60 acast.com The Average Fan: A Hartford Athletic Podcast https://shows.acast.com/the-average-fan-hartford-athletic-podcast en The Blazing Musket USL Championship,Soccer,United States,Hartford,Connecticut The Blazing Musket The Average Fan is a podcast for the average soccer fan.


Hosts Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes will discuss the latest news surrounding Hartford Athletic, providing analysis and commentary along the way. Additionally, they will be joined by guests on occasion to discuss opponents and individuals' journeys with the club.


Scholes has been covering the club for The Blazing Musket since 2024 and has been a fan of the club from the very beginning.


The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

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]]> The Average Fan is a podcast for the average soccer fan.


Hosts Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes will discuss the latest news surrounding Hartford Athletic, providing analysis and commentary along the way. Additionally, they will be joined by guests on occasion to discuss opponents and individuals' journeys with the club.


Scholes has been covering the club for The Blazing Musket since 2024 and has been a fan of the club from the very beginning.


The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false The Blazing Musket info+699676c57012ce5376736d49@mg-eu.acast.com 699676c57012ce5376736d49 the-average-fan-hartford-athletic-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1771467171440-f0396266-2859-4a73-9cf4-d5c59785bce1.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-average-fan-hartford-athletic-podcast The Average Fan: A Hartford Athletic Podcast Rotation And Results Rotation And Results Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:31 GMT 45:29 69d5b6bf2a193257ada2f6ad true https://shows.acast.com/the-average-fan-hartford-athletic-podcast/episodes/rotation-and-results 69d5b6bf2a193257ada2f6ad 699676c57012ce5376736d49 rotation-and-results full 5 Join us as we analyze Hartford Athletic's recent US Open Cup match, league performance, and upcoming challenges.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Weather Banter

02:25 US Open Cup Match Analysis

15:17 Miami FC Game Review

23:06 Hartford's Defensive Challenges and Opportunities

25:54 Facing El Paso Locomotive: A Tough Match Ahead

29:31 Offensive Strategies: Who Will Step Up for Hartford?

33:25 Season Performance Review: Expectations vs. Reality

37:21 Connecticut United: A New Era in Local Soccer

44:55 Final Thoughts: Beyond Soccer and Current Events



The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

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]]> Join us as we analyze Hartford Athletic's recent US Open Cup match, league performance, and upcoming challenges.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Weather Banter

02:25 US Open Cup Match Analysis

15:17 Miami FC Game Review

23:06 Hartford's Defensive Challenges and Opportunities

25:54 Facing El Paso Locomotive: A Tough Match Ahead

29:31 Offensive Strategies: Who Will Step Up for Hartford?

33:25 Season Performance Review: Expectations vs. Reality

37:21 Connecticut United: A New Era in Local Soccer

44:55 Final Thoughts: Beyond Soccer and Current Events



The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

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]]> Beers For Ants! Beers For Ants! Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:18:09 GMT 1:02:10 69cc8e71b6b42be3b3ef8500 true https://shows.acast.com/the-average-fan-hartford-athletic-podcast/episodes/beers-for-ants 69cc8e71b6b42be3b3ef8500 699676c57012ce5376736d49 beers-for-ants full 4 Oliver and Sam peel back the curtain on Hartford's impressive start to the season, sharing insights into how a deep roster, strategic identity, and veteran leadership keep them afloat—even amid injuries and operational chaos. They touch on the win over Brooklyn, the home opener both on and off the field and upcoming matches against RIFC and THE Miami FC


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]]> Oliver and Sam peel back the curtain on Hartford's impressive start to the season, sharing insights into how a deep roster, strategic identity, and veteran leadership keep them afloat—even amid injuries and operational chaos. They touch on the win over Brooklyn, the home opener both on and off the field and upcoming matches against RIFC and THE Miami FC


The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

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]]> Early Season Success Early Season Success Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:32:56 GMT 47:46 69bb6e686071e3bfbd104e7e true https://shows.acast.com/the-average-fan-hartford-athletic-podcast/episodes/early-season-success 69bb6e686071e3bfbd104e7e 699676c57012ce5376736d49 early-season-success full 3 In this episode, Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes analyze Hartford Athletic's recent performances, U.S. Open Cup progress, roster adjustments, and upcoming matches. They also discuss the challenges of playing in unconventional venues and the broader context of USL Championship dynamics.


Chapters


02:03 Analysis of the U.S. Open Cup Performance

05:57 New Player Integration and Team Dynamics

09:58 Strategic Approach to the U.S. Open Cup

13:51 League Performance

20:05 Upcoming Matches and Expectations

27:47 Home Field Advantage and Stadium Atmosphere

30:27 Indy Eleven: A Team in Search of Identity

40:29 The Fan Experience: What Makes Home Games Special

45:52 Labor Negotiations and League Dynamics



The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

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]]> In this episode, Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes analyze Hartford Athletic's recent performances, U.S. Open Cup progress, roster adjustments, and upcoming matches. They also discuss the challenges of playing in unconventional venues and the broader context of USL Championship dynamics.


Chapters


02:03 Analysis of the U.S. Open Cup Performance

05:57 New Player Integration and Team Dynamics

09:58 Strategic Approach to the U.S. Open Cup

13:51 League Performance

20:05 Upcoming Matches and Expectations

27:47 Home Field Advantage and Stadium Atmosphere

30:27 Indy Eleven: A Team in Search of Identity

40:29 The Fan Experience: What Makes Home Games Special

45:52 Labor Negotiations and League Dynamics



The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

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]]> 2026 Season Opener Is (Maybe) Here 2026 Season Opener Is (Maybe) Here Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:40:35 GMT 48:12 69a8e845345da197e0232e93 true https://shows.acast.com/the-average-fan-hartford-athletic-podcast/episodes/2026-season-opener-is-maybe-here 69a8e845345da197e0232e93 699676c57012ce5376736d49 2026-season-opener-is-maybe-here 2026 Season Opener and USL CBA Update full 2 In this episode of The Average Fan Podcast, Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes analyze the upcoming USL Championship season, focusing on the labor negotiations, team strategies, and key players to watch. They also discuss the new jerseys, and the potential impact of a strike on the season start.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Current State of USL Championship

02:47 CBA Negotiations: Sticking Points and Reactions

05:45 Health Insurance and Player Welfare Concerns

09:00 Hartford Athletic's Roster Changes and New Signings

11:53 Sporting Jax: New Team Dynamics and Coaching

14:56 Game Preview: Hartford vs Sporting Jacks

28:17 Birmingham Legion's Challenges and Changes

34:29 Hartford's New Kit and Fan Reactions

36:43 U.S. Open Cup Expectations

39:03 CT United's Promising Start


The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

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]]> In this episode of The Average Fan Podcast, Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes analyze the upcoming USL Championship season, focusing on the labor negotiations, team strategies, and key players to watch. They also discuss the new jerseys, and the potential impact of a strike on the season start.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Current State of USL Championship

02:47 CBA Negotiations: Sticking Points and Reactions

05:45 Health Insurance and Player Welfare Concerns

09:00 Hartford Athletic's Roster Changes and New Signings

11:53 Sporting Jax: New Team Dynamics and Coaching

14:56 Game Preview: Hartford vs Sporting Jacks

28:17 Birmingham Legion's Challenges and Changes

34:29 Hartford's New Kit and Fan Reactions

36:43 U.S. Open Cup Expectations

39:03 CT United's Promising Start


The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

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]]> Hello Hartford Hello Hartford Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:50:55 GMT 51:11 6996884af8a4f13cffc41bed true https://shows.acast.com/the-average-fan-hartford-athletic-podcast/episodes/hello-hartford 6996884af8a4f13cffc41bed 699676c57012ce5376736d49 hello-hartford The debut episode of The Average Fan Podcast full 1 In this episode of The Average Fan Podcast, hosts Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes delve into the world of Hartford Athletic. Oliver discusses his history with the club, the vibrant soccer community in Hartford, and the team's outlook for the upcoming season. Additionally, Oliver updates fans on who arrived and departed over the offseason, the coaching philosophy of Brendan Burke and the launch of the women's team.


The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to the Average Fan Podcast

02:15 Oliver's Journey with Hartford Athletic

05:11 The Soccer Community in Hartford

11:29 Vibes for the Upcoming Season

15:00 Offseason Moves and Key Signings

22:23 Impact of Player Departures

26:13 Key Players to Watch This Season

30:49 Brendan Burke's Coaching Philosophy

39:24 Outlook on USOC and USL Cup

43:24 The Launch of the Women's Team



The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In this episode of The Average Fan Podcast, hosts Sam Lattof and Oliver Scholes delve into the world of Hartford Athletic. Oliver discusses his history with the club, the vibrant soccer community in Hartford, and the team's outlook for the upcoming season. Additionally, Oliver updates fans on who arrived and departed over the offseason, the coaching philosophy of Brendan Burke and the launch of the women's team.


The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to the Average Fan Podcast

02:15 Oliver's Journey with Hartford Athletic

05:11 The Soccer Community in Hartford

11:29 Vibes for the Upcoming Season

15:00 Offseason Moves and Key Signings

22:23 Impact of Player Departures

26:13 Key Players to Watch This Season

30:49 Brendan Burke's Coaching Philosophy

39:24 Outlook on USOC and USL Cup

43:24 The Launch of the Women's Team



The Average Fan Podcast is produced by and partnered with The Blazing Musket

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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