Davis IV - Episode 35
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by - United Soccer League appearance leader, 2014 USL All League - First Team - former, Dayton Dutch Lions, Los Angeles Blues and Richmond Kickers, currently with Louisville City FC where he won USL Championships in 2017 & 2018 - George Davis IV We...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Tim Parker - Episode 34
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former New York Gatorade Player of the Year, St. John’s University Alumni, former Vancouver Whitecaps defender - currently with New York Red Bull - Tim Parker. We discuss what mentality means, demands in college, establishing himself as a…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - David Najem - Episode 33
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Columbia University graduate - Ivy League offensive player of the year, former player with FC Eintracht Bamberg in the 4th tier of Bavarian Football Association, 2016 USL Champion with New York Red Bull 2, former Tampa Bay Rowdies, currently playing...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Tommy McNamara - Episode 32
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by New York native, former Chivas USA and New York City FC player and current midfielder for the Houston Dynamo - Tommy McNamara. On this episode of the podcast we discuss Tommy’s decision to pursue college even with holding an Irish passport and not...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Scott Caldwell - Episode 31
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a member of the 2010 University of Akron National Championship Team and was named as the NCAA Tournmanent most outstanding player, 2012 First Team All-American, and has appeared in over 200 games for the New England Revolution - Scott Caldwell. We...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Doctor Jay Martin - Episode 30
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a very special guest - a coach who has amassed 723 wins in 43 years, the most wins in college soccer - 2 time - Divison 3 national champion, 2020 United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee - the current head coach of Ohio Wesleyan University…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Sean Franklin - Episode 29
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the 2008 Major League Soccer Rookie of the Year, 2011 & 2012 MLs Cup Champion with the Los Angeles Galaxy, also played with D.C. United and the Vancouver Whitecaps and has recently retired - Sean Franklin
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Wells Thompson - Episode 28
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former professional soccer player for New England Revolution, Colorado Rapids and Chicago Fire, 2010 MLS Cup Champion and current co-host of The Shift Podcast - Wells Thompson. We discuss his background, where his mentality comes from,...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - David Pedreschi - Episode 27
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by head coach and educator at The Groton School - a private High School in Massachusetts and coach at FC Stars a youth soccer club also located in Massachusetts - David Pedreschi. We discuss different issues in the youth soccer landscape and bounce...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Ryan Martin - Episode 26
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Wake Forest University & FC Cincinnati assistant coach, former D.C. United Academy Director and current head coach of Loudoun United FC - Ryan Martin. We discuss what it’s like to build a profession team from scratch and how they evaluated...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Sean Davis - Episode 25.5
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by my best friend, New York Red Bulls Midfielder and Captain - Sean Davis. This episode has a bit of a twist! Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Clint Caso - Episode 25
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former New York Red Bull Academy product, St Benedict’s Prep and University of Akron student-athlete, current coach, scout and now podcaster - Clint Caso... I talk about who I am the host of the podcast, why I started the podcast and my background,...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Mael Corboz - Episode 24
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former midfielder for the Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL, MSV Duisburg in the German Bundesliga 2, currently playing for Go Ahead Eagles in the Eerste Divisie the second tier in the Netherlands - Mael Corboz. We discuss transferring colleges,...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Bobby Muuss - Episode 23
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the former Head Coach at The Unversity of Denver, 4-time Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the year, current Head Coach at Wake Forest University - Bobby Muuss. We discuss the sheer numbers the staff work through each recruiting class, the…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Sidney Rivera - Episode 22
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the Captain of the Puerto Rico National Team, he played in the top professional league in Vietnam for Than Quảng Ninh, he is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League for Bangladesh Premier Football Club, New York/ New Jersey native…
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Bobby Edwards - Episode 21
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former standout goal keeper for Portadown FC in the Northern Ireland Football League Championship, he now plays for FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer - Bobby Edwards. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Marc Hubbard - Episode 20
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Head Coach for Southern New Hampshire University, 2019 America East Coach of the Year, current Head Coach for The University of New Hampshire - Marc Hubbard. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - David Cotterill - Episode 19
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a player who has played in English League One, English Championship and the English Premier League, he also represented the Welsh National Team at Euro 2016 where they reached the semi finals - David Cotterill. Enjoy! ••• We talk about his career,...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Danny Royer - Episode 18
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Hannover 96, Austria Wien & FC Midtjylland winger, he has also represented the Austrian National team, currently playing with New York Red Bull - Danny Royer. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Saad Abdul Salaam - Episode 17
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by one of my roommates at the Univeristy of Akron, former outside back for Sporting Kansas City, New York City FC and Seattle Sounders. Currently with FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer - Saad Abdul Salaam. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Leo Chappel - Episode 16
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former assistant coach at Wake Forest University, UC Santa Barbara, University of Akron, and former head coach at Columbia University. He’s one of a handful of coaches who has competed in multiple NCAA College Cups with different programs - Leo...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Matt Kassel - Episode 15
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Maryland Terrapin National Champion, NCAA First Team All-American, former midfielder for New York Red Bull, Philadelphia Union, Pittsburgh Riverhounds & Arizona United, now working with Relevant Sports Group - Matt Kassel. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Jared Embick - Episode 14
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by one of the brightest soccer minds I’ve had the opportunity to work with, current Head Coach at The University of Akron - Jared Embick. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Matt Turner - Episode 13
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by current goal keeper for the New England Revolution and is also part of the US Men’s National goal keeping pool - Matt Turner. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Lana Spitler - Episode 12
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by my sister in-law, former stand out for East Carolina University, currently playing for Real Zaragoza - Lana Spitler. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Danny Szetela - Episode 11
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former member of the Columbus Crew, Racing Santander, Brescia and The United States National Team; now has solidified himself as one of the great New York Cosmos - Danny Szetela. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer - Brad Ruhaak - Episode 10
On this episode we are joined by my center back partner at The University of Akron, former North Carolina FC player, current mechanical engineer - Brad Ruhaak. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Jeff Matteo - Episode 9
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former Major League Soccer Player, former Head Coach for Jersey Express in the Premier Development League and current Assistant Coach at Seton Hall University - Jeff Matteo. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Tom McCabe - Episode 8
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by historian, professor at Rutgers University - Newark and an executive producer of SOCCERTOWN, USA currently on YouTube - Tom McCabe. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Russell Canouse - Episode 7
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by licensed realtor, former German Bundesliga midfielder for Hoffenheim, currently playing for D.C. United - Russell Canouse. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Aodhan Quinn - Episode 6
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by a former college teammate, NCAA Division 1 First Team All-American, 2018 USL First Team All League, player for USL Championship side Orange County Soccer Club - Aodhan Quinn. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Adam Najem - Episode 5
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by another former college teammate, one of the most talented players I’ve played with, New Jersey Native, former Philadelphia Union player and currently in Poland with Wigry Suwalki in Polish 1 Liga - Adam Najem. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Richie Layera - Episode 4
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by one of my former college teammates from the University of Akron, Canadian National Team & Toronto FC member Richie Layera. He has a great story about his time in Orlando with Kaka. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Aaron Long - Episode 3
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by former USL & MLS Defender of the Year, current US Mens National Team & New York Red Bull’s center back; and someone who’s become a good friend over the last few years Aaron Long. Enjoy!
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Juan Agudelo - Episode 2
On this episode of the podcast we are joined by my long time friend, US Mens National Team & Inter Miami Forward - Juan Agudelo. We talk about his early days as a professional. Pursuing his goals and dreams of playing in the Premier League. I appreciate him coming on as we continue to get this...
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Blueprint Soccer XI - Sean Davis - Episode 1
We kick off the podcast with my best friend - New York Red Bull’s Academy product and current team captain - Sean Davis. We reflect on his youth development through club to college. Hurdles throughout the process and continuing to persevere through the unknown. Travel & Costco. I appreciate him...
About this show
Long form conversations with soccer players, coaches and others in the (soccer) industry, aimed at sharing insight from personal experiences and expertise - to offer guidance and perspective to the next generation of young soccer players and families.
Hosted by
Clint Caso