Chirping FC ⚽
Chirping FC is your go-to podcast for all things soccer in the Midwest. This show dives deep into the region’s thriving soccer culture, from Quincy to St. Louis, Kansas City to Cincinnati. With exclusive interviews featuring players, coaches, and passionate fans, Chirping FC brings you the latest stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from the heartland of American soccer. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or just discovering the game, this is the podcast where the Midwest's soccer scene comes to life.
Episodes
11 episodes
Mike Brown: 3X D1 NJCAA National Champ
In this episode, Frank Cann sits down with Mike Brown, head men’s soccer coach and reigning National Champion at Iowa Western Community College. Coach Brown, now a part of three national titles with the program, shares insights on what it takes...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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11:41
Mike Bare: Peoria Notre Dame Soccer
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Bare, the legendary head coach of the Peoria Notre Dame High School boys soccer team. Now entering his 19th season at the helm, Coach Bare has built a powerhouse program, guiding the Irish to four state ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:10
Coach Dave Aronberg: Leading with integrity
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Aronberg, head coach of the boys and girls soccer programs at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. Known for leading his team to a Class 3 Missouri State Championship, Coach Aronberg’s true legacy lies in his...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:46
Sean Bowers: San Diego Sockers GM
In this episode of The Chirping FC Podcast, host Frank Cann sits down with Sean Bowers, the General Manager of the San Diego Sockers. Bowers, a Southern California native, shares stories from his impressive socce...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:34
Scott Gyllenborg / Evan Fiffles: Transforming Talent into Triumph
In this episode of the Chirping FC Podcast, host Frank Cann chats with two of the top NCAA Division II soccer coaches in the country: Scott Gyllenborg from McKendree University and Evan Fiffles from Lewis...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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22:29
Bill McDermott: “Mr. Soccer”
Chirping FC Podcast: Special Guest – “Mr. Soccer” Bill McDermottIn this episode of Chirping FC, host Frank Cann welcomes a true legend of the game, Bill McDermott, affectionately known as Mr. Soccer. McDer...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:02
Matt Longo: 4X National Champion
Welcome to another episode of Chirping FC, the podcast where we dive deep into the soccer stories shaping the Midwest. Today, we have a very special guest—Matt Longo. If you know Illinois soccer, you know his name. A four-time national...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:58
Dave Musso - Rebuild Architect
Coach Dave Musso has built a reputation for rebuilding soccer programs, first revitalizing Quincy University's women's soccer program before taking on a similar challenge at Lindenwood University. Beyond rebuilding, he successfully guided Linde...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:56
Soccer Media - Thank you!
In this special episode of Chirping FC, we take a moment to express our gratitude to the voices and storytellers who helped shape soccer coverage in our region. We sit down with two key figures from the early days: Mike Moyers, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:03
Eric Delabar: American Badass Keeper!
Eric Delabar, a St. Louis soccer legend, made his mark as a standout goalkeeper from De Smet Jesuit High School to Quincy University before advancing to the professional ranks. Now, he’s (still kicking ass) shaping the next generation as a high...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:26