Pitch to Pro
Pitch to Pro is the official podcast of Ozark United FC. This will be our platform to tell our story about the club and the special place that we call home, Northwest Arkansas. This is a journey. We want to bring you along for the ride. We'll share what's going on behind the curtain, help educate the community at large about soccer, Our league, and give updates on the progress of the club along the way.
Together, we'll explore and unpack our journey to professional soccer, the magic that is NWA, our community, and talk all things soccer from on the pitch to behind the scenes, telling the story of our club.
Pitch to Pro
Latest Episodes
Ep. 63 - World Cup Culture: Experiencing the 48 Team Format
Defending a low block against world class attackers for 90 minutes is one of the hardest mental tests in professional soccer. As the expanded 48 team World Cup group stages unfold right here on US soil, the pressure is exposing vulnerabilities ...
Ep. 62 - The Perfect Kit: What Makes a Great Soccer Jersey with Gage Dunson
The visual identity of a soccer club is more than a commercial asset; it is a direct reflection of local pride and collective memory. When teams rely on generic templates or superficial branding, they miss a critical window to anchor themselves...
Stoppage Time Special: Arkansas Soccer Talent: Proving the Critics Wrong
The college recruiting process is a massive "black hole" for most high school athletes, where months of silence can make even the most talented players question if they have a future in the sport. If you aren't putting yourself in the right roo...
Ep. 61 - Making the Cut: Highlight Reels and Trials
Your phone starts ringing, your inbox fills up, and suddenly “I just want to keep playing” turns into the hardest set of decisions you’ve made so far. We sit down with Ozark United FC U19 players to unpack what college soccer recruiting really ...
Ep. 60 - Recruiting Reality: Navigating the College Soccer Funnel
The recruiting process can flip from quiet to overwhelming in a single weekend, and that is exactly what happens after MLS Next Fest. I sit down again with Wyatt, Mateo, and Brandon from Ozark United FC U19 to get honest about the calls, the em...