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The Average Fan: A Hartford Athletic Podcast
Hello Hartford
In this episode of The Average Fan Podcast, hosts Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes delve into the world of Hartford Athletic. Oliver discusses his history with the club, the vibrant soccer community in Hartford, and the team's outlook for the upcoming season. Additionally, Oliver updates fans on who arrived and departed over the offseason, the coaching philosophy of Brendan Burke and the launch of the women's team.
The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Average Fan Podcast
02:15 Oliver's Journey with Hartford Athletic
05:11 The Soccer Community in Hartford
11:29 Vibes for the Upcoming Season
15:00 Offseason Moves and Key Signings
22:23 Impact of Player Departures
26:13 Key Players to Watch This Season
30:49 Brendan Burke's Coaching Philosophy
39:24 Outlook on USOC and USL Cup
43:24 The Launch of the Women's Team
The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket
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