"Soccer Saturday" featuring Indy Eleven
SportIndy Eleven's "Soccer Saturday" airs every Saturday at 9am to 10am on 93.5FM/107.5FM hosted by the voice of your "Boys in Blue", Greg Rakestraw. Listen in to learn more about Indy Eleven, the USL, all things about soccer in Indiana and topics from around the globe.
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- Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 4/19/25 (00:59:28)
00:00-2:15- It’s a victory edition of Soccer Saturday withGreg Rakestraw. Rakestraw previews today’s show, discusses the Game winner overMiami FC in the Open Cup, and more. 2:15-14:24- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley recaps the Miami FC match from Wednesday, previews the upcoming one with Charleston today, and more.14:24-26:23- Indy Eleven Goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cookjoins. Charles-Cook discusses the Miami FC match, the upcoming one with Charleston and more. 26:23- 43:31- Hayden White and Cam Lindley join to discussthe game winning goal over Miami FC43:31-59:34- WTHR’s Chuck Lofton joins to discuss his retirement and being honored by the Indy Eleven.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 4/12/25 (01:00:26)
(0:00-2:13) Greg kicks off the show talking about the Indy Eleven’s game today against Hartford, and their draw this week against North Carolina. (5:14-23:11) Greg meets with Indy Eleven Coach Sean McAuley. McAuley talks about his emotion after their draw with North Carolina and how their two-point lead seemingly flew off the board in the closing minutes. Greg also talks about coaching moves around the league. (26:12-40:55) Seton O’Connor joins the show to talk about the matchup the Indy Eleven will have against Hartford and Hartford’s inability to score goals. He also talks about his nomination for the sports Emmy nomination. (43:56-53:28) Greg recaps some news from around the Soccer world. (56:30-10:00) Greg wraps up the show.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 4/5/25 (00:59:48)
00:00-2:42- Greg Rakestraw does a quick rundown of the show and recaps last week’s loss. 2:42-18:09- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses last week’s 3-2loss to the Switch Backs, previews tonight’s match against North Carolina FC, and more. 18:09-31:24- New Indy Eleven Analyst Dan Kapsalis joins.Kapsalis and Rakestraw preview tonight’s match, discuss the Indy Eleven in the early parts of the season and more. 31:24-46:10- The voice of North Carolina FC Dean Linke joinsto give an inside look at North Carolina FC.46:10-59:48- Josh Lindeman from the Indy XI Academy joins to discuss the Indiana-Notre Dame match and more.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 3/29/25 (00:59:45)
00:00-6:12- It is a full soccer weekend in Indianapolis.Greg Rakestraw discusses what’s ahead for the Indy Eleven, runs down today’s guests, and more. 6:12-18:13- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses last week’s match, previews tonight’s against the Switchbacks, and more. 18:13-28:48- Last week’s goal scorer Bruno Rendon joins.Rendon discusses last week’s match, coming to Indianapolis from Colorado, and takes Greg through his typical day. 28:48-44:17- New broadcast analyst Brad Ring joins. Ring andRakestraw take a walk down memory lane, discuss tonight’s match and more. 44:17-59:49- Former Indy Eleven and current Switchback’splayer Juan Tejada joins. Tejada gives a behind enemy lines look into tonight’s match, reminisces on his time in Indianapolis, and more.
- Indy Eleven - Soccer Saturday 3-22-25 (00:59:38)
(0:00-3:22) Greg Rakestraw starts the show previewing topics of discussion and which guests will join him today. (06:23-17:59) Greg meets with Indy Eleven Coach Sean McAuley, who recaps their game and the opponents ahead of them on the schedule. He talks about some of the players who are performing well for him right now. (21:00-30:21) Pat Hogan joins the show to talk about his goal against Miami as a defender. He also talks about the strategy his team employs. They also talk about his “acting skills”. (33:22-48:09) Jeremy Alumbaugh joins the show to talk about the promotion relegation adoption of American soccer, and the MLS. He talks about how shows like Welcome to Rexham and Ted Lasso caused popularity growth in the promotion system, and when it will be put in place. (48:09-58:00) Greg wraps up the show talking about MLS soccer.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 3/15/25 (00:58:59)
00:00-1:56- Greg Rakestraw previews today’s show and theupcoming match for the Indy Eleven. 1:56-12:50- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins tohelp Greg and you get set for today’s match against Miami. 12:50-25:39- Indy Eleven Captain Aoden Quinn joins todiscuss becoming a captain of the Eleven, previews today’s match, and more. 25:39-42:42- USL Tactic’s John Morrisey joins. Morriseyhelps set the stage for the opening matches, expectations for the USL clubs this season, and more. 42:42-59:02- Greg wraps up with the latest news from the USL, European Soccer, and gives final thoughts on Indy Eleven vs Miami.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 3/8/25 (00:59:20)
00:00-1:45- Greg Rakestraw previews today’s edition ofSoccer Saturday. 1:45-13:04- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses the season’s start getting closer, runs down the latest news and more. 13:04-25:17- Indy Eleven’s Aiden Stanley joins. Staneydiscusses his second season with the Eleven, looks back at last season and more.25:17-51:16- Mike Watts joins. Watts discusses the upcomingseason, previews the USL season, and more. 51:16-59:24- Quick news update.
- Indy Eleven Soccer Satuday 3-1-25 (00:59:34)
(0:00-3:22) Greg starts the show previewing the guests and topics he will have this week, and also looks at the Indy Eleven’s upcoming game schedule. (06:23-16:01) Jack Blake joins Greg to talk about some of the upcoming games the Indy Eleven will play. He talks about the team scrimmage, and what to expect from the boys in blue this year. (19:03-29:56) Greg meets with new Vice President of Marketing and Club Growth for the Indy Eleven, Seth Kimberlin joins the show to talk about his previous experience with IndyCar and moving to the Indy Eleven. (31:00-44:01) Justin Cohn, Director of Communications at Fort Wayne FC joins the show to talk about their move up in the ranks. He also talks about day-to-day operations at the club. (47:02-End) Greg ends the show recapping some Premier League play, and who will be the league champion this year.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 2/22/25 (00:59:48)
00:00-4:28- Greg Rakestraw previews the upcoming show and discusses the Indy Eleven’s Friendly match against Forward Madison. 4:28-16:40- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins to get you caught up on the latest news from the team and more. 16:40-29:20- Indy Eleven’s Elliot Collier joins. Collierdiscusses the early season friendlies, the goal he scored against Forward Madison and more. 29:20-48:25- The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio joins. Tenoriodiscusses the future of USL Soccer and the changes which could be coming in the near future. 48:25-59:52- Greg shares the latest Premier League news.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 2/15/25 (00:59:46)
00:00-6:17- Greg opens with the latest update on the IndyEleven Schedule. Then, Greg recaps last week’s preseason match. 6:17-17:58- Indy Eleven Coach Sean McAuley joins. CoachMcAuley discusses training camp to this point, the upcoming match with the Chicago Fire and more. 17:58-30:19- Cam Lindley joins. Lindley discusses the upcoming season, getting off to a better start this year, and more. 30:19-44:03- Josh Rife joins. Rife talks taking over the IU Women’s Soccer program, his playing career at IU, and more. 44:03- Rakestraw wraps up with the latest news from thesoccer world.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 2/8/25 (00:59:26)
00:00-3:56- Greg opens with a preview of today’s show.3:56-18:41- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses the return of the season, Hunter Sulte’s return to the team, and more. 18:41-31:06- Returning Goalkeeper Hunter Sulte joins. Sulte discusses coming back to the Indy Eleven, his offseason, and more.31:06-44:55- Finn McRobb joins the show. McRobb talks joining the Eleven, his soccer career and more. Greg also updates the Indy Eleven roster.44:55-59:30 Greg Rakestraw shares the latest news from theSoccer World.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 2/1/25 (00:59:53)
(0:00-5:31) Greg starts by recapping the Indy Eleven’s first friendly of the season, and the next game coming up. (9:08-20:12) Coach Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about their first friendly of the year. They also talk about some new additions to the team and McAuley gives his thoughts on each player and their impact on the club this year. (23:13-31:00) James Murphy joins the show to talk about his move to the Indy Eleven. He explains why he chose Indy, and what appeals to him about the team. (39:50-51:22) Ryan Hunsucker joins the show to talk about his time with the Indy Eleven Academy team and balancing high school and semi-professional soccer. He talks about how the Indy Eleven works with him with his schedule, and his basketball coach as well. (54:23-60:00) Greg ends the show recapping some Premier League Soccer.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 1/25/25 (00:59:30)
00:00-4:03- Greg opens the show with a rundown of what’s ahead. 4:03-16:42- New signing Reese Charles-Cook joins. Charles-Cook discusses joining the Indy Eleven, his soccer career and more. 16:42-27:37- New signing Oliver Bryneus joins the show. Bryneus discusses signing with the Eleven, playing in Sweden and more. 27:37-45:48- Indy Eleven Photographers Matt Schlautshaur and Trevor Riskowski join. Matt, Trevor and Greg discuss the behind-the-scenes action of photographing the Eleven, where you can find the photos, and more. 45:48-59:20- Greg wraps up with the latest soccer news.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 1/18/25 (00:59:53)
00:00-3:30- Greg opens with a rundown of today’s show including today’s guests. 3:30-16:48- New Indy Eleven Women’s head coach Brandon Kim joins the show. Kim discusses with Rakestraw taking over the women’s club, goals for the year, and more. 16:48-39:57- Play-by-Play announcer Kenn Tomasch joins. Tomasch talks covering the Eleven, his time as the voice of the Indianapolis Twisters indoor soccer team, and more. 39:57-52:36- Greg gets caught up on the FA Cup and more. 52:36-59:43- Quick close to end the show.
- Indy Eleven Soccer Saturday - 1/11/25 (00:59:17)
(0:00-2:08) Greg Rakestraw starts Soccer Saturday off by previewing the show. (5:08- 13:34) Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about the Indy Eleven. They talk about the upcoming season, and the training the team is doing. They also talk about Elvis Amon joining the Indy Eleven, and what McAuley wants from him. (16:34-24:35) Elvis Amon of the Indy Eleven joins the show to talk about coming here. He talks about why Indy was the proper landing spot for him. He also talks about his thoughts on the city, and what he looks for this season. (27:35-41:39) Jeff Rueter of The Athletic joins the show to talk about Kevin De Bruyne possibly coming to the MLS and playing in San Diego. Rueter talks about the options De Bruyne has, and how many games he will play with the team. (44:39-56:50) Mike Slocum of the Brickyard Battalion talks to Greg about the direction of the Brickyard Battalion this season, and some events they have coming up to support the Indy Eleven.
- Indy Eleven Soccer Saturday- 1/5/2025 (00:59:41)
Segment 1 (0:00-1:50)- Greg Rakestraw opens up the 2024 Year in Review show by previewing what is coming up on the show with his favorite interviews from 2024 season with no new Indy Eleven News since the New Year. Segment 2 (4:50-14:10) During this segment, one of the original members and first ever goal scorer for the Indy Eleven Mike Ambersley. During their interview, they talk about what it meant to score that first goal in franchise history and talked about becoming a dad in the same week back in 2014. Segment 3 (17:10-30:36) Mike Henn, talks about his employment with the Indy Eleven as being among the franchise's first employees dating back to May of 2013. He talks about his memories of Opening Night at Carroll Stadium in April of 2014 and how special that night was for the City of Indianapolis. Segment 4 (33:36-51:20) The Voice of Wrexham AFC Mark Griffiths joins the show, and he talks about how life has changed since the television show “Welcome to Wrexham” started featuring Wrexham AFC. He talks about what the soccer time means to the city, especially since the show started. Segment 5 (54:20-56:39) Greg Rakestraw closes this week's show by previewing the next week in Indy Eleven and what news may develop.
- Indy Eleven- Soccer Saturday 12/28/24 (00:59:56)
00:00-5:02- Greg Rakestraw previews today’s show. 5:02-27:02- Franchise legend all-time leading goal scorer Aman Ziad joins. Zia talks about his head coaching career, the Eleven signing Bruno Redon, and more. 27:02-46:06- Jordan Farr joins. Farr discusses his soccer career, signing with the MLS, and more. 46:06-52:32- Greg shares the latest Western Conference Coaching news 52:32-59:56- Greg quickly wraps up the show
- Indy Eleven Soccer Saturday- 12/21/24 (00:59:27)
00:00-5:53- Greg Rakestraw starts the show with a preview of today’s show and looks ahead to the Indy Eleven schedule for 2025. 5:53-17:30- Another new signing for the Indy Eleven Pat Hogan joins. Hogan discusses coming to Indy, his soccer career, and more. 17:30-31:21- Another new addition for the Indy Eleven Anthony Siaha joins. Siaha discusses his offseason training, coming to Indy and more. 31:21-46:48- Nicholas Murray joins to discuss the Jägermeister Cup. 46:48-59:27- Quick wrap up and update from the soccer world.
- Soccer Saturday- 12/14/24 (00:59:38)
00:00-4:37- Greg Rakestraw shares some news involving the Indy Eleven, previews the show, and more. 4:37-17:16- Rakestraw goes more in depth on the Indy Eleven becoming a managing partner in Grand Park. Indy Eleven CEO Greg Stremlaw joins to explain. 17:16-32:24 Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. McAuley updates the offseason, player acquisitions and more. 32:24-45:55- Indy Eleven U20 Coach Kiki Wallace joins. Wallace recaps the USL Indy Eleven Academy league championship, what’s ahead, and more. 45:55-59:38 IU Indy Head Women’s Soccer Coach Angela Berry-White joins. White discusses coming to IU Indy, expectations, and more.
- Indy Eleven Soccer Saturday- 12/7/24 (01:00:11)
00:00-3:28- Greg Rakestraw recaps the latest signings for the Indy Eleven. Also, a preview of today’s show. 3:28-18:47- One of the newest members of the Indy Eleven, Edward Kizza joins. Kizza discusses coming to Indy after spending last season with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, his soccer career, and more. 18:47-28:18- Another new member of the Indy Eleven Bruno Rendon joins. Rendon relives his soccer career, what he’s expecting in Indy, and more. 28:18-45:10- Apple TV’s Devon Kerr returns to the show. Kerr discusses the Switchback Championship, MLS soccer and more. 45:10-1:00:11- Indy Eleven Academy Director Kiki Wallace joins. Wallace discusses the upcoming match, Thursday’s tournament opener and more.
- Soccer Saturday - Indy Eleven for 11/30/24 (01:00:06)
0:00-4:28 – Greg starts the show wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving weekend. He then talks about the USL Championship, and the conclusion of the league calendar, meaning big acquisitions will start happening soon. He also talks about the Marian University Women’s Soccer team. 7:28-19:33 Greg talks to Romario Williams of the Indy Eleven. Williams talks about what he hopes to achieve in 2025 with the Indy Eleven, and what he thinks the team can achieve. 22:33-31:00 Greg talks to Justin Sullivan of Marian University talks about the women’s soccer team there, and their success this season. He talks about how often the team has played and how they prepare for such an intense schedule. 40:56-51:56 The fourth segment revolves around the Premier League, something that doesn’t get talked about a lot on the show. Greg gives his takes on the state of the league, and some of the upcoming matches to look out for. 54:56-57:07 We end the show recapping the upcoming week and next week’s show.
- Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 11/23/2024 (00:59:53)
00:00-6:29- Greg previews today’s show and guests. Also, a rundown of who is returning for the Indy Eleven next season. 6:29-22:11- Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses the resigning of fourteen players from last season, his offseason, and more. 22:11-36:40- Voice of the USL Championship Mike Watts joins. Watts previews the USL Championship match, what he expects and more. 36:40-47:28- USL Tactic’s John Morrissey joins. Morrissey recaps last week’s matches, previews the USL Championship and more. 47:28-59:53- Indy Eleven Merch’s Phia Foley joins to share holiday deals at the Indy Eleven store.
- Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 11/16/2024 (00:59:59)
00:00-5:47- Greg recaps the past week, previews today’s show and more. 5:47-20:07 USL Tactic’s John Morrissey joins. Morrissey breaks down last week’s USL playoff matches, previews this week, and more. 20:07-36:22- Voice of the Atlanta United Mike Conti stops by the show. Conti discusses Atlanta United beating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, previews the next match, and more. 36:22-53:07- Southern Indiana FC’s Caleb King joins. King discusses joining the team, being on Undrafted, and more. 53:07-59:59- Quick wrap up of the show with Coaching news and notes.
- Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 11/9/2024 (00:59:44)
00:00-3:40- Greg recaps the Indy Eleven playoff loss last week. Also, a preview of the upcoming show. 3:40-19:02- Indy Eleven Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley recaps the last week loss, the season as a whole and previews what’s ahead for the Eleven. 19:02-34:28- USL Tactics John Morrissey joins. Morrissey recaps the first weekend of the USL Playoffs, looks at who’s remaining and more. 34:28-45:18- Greg crowd sources the Brick Yard Battalion to get their thoughts on the 2024 Indy Eleven Season. 45:18-59:44- Greg wraps up with Coaching news and notes.
- Soccer Saturday- Indy Eleven 11/2/2024 (00:59:57)
00:00-2:11- Greg Rakestraw open the Playoff Edition of Soccer Saturday previewing today’s show. 2:11-18:46- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins to discuss making the playoffs in his first season as Head Coach of the Eleven, recaps last week’s match, and more. 18:46-29:50- Indy Eleven Captain Aodhan Quinn joins. Quinn discusses making the playoffs, Indy Eleven’s season, and more. 29:50-44:10- USL Tactics’ John Morrissey joins to discuss the upcoming USL playoffs. 44:10-59:57- RIFC Head Coach Khano Smith joins. Smith discusses Rhode Island’s season, facing the Eleven on Sunday, and more.