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Hosted by KTVU Fox 2 (Bay Area) · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 23 episodes
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This podcast covers everything soccer, from the grassroots level of youth soccer and recruiting to the excitement of the World Cup. Get ready for in-depth discussions and one-on-one interviews with players, coaches, and the influential figures shaping the soccer world.
KTVU Fox 2 (Bay Area) hosts Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond, a news show with 23 episodes published.
In this episode of Offside in the Bay, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Jason Sacks of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to discuss youth sports culture, positive coaching, burnout, mental health, and the f
Former MLS striker and USL MVP Matt Fondy joins Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban to share his journey from professional soccer to community impact in Oakland. After navigating the highs and lows of a pro career—open tryouts
In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with former professional soccer player Jordan Jeslova to explore a journey that was anything but linear. From falling in love with the game at just three years old
Offside in the Bay goes behind the scenes of the 2026 World Cup build-up with Tommy O'Hare-1998 U.S. Olympic short track speed skater and a longtime sports-media/technology executive. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan tapped Tom
Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban welcome a true pioneer of American soccer: former U.S. Men's National Team captain John Harkes-MLS champion and the first American to play in the English Premier League. John reflects on bre
Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Mike McNeill, President & GM of the San Francisco Glens' USL League Two and USL W League teams and Executive Director of the Glens Academy. Mike shares how a community club fou
In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban explore the intersection of technology, data, and player development with Barry McCabe, Director at the Copa Soccer Training Center. From his roots playing in Ireland to lea
In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban dive into the often-overlooked mental side of youth and elite sports with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, a licensed clinical sports psychologist, former elite endurance athlete, and
In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Andrew Donnery, CEO of Elk Grove Soccer to break down the realities of youth soccer in the United States. From pay-to-play pressure and coaching quality to acc
The 2026 World Cup draw is out — and now comes the analysis, overanalysis, and excitement. Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban are joined by former MLS midfielder youth sports executive Kelly Gray to break down what the draw m
In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Adam Cooper, one of the most successful college soccer coaches in the country and the longtime architect of the powerhouse program at St. Mary’s College. Times
What’s it really like to go from youth soccer to the pros at just 16 years old? In this episode, Bay Area native Niko Tsakiris joins Claudine and Alex to talk about his incredible journey from kicking a ball around his b
Analytics has officially entered the pitch — and at Mustang Soccer Club, it’s changing everything. In this episode, hosts Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Dana Taylor, Director of Analytics at Mustang, to expl
In this episode of "Offside in the Bay" Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban as kick off the college season with a deep dive into the roots and future of soccer. This week, they welcome Jerry Smith, the legendary head coach of
In this episode, Claudine Wong and co-host @thealexlobban sit down with Sarina Bolden, the Bay Area–born striker who made history for the Philippines by scoring the country’s first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup goal. From
Episode Summary What does it take to build a professional soccer club from the ground up—and make it matter to the community it serves? In this episode of Offside in the Bay: To the Pitch and Beyond, Claudine and Alex si
Hosts: Claudine Wong & Alex Lobban Guest: Steve Powell Vice President, For Soccer; former executive with Oakland Roots, Houston Dynamo, San Jose Earthquakes) This week, Claudine and Alex sit down with longtime soccer exe
In this episode of Offside in the Bay: To the Pitch and Beyond, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Ben Maxwell, owner and coaching director at Player One Performance. From his beginnings in Scotland to leading s
In this episode of Offside in the Bay: To the Pitch and Beyond, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Cailin Mullins, head women’s soccer coach at Diablo Valley College. From her unlikely start as a young girl play
Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Ferrell, Technical Director for the Oakland Roots Sports Club, to explore how he spots soccer talent in a diverse and competitive landscape. Jordan breaks down hi
Kelly Gray
Recipient Liver Transplant Coordinator · Give Life Alberta
1 appearance on this show
Adam Cooper
Head Coach, Men’s Soccer · St. Mary's College
1 appearance on this show
Dana Taylor
educator, USITT Board Member, co-creator of the exam · Mustang Soccer Club
1 appearance on this show
Jerry Smith
Private Markets Product Strategy Lead · International Training
1 appearance on this show
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