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7. War and Soccer: A Ukrainian Player’s Journey from Kharkiv to Grand Rapids
34:53||Season 2, Ep. 7Ruslan Masalitin was 15 years old when the Russian invasion began in his home city of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Four years after fleeing bombardment, Masalitin has found success in MLS NEXT while playing for the Midwest United FC Boys Academy program.
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6. Rudy Cleveland on Girls Academy League and Girls Youth Soccer in West Michigan
31:24||Season 2, Ep. 6Midwest United FC Girls Academy Director Rudy Cleveland joins the show to discuss his club's participation in Girls Academy League.5. West Side Soccer Stories: Gazelle Sports
39:29||Season 2, Ep. 5Gazelle Sports is a Michigan-based store specializing in running and active lifestyle gear. As Soccer Specialty Manager, Ben Robbins is tasked with the soccer side of the business. Ben joined the show to talk the guys through some of the best-selling merchandise in the soccer world and give his expert holiday gifting advice for the soccer fan in your life.4. World Cup Draw Reaction: They Lost A War To Emus!
58:50||Season 2, Ep. 4The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is over and the tournament has taken shape! The guys have many thoughts about the host nations' groups and the USMNT's chances on making a run next summer!3. Unpacking the Youth Soccer Age Group Change
22:41||Season 2, Ep. 3Midwest United FC Executive Director Lewis Robinson joins Kopko and Kyle to share insights on the 2026 youth soccer age group changes.2. Biscuits, Gravy, and Grant Oosse
35:00||Season 2, Ep. 2Serial winner and Midwest United FC SCOR Executive Director Grant Oosse joins the show to discuss his latest round of triumphs. From GA Aspire to Thanksgiving plates, this week's episode has it all!1. In our Kyle Grew Era!
28:08||Season 2, Ep. 1The West Michigan Soccer show has entered its Kyle Grew era. Get to know the new host, an East Michigander running the West side's soccer podcast.