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Soccer 101: A St. Louis City SC Podcast

Welcome to Soccer 101, the safe space for St. Louis to learn about soccer. Join Moon Valjean and Matthew Rocchio for a weekly conversation to help educate you about the game of soccer, MLS and St. Louis CITY SC with some help from our friends in the game.

Latest Episodes

CITY Makes History And One Of Us Apologizes As We Celebrate

Moon and Michelle review St Louis CITY Sc’s RECORD BREAKING 4TH WIN! Friend of the show NIKO GIOACCHINI scores! A big apology and lots of celebration
Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Show @RizzShow and is a multiplatinum artist, musician and producer with @GreekFire @GoldfingerMusic @TheTeenageDbags. Be sure and listen to Michelle on ESPN radio and Small Talk on Apple Podcasts.

CITY Wins 3 And Is Niko Gioacchini Our “Talisman?”

Moon and Michelle review St Louis CITY Sc’s winning matchday 3. Talisman is the word of the week and an incredible interview with CITY’s Forward NIKO GIOACCHINI! Our number 11 shares his history from being born in Kansas City MO and moving and playing in Europe at the age of 8. He also shares his favorite food, why he selected to play for the US MENS NATIONAL TEAM and what he looks forward to most living here in St. Louis.
Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Show @RizzShow and is a multiplatinum artist, musician and producer with @GreekFire @GoldfingerMusic @TheTeenageDbags. Be sure and listen to Michelle on ESPN radio and Small Talk on Apple Podcasts.

CITY Wins Again. What Is A Brace And Emails

Moon and Michelle break down MLS Match day 2 for STL CITY SC. Moon’s experience at CITY PARK for the Home Opener. The Word of the Week is BRACE so we discover it’s meaning and history and we take some email questions. Welcome to Soccer 101, the safe space for St. Louis to learn about soccer. Join Moon Valjean and Michelle Smallmon for a weekly conversation as they help educate you about the game of soccer, MLS and St. Louis CITY SC with some help from their friends in the game.

Breaking Down The Opening Match Ted Lasso and Roy Kent Style

St. Louis CITY SC is UNDEFEATED! Moon and Michelle break down the match Ted Lasso and Roy Kent style. Welcome to Soccer 101, the safe space for St. Louis to learn about soccer. Join Moon Valjean and Michelle Smallmon for a weekly conversation as they help educate you about the game of soccer, MLS and St. Louis CITY SC with some help from their friends in the game.

Preparing For The MLS Opening Weekend

Michelle and Moon prepare for the MLS season opening weekend! Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Show @RizzShow and his bands @GreekFire @GoldfingerMusic @TheTeenageDbags  

Focusing On Some Starters

Michelle and Moon focus on STL CITY FC’s Burki, Klauss and Parker. Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Show @RizzShow and his bands @GreekFire @GoldfingerMusic @TheTeenageDbags  

Substitution Changes And Coach Bradley Carnell

Michelle and Moon get into the history of substitutions and recent changes. Michelle interviews Coach Carnell as the season is upon us! Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Show @RizzShow and his bands @GreekFire @GoldfingerMusic @TheTeenageDbags  

Michelle Tours City Park And The MLS Trophies

Michelle and Moon get into which sport’s trophies are cool and which one suck. Michelle finally tours City Park and rates it. Ronaldo sold one of his Ballon d’Ors. Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Show @RizzShow and his bands @GreekFire @GoldfingerMusic @TheTeenageDbags  

World Cup Final Review and Top 3 Takeaways

Check out the SOCCER 101 Podcast… Michelle Smallmon and Moon Valjean from The Rizz Show review one of the most exceptional games in soccer history, the 2022 World Cup final, and follow it up with their TOP 3 Takeaways from the World Cup. Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Show @RizzShow and his bands @GreekFire @GoldfingerMusic @TheTeenageDbags

Michelle Earned A Ton Of Yellow Cards And Moon Goes Messi

Michelle and Moon get into the World Cup in anticipation for the weekend’s FINAL! Moon switches to team Messi but is rooting for France and Michelle admits to earning a littering of Yellow Cards during her soccer career. Our hosts are also joined by Referee Don Tebeau to discuss the basics of the refereeing of the game. Follow Moon and Michelle on all socials @MoonValjeanHere @msmallmon. Moon can also be heard on The Rizzuto Show @RizzShow and his bands @GreekFire @GoldfingerMusic @TheTeenageDbags