On this episode of The Soccer Romantics, Josh speaks with Lee Nguyen, Head Coach of Dallas Trinity, former USMNT player and former MLS star midfielder. Lee's love of the game comes from his father and his experiences playing in Scandinavia, Vietnam, and New England helped create a solid soccer philosophy which he has brought back home to Dallas.

It's the middle point of the USL Super League Fall Season and John and Dan are back to break down all the action from week 9, plus a discussion of the standings and what teams need to get hustling if they plan on playoffs!

Sisleide do Amor Lima, commonly known as Sissi, is a former Brazilian footballer and current coach who played as an attacking midfielder. She is a legend in a country of legendary soccer players and she sits down with Josh to discuss her love of the beautiful game.

A Pod of two halves! Josh checks in with Patrick Infurma, co-founder of Vermont Green FC, while he had to find a place to record from within the confines of Atwood Stadium. We talk about the path VGFC took to get to another final and the legacy their building as an organization. Then, we catch up with President of Flint City Bucks, Mr. Costa Papista, and talk about the team who has been successful for 30 years; how they have consistently challenged for titles and how they have prepared to host the 2026 USL League Two Final.

Sure it's a short season and will be a wild race to a title, but John and Dan preview this fall season of the USL Super League. They discuss the offseason, the biggest stories heading into this year, and what they expect in the title race.

The first week of the USL Super League fall season gave us plenty to talk about and we discuss all the matches plus look forward to this weekend's matchups.

Rubio Rubin, of El Paso Locomotive, joins Josh on this episode of The Soccer Romantics to discuss his extraordinary career so far; from Oregon to the Netherlands and from Liga MX to the Guatemalan National Team, Rubin has travelled the world and has a wonderful perspective. Listen now to hear how he's fallen in love with futbol and where he's going next.

Former Philadelphia Union, Timbers, and Austin Bold player, Amobi Okugo joins Josh Duder on this episode of The Soccer Romantics. Amobi tells us about his path from IMG Academy to UCLA and onward to USMNT U17s, MLS, and ending his career in the USL Championship with Austin Bold. Mr Okugo tells us about growing up with Nigerian parents and his current professional endeavor, OK U GO.