Kirk is joined by Paul Spacey to discuss one of the more contentious debates in US Soccer: what would happen if NBA and NFL stars had chosen soccer?
30 Jun 2026
PFA #9: US Soccer Media and What to Believe
Kirk is joined by Gary Kleiban of 3four3 to discuss the US Soccer Media landscape and how it shapes the way Americans do and don't understand the sport. The conversation focuses on the media circus around USMNT Manager Mauricio Pochettino, MLS reporters (and their hate for Marcelo Bielsa), and how many that report on the game in the US end up supporting structures that harm the US's ability to truly progress as a soccer nation.
19 Sept 2025
PFA #8: Is it rec or is it competitive? Determining which youth soccer programs are actually competitive.
Peter and Kirk discuss the difference(s) between recreational and truly competitive soccer and how you can tell if you're getting the right thing from your youth soccer club.
27 Aug 2025
PFA #7: How Structure and Constraints Help Develop Creativity in Soccer and Comedy
Kirk is joined by writer and comedian Travis Helwig to discuss the overlaps in developing creative soccer players and improvisational comedians. Travis is a former member of the Upright Citizens Brigade who have developed some of the biggest names in comedy. He discusses how The Harold and the rules of improv help to develop people who trust their teammates, can stay in the moment, and take risks.
5 Aug 2025
PFA 6: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
Kirk is joined by Joe Lowery (of The Total Soccer Show and the Phoenix Rising broadcast team) to discuss some of the more common statistics used in the professional game and how these can help contextualize the game alongside the eye test. The also chat about some basic statistics that parents and coaches can use to help analyze their player's game.
13 Jun 2025
Episode 5: US Soccer Moves to School Year Registration
Hosts Peter and Kirk discuss US Soccer's shift to school year registration, exploring the changes and speculating on the ultimate purpose of the adjustment.
8 Jun 2025
Episode 4: The Playmaker Fútbol Academy Difference
Coach Derrick Jackson and player Annabelle Jackson explore the unique training methods at Playmaker Fútbol Academy and how they improve players' skills for college soccer in this interview.
31 May 2025
Episode 3: Evaluating Your Kid's Youth Soccer Club with Gary Kleiban from 3four3
Gary Kleiban of 3four3 joins Kirk to explore methods for evaluating youth soccer clubs, providing parents with insights to determine if the club aligns with their child's development in this interview.
22 May 2025
Episode 2: Making Sense of Alphabet Soup and the US Youth Soccer Pyramid
Hosts Kirk and Peter analyze the confusing structure of the US Youth Soccer Pyramid, clarifying why determining the "best" league remains impossible.
20 May 2025
Episode 1: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
Founders Kirk and Peter introduce Playmaker Fútbol Academy, discussing their Flagstaff initiatives and risk-taking culture that embraces failure to foster player growth.
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