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Soccer Town USA: A Love for the Game

Soccer Town USA: A Love for the Game

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What happens when a sport becomes the soul of a city? That's exactly what you'll discover in this conversation with Juan and Todd, co-hosts of Monday Night Futbol — the show that has been hyping local soccer players and chronicling Dalton's rise as Soccer Town, USA for five seasons. From the Mexican League games of the early '80s to FIFA-size fields, Atlanta United scouting visits, and a World Cup viewing party at Burr Park, this episode traces the full arc of how soccer became Dalton's identity — and where it's headed next.HighlightsThe Mexican League started in Dalton as early as 1982–83, making it one of the earliest organized adult soccer communities in the regionYoung players — some as young as 15 — played against 30-year-old men in the Mexican League, and that competition is what forged Dalton High's championship pedigreeDalton's first state soccer championship was in 2003, and from 2013 onward they've won nearly every yearIn 2021, Dalton, Southeast, and Coahulla Creek all won state championships in the same year — with four local teams in the finals totalMonday Night Futbol started in 2022 after a 2021 post-championship celebration at Dalton Brewing Company sparked the ideaThe show's mission is simple: hype local kids and give them a platform they deserveClub soccer — particularly North Georgia Soccer Association (NGSA) and CFC Futbol Correcaminos — has been the pipeline for college and pro opportunitiesAtlanta United's Academy scouts come to Dalton monthly; players like Omar Hernandez have made it to the pro level and continue to give back to the communityThe Atlanta United Foundation partnered with Dalton for one of the first 10 Mini Pitches installed in Georgia, with a goal of 100 statewide by the World CupThe girls' game is the next big wave — with NGSA launching their girls academy about four years ago and Kahula Creek making the first girls' state final from the areaHigh school rivalries have largely dissolved thanks to club soccer, where former rivals now play alongside each other on weekendsJuan and Todd's World Cup picks: Spain to win it all; they both want Mexico and the USA to exceed expectationsWorld Cup watch parties in Dalton: Dalton Brewing Company (all USA and Mexico group stage matches) and Burr Park on June 27thChapters0:28 — Soccer Vibes1:00 — Meet the Guests & Jerseys3:38 — Dalton Rival Schools and Early Soccer Days5:33 — How They Got Into Soccer6:10 — Mexican League Roots in Dalton9:35 — Dalton Dynasty and the Soccer Culture Shift12:12 — Soccer Facilities and Community Investment13:03 — The Magical 2021 Sweep16:18 — Origin of Monday Night Futbol17:53 — Early Episodes and Growing Audience19:47 — Mission to Hype Local Kids21:49 — Co-Hosts and Show Evolution24:36 — Dalton Talent Pipeline and Club Soccer26:23 — National Titles Buzz27:20 — Club Soccer Changes Everything29:18 — Soccer Town USA Momentum30:15 — Stadium Dreams and City Plans31:01 — The Taco Bell Fields Origin Story33:02 — Mini Pitches and Local Heroes35:19 — Rivalries Fade, Club Unites37:08 — The Girls' Game: The Next Wave40:18 — College Pathway & Recruiting Tips41:07 — World Cup Picks and Underdogs43:04 — Where to Watch in Dalton43:59 — Socials and Show Shoutouts45:23 — Why Dalton: Closing Thoughts49:49 — Final Thanks and WrapResources MentionedMonday Night Futbol — Follow on Facebook and Instagram: @WDNNMondayNightFutbolMonday Night Futbol Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@elliottmediatvDalton Brewing Company (DBC) — World Cup watch parties for all USA and Mexico group stage matches; daltonbrewing.comNorth Georgia Soccer Academy (NGSA) — Local club soccer program for boys and girlsHeritage Point Soccer Complex — Dalton's FIFA-size soccer facilityKick’N Clips — Local soccer shop that lent Todd a jersey for the episodeFollow the show:Instagram: @behere.daltonFacebook: Here MagazineLinkedIn: Here Local MediaThanks for listening! Be sure to support the show by subscribing on your podcast player and leave us a review!
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