After one of the hottest starts to a season in Championship history, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC forward Hadji Barry joins the show! Named June's Player of the Month and having tallied 13 goals and 3 assists in 13 appearances so far, Barry jumps on to discuss his decision to join Switchbacks FC in the offseason, playing at new downtown stadium Weidner Field and life under new Head Coach Brendan Burke. Barry also reveals a heartwarming gameday ritual involving his mom, shines the spotlight on some of his teammates in a quick fire Q&A, and looks down the road to what's ahead for Switchbacks FC to close the show.

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The Assist: Hadji Barry

In the first edition of the new The Assist, Orange County SC's Brent Richards joins the show to talk growing up in Washington State, his move to Reno and year to date with OCSC, who are off to a flying start so far in the 2021 season. The defender expands on the change to Southern California and previews what's ahead as he briefly touches on what could be possible after hanging up the boots.

The Assist: Brent Richards

With Kelsi Steele's departure from the USL, the hosts sign off one last time on the final episode of Steele Some Time LIVE from the USL offices in Tampa. While Steele Some Time has come to close, Scott teases what's ahead for the future of the USL podcast as the two recap the show's three seasons. The pair also discuss Week 9 action across the Championship and look ahead to Week 10, before sharing their favorite show memories ahead of Kelsi's goodbye. Stay tuned to USL channels as a revamped version of the podcast makes its debut in the next few weeks!

Hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart sign off for the final time + what's ahead for the USL podcast

In this week's episode of Steele Some Time, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart discuss a dominating win for Phoenix and an impressive comeback in Tampa Bay, while not ignoring the Charlotte Independence's major turnaround to beat Hartford Athletic in the final ten minutes of Sunday's contest. The pair also talk through the potential of New Mexico United's attack, but with one goal in its last three matches, question when the fruits of that firepower will be seen. Looking ahead to Week 9, Kelsi and Scott touch on Indy Eleven's game against Pittsburgh on Tuesday to open up USL on ESPN, before a Wednesday (that looks like Saturday) and a massive weekend which carries with it major divisional impact. A six-point week for Louisville could see it restore its lead at the top of the Central Division (pending results elsewhere), while a major opportunity is presented to both New Mexico and San Antonio in the Mountain Division… but who will take it? All this and more in Season 3, Episode 8 of Steele Some Time.

Phoenix & Tampa Bay Stay Winning Plus Week 9's Biggest Divisional Impact Matchups

Steele Some Time hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart have a PACKED show as they look back at Week 7, including some crazy comebacks, Sportscenter Top 10's, and entertaining interconference play. Plus, the pair speak with Hartford Athletic's Conor McGlynn, whose goal from the halfway line stunned the world in Athletic's 7-0 win. Also joining the show is USL's Director of Women's Soccer Operations Betsy Haugh, who helped launch the USL's new W League. Haugh highlights the opportunity the new league will give women across the country, while discussing goals and a bright future for the women's game as a whole.

Interconference Play Strikes Again + W League's Betsy Haugh & Hartford Athletic's Conor McGlynn

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! 

Something About Santi + USL Kicks off Pride Month!

In this week's episode of Steele Some Time, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart highlight the biggest headlines from Week 5, including Brandon Miller's journey to the record book. Kelsi and Scott recap the biggest results from Week 5 and whether or not New Mexico United is worth pushing as the Western Conference contender. Later in the show, Kyle Greig stops by to talk about his monumental week - can you guess how quickly the contract came together? Plus, Scott stands firm on Phoenix as the frontrunner as the hosts look ahead to Week 6. And of course, the hosts answer the Question of the Week as the world gets excited for this summer's biggest sporting events!

It's Time For Rivalries + Louisville City FC's Kyle Greig

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.

Finished Business? + Rowdies Head Coach Neill Collins

This week on Steele Some Time, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart look back on the big moments from Week 2 (sup, RGV?), talk stadium renderings and chat about THAT thing found in an NYC subway station. Plus, Miami FC's Paco Craig joins the show to talk about his big moment from the weekend and why he chose to return to the league, but for Miami FC instead. Finally, the hosts talk week ahead and that remarkable Saturday slate in Week 3.

Prepare Yourself for the Best Slate in USL History + Miami FC's Paco Craig

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.

Who will be the big dog in the West? + FC Tulsa’s Joaquin Rivas

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". 

2021, We've Been Waiting For You + The Athletic's Jeff Rueter

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". 

A Look Back at 2020 + USL President Jake Edwards

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!

Who will raise the Cup? Plus, Darnell King & Zach Steinberger

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." 

Conference Finals are HERE + El Paso's Mark Lowry

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". 

The Elite Eight Has Arrived + New Mexico's Chris Wehan

The USL’s Steele Some Time is a weekly podcast covering the latest news across the United Soccer League. Every Tuesday, hosts Kelsi Steele and Scott Stewart will give their takes on the recent moments across the league and sit down with some of the biggest names within North American soccer.

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