The West Michigan Soccer Show

Kyle Grew sits down with Dean Muckle, Mario Zuniga-Gil, Chris Denham, and Colton Johnson to discuss their move from Michigan Rangers FC to Midwest United FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soccer was always a big part of Aileen Molina's childhood. What began with family kick arounds in Holland, Michigan has led to the representing her parents' native Nicaragua on the youth national team stage with La Azul y Blanco on the verge of their first ever U17 World Cup appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruslan Masalitin was 15 years old when the Russian invasion began in his home city of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Four years after fleeing bombardment, Masalitin has found success in MLS NEXT while playing for the Midwest United FC Boys Academy program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midwest United FC Girls Academy Director Rudy Cleveland joins the show to discuss his club's participation in Girls Academy League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gazelle Sports is a Michigan-based store specializing in running and active lifestyle gear. As Soccer Specialty Manager, Ben Robbins is tasked with the soccer side of the business. Ben joined the show to talk the guys through some of the best-selling merchandise in the soccer world and give his expert holiday gifting advice for the soccer fan in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is over and the tournament has taken shape! The guys have many thoughts about the host nations' groups and the USMNT's chances on making a run next summer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midwest United FC Executive Director Lewis Robinson joins Kopko and Kyle to share insights on the 2026 youth soccer age group changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serial winner and Midwest United FC SCOR Executive Director Grant Oosse joins the show to discuss his latest round of triumphs. From GA Aspire to Thanksgiving plates, this week's episode has it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West Michigan Soccer show has entered its Kyle Grew era. Get to know the new host, an East Michigander running the West side's soccer podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Ruff & Cameron Baker join the show to discuss their team's historic USL League Two season which has resulted in playoff qualification. Midwest United FC has earned the most total points of any Grand Rapids-based USL 2 team dating back to GRFC's time in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join hosts John Kopko and Ben Robbins to discuss NWSL opening weekend, MLS observations through four matches, US Open Cup, and to preview USMNT v Jamaica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midwest United FC youth coaches Ben Robbins (Liverpool fan) and Cameron Baker (Chelsea fan) join the show to break down the dramatic Caribou Cup Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Robbins joins the show to review the biggest soccer news from around the world including performances from Americans abroad, the USWNT Gold Cup Exit, and top headlines from the opening weekend of Major League Soccer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midwest United FC Girls Academy Director Stew Givens and U19 ECNL player Meredith Vance join the show to chat about Elite Clubs National League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Washington Spirit and Panama Women's National Team player Riley Tanner joins hosts John Kopko and Lewis Robinson to discuss the early days of her soccer career in West Michigan, life in the NWSL, and her journey to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midwest United FC coach Cam Baker joins the show to discuss the MLS NEXT, the club's trip to the Fest event in Phoenix, Arizona, and Coach Leo's world famous Carne Asada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host John Kopko chats with Midwest United FC Executive Director & Western Michigan Women's Soccer Head Coach Lewis Robinson. The duo cover a brief history of Midwest United FC, Lewis' impressive coaching career, the growth of the beautiful game in the United States, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.