The West Michigan Soccer Show

A New Chapter: Dean Muckle, Mario Zuniga-Gil, Chris Denham, and Colton Johnson

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:17:07 GMT

Kyle Grew sits down with Dean Muckle, Mario Zuniga-Gil, Chris Denham, and Colton Johnson to discuss their move from Michigan Rangers FC to Midwest United FC.

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Nicaragua U17 YNT Player Aileen Molina

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:02:29 GMT

Soccer was always a big part of Aileen Molina's childhood. What began with family kick arounds in Holland, Michigan has led to the representing her parents' native Nicaragua on the youth national team stage with La Azul y Blanco on the verge of their first ever U17 World Cup appearance.

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War and Soccer: A Ukrainian Player’s Journey from Kharkiv to Grand Rapids

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:32:28 GMT

Ruslan Masalitin was 15 years old when the Russian invasion began in his home city of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Four years after fleeing bombardment, Masalitin has found success in MLS NEXT while playing for the Midwest United FC Boys Academy program.

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Rudy Cleveland on Girls Academy League and Girls Youth Soccer in West Michigan

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:56:45 GMT

Midwest United FC Girls Academy Director Rudy Cleveland joins the show to discuss his club's participation in Girls Academy League.

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West Side Soccer Stories: Gazelle Sports

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:21:30 GMT

Gazelle Sports is a Michigan-based store specializing in running and active lifestyle gear. As Soccer Specialty Manager, Ben Robbins is tasked with the soccer side of the business. Ben joined the show to talk the guys through some of the best-selling merchandise in the soccer world and give his expert holiday gifting advice for the soccer fan in your life.

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World Cup Draw Reaction: They Lost A War To Emus!

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:36:47 GMT

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is over and the tournament has taken shape! The guys have many thoughts about the host nations' groups and the USMNT's chances on making a run next summer!

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Unpacking the Youth Soccer Age Group Change

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:50:10 GMT

Midwest United FC Executive Director Lewis Robinson joins Kopko and Kyle to share insights on the 2026 youth soccer age group changes.

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Biscuits, Gravy, and Grant Oosse

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:04:47 GMT

Serial winner and Midwest United FC SCOR Executive Director Grant Oosse joins the show to discuss his latest round of triumphs. From GA Aspire to Thanksgiving plates, this week's episode has it all!

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In our Kyle Grew Era!

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:19:43 GMT

The West Michigan Soccer show has entered its Kyle Grew era. Get to know the new host, an East Michigander running the West side's soccer podcast.

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Midwest United FC Qualifies for USL League Two Playoffs

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:35:10 GMT

Luke Ruff & Cameron Baker join the show to discuss their team's historic USL League Two season which has resulted in playoff qualification. Midwest United FC has earned the most total points of any Grand Rapids-based USL 2 team dating back to GRFC's time in the league.

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Previewing USMNT v Jamaica, NWSL, MLS, W Gold Cup, and More!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:54:38 GMT

Join hosts John Kopko and Ben Robbins to discuss NWSL opening weekend, MLS observations through four matches, US Open Cup, and to preview USMNT v Jamaica.

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Ben Robbins & Cameron Baker Review Liverpool-Chelsea Cup Final

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:19:06 GMT

Midwest United FC youth coaches Ben Robbins (Liverpool fan) and Cameron Baker (Chelsea fan) join the show to break down the dramatic Caribou Cup Final.

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World Soccer Report with Ben Robbins (Feb. 24)

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:56:38 GMT

Ben Robbins joins the show to review the biggest soccer news from around the world including performances from Americans abroad, the USWNT Gold Cup Exit, and top headlines from the opening weekend of Major League Soccer.

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Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) with Stew Givens & Meredith Vance

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:35:58 GMT

Midwest United FC Girls Academy Director Stew Givens and U19 ECNL player Meredith Vance join the show to chat about Elite Clubs National League.

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Washington Spirit & Panama WNT Midfielder Riley Tanner

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 01:12:36 GMT

Washington Spirit and Panama Women's National Team player Riley Tanner joins hosts John Kopko and Lewis Robinson to discuss the early days of her soccer career in West Michigan, life in the NWSL, and her journey to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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MLS NEXT Fest and Carne Asada with Cam Baker

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:02:12 GMT

Midwest United FC coach Cam Baker joins the show to discuss the MLS NEXT, the club's trip to the Fest event in Phoenix, Arizona, and Coach Leo's world famous Carne Asada.

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Launching the West Michigan Soccer Show with John Kopko and Lewis Robinson

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:00:08 GMT

Host John Kopko chats with Midwest United FC Executive Director & Western Michigan Women's Soccer Head Coach Lewis Robinson. The duo cover a brief history of Midwest United FC, Lewis' impressive coaching career, the growth of the beautiful game in the United States, and more!

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