Steele Some Time Season 3, Episode 6 kicks off with the biggest headlines around the Pride community as New Mexico, San Diego and more announce their efforts to celebrate and educate over the next few weeks. Which means, Playing for Pride is back for another year! Hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart pick their favorite result of Week 6 and discuss whether or not San Diego got the momentum they were looking for. Plus, Phoenix Rising FC's Santi Moar is the hottest player in the league right now with six regular season goals in a row (if you count 2020). He joins the show to talk that and more! Psst, bet you can't guess who he would take on a deserted island with him. Lastly, the hosts discuss the biggest Social Moment of the Week after Naomi Osaka chose to drop out of the French Open due to mental health concerns. Where does the press go from here? The hosts have a few thoughts. And of course, Kelsi and Scott talk Week 7 and their biggest match to watch this week!
After a week away from the pod, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart return to discuss all the Championship had to offer in Week 4, including that unfinished business between the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising FC that led to a thrilling contest both locally at Al Lang Stadium and nationally on ESPN2. The pair recap the week's action including entertaining results for RGVFC and a return home for New Mexico United before looking ahead to what Week 5 has in store. Plus, Tampa Bay Rowdies Head Coach Neill Collins joins the show to look back at Saturday night's win over Rising FC, talk about the team's vision and tempo heading into the rest of the season and why his drive to see the club succeed is about much more than him.
The 2021 season is underway and one of the biggest headlines of the year has already hit the stands. Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart cover the abrupt departure of Louisville City FC’s John Hackworth and what that means for the club moving forward. To lighten up the mood, Kelsi brings a positive story from a Starbucks that will leave you mind blown. Plus, after a big week, FC Tulsa’s Joaquin Rivas joins the pod and puts a few of his fellow teammates on blast. Pssst. No one is safe. The hosts end the show looking ahead to Week 1 and the meeting of Phoenix and San Diego. Will one of them be the top dogs in 2021? One thing is certain, the hosts don’t agree.
Season 3 of Steele Some Time is here! Hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart kick off the 2021 season with some fresh, new segments, while still bringing that day-one banter. Those way too early 2021 predictions take center stage, ranging from MVP to USL Championship Final Winners. The hosts drop their favorites and put up a few decent arguments along the way. Now, what's a Steele Some Time premiere without its all-time appearance leader? The Athletic's Jeff Rueter stops by to drop his bold predictions, USL expertise and a wing recipe or two. Social Moment of the Week and Positive Story of the Week make their return, but this year we're rounding out the show with an entirely new segment with "Rock and a Hard Place".
In the final episode of the 2020 season, Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart take a look back at the most unprecedented season in USL history. The hosts recall their favorite moments from the season, highlight the 2020 award winners and poke fun at their no so great bold predictions from March. Later in the show, USL President Jake Edwards joins Kelsi and Scott to talk League One and Championship seasons, the work for social good and what's in store for 2021, including that historic PUMA deal. And of course, Edwards brings USL fans some insight into the decisions behind each League Final. Finally, the hosts bow out for the final time in 2020 with one final game of "Shots Fired".
Did you blink? The 2020 USL Championship Final is upon us and we are guaranteed to have a new club raising the Cup on Sunday! Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart get you set for the season finale by recapping both Conference Finals, highlighting the player that could've made the difference on Saturday and giving their predictions for Sunday's outcome. Of course, it wouldn't be a Championship week show without a star studded guest list. Phoenix Rising's Darnell King and the Tampa Bay Rowdies' Zach Steinberger join the pod to give the inside scoop into Sunday's meeting. Disclaimer: you will feel like you're playing for a title after listening to these two speak. Later in the show, Kelsi and Scott lay out the keys for a Tampa Bay or Phoenix victory on Sunday and go back in time to that infamous penned letter in 2018 by Neill Collins. And of course, as the 2020 season comes to an end, it inspires this week's 'Shots Fired' question to round out the show. Don't miss the USL Championship Final on November 1 on ESPN at 8:30 PM ET!
The Conference Semifinals brought ALL of the drama and with it, we got the picture of our final four USL Championship clubs in the hunt for a title! Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart break down the results from this weekend and Scott even names a possible standout player of the playoffs... Do we agree? Later in the show, El Paso's own Mark Lowry joins the pod and it might be the best interview you've heard in 2020. Lowry gives an inside look into what makes him tick and has some thoughts about those 538 predictions. Finally, Kelsi and Scott look ahead to our Conference Final matchups and make their bold predictions, before wrapping with a food-themed "Shots Fired."
In the latest episode of Steele Some Time, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart look back at the first weekend of action in the USL Championship Playoffs. Scott names his most surprising result from the Conference Quarterfinals - and it's not quite what you'd expect. One of the most dramatic finishes of the weekend came from New Mexico United's Chris Wehan as the club advanced to the playoffs for the first time ever. The midfielder joins Kelsi and Scott to talk his game-winning goal and what's next on the postseason agenda: El Paso. The hosts make their bold predictions for the Conference Semifinals and in the true podcast fashion, have chosen to agree to disagree. Finally, Kelsi and Scott highlight the biggest moments across social media this week, including that potential D.C. United hire, before closing the episode with "Shots Fired".
PLAYOFFS? Did you say PLAYOFFS?! After a dramatic Week 15, the 2020 USL Championship Playoffs are set! Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart break down the biggest highs and biggest lows (cc: Indy Eleven) of the final week of the regular season and look ahead at the playoff picture. Naturally, Kelsi puts Scott on the spot for his Conference Quarterfinal predictions all the way into the final two teams remaining on November 1. Of course, it's not a postseason pre-show without the voice of the USL Championship, Mike Watts. They look back at his biggest preseason prediction flops, gives Kelsi and Scott his bold predictions and who will be standing on Nov. 1. Finally, the hosts reflect on the biggest social media moment of the week and wrap with the latest edition of 'Shots Fired'.
The final week of the regular season is upon us and Steele Some Time hosts are laying out all of the scenarios ahead of Week 15! Who has the most pressure? Who will rise to the occasion? You know Scott Stewart has some thoughts. Steele Some Time's career appearance leader, Jeff Rueter, joins the show for the FIRST TIME (not by his choice) this season and gives Kelsi and Scott his predictions for those coveted final five spots. Plus, he gives his frontrunner for the 2020 USL Championship Title-Winners and it may not be who you'd think it is. The hosts wrap the show with the biggest moments across social media this week (including one that could change the playoff picture), games to watch in Week 15 and another edition of "Shots Fired".
Week 13 brought it all! Hat tricks, milestones, playoff berths - you name it. Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart go over those moments from Week 13 play, including paying kudos to two players who reached career milestones on Saturday. Eight teams clinched their positions in the 2020 USL Championship Playoffs in Week 13. So, who is next? Kelsi and Scott lay out their favorites and call on the clubs who are do or die in Week 14. Finally, Phoenix Rising's Junior Flemmings joins the podcast and the hosts look ahead to Week 14. Can Indy show-up? (Don't ask Scott). And of course, the hosts round out the show with a new edition of Shots Fired.
There's a lot to celebrate in the USL world this week! Oakland Roots is officially announced as the newest member of the USL Championship, the first club clinched a spot in the 2020 USL Championship Playoffs and one USL legend celebrates 150 career appearances in the league. Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart cover that and more from Week 12, including one "Group" question that leaves Scott shook. Later, the hosts welcome Oakland Roots co-founders Edreece Arghandewal and Mike Geddes on the pod to talk ALL things Oakland (yes, including that sick merch). Finally, Kelsi and Scott look ahead to Week 13 and the club(s) who have the ability to secure a spot in the postseason this week. And last but not least, the hosts go head-to-head over their pathetic NFL alliances.
Week 11 is complete - and with it, a few clubs are on the rise... You can almost guarantee there is one you never saw coming. Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart break down the biggest moments and questions from Week 11 and yes, you can guarantee Indy Eleven is up in there, people. Kelsi and Scott bring the weekly dose of positivity to the pod with two stories that are bound to get you all tingly inside (Tampa Bay, you're the best). Finally, the hosts wrap the show with a look at Week 12 and Scott tries to redeem himself in 'Shots Fired'.
After ten full weeks of play, just one club remains unbeaten in USL action! Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart break down the final unbeaten side in the Championship and offer a few big talking points when it comes to Week 10. Can San Diego score? Is Birmingham Legion FC for real? Scott puts his money on the table on those topics for another edition of 'Buy or Sell'. Later in the pod, Reno 1868 FC's Head Coach Ian Russell joins the show to talk about his club's big Week 10 and leaves a big postseason prediction for the hosts. Lastly, Scott and Kelsi look ahead at Week 11 (LIPAFC, we meet again) and debate one of the greatest questions of all time (Marvel fans, this is for you).
Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart recap Week 8’s results and introduce a new game to the pod - Buy or Sell? Kelsi shares her positive story of the week and possibly the best (or worst) birthday gift of all-time. Later in the show, Sacramento Republic FC’s Cameron Iwasa stops by the pod to talk about his record setting week and much more! And finally, we get a glimpse into New Mexico’s fan cutout venture and more moments across social media before wrapping up with the week ahead and of course, Shots Fired!
Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart recap Week 7 play and highlight a few of the unbeaten clubs remaining (sup, Tampa Bay?) The Rowdies, FC Tulsa and SAFC are finding a way to get the job done while Week 7 saw a coaching change for the Miami FC. Later in the show, the hosts are joined by Hartford Athletic's most famous fan, the Dan Patrick Show's Seton O'Connor! He talks Phoenix, Hartford and how the NFL could mimic the Championship's Return to Play model. Kelsi and Scott talk the biggest social moments from Week 7 and look ahead at Week 8 before closing the show with another edition of "Shots Fired"!
In the latest episode of Steele Some Time, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart dive into the biggest results from Week 6. The biggest highlight? Reno's six points on the road and the resurgence of Christiano Francois. Kelsi hits Scott with a little return to play trivia and (spoiler) Scott does not hold his own. Later in the show, San Antonio FC's Blake Smith joins the show to talk SAFC's recent run of form and being back as a professional in his hometown. The hosts cover the biggest moments across social media this week (shoutout Kenardo Forbes) and preview Week 7. Finally - Kelsi and Scott go head-to-head in Shots Fired. Who would you choose to make a documentary about? That and more in this week's Steele Some Time!
Week 5 play didn't bring many crazy results, but what it did bring was a Goal of the Year contender from Indy Eleven's Tyler Pasher. Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart dive into just how INSANE Pasher's long-range banger was this week. Plus, the hosts recap the rest of Week 5, including a big result for Orange County over Phoenix Rising. Saint Louis FC's Tyler Blackwood has something to say - and he's holding nothing back on his appearance on the pod this week. The forward talks about his success in Saint Louis, his off the pitch ventures and making Saint Louis FC a part of the Group E conversation. Lastly, Kelsi and Scott look ahead to Week 6 and go head-to-head over America's favorite 4th meal.... Taco Bell.
Hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart return to the show for the first time since the Championship returned to play! The hosts talk Week 3 results, ESPN coverage and who impressed Scott the most out of the weekend. Later in the show, OKC goalkeeper Cody Laurendi stops by the show and reminds us why he is the USL's crown jewel (kidding). And of course, Kelsi and Scott highlight their favorite social moments of the week (sup, Ochocinco) and bring back Shots Fired!
In the unofficial first episode of 2020, Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart lay out their top-five offseason acquisitions, buzzworthy moves across the league and five free agents worth picking up.