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Stone by Stone, the Official ECFC Podcast, connects with the community through a variety of humorous stories and unique perspectives on soccer in Chicago and around the world. Our guests discuss how the game given them insights and lessons on life, and how it has helped them understand the world. With 2026 just around the bend, and the World Cup coming to North American shores, now is the time for us to truly investigate how deeply the game can impact our communities, and improve our relationships with our neighbors.
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Signup to Generate a PitchStone by Stone, the Official ECFC Podcast, connects with the community through a variety of humorous stories and unique perspectives on soccer in Chicago and around the world. Our guests discuss how the game given them insights and lessons on life, and how it has helped them understand the world.
Stone by Stone is hosted by Edgewater Castle FC. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Stone by Stone | Season 2, Episode 17: Kareem Rae, author and CEO of One Soccer Nation" (18 March 2026, 62 minutes), "Stone by Stone | Season 2, Episode 16: A Very Familiar Guest" (4 March 2026, 73 minutes), and "Stone by Stone | Season 2, Episode 15 | Chad the Bird" (25 February 2026, 49 minutes).
Stone by Stone publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for Stone by Stone is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Stone by Stone requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Stone by Stone's contact route on record: public web form.
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Edgewater Castle FC hosts Stone by Stone, a sports podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Andrew welcomes the author Kareem Rai, founder and CEO of One Soccer Nation, to discuss soccer in America, the uniqueness of USL, and how politics affects those involved in the sport.
In this episode of Stone by Stone, host Lauren gets an update from GM and club co-founder Andrew Swanson on the state of the club ahead of our USL debuts.
Andrew is joined by none other than avian op-ed columnist Chad the Bird to discuss Chicago, pinball and Malort!
Episode #14
Andrew is joined by Joel Nash, SVP of USL's pre-professional leagues, talking the growth of the leagues, Joel's role in building up USL League Two and USL W League, and more!
Andrew is joined by CJ Brown, a legend in the local soccer space in Chicago, playing for Chicago Fire FC for 13 years, and now coaching and focusing on youth development. The two talk about iconic Chicago soccer...
This week, Andrew is joined by Mike Magee, former MLS MVP, and former Chicago Fire FC player. The two discuss Mike's path to professional soccer, being a household name in MLS, playing against Wayne Rooney, and more!
Lauren Hall is joined by Will Quam, an architecture photographer based in Chicago, who founded Brick of Chicago, an increasingly-popular Instagram account that highlights Chicago architecture. The two discuss Will's...
Andrew sits down with Chris Mueller, Chicago native and Chicago Fire FC player. The two talk about Mueller's upbringing and what led him down the path of professional soccer, what being a Chicago native means to him...
Lauren Hall is joined by Emma Woodley, head coach of Edgewater Castle FC's USL W League side. The two talk about Woodley's upbringing in soccer in Colorado, what brought her to Chicago, and her experience with Edgewater...
Episode #8
Part-owner, Kellyn Acosta, is joined by Dan Polyak, graphic artist and Chicago native, to discuss all things football and fashion. The two talk about Dan's involvement in ECFC and designing Edgewater Castle FC's 2026...
Andrew is joined by Tobi, Sebastian, and Michael Wimmer to discuss their influence on Edgewater Castle FC as players and fans alike, their time abroad in Germany, and the community that they're helping build here in...
Episode #6
Bardia Kimiavi, current ECFC player, is joined by Northwestern Wildcats Men's Soccer coach, Russell Payne, talking about his journey into soccer, his role as a U.S. Youth National Team coach and scout for U.S. Soccer...
Andrew is joined by John Carruthers of Crust Fund Pizza, known for "Charitable pizza in a secret Chicago alley" that makes Chicago tavern style pizza. The two discuss Chicago Fire FC's 2025 season, pizza, going on...
Andrew is joined by Patrick Infurna, co-founder of current USL League Two champions, Vermont Green FC. The two discuss growing in USL, and Vermont Green's unique approach to operations.
Stone by Stone headed to the Chicago Fire FC wildcard playoff match to talk to supporters about the evolution of soccer culture in Chicago, and with Jake Payne to explore multi-national soccer fandom.Website |...
In this episode of Stone by Stone, host Andrew Swanson sits down with longtime friend and coaching leader Tom Roe, Director of Coaching at Northwind Soccer Club. From his childhood in Scarborough, England to building a...
Local artist Kadin McGreevy talks about his late blooms into art and soccer, two things that now play major roles in his life. Learn the story behind the Idaho-native responsible for ECFC’s beautiful matchday posters...
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