Matt Langone and Matt Doherty return to the studio after a holiday hiatus. They discuss Matt Doherty's recent trip to Florida for the ECNL Florida National Showcase, where he observed promising teams and standout players. The podcast delves into team performances, recruiting opportunities, and the strengths of various New England clubs, with a special focus on the 2010 age group. The hosts highlight key takeaways from the showcase, including the strong showing from Connecticut FC and the building excitement for the upcoming ECNL spring season. Additionally, the episode features a trivia segment on global soccer club names and concludes with light-hearted banter about the best meals in Florida.

Topics

00:41 Matt Doherty's Florida Trip Recap

01:39 ECNL Florida National Showcase Highlights

03:58 Standout Teams and Players

06:40 Recruiting Insights and Future Prospects

11:44 Connecticut FC and Select Club Analysis

13:22 Weather and Player Performance

14:53 College Coaches and Recruitment

16:18 Transfer Tracker and College Game Movement

16:39 Playoff Spots and League Emphasis

17:14 Key Matches and Team Aspirations

18:14 Food Adventures in Florida

19:46 Extra Time Trivia Challenge

27:11 Concluding Remarks and Farewell

Matt Langone and Matt Doherty provide an in-depth recap of the 2025 MIAA high school soccer season. The discussion covers key highlights from championship weekend, standout teams and players, and reflections on the season's surprises and anticipated outcomes. Additionally, the hosts offer early bold predictions for the 2026 season and engage in a light-hearted trivia segment on athletes with soccer connections.

Topics

00:34 Recap of Massachusetts High School Soccer Season

01:17 Championship Weekend Highlights

03:02 Surprising Results and Predictions

05:53 Reflections and Predictions Accuracy

09:40 Standout Players and Teams

14:55 State of Massachusetts High School Soccer

16:38 Spotlight on Girls' Soccer Teams

17:11 Natick's Impressive Run and Key Players

18:03 Medfield's Dominant Season

20:21 Other Notable Teams and Performances

21:03 Bold Predictions for Next Season

23:16 Extra Time: Sports Trivia

28:53 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Matt Doherty and Matt Langone discuss the conclusion of the 2025 scholastic soccer season, including key highlights from the NEPSAC boys and girls championships. The discussion covers the dominant performances of the Taft boys team and Mount St. Charles in Class B, key players and significant moments from the season. They also touch upon standout teams and upcoming predictions for the 2026 season. The episode concludes with a challenging soccer trivia segment, reflecting on various soccer-themed movies.

Topics

00:49 Recap of Scholastic and Prep Seasons

01:09 NEPSAC Boys Finals Highlights

02:05 Taft's Dominance in Class A

08:23 Nobles' Impressive Season

09:33 Surprises and Consistencies in Class A

12:22 Mount St. Charles' Remarkable Journey

15:30 NEPSAC Girls Champions

19:23 Challenges of NEPSAC Tournaments

22:24 2026 Preseason Predictions

23:25 Teams to Watch in Class B

24:10 ISL Teams on the Rise

24:47 Brewster's Soccer Journey

25:38 Season Recap and Future Coverage

26:18 Extra Time: Soccer Trivia

34:16 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts