For our November Roundup, Patty and Brian talk about EVERYTHING happening in the world of high school, college, and professional soccer.From Bearden winning its third straight state championship, the Lady Vols advancing in the NCAA Tournament, the USL League One and Championship season finales, and the USMNT, we cover precisely what Knoxville soccer fans want to hear.And we’ve got news!* KSP merch is here! * We’re building the first Knoxville pro & college player database. And we need your help! Just like Yanks Abroad helped U.S. soccer fans keep up with our Baby Eagles abroad for so many years, we want to track where all our men and women from the 865 are playing competitive soccer: NAIA, DI–III, and pro. Comment or email us to let us know who should be on the list!Related links:* Bearden beats Ravenwood 4-1 for third straight state title* Final MaxPreps Knoxville area girls high school soccer rankings* Sizzy Lawton's game-winner for the Lady Vols vs. #17 Xavier in the NCAA Tourney* Pellissippi State men’s and women’s soccer final stats* NWSL FINAL: Gotham FC vs. OL Reign* USL1 FINAL: North Carolina FC vs Charlotte Independence* USL Championship FINAL: Charleston Battery vs Phoenix Rising* Watch the trailer for Next Goal Wins, the story of the American Samoan national soccer team* Buy or listen to Brian’s book of stories, with at least three for the crazed soccer fanatic.Thank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information.Thanks for reading Knox Soccer Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

For our October Roundup, co-hosts Patty and Brian debut a new format for the podcast. After recapping what’s been happening in our hectic lives, we discuss the disappointing end of One Knoxville’s (9-11-12) first professional season. On the field, the team finished its USL League One campaign two places out of the playoff positions with the lopsided achievements of being tied for the second-best defensive record in the league while also being joint-bottom for goals scored. We also discuss the club’s impact off the field with The Collective and other bright spots as we head into the winter break.Also in this episode:* Knoxville high school soccer, including top dogs Bearden, which is undefeated and looking for a third straight state championship national teams* Tennessee Lady Vols (6-4-4) struggle in the SEC with just three regular-season games left* The English Premier League and the misery of being an Everton supporter ahead of derby weekend* Waking up to the nightmare that Gregg Berhalter is still the USMNT coachAnd more!Related links:* USL League One final regular season table and stats* MaxPreps Tennessee High School Soccer rankings* Uno Reverso Card - Max FoshThank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to receive an email every time we post new Knox soccer content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

In the first-ever Spanish episode of the pod, Brian chats with Angelo Kelly, Rodolfo Castro, and Gio Calixtro of One Knoxville SC about growing up Latino, how they fell in love with the beautiful game, and what it means to represent their communities and serve as role models to the next generation.We also discuss childhood nicknames, favorite players, Latin food and music, and the disappointment immigrant parents feel that we’re not lawyers and doctors.Be there for the club’s penultimate regular season home game, as the Boys in Blue take on the Greenville Triumph with a spot in the USL League One plays potentially up for grabs. Tickets to the remaining four home matches can be found here.Recorded LIVE at Alliance Brewing Co. at 1130 Sevier Ave.Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15—October 15 in the United States.Thank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to receive an email every time we post new Knox soccer content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Drew McKenna, partner of One Knoxville SC, and head coach Mark McKeever join Patrick to discuss the club’s inaugural USL League One season so far.As of this morning, One Knox (7-7-9) sits 7th in the league table, four points behind Greenville Triumph for a playoff spot.Drew and Mark share their honest thoughts on:* The team’s performance* Departures of fan-favorite Sebastian Andreassen and fellow striker Ahinga Selemani* Arrivals of Gio Calixtro and Rodolfo Castro* Front-office plans for the four remaining home fixtures against Lexington, Charlotte Independence, Greenville, and the Richmond Kickers.Be sure to be a part of the biggest crowd in club history on August 18 at 7:30 p.m. as the Boys in Blue battle it out for the Barrel against our noisy neighbors from the north.The fight for the playoffs is still on. Let’s go KNOXVILLE—be the 12th man in the stands & show our hometown team that we are behind them all the way! Tickets to the remaining four home matches can be found here.Thank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Brian speaks with Joe Kirt, who is entering his second season as head coach of Tennessee women’s soccer. In his first year at the helm, the Lady Vols claimed their third straight SEC East Division Championship, while finishing second overall in the league with 22 points. For the first time in program history, Tennessee went undefeated on the road against conference opposition before falling in the first rounds of the SEC and NCAA tournaments. But this year, the team has added 10 players and return to Regal Soccer Stadium with a taste for vengeance and silverware. Listen for the latest updates on the Lady Vols roster and preseason preparation, a preview of the upcoming season, and what qualities and values Kirt believes will be important for the team to have a successful year.Related links:* Lady Vols 2023 schedule* Current and former Lady Vols at the World Cup* Ten new players join the Tennessee soccer roster this year* Recap of the 2022 fall seasonThank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Patty and Brian speak with the two head coaches who will lead out the men’s and women’s soccer teams at Pellissippi State for their inaugural season this fall.Josh Scott, the men’s coach, is a veteran of the East Tennessee soccer scene. Since moving from England in the mid-2000s, he’s played at Hiwassee College and Milligan University and coached at Emory & Henry College and Longwood University (Virginia), Tusculum University, and ETSU, in addition to various roles with local youth clubs.Mariana Diaz is a Mexico native who relocated to Knoxville and played at Halls High School and Inter Futbol Academy before becoming a five-year women’s soccer captain at Lincoln Memorial University, where she went on to serve as an assistant coach. Listen to learn about how soccer came to Pellissippi, the playing and coaching journeys that led Josh and Mariana to their posts, the junior college soccer landscape in the region, and the impact their programs can make for youth and high school soccer players in Knoxville. Related links:* Intern or work part-time with Pellissippi Athletics* Pellissippi men’s and women’s schedules for 2023* Follow Pellissippi men’s and women’s soccer on TwitterThank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Patty and Brian speak with two of the leaders behind 865 Alliance, which has senior men’s and women’s teams competing in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), respectively.Guests:* Jon Schneider, president of 865 Alliance and executive director of FC Alliance* Josh Gray, VP of 865 Alliance and director of coaching and Girls ECNL director for FC AllianceRelated links:* NPSL and WPSL standings* Follow 865 Alliance on Twitter and Instagram* Follow Jon and Josh on Twitter* Schneider on the Soccer Down Here podcast* Learn more about FC Alliance youth soccer clubThank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to receive an email every time we post new Knox soccer content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Patty and Brian break down One Knoxville’s crucial 2-nil win over Charlotte Independence thanks to two goals (including a potential Goal of the Year candidate) by the Scottish Wunderkind Frank Ross.Features interview clips with head coach Mark McKeever and Ross.The current USL League One table has One Knox SC (5-4-4) in 6th place (19 pts).Join us for the next home match, July 8, as McKeever’s Merry Men look for sweet revenge against currently table-topping North Carolina FC (7-2-4).Thank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to receive an email every time we post new Knox soccer content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

Our end-of-season High School Recap features a conversation with correspondent Carter Moore, who talks district tournaments, state championship runs, and what it’s been like to cover area high school soccer in 2022-23.Relive KSP’s boys high school soccer coverage:* Bearden 3-1 Hardin Valley* West 9-0 Karns* William Blount 0-5 Bearden* South Doyle 2-0 Gibbs* Catholic 4-4 Webb* Powell 1-6 Oak Ridge* Halls 2-0 Austin-East* Carter 0-4 Gibbs* West 6-2 FarragutTennessee high school soccer rankings (May 29, 2023): Bearden (2), West (8), HVA (15), Webb (25).For all high school soccer coverage, past and present, visit this section of our site.This High School Recap Episode is brought to you by Onrise Care:Onrise Care takes a team-based approach to delivering high-quality, compassionate mental health and athlete player care. Learn more at onrisecare.com or call 865-288-8970 to learn about their tele-psychiatry and other services.Thanks for listening! Subscribe to receive an email every time we post new Knox soccer content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Patty hosts KSP’s first-ever live pregame show at Knox Brew Hub with guests Drew McKenna, a partner in One Knoxville SC, and assistant coach and player Ilija Ilic. He interviews the duo about the season so far and leads some Knox soccer trivia before hopping on the Brew Bus to Regal Soccer Stadium, where he, Brian, and more than 2,000 fans in attendance witness the club’s 1-2 loss to the Northern Colorado Hailstorm.The current USL League One table has One Knox SC (2-2-3) in 9th place (8 pts). Join us for the next home match, May 16, an in-state rivalry against the 10th-place Chattanooga Red Wolves (2-1-3).Thank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com