Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond

This podcast covers everything soccer, from the grassroots level of youth soccer and recruiting to the excitement of the World Cup. Get ready for in-depth discussions and one-on-one interviews with players, coaches, and the influential figures shaping the soccer world.

Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond is a news podcast hosted by KTVU Fox 2 (Bay Area), with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

KTVU Fox 2 (Bay Area) hosts Offside in the Bay: 2 the Pitch and Beyond, a news show with 23 episodes published.

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  Jason Sacks on Changing the Culture of Youth Sports

  May 21, 202654 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Offside in the Bay, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Jason Sacks of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to discuss youth sports culture, positive coaching, burnout, mental health, and the future of soccer development in America.</p> <p>Guest</p> <p>Jason Sacks has spent nearly 20 years helping coaches, parents, and organizations create healthier sports environments through the Positive Coaching Alliance.</p> <p>Episode Highlights</p> <p>[00:00:30] Introducing Jason Sacks</p> <p>[00:13:22] Emotional control for parents and coaches</p> <p>[00:24:35] Why kids need more free play</p> <p>[00:42:46] Coaching with empathy</p><p> <...

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  From MLS to Equity — Reimagining Youth Soccer with Matt Fondy

  May 6, 202654 minS0

  <p>Former MLS striker and USL MVP Matt Fondy joins Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban to share his journey from professional soccer to community impact in Oakland.</p> <p>After navigating the highs and lows of a pro career—open tryouts, contracts, releases, and resilience—Matt found a new purpose off the field. Through his nonprofit, Oakland Genesis, he’s working to dismantle the pay-to-play model by providing free access to elite soccer, transportation, and academic support for underserved youth.</p> <p>This episode explores how soccer can be more than a game—it can be a vehicle for opportunity, educatio...

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  The Winding Path to the Pros with Jordan Jeslova

  Apr 11, 202649 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with former professional soccer player Jordan Jeslova to explore a journey that was anything but linear.</p> <p> From falling in love with the game at just three years old to competing at Santa Clara University and reaching the professional level, Jordan’s story is one of passion, resilience, and determination. But it is also shaped by injuries, setbacks, and difficult decisions that ultimately led her to redefine her relationship with the game.</p> <p> Now, Jordan is building something new through the Neighborhood Sports Club in Oakland—creating a sp...

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  Tommy O'Hare: Getting San Jose Ready for the 2026 World Cup

  Mar 14, 202628 minS0

  <p>Offside in the Bay goes behind the scenes of the 2026 World Cup build-up with Tommy O'Hare-1998 U.S. Olympic short track speed skater and a longtime sports-media/technology executive. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan tapped Tommy to lead the city's big-event planning-everything from fan experiences to funding to safety.</p> <p>Tommy breaks down what it takes to create a true ‘fan fest' environment, why community sentiment is often the biggest hurdle, and how San Jose's diversity, culture, and downtown energy can turn major sporting moments into something the whole region feels proud of.</p> <p>🎙 Guest</p> <p>• Tommy O...

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  Trailblazer: John Harkes on U.S. Soccer's Growth and the Road to 2026

  Mar 13, 202646 minS0

  <p>Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban welcome a true pioneer of American soccer: former U.S. Men's National Team captain John Harkes-MLS champion and the first American to play in the English Premier League. John reflects on breaking barriers overseas, the early ‘Wild West' years of the U.S. game, and why patience has always been part of the American soccer story.</p> <p>The conversation spans 1994's lasting impact, why TV and media mattered to MLS survival, what today's players need to thrive, and how parents and coaches can protect the fun-so the love of the game lasts long af...

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