Collegesoccernews.com Podcast

In this episode, Adam Zundell talks to Creighton forward Fabian Herbers. Herbers talks about what makes the top-ranked and undefeated Blue Jays so good so far and the importance of home field advantage as the postseason approaches. He also talks about his decision to come from Germany to the United States, head coach Elmar Bolowich's influence on him, and his family's devotion to following games online back in Germany.

Oregon State head coach Steve Simmons talks about the program's strong start, and how he and the squad are handling the recognition and rankings. Coach Simmons also talks about the Pac 12 double-round robin schedule and the goals for the Beavers this fall. 

Welcome to the 2015 season of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, Zundell talks to Shaun Docking talks about his young team's strong start against a tough schedule, the challenges of making the NCAA Tournament and the team possible effects of a team's change in conference affiliation. Docking also talks about two players who have earned recognition by CollegeSoccerNews.com for their early season efforts in keeper Fernando Pina and defender Miguel Gutierrez.

In this episode, Adam Zundell talks to Wake Forest head coach Bobby Muuss. Muuss, an assistant coach at Wake under Jay Vidovich, returns to to the Demon Deacons program after spending eight seasons at Denver. In this episode, Muuss talks about lessons he learned under Vidovich and his other mentor, Ray Reid, and this year's team that is off to a solid 4-0 start. 

In this episode, Zundell talks to UC Irvine head coach Chris Volk. After spending numerous seasons on the sideline as an assistant coach, Volk took over the Anteaters last year and helpd direct the team to the Sweet 16. This year, he'll return a strong nucleus of defensive players and will rely on some inexperienced players to put the ball in the back of the net to help the team try and make another deep posteason run. Volk talks about all that and more in this week's show. 

Welcome to the 2015 season of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, Zundell talks to Akron's Adam Najem about the outlook for the 2015 Zips, especially with the team returning nine seniors. Najem is candid in his belief that others feel like Akron has slipped from the top echelon and relishes the opportunity to prove those people wrong. He also talks about the attention he has received prior to the season and how his game has improved in college.

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In the this episode, Zundell talks to Stanford's Jordan Morris. Morris talks about the whilrwind of the last year that included his stardom for the United States national team, as well as his Stanford team and his battle with Type 1 diabetes.

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In the first episode this season, Zundell talks to Casner about Clemson's 2014 season, including its exhilarating run to the ACC Tournament title. Casner also talks about the upcoming season and his role as one of eight returning starters this year, and also about life away from the soccer field balancing his mechanical engineering degree while he cosiders possibly going to law school.

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, UCLA head coach Jorge Salcedo takes time out of his schedule to talk about his third trip to the College Cup with the Bruins. Salcedo also talks about his team's resiliency in the NCAA Tournament so far and what he expects out of All-American Leo Stolz this weekend. That and more are all in this edition.    

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, Providence head coach Craig Stewart talks about taking his team to the College Cup to take on UCLA on Friday night. The two also discuss the excitement around the program and the new soccer complex, as well as Coach Stewart's experience at the NCAA Division II level that has helped him prepare for the weekend. That and more are all in this edition.

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, Syracuse head coach Ian McIntyre talks about this season at Syracuse as the Orange have earned the #9 seed in the NCAA Tournament and a home game against the winner of Penn State and Hartwick. The two also discuss keys to the team's success in 2014, how far the program has come in such a short time, as well as what his approach to the NCAA Tournament. 

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, Charlotte head coach Kevin Langan shares his insight into maintaining the success level at Charlotte after taking over the program while still trying to make his own mark. 

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, Penn State forward Connor Maloney talks about the team's hot start and what's been working for the Nittany Lions, especially in late game situations.  

Welcome to this edition of the CollegeSoccerNews.com Podcast where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, Coach Todd West talks about the team's monumental win against top-ranked UCLA and how his team has continued to avoid any let downs since then. He also sings the praises of defender and captain Jordan Manley and talks about the team's very distinct uniforms.

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. In this episode, Coach Jamie Clark talks about his moves from Harvard to Creighton and eventually to Washington, the historic 2013 season for the Washington Huskies, and the start of the 2014 season. Washington welcomes Connecticut and Penn this weekend. Coach Clark also talks about being in one of the soccer hotbeds in the country in the Pacific Northwest.

Welcome to this edition of the CollegeSoccerNews.com Podcast where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you. Unfiltered, and exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. The Besler family has had quite a year 

Welcome to this edition of "Up Close" on CollegeSoccerNews.com, where host Adam Zundell brings you the voices of the game -- players and coaches -- straight to you, unfiltered, exclusively on CollegeSoccerNews.com. There has been a movement to change the college soccer season to two semesters, and one of the leaders of that movement is University of Maryland head coach Sasho Cirovski. Coach Cirovski talks about the benefits of the proposal as well as the legislative process. Watch to see why he calls the move a the "biggest no-brainer of all-time." Cirovski then gets into the 2014 season and talks about his Terrapins moving into the Big Ten. You can also hear about where his team has depth and where his team lacks experience.

Thank you for listening to the CollegeSoccerNews.com Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by UCLA midfielder Leo Stoltz. Stoltz was a finalist for the MAC Hermann Trophy in 2013 after scoring 11 goals and eight assists, and will be looking for the Brui