Glenn Crooks

@glenncrooks.bsky.social

Radio commentator, New York City FC Host, SiriusXM FC, "The Coaching Academy" Coach, Players Development Academy, UGA grad, Author of Put it on Frame; Buy Now: https://a.co/d/5rvAmrG

Brando Babini founded "Youth 4 Youth" in part to expose players that otherwise would not be seen. Only 4 college coaches came to the 1st showcase & he nearly quit. In Jan., 51 players signed w/ college or pro. A story of perseverance & accessibility on "The Coaching Academy." 👇 7p ET SiriusXM FC

A $15M reserve in the USYSA coffers was something that U.S. Soccer had to address before a near 100% approval for a merger. U.S. Soccer takes over UYSYSA. NJ Youth Soccer CEO Evan Dabby joins me later on "The Coaching Academy." Listen👇 7p ET SiriusXM FC Ch. 188 & SiriusXM app

Two conversations that focus on accessibility for soccer athletes. NJ Youth Soccer CEO Evan Dabby reflects on the merger of US Soccer & USYSA while Brando Babini shares his methods of discovery with Youth 4 Youth. Tuesday at 7pm ET on SiriusXM FC Channel 188 the SiriusXM app. @ussoccer.com

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Another brilliant conversation w/ NYC head coach, Pascal Jansen. He assesses new DP, Benie Traore who in 6 matches is still trying to adapt to MLS since arriving from FC Basel. Listen👇 "[He's] coming from a team that is playing less proactive & more reactive." 715p ET👉 nycfc.com/radio

Set piece goals are plentiful in soccer. A "piece of art" in some cases as James Sands' goal in 1-1 draw at New England is described by New York City FC's Pascal Jansen w/ credit to asst Rob Vargughian. Watch👇 From our pregame briefing ahead of Toronto FC-New York City @newyorkcityfc.com

Inter Miami CF interim, Guillermo Hoyos fined & suspended one game by MLS for repeated late returns from the halftime break. Seems to be at least in part an Argentinian thing. Lionel Scaloni & Marcelo Bielsa each suspended for a game in Copa America '24 for same infranction. #MLS #InterMiamiCF

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Graham Scott is a former EPL referee & VAR who has launched "Refsplaining" to help clubs prepare for referees. Graham's w/ me SiriusXM FC & I was happy when he agreed w/ me on a VAR call that erased a goal for Egypt vs Argentina in WC Listen 👇 7pm ET on Ch. 157 & SiriusXM app

With 9 points from 10 matches — and 1 win in that span — D.C. United back below playoff line and on course to miss out for 7th straight year — an almost impossible feat in playoff-drunk MLS. One playoff win in previous 10 years, 0 conference finals since 2012. Common denominator? 🤔

US Soccer CEO Dan Helfrich my guest this week on "The Coaching Academy" Making soccer more widely accessible was part of our convo & by 2030, Helfrich & the federation would like to see soccer in every school. Listen👇 Full convo 4p ET SiriusXM FC Ch. 157 & SiriusXM app #ussoccer #soccer