Episodes

  • Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E11)
    May 13 2026

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    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E11)

    Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada.

    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting show. Don't forget this season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond!

    This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Hal Phillips, author of "Sibling Rivalry: How Mexico and the US Built the Most Contentious Feud in World Soccer". "Coaches Corner" features Erik Eisenhut where he talks about the role of the goalkeeper when dealing with free kicks. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini with news from the AP and Ralph Ferrigno checks in with the European Soccer Report where he talks about Euro teams competing in the World Cup. The "American Soccer Revolution" features a quote from Gianni Infantino regarding pay to play. Secondly, there is content from the Concrete Football Club and the movement towards street soccer.

    The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

    GP Soccer Podcast enjoys continued support from-
    United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - Feedspot.com - GP Voice Over Services - Zone 14 Coaching

    GP Soccer Podcast welcomes a new sponsor- Zone 14 Coaching! Check it out at Zone14coaching.com. Use promo code GP20 for 20% off!

    To purchase a signed copy of Dr. Joe Machnik's book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: 7 Decades of American Soccer", e-mail "Dr. Joe" at joemachnik@no1soccercamps.com. Be sure to mention the GP Soccer Podcast!

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E10)
    May 6 2026

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    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E10)

    Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada.

    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting show. Don't forget this season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond!

    This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Jim Harte, who returns to the show to talk about street soccer. "Coaches Corner" features TJ Kostecky again as he discusses improving group field vision while under pressure. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini with news from the AP and Ralph Ferrigno checks in with the European Soccer Report with the second installment about the Euro teams competing in the World Cup. The "American Soccer Revolution" features an audio clip from "Coerver Coaching" about letting players learn from their mistakes.

    The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

    GP Soccer Podcast enjoys continued support from-
    United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - Feedspot.com - GP Voice Over Services - Zone 14 Coaching

    GP Soccer Podcast welcomes a new sponsor- Zone 14 Coaching! Check it out at Zone14coaching.com. Use promo code GP20 for 20% off!

    To purchase a signed copy of Dr. Joe Machnik's book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: 7 Decades of American Soccer", e-mail "Dr. Joe" at joemachnik@no1soccercamps.com. Be sure to mention the GP Soccer Podcast!

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E9)
    Apr 29 2026

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    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E9)

    Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada.

    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting show. Don't forget this season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond!

    This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Jim Harte, one of the key proponents for the organization of a high school "Champions League". "Coaches Corner" features TJ Kostecky again as he discusses improving group field vision. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini with news from the AP and Ralph Ferrigno checks in with the European Soccer Report where he talks about Euro teams competing in the World Cup. The "American Soccer Revolution" features an audio clip from "Unfiltered Soccer" co-host Tim Howard where he describes youth soccer in the US "horrific".

    The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

    GP Soccer Podcast enjoys continued support from-
    United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - Feedspot.com - GP Voice Over Services - Zone 14 Coaching

    GP Soccer Podcast welcomes a new sponsor- Zone 14 Coaching! Check it out at Zone14coaching.com. Use promo code GP20 for 20% off!

    To purchase a signed copy of Dr. Joe Machnik's book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: 7 Decades of American Soccer", e-mail "Dr. Joe" at joemachnik@no1soccercamps.com. Be sure to mention the GP Soccer Podcast!

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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E8)
    Apr 22 2026

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    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E8)

    Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada.

    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting show. Don't forget this season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond!

    This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with "Eyes Up" author, TJ Kostecky where he talks about his most recent trip to Senegal. "Coaches Corner" features TJ Kostecky again as he discusses improving field vision. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini with news from the AP and Ralph Ferrigno checks in with the European Soccer Report where he talks about the UEFA Quarter Final Second Leg. The "American Soccer Revolution" features an audio clip from Harrison Szep where he addresses the issue- "Why rich parents have hacked US soccer".

    The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

    GP Soccer Podcast enjoys continued support from-
    United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - Feedspot.com - GP Voice Over Services - Zone 14 Coaching

    GP Soccer Podcast welcomes a new sponsor- Zone 14 Coaching! Check it out at Zone14coaching.com. Use promo code GP20 for 20% off!

    To purchase a signed copy of Dr. Joe Machnik's book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: 7 Decades of American Soccer", e-mail "Dr. Joe" at joemachnik@no1soccercamps.com. Be sure to mention the GP Soccer Podcast!

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E7)
    Apr 15 2026

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    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E6)

    Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada.

    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting show. Don't forget this season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond!

    This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with author Mark C. Franek who wrote- "American Soccer Nation". "Coaches Corner" features Giovanni Pacini where he talks about the importance of children playing outside. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini with World Cup news and Ralph Ferrigno checks in with the European Soccer Report where he talks about the Champions League Quarter Final First Leg. The "American Soccer Revolution" features an audio clip from Beast Mode Soccer where the topic is youth players getting enough touches on the ball.

    The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

    GP Soccer Podcast enjoys continued support from-
    United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - Feedspot.com - GP Voice Over Services - Zone 14 Coaching

    GP Soccer Podcast welcomes a new sponsor- Zone 14 Coaching! Check it out at Zone14coaching.com. Use promo code GP20 for 20% off!

    To purchase a signed copy of Dr. Joe Machnik's book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: 7 Decades of American Soccer", e-mail "Dr. Joe" at joemachnik@no1soccercamps.com. Be sure to mention the GP Soccer Podcast!

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E6)
    Apr 8 2026

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    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E6)

    Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada.

    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting show. Don't forget this season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond!

    This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with George Perry, Past-President and Senior National Staff Coach for United Soccer Coaches (Formally NSCAA). "Coaches Corner" features Eric Capone, where he talks about the damage done to players by coaches who yell and scream. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini and Ralph Ferrigno checks in with the European Soccer Report where he talks about the final European World Cup places being settled. The "American Soccer Revolution" features an audio clip from CNBC where Landon Donovan talks about changing the youth and club landscape here in the US.

    The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

    GP Soccer Podcast enjoys continued support from-
    United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - Feedspot.com - GP Voice Over Services - Zone 14 Coaching

    GP Soccer Podcast welcomes a new sponsor- Zone 14 Coaching! Check it out at Zone14coaching.com. Use promo code GP20 for 20% off!

    To purchase a signed copy of Dr. Joe Machnik's book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: 7 Decades of American Soccer", e-mail "Dr. Joe" at joemachnik@no1soccercamps.com. Be sure to mention the GP Soccer Podcast!

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E5)
    Apr 1 2026

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    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E5)

    Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada.

    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting show. Don't forget this season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond!

    This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with Nico Calabria, a member of the US Amputee Soccer Teram. "Coaches Corner" features Don Norton where he talks about the 10 tips for an effective training session. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini and Ralph Ferrigno checks in with the European Soccer Report where he talks about the European World Cup playoffs. The "American Soccer Revolution" features an audio clip from Eric Wynalda's show, "Unleashed" where he asks the question- "Why doesn't the US develop creative players?"

    The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

    GP Soccer Podcast enjoys continued support from-
    United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - Feedspot.com - GP Voice Over Services - Zone 14 Coaching

    GP Soccer Podcast welcomes a new sponsor- Zone 14 Coaching! Check it out at Zone14coaching.com. Use promo code GP20 for 20% off!

    To purchase a signed copy of Dr. Joe Machnik's book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: 7 Decades of American Soccer", e-mail "Dr. Joe" at joemachnik@no1soccercamps.com. Be sure to mention the GP Soccer Podcast!

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E4)
    Mar 25 2026

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    Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! (S14 E4)

    Proud member of the Sports History Network and endorsed by the National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada.

    Host Giovanni Pacini welcomes his worldwide audience to yet another exciting show. Don't forget this season will feature World Cup "bonus content" throughout the season and beyond!

    This week's "Conversation with the Coach" is with the legendary Dr. Joe Machnik where he shares his perspective on the game throughout his illustrious career. The conversation also includes "Dr. Joe's" new book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside 7 Decades of American Soccer". "Coaches Corner" features David Hart where he discusses the value of bringing in guest coaches. "News and Analysis" will feature Giovanni Pacini and Ralph Ferrigno checks in with the European Soccer Report. The "American Soccer Revolution" features an article entitled- "The Sickness at the Center of Youth Sports".

    The GP Soccer Podcast features new shows every Wednesday and can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to "Like" and "Subscribe" the GP Soccer Podcast and share the show amongst those within their social media network! Those interested in advertising on the show can contact host Giovanni Pacini at gp4soccer@yahoo.com. And be sure to check out the show website at www.gpsoccerpodcast.com.

    GP Soccer Podcast enjoys continued support from-
    United Goalkeeping Alliance - Music Meets Sports - National Soccer Coaches Association of Canada - The Sports History Network - Feedspot.com - GP Voice Over Services - Zone 14 Coaching

    GP Soccer Podcast welcomes a new sponsor- Zone 14 Coaching! Check it out at Zone14coaching.com. Use promo code GP20 for 20% off!

    To purchase a signed copy of Dr. Joe Machnik's book- "From the Sandlots to the World Cup: 7 Decades of American Soccer", e-mail "Dr. Joe" at joemachnik@no1soccercamps.com. Be sure to mention the GP Soccer Podcast!

    Enjoy the show!

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    1 hr and 49 mins