About this podcast
The Soccer Ladder is a soccer media and player-development podcast hosted by Megan Linke, founder of The Soccer Ladder, with appearances from her son Liam. Through conversations with professional players, coaches and industry leaders, the show explores elite youth development, mindset, pathways and the modern game.
Megan:
@meganlinkeofficial
Liam:
@liamlinke18
Episodes
The newest 20 of 44 episodes
- Episode 40: Tim Howard on Youth Soccer: Pressure, Setbacks & the Parent’s Role · 17 minTim Howard—Everton and USMNT legend, known as the “Secretary of Defense”—joins Megan Linke for Episode 40 of The Soccer Ladder. With a record 16 saves against Belgium at the 2014…
- Episode 39: One Cut Away from the Olympics: Kacey White on Resilience & Youth Soccer · 23 minWhat happens when you’re one cut away from the Olympics? And how do young players handle setbacks when their development doesn’t go as planned? In Episode 39 of The Soccer…
- Episode 38: Talent Gets You In, Mentality Keeps You There | Miguel Gallardo · 39 minTalent gets young players noticed, but what keeps them progressing? In Episode 38 of The Soccer Ladder, Megan sits down with Miguel Gallardo — former professional goalkeeper, MLS…
- Kei Kamara on Giving Back & the Kei Kamara HEARTshapedhands Foundation · 3 min · Season 1 Episode 40MLS veteran Kei Kamara has built an incredible career in soccer, but his impact goes far beyond the field. In this special conversation for The Soccer Ladder with Li & Me, Kei…
- Dax McCarty on Leadership, Soccer IQ & Developing as a Midfielder | The Soccer Ladder · 4 min · Season 1 Episode 41Former MLS and U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Dax McCarty joins The Soccer Ladder for a special conversation filmed during MLS All-Star Week. After nearly two decades…
- Kaylyn Kyle on Youth Soccer, Mindset & the Path to the Pros | The Soccer Ladder · 4 min · Season 1 Episode 39Former professional player, Olympian, and MLS on Apple TV Studio Analyst Kaylyn Kyle joins me during MLS All-Star Week for a special conversation on The Soccer Ladder. Kaylyn…
- Antonio Rüdiger on Giving Back & the Antonio Rüdiger Foundation | The Soccer Ladder · 4 min · Season 1 Episode 38Real Madrid and Germany star Antonio Rüdiger joins The Soccer Ladder for a special conversation from the United Nations in New York City. Antonio shares the heart behind the…
- Episode 37: Lou Ruffien — From the French National Team to Harvard Soccer · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 37In Episode 37 of The Soccer Ladder, Megan and Liam sit down with Lou Ruffien, French Youth National Team player, Paris FC academy standout, and incoming Harvard Women's Soccer…
- Episode 36: Matteo Masucci — Building Better Players Through Development, Mindset & Innovation · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 36In Episode 36 of The Soccer Ladder, Megan and Liam sit down with Matteo Masucci, founder of Juventus Academy Los Angeles, entrepreneur, coach, and creator of innovative…
- Episode 35: Tab Ramos — World Cups, Youth Development, & The Future of American Soccer · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 35In Episode 35 of The Soccer Ladder, Megan and Liam sit down with soccer legend Tab Ramos. A three-time FIFA World Cup player, Olympian, former U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team Head…
- Episode 34 | Janine Willis (Soccer in the Streets) · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 34A conversation on access, opportunity, and using soccer to change communities. Hosts Megan Liam About This Episode In Episode 34 of The Soccer Ladder, we sit down with Janine…
- Episode 33 | Jose Angulo (New York Cosmos, USL MVP) · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 33A conversation on player pathways, local talent, and building the next generation through community. Hosts Megan Liam About This Episode In Episode 33 of The Soccer Ladder, we…
- Episode 32 | Dr Marc Bubbs (Performance Nutritionist, ProBio Nutrition) · 33 minA conversation on fueling youth athletes, building longevity, and mastering the fundamentals of performance. Hosts Megan Liam About This Episode In Episode 32 of The Soccer…
- Episode 31 | Jozy Altidore (USMNT Veteran, Sogility) · 25 minA conversation on development, pressure, longevity, and building the next generation of players. Hosts Megan Liam About This Episode In Episode 31 of The Soccer Ladder, we are…
- Episode 30 | Jesús Pérez (USMNT Assistant Coach) · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 30A behind-the-scenes look at elite preparation, mindset, and what young players can learn from the highest level of the game. About This Episode In Episode 30 of The Soccer…
- Episode 29 | Dan Motchman (Elite Performance Chef) · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 29A behind-the-scenes look at how the world’s top athletes fuel performance, recovery, and longevity — and what youth players and parents can learn from elite nutrition strategies…
- Episode 28 | Amir Lowery (Open Goal Project, District of Columbia FC) · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 28In this episode of The Soccer Ladder, hosts Megan Linke (@meganlinkeofficial) and Liam Linke (@liamlinke18) sit down with Amir Lowery — former professional player, D.C. native…
- Episode 27 | Jeroen Chantrain (Royal Antwerp FC, RSC Anderlecht) · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 27In Episode 27 of The Soccer Ladder, we’re joined by Jeroen Chantrain, a Belgian youth coach who has worked at two of the most iconic clubs in European football — RSC Anderlecht…
- Episode 26: The Exchange FC (Grassroots to Pro Pathways) · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 26Local Football, Access, and the Future of the American Player Pathway In Episode 26 of The Soccer Ladder, Megan sits down for a solo-hosted conversation with the voice behind…
- Episode 25 | Haley McCutcheon (Orlando Pride, NWSL) · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 25This one really is legendary — we’re welcoming our first-ever NWSL player to The Soccer Ladder! In this episode, we’re joined by Haley McCutcheon of the Orlando Pride, and she…
