Local Grassroots Stories
Local Grassroots Stories
Podcast Description
Local Grassroots Stories (LGS) is a weekly companion podcast to the Soccer Shorts documentary series. Soccer Shorts is a YouTube channel that produces about 10-12 stories a year that shine a spotlight on local grassroots soccer culture. The LGS podcast will go behind the scenes on our Soccer Shorts episodes, allow us to further explore history, people, and events in our grassroots soccer communities, and give time to explore the current events that directly affect local grassroots soccer both in San Diego (our hometown) and across the globe.
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The podcast explores various aspects of grassroots soccer, including historical insights, player profiles, and community events. Specific episodes have honored notable figures like Alex Morgan and Jen Lalor, while others have tackled current topics like the US Open Cup and local soccer culture initiatives. It frequently discusses women's soccer history, impactful grassroots organizations like Bridge Barkada, and community engagement in San Diego and beyond.
Local Grassroots Stories (LGS) is a weekly companion podcast to the Soccer Shorts documentary series. Soccer Shorts is a YouTube channel that produces about 10-12 stories a year that shine a spotlight on local grassroots soccer culture. The LGS podcast will go behind the scenes on our Soccer Shorts episodes, allow us to further explore history, people, and events in our grassroots soccer communities, and give time to explore the current events that directly affect local grassroots soccer both in San Diego (our hometown) and across the globe.
Last week, John presented his Vision 2050 for the USL: four independent regional pyramids—East, Midwest, South, West—linked by a national, Champions League style tournament featuring the top first division teams across each of the independent pyramids . . . and why an independent pyramid approach could better satisfy our soccer needs over a more traditional single national pyramid.
Tonight, in PART 8 of our Pro-Rel Series, we'll dive deeper into Vision 2050 and review:
1. The structure of a regional pyramid: tiers, divisions, pro-rel, trophies/cups, and entry into national tournaments.
2. How USL could begin to transition to this new system.
3. How the independent regional pyramid model can scale and adapt for growth.
. . . and, as always, we'll kick off the show with any of the latest cup, lower league, pro/rel, soccer history, and San Diego specific news.
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What are your thoughts on how USL is handling the move to D1 and pro/rel?
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
SOCCERNOSTALGIA TALK PODCAST:
Website
USL:
USL Names English Premier League Executive Tony Scholes President of New Division One Men's League
MATADOR NETWORK:
This Map Shows How Many European Countries Can Fit Into the Continental US
THECUP.US:
Graphic: USASA Regions Map
MAPHUB:
US Men's Soccer by zackleishner (interactive map of all the adult men's teams in the U.S. – amateur through professional)
MORNING KICKAROUND VIDEO:
YouTube Channel: Morning Kickaround
Video: The HUGE Questions Facing USL Ahead of Promotion and Relegation
EPISODE HOSTS:
Host: John Cross ([email protected]). John is the founder of Big Pine Digital (a digital media company that specializes in preserving family history) and Soccer Shorts (a YouTube Channel that specializes in short form documentaries about local, grassroots, soccer culture.
Co-Host: Dylan Wilson
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SOCCER SHORTS:
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BlueSky: @SoccerShorts.BigPineDigital.com
Check out the Soccer Shorts YouTube channel
YouTube: @BPDSoccerShorts
PARTNERS:
SanDiego.futbol
Website: https://www.sandiego.futbol/
BlueSky: @SanDiego.Futbol
YouTube: @SanDiego.Futbol
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