Benji sits down with Mike Pellicio and Jesse Retan of Spokane Shadow aka. Spokane Sounders to talk about the Shadow: players, program, and a rich history. They also discuss Velocity FC's momentous victory in the U.S. Open Cup over NISA side Los Angeles Force. Finally, they provide impressions of the first handful of Velocity's performances as a team.
RUNNING ORDER:
(01:58) Jesse and Mike share their soccer journey and a brief history of Spokane Shadow
(19:39) Mike talks about Shadow's link with Guam, how the Shadow are connected with the Seattle Sounders, the amateur and professional landscape in Spokane, and Jesse's love of flyfishing
(35:37) A lively discussion of Velocity FC vs. L.A. Force, Leigh Veidman's approach to attacking play, and a spotlight on Mikey Rojas, Camron Miller, Pierre Reedy, and more
(59:29) The experience of watching soccer at ONE Stadium and a speed round Q&A with Jesse and Mike
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