Clean Sheets Podcast

With the recent announcement of FC Arizona, the Valley of the Sun will now have 2 professional franchises for fans to root for. Has soccer fandom reached a point where Phoenix needs two teams or will the soccer community cannibalize itself?  In order to answer these questions, Kia & Ryan welcome Kyle Kepner, Co-Host of The USL Show Podcast, associate editor at Indomitable City Soccer, & founder of Firebird Rising a website that focuses on Arizona Professional Soccer, including Arizona United SC.  The trio breakdown Arizona FC's launch party at Mesa Community College and review their plans for the 2017 season and discuss the ingredients necessary for a successful soccer franchise in a competing market. The Haboobigans also break down AZ United's recent win streak and provide predictions for whether or not they'll finally make the USL Playoffs.  If you're interested in actual soccer coverage in the Valley, you definitely want to download this episode!