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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 97 episodes
Pitch to Pro
Latest Episodes
Stoppage Time Special: Raising A Fortress In Arkansas
Supporter culture doesn’t start with a logo. It starts with people who show up, test ideas in the real world, and build a sound that carries a team. We share a stoppage-time highlight reel on how our Arkansas community is shaping a fortress bef...
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Stoppage Time Special: Big Opponents, Bigger Takeaways
Today, we revisit a lively conversation with members of Ozark United FC’s youth program as they reflect on their recent tournament experiences. The players share what stood out most to them: the pace and physicality of the competition, the impo...
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Ep. 52 - Inside the MLS Next Talent ID Invitational
A scouting weekend can change how young players see the game, and our trip to the MLS Next Talent ID Invitational in Houston did exactly that. We sit down with three OZFC Academy players who were selected among the top 50 in the region to talk ...
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Episode 52
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Stoppage Time Special: What Makes a Real Soccer Community?
Pressure reveals culture. When a match started sliding the wrong way, we broke down the split-second coaching choice that changes everything: speak and control, or listen and trust. What followed was a raw look at accountability on the field, n...
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Ep. 51 - Street Soccer to Sidelines: Coach Estrada’s Journey
Two goals down in 11 minutes, then a 4–2 lead before halftime, what kind of locker room creates that kind of turnaround on the field? We sat down with JBU head coach Samuel Estrada to explore the answer, starting where his game began: street so...
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Episode 51
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