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Inverted Triangle Soccer Podcast host and WRAL Sports writer Neil Morris returns to the Soc Takes Pod to discuss the Indy Eleven's hiring of new head coach Martin Rennie. Morris covered Rennie up close and personal from 2009-11 during Rennie's tenure with the then-Carolina RailHawks. Co-hosts Aaron Gunyon and Kevin Johnston also share their first impressions of Rennie after recently interviewing the veteran Scottish manager for the first time. The panel then pivots to NASL and NWSL chatter, with an update on the NASL's antitrust lawsuit and a preview of the North Carolina Courage's upcoming 2018 campaign.

Former U.S. men's national team defender and current FOX Soccer analyst Alexi Lalas joins the panel of Aaron Gunyon, Nipun Chopra and Kevin Johnston to size up the current state of American soccer. The U.S. Soccer presidential race is heavily discussed, along with the move of Jonathan Gonzalez to the Mexico national team, Lalas' 1994 World Cup experience and his typical day working for FOX Soccer.

U.S. Soccer presidential candidate and UPSL Northeast Conference manager Paul Lapointe shares his wide array of ideas to improve the sport across all levels domestically. The panel covers everything from pay to play, pro/rel and equal pay for the USWNT, to making the position of U.S. Soccer president a full-time gig.

Nipun spoke to Stephen Constantine via Skype to learn about Constantine's passion for soccer, as well as the man behind the excellent coach. Make sure you buy Constantine's book "From Delhi to the Den: The Story of Football's Most Travelled Coach" on Amazon or elsewhere. It is truly worth your time. You can find Nipun on Twitter at @NipunChopra7 

Inverted Triangle podcast host and WRAL writer Neil Morris guests on the panel to talk about the NASL's federal antitrust lawsuit filed against the U.S. Soccer Federation, as well as his background in sports journalism.

The lads talk about the litigation brought about by NASL against USSF and discuss the ramifications of the latest wrinkle in the Soccer Warz. Local $hill Kevin Johnston and SBS talk about Butler soccer. Please donate to our GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the staff of PRFC here: https://www.gofundme.com/raising-money-for-prfc-staff

KJ and Aaron run the gamut of Indiana soccer -- Indy Eleven, Butler Bulldogs, Indiana Hoosiers and the Mayor's International Futsal Cup -- while celebrating the birth/signing of Soc Takes' third designated player.

FiftyFive.One managing editor Wes Burdine joins the panel to chat about his story that broke Tuesday regarding the U.S. Soccer Federation's decision to strip the NASL of Division II status in 2018. The panel discusses the decision's impact on NASL clubs before analyzing Minnesota United FC's recent uptick in form.

Nico is once again joined by Jon Mackenzie to talk about his experiences hosting the Team of Jon O’Shea’s summer series and what it means to be a football fan in the modern era. You can follow nico @nico_omorales and Jon @jon_mackenzie on twitter

Kingston Stockade FC owner Dennis Crowley guests on the panel to discuss his and Miami FC owner Riccardo Silva's claim filed in the Court of Arbitration for Sports. The two clubs are suing the USSF, FIFA and CONCACAF to force U.S. Soccer to implement a system of promotion and relegation across all divisions of the pyramid.

The Big Lead’s Ryan Phillips guests on this late-night edition of the Soc Takes Pod in which the panel dissects the U.S. men’s national team’s 2-1 victory over Jamaica to win the 2017 Gold Cup. Jordan Morris’ heroic finish in the 90th minute broke the deadlock. The USMNT saw over 80 percent of the ball in the second half and owned 73 percent of the possession overall. Jozy Altidore contributed another all-around stellar performance, scoring the game’s opening goal on a bending free kick from distance.

Soc Takes Pod - Episode 26 feat. John Wolyniec

Does Lukaku actually make United better? Nico and Nipun discuss this and the summer business of the rest of the top six. Join us! 

The panel discusses the penultimate week of the NASL spring season in which Miami FC clinched the spring title with a 7-0 destruction of the San Francisco Deltas. The upcoming U.S. Open Cup match between Miami FC and FC Cincinnati also gets heavily previewed.

Soc Takes Pod - Episode 22

The boys are joined by Burlingame Dragons president, Jordan Gardner. They talk about:   1. San Francisco City FC 2. State of NASL. 3. NASL San Diego 4. Jordan’s history in the beautiful game.

In this week’s episode Nicó sits down with respected podcaster and writer, Jon Mackenzie, to take a step back and talk about the medium in which they operate. From statistical analysis to the style of writing we need within the industry, Jon and Nico cover all the bases. Come join us.

Soc Takes Pod - Episode 18

Kevin, Nipun and Aaron are joined by contributor and pod debutant John Lenard. They discuss the US Open Cup between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew, Discuss NASL results and bring up a conspiracy theory about the one and only Peter Wilt.

Soc Takes Pod - Episode 16