City of Soccer: Recent Episodes
Houston Dynamo FC
Garret Heinrich hosts the City of Soccer, with each episode featuring multiple segments with interviews. Episodes are expected to last approximately 60 minutes – perfect for the average Houstonian’s commute
the Captian of the Houston Dash Rachel Daly talks promotion-relegation, her love of the Houston heat and how she has see the changes in the Dash in her 7 years with the club. Adam Lundqvist comes in to talk about the amazing traditions of Swedish Schools and what it meant to see himself as a mentor at his former club.
Newly signed first-teamer Beto Avila joins the pod to discuss his rise to fulfilling a dream and fatherhood! Yale graduate, Dash & Nigerian forward Michelle Alozie talks about her path to representing the Super Eagles.
Dynamo Dos head coach and all-around name conesuier Keny Bundy joins the pod to discuss his journey to coaching the MLS NEXT Pro squad. Veteran midfielder and Canadian Gold Medialst, artist, tattooed leader of the Houston Dash Sophie Schmidt comes on to talk about her life and soccer.
Dash rookie Ryan Gareis joins the pod to talk about her connection with her mom, gameday fits, and an encounter with a raccoon in Dallas. Assistant Dynamo Coach Jimmy Nielsen talks about his go-to meal during his playing days that his girls are sick and tired of and playing for his home town team.
Dynamo Legend Brad Davis comes on as he gets ready to journey back to Houston for City of Soccer Weekend to talk about what he's been doing since retirement and how he sees the Dynamo forming under former teammate Pat Onstad.
The new, the first, the only President of the Houston Dash, Jess O'Neill allows us into her office to talk shop, her dogs, and what she expects to do in her new position.
Shortly after the Dynamo announced the signing of Hector Herrera, General Manager Pat Onstad, and Technical Director Asher Mendelsohn join the pod to talk about wooing the Mexican National team star, what it means for the club and how culture change permeates every aspect of winning.
Firecracker Hannah Diaz stops by to talk about small-town soccer, tattoos, music, the best coffee cake in the world, and more. Dynamo Defender Tim Parker shares how he comes up with future goal celebrations and his buddies from Hicksville.
Dynamo Technical Director Asher Mendelsohn talks about building the culture and vision of Pat Onstad and how they plan to do that. Dash head coach James Clarkson talks about all the work in the offseason and expectations for 2022.
The longest tenured member of Houston Dynamo FC Nick Kowba, now Asst. General Manager joins us to talk about the move from San Jose & what he's doing with the team now. Plus rookie Forward Joelle Anderson stops by to talk California, scoring goals, and her connection with Bri Visalli.
Two newcomers to the Club join the pod as Generation adidas athlete Thor Ulfarsson talks about why he scores goals and why he came to the US from Iceland and properly pronounces his name for everyone. Kelcie Hedge gets some lessons on Houston food and talks about training with boys to improve her game when she was younger.
Dash right back Haley Hanson talks about her growth into a professional, favorite Dash Dog and an appearance from Finn and new Dynamo keeper Steve Clark is welcomed to Houston and shares stories from Norway, the playground and why he likes going to the movies alone.
The newest member of the Dynamo, head coach Paulo Nagamura and the newest player for the Dash, Maria Sanchez, join the pod to kick off season 3 of the City of Soccer.
Houston Dash Defender Katie Naughton hops on the Podcast from Chicago to talk about college road trips, cookies, and who is the best trash talker on the Dash.
The new General Manager Pat Onstad sits down to talk about coming back to Houston and taking on a new role with the club. He speaks to why he wanted to come back to the Dynamo and what he expects from the team on and off the field.
Dynamo FC rookie Ian Hoffmann joins the show to talk about his best bud on the team, his first full year with the club and more!
An all-rookie podcast as Dash rookie Makamea Gomera-Stevens talks coming to Houston from Hawaii and Dynamo FC rookie Ethan Bartlow talks learning the game from the veterans and who he'd road trip with so he doesn't have to talk.
Dash forward Bri Visalli talks about taking her friends and teammates to California in the off-season as well as what she nerds out about. Teenage Hadebe discusses his aspirations in America and what he loves about the MLS.
Houston Native Michaela Abam talks about her career overseas, coming home to play for the Dash, and life with 3 siblings. Joe Corona reflects on playing close to home as a kid, the decision to play for Mexico or the USA, and this Dynamo team's X-Factor.
NWSL Lifer and Dash #10 Christine Nairn talks about her retirement from the game and the next steps of joining the Houston Fire Dept. Griffin Dorsey reveals his Harry Potter House and how he tries to be a fully capable player on both sides of the ball.
The commissioners of the MLS and NWSL Don Garber and Lisa Baird join the podcast to talk about the new owner of Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash Ted Segal and what they feel like he will bring to their respective leagues.
New Majority Owner and Chairman of Houston Dynamo FC Ted Segal shares a little more about his intentions for the club and a bit about himself.
Tigres Loanee Maria Sanchez talks about adapting to Mexico and coming back to the USA for this loan as well as how she grew from a small town in Idaho. Zarek Valentine talks about his call up to the Puerto Rican National Team and the chemistry on this Dynamo team.
Houston Dash Midfielder and USWNT Olympic hopeful Kristie Mewis talks about playing for the US in her home away from home, Houston as well as what it would mean to go back to Japan this time as an Olympian. Plus, what reality TV she is hooked on.
Dynamo FC goalkeeper Marko Maric talks about mentally moving on to the next moment as a keeper and all things Batman. Dash defender Allysha Chapman talks about running circles around kids growing up and her mentality on the field.
Head man for the Houston Dash James Clarkson talks about what he looks for when building a team that can win off the field and is close off it. Also Dynamo FC defender Sam Junqua talks about his time at Centerback this preseason and how he and his family are supporting his brother in struggles with mental health.
Memo Rodriguez hops on for the first time since becoming a father to talk about what that has meant to him and his game, plus Tab's motivation for him for this season. New addition to the Dash Gabby Seiler gets upstaged by her dog Thor and talks about the importance of mental health.
Viral sensation Brenton Saylor talks about finding out he had blown up on TikTok and what it's like coaching 3 very unique personalities for the Dash in goal. Dynamo FC winger Fafa Picault teaches Garret insults in Italian and why he'd want to be a mob boss.
Newcomer to Houston Dynamo FC Tyler Pasher talks about his time with the Newcastle Youth system and shows what a mean Canadian is like. Linsdey Harris aka Hooplasquad talks about how she would celebrate a goal and what she's watching right now on Netflix.
Just as the season kicks off Tab Ramos sits down to talk about all the new faces for Houston Dynamo FC and what he is expecting for the season.
This week Jen talks with Dash coach and Dynamo Legend Corey Ashe about the transition into the coaching and women's game and Garret talks with Adam Lundqvist about the ridiculous size of coffee in America and his new contract
Garret talks with the Lil Wicorm herself Shea Groom about heading to Austin as an Aggie and dog talk with Bullet. Then Michael Nelson dishes on the championship-winning coach who told him he wasn't good enough for the Dynamo Academy as a young teen.
Dash newcomer Deneisha Blackwood joins to talk about her views on the Dash in her first few weeks with the team. And Houston Dynamo FC assistant coach Martin Vasquez talks about his unique rise into professional soccer and time with both El Tri and USMNT.
Kick off the season with Rachel daily and Tim Parker college school mates at St. John’s now both members of Houston nine FC.
The pair join Jen and Garret for a duel guest podcast share memories from college and excitement about the upcoming seasons
In this special episode of the pod, Tab and James sit down to talk about leading their teams through the unique circumstances of 2020, tactics, coaching philosophies, life in the MLS and NWSL bubbles, and more!
On the Pod this week Jane Campbell drops in to talk about how she's seen the evolution of One Club and what her most recent USWNT call up was like. Academy Director Paul Holocher makes his debut
Stu Holden comes in to talk about his thoughts on the new feel and look for Houston Dynamo FC. President John Walker also talks to Garret about the rebrand and the process that went into the next chapter of the Club.
Tab Ramos talks about what he took away from his first season coaching at the club and Katie Naughton raves about coming to Houston and the change it made in her life.
Jen Cooper takes full control over the Pod this week talking with Jane Campbell and Corey Ashe about the Dash (and a little Dynamo history with Corey of course.)
All Goalkeeping all the time. Jason Grubb the director of Academy goalkeepers joins the pod to chat about the process 4 years in the making and how it is showing an elite level of skill in the Dynamo Academy. Dash keeper Amanda Dennis talks about her first year in Houston.
James Clarkson talks about the year that was in 2020 and complains Jen doesn't compliment him on his weight loss. Also, Christian Ramirez talks about the struggles of this season and how important it is being a "Girl Dad".
On this week's Podcast, Veronica Latsko talks about being the number 9 with Rachel gone, and Giles Barnes goes into story telling mode about how his move to the MLS was not supposed to involve Houston.
Houston Dynamo Goalkeeper coach Paul Rogers talks developing Marko Maric and how to create a system from Academy, RGV to the 1st Team. Shea Groom talks about her 2nd career USWNT call up and her first year as a member of the Dash.
Dash veteran Christine Nairn talks about turning 30 and her first slotting at left-back in a long time. 20-year-old Nico Lemoine tells about why he got kicked out of his first host family's house and making his debut with the Dynamo.
This week Sophie Schmidt admits why she loves living in Houston so much... and it's not what you'd think. Plus, Marko Maric also talks about how to mentally prepare as a keeper and what driving in America is like.
Dynamo defender Zarek Valentin returns to the podcast to update us on Cam, the team's bonding and how Houston has changed his shoe buying habits. Lauren Silver, the newest addition to the Dash talks about World Cup qualifying and what it means to come into this team.
Alyssa Chapman joins to talk about following up the Challenge Cup and what it’s like to be a Canadian in Houston. Omid Namazi joins the show from the golf course and discusses how the pandemic actually brought the squad closer together
The Dynamo's newest forward, Ari Lassiter joins the show and then Dash team admin Carlos Martinez-Gloria talks Challenge Cup and more
Tab Ramos talks about his first Texas Derby, what it was like in the bubble and the team's newest players. Cami Privett talks the harsh realities of the bubble and winning a trophy.
The newest Dynamo signing Ian Hoffmann talks about his transition to Germany and why he picked the Dynamo to come back to America. Bianca Henninger talks watching the Challenge Cup as a fan and getting mistaken for Megan Rapinoe.
Dynamo pops back onto the pod with Tommy McNamara to talk about his luscious locks, the feelings in Orlando, and his go-to places outside of soccer. Champion Nichelle Prince talks about the road back from injury and how it felt to contribute to the Dash's Challenge Cup Championship.
Kristie Mewis and James Clarkson talk NWSL Challenge Cup Champion podcast and winning the Houston Dash's first trophy
Rachel Daly joins Garret on the pod to talk about advancing to the Challenge Cup Final, what James Clarkson means for this team and where Mario Kart nicknames came from. Also Brian Ching and Jen talk about George Longoria and what he meant to the Forever Orange family and the plans to honor him after his passing from Covid-19.
Memo Rodriguez talks about his two-goal performance and his future being a father. Ally Prisock talks about life in the Bubble and Sam Junqua discusses his MLS debut.
Jane Campbell joins Jen Cooper to talk about the first few games of the NWSL Challenge Cup and the unique chemistry of the Dash. Niko Hansen checks in from inside the Orlando bubble and what this unique experience is like.
Head Coach Tab Ramos breaks down what it will take for the team to be successful in Orlando. Dash forward CeCe Kizer talks about how the Utah "bubble" is working and what it is like to partake in the NWSL Challenge Cup,
Club President John Walker talks about his journey to soccer through the sports world and the importance of being a community asset as a club. Plus, Bri Visalli discusses playing in England for two year and how that helps her get Rachel and James Clarkson's humor.
The youngest signing in Dynamo history, 15-year-old Juan Castilla talks about what it is like to sign with the first team and the journey to get there. Veronica Latsko chats about the chemistry of this years Dash squad. Kiki Struna tells Garret why he doesn't like American food and fails to teach him how to speak Slovenian.
Dynamo Goal Keeper Coach Paul Rogers talks how to keep a competitive keeper group when you can't practice together, how the position has evolved and how he developed from player to coach. James Clarkson talks popping wheelies on his bike and preparing for the Challenge Cup.
This week Dash assistant coach Twila Kauffman talks about what it meant for the team to march together during Houston's George Floyd March and how it was adjusting to the pandemic as a coach. Then, Dynamo Forward Michael Salazar joins the show and shares his feelings on the current state of affairs in America as well as telling some uplifting stories from inside the team.
Jen talks to Megan Crosson about her many travels for soccer from Dash to Japan to Spain and back. Dynamo Assistant Coach Pablo Mastroeni sits down to talk about his father’s influence on him, his famous mustache and the transition from player to coach.
Memo Rodriguez talks about the influences his mother had on him becoming a professional soccer player and Jen Cooper reads Dash member questions to forward Rachel Daly
Jen talks to the newest draft pick of the Dash, Bridgette Andrzejewski about turning pro and what she learned while at UNC. Dynamo Head of Performance Paul Caffrey talks about adjusting training for COVID-19 and the work analytics plays in managing players.
Zarek Valentin talks about giving up basketball for soccer, moving to Norway and the quarantine hair situation on the team. Katie Stengel reflects on joining a 4th team in 3 years, and why she hasn't tried TexMex yet.
Dynamo and Dash owner Jake Silverstein talks about the highs and lows of owning a team and what the phrase "soup to nuts" means. Marko Marić answers questions from Dynamo Season Ticket Members and Jane Campbell talks about a record she wish she didn't have.
Brad Davis, Bobby Boswell, Dominic Kinnear and other members of the Houston Dynamo relive the MLS Record 36 game home unbeaten streak from 2011-2013. The players, coach and front office staff tell you what it was like during and after that historic run for the Dynamo.
This week, new addition to the Dash Shea Groom talks about coming back to Texas and her expectations for the year. Eddie Robinson talks his favorite moment on the field (Hint: Carlos Ruiz) and the pranks played while he was on the Dynamo.
This week we talk to Tab Ramos about his evolution from player to coach and what he's doing while WFH. Lindsey Harris explains how she became a Jedi and Bobby Boswell breaks down who the best Wingman at the bar was.
This week's City of Soccer podcast talks to new Dash defender Erin Simon about playing in England and her rise from tryout hopeful to NWSL Veteran. Adam Lundkvist joins the pod to talk about beautiful Swedish summers, the best food at IKEA and how he went from central midfielder to left back.
New Dash defender Katie Naughton talks about coming to the Dash and her expectations in Houston, Legend Brian Ching Looking at the start of the Dynamo in Houston and Jen Cooper describes the insane way that the Dynamo came to be.
This week we catch up with Niko Hansen, Dash coach Twila Kaufman, and then chat with DaMarcus Beasley about his historic career and what's next for #LegenDMB
On this week's show, Matt Jordan talks managing from afar as the COVID-19 pandemic hits the MLS as well as his pursuit and signing of Tab Ramos. Then, Megan Oyster joins to talk about her excitement to join the Dash and how she's liking Houston so far.
In episode 3 we catch up with James Clarkson as Dash preseason kicks off and chat with Omid Namazi and Cody Cropper
Garret Heinrich and Jen Cooper sit down with Dynamo legend Calen Carr and Dash player Christine Nairn.
Garret sits down with head coach of the Dynamo Tab Ramos before his first season gets underway. Jen chats with James Clarkson the Dash head coach about all the offseason moves. Christian Ramirez stops by to talk about his path the MLS and his offseason.