The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me
The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me is a podcast dedicated to young soccer players and their families who dream of going pro. Hosted by soccer mom Megan Linke and her son Liam, this show brings in professional players, coaches, and industry experts to share their journeys and offer insights into what it takes to climb the ranks in the soccer world. Whether you're just starting or already on the path, we provide real stories, practical advice, and inspiration to help you reach the next level.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 21 episodes
The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me
Latest Episodes
🎙Episode 21: From Belgium to the Big Leagues – Fre Frans' Global Soccer Journey
Guest: Fre Frans, former pro defender turned coach at RWDM Brussels 📲 IG: @frefransIn this inspiring and globe-spanning episode, we sit down with Belgian footballer an...
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Episode 21
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Episode 20: Longevity, Loss, and Letting the Game Teach You – with A.J. DeLaGarza
MLS veteran. U.S. National Team defender. College champion. Youth trainer. In this episode, A.J. DeLaGarza opens up about what it really takes to have a 14-year career in Major League Soccer—and the moments on and off the field that sh...
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🎙 Episode 19 — Tristan Bowen: From First-Ever MLS Homegrown to Empowering the Next Generation
In this episode, Megan Linke sits down with Tristan Bowen, the first-ever MLS homegrown player, who went pro at just 17 with LA Galaxy. From training alongside icons like David Beckham and Landon Donovan to launching...
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Episode 18: Building Better Athletes with Ruben Cisneros of Chicago Fire
This week on The Soccer Ladder, we dive into the physical, mental, and emotional performance demands of elite youth soccer with Ruben Cisneros (@rubencisneros), the U15 Academy Performance Coach for Chicago Fire FC. From ...
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🎙️ Episode 17: Building Better Athletes with Heart, Hustle & Vision – Featuring John Davis
In this episode of The Soccer Ladder, we sit down with John Davis—co-founder of @ULETEsports, one of the top multi-sport performance centers in the country—to unpack what it really takes to build elite athletes t...
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