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This week’s podcast: FC Gold Pride opens camp, Earthquakes strike London

By Editor · March 12, 2010

FC Gold Pride and Canada forward Christine Sinclair. Photo: Michael Pimentel, isiphotos.com.
This week, your hosts Jay Hipps, Keiran Downie, and ace reporter Robert Jonas bring you the latest news about FC Gold Pride and the San Jose Earthquakes. First, they talk to FC Gold Pride’s Christine Sinclair about scoring her 100th goal for Canada; rookie striker Kelley O’Hara about becoming a pro; and head coach Albertin Montoya about the offensive fireworks he hopes to see from his revamped side. Next, they tackle this week’s Earthquakes news. Also: a call to action! Read more…

New podcast features Yallop and more

By Editor · March 5, 2010

San Jose Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop. Photo: John Todd, isiphotos.com/centerlinesoccer.com

The Earthquakes departed for 10 days of training in London on Thursday, but before then we caught up with head coach Frank Yallop for an interview. Also in this episode is our first-ever triangular table discussion, as Robert Jonas joins hosts Jay Hipps and Keiran Downie to discuss the preseason. Photo: John Todd, isiphotos.com/centerlinesoccer.com. Read more…

Johnson, Gjertsen, and Yallop featured on new CLS podcast

By Editor · February 26, 2010

San Jose’s Ryan Johnson recently bagged his first international goal with a long-range header against Argentina. Photo: John Todd, isiphotos.com/centerlinesoccer.com.
This week, your hosts Jay Hipps and Robert Jonas have interviews with Ryan Johnson (above), Joey Gjertsen, and head coach Frank Yallop of the Earthquakes as well as the latest news on the never-ending negotiations between the MLS Players Union and the league on a new collective bargaining agreement. Regular co-host Keiran Downie is away on assignment this week, possibly in the Ukraine to discover the correct pronunciation of “Shaktar Donetsk,” which apparently sounds like “Waxtap.” Photo: John Todd, isiphotos.com/centerlinesoccer.com. Read more…

Montoya, Yallop, Watson and Cannon on this week’s podcast

By Jay Hipps · February 5, 2010

FC Gold Pride head coach Albertin Montoya, left, and team owner Nancy NeSmith at the WPS Draft on January 15, 2010. Photo: Howard C. Smith, isiphotos.com.
Marta is coming to town and the latest edition of the Center Line Soccer podcast features FC Gold Pride head coach Albertin Montoya, seen above at the recent WPS draft with team owner Nancy NeSmith, talking about the arrival of the four-time reigning FIFA World Player of the Year. Also joining your hosts Jay Hipps and Keiran Downie are head coach Frank Yallop, his new assistant Mark Watson, and goalkeeper Joe Cannon of the San Jose Earthquakes. Photo: Howard C. Smith, isiphotos.com. Read more…

Hernandez, Yallop, Doyle on first CLS podcast of 2010

By Editor · January 30, 2010

Jason Hernandez of the San Jose Earthquakes. Photo: Kelley Cox, isiphotos.com
Earthquakes defender Jason Hernandez has been working hard in the off-season to rehabilitate his left leg after breaking his ankle late last season. Photo: Kelley Cox, isiphotos.com.

Center Line Soccer’s podcast is back! We kick off the new year with interviews from the first day of training for the San Jose Earthquakes. Hosts Jay Hipps and Keiran Downie discuss interviews with defender Jason Hernandez, head coach Frank Yallop, and general manager John Doyle. Read more…

Confederations Cup, 1999 WWC, and more on this week’s CLS podcast

By Editor · July 10, 2009

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This week, your hosts Jay Hipps and Keiran Downie interview Earthquakes GM John Doyle, former U.S. international Lorrie Fair, Peter Wilt of the Chicago Red Stars, and San Jose’s New Zealand international Simon Elliott as we look at the Confederations Cup, the 10th anniversary of the 1999 Women’s World Cup final, the Earthquakes, and the state of professional soccer in the U.S. Read more…

Latest podcast features Chastain, Milbrett, Conrad, Yallop, and Batty

By Editor · April 3, 2009

Brandi Chastain of FC Gold Pride. Photo: John Todd, isiphotos.com.

This week’s massive, one-hour Center Line Soccer podcast features FC Gold Pride and U.S. soccer legends Brandi Chastain (pictured above) and Tiffeny Milbrett; Earthquakes head coach Frank Yallop; an exclusive interview with Kansas City Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad; and a brief conversation with Earthquakes goalkeeper coach Jason Batty. Read more…

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