Football Garden

Podcast: Patrick McCabe

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Patrick McCabe is an experienced player agent who began his career in the soccer business as the first American to play professionally in South Africa. Upon returning to the United States, Patrick began his career as a player agent by initiating MLS trials for several of his former South African teammates. As President of Santio Sports + Entertainment, Patrick has represented American players in all aspects of player negotiations and career transitions in domestic and international settings.  

Podcast: Hugo Perez

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Hugo Perez joined the podcast to discuss his playing career, his work as a coach, and his vision for the evolution of U.S. Soccer. A decorated player who was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2008, Hugo is generous in sharing his philosophy and approach to football as a coach and educator. Hugo is currently the Head Coach for the U.S. Boys U-14 National Team and Technical Advisor to U.S. Soccer for the Northwest U.S. Region.   

Podcast: Greg Petersen

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Throughout his prolific coaching career, Greg Petersen has pioneered a technical, attacking philosophy at professional and youth clubs throughout the United States. He began his coaching career in Northern California and is currently the Technical Director for Central Florida club Plant City FC. In addition to his youth coaching, Greg is a Technical Consultant to extraTime football consultants, a consulting and player representation firm that represents Steven Pienaar, Benni McCarthy, and Victor Wanyama among others. 

Podcast: Peter Wilt

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Since he began his career in soccer with the Milwaukee Wave front office in 1987, Peter Wilt has been responsible for the management, formation, and promotion of professional soccer teams and leagues in MLS, WPS, MISL, NISL, U.S. Interregional Soccer Leagues, the Continental Indoor Soccer League, the National Professional Soccer League, and the American Indoor Soccer Association. In 1997, Peter took responsibilities as the President and General Manager of the Chicago MLS expansion team, which went on to become the Chicago Fire. Under Peter’s leadership, the Fire won both the MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup in the team’s inaugural season. After leaving the Fire in 2005, Peter returned to the Milwaukee Wave as President and CEO and went on to form and oversee the Chicago Red Stars of the WPS and the Chicago Riot of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He is currently engaged as a consultant to a group evaluating NASL expansion opportunities in Indianapolis. 

Podcast: Bryan Wallace

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After growing up in Jamaica and playing for the Jamaican U-17 and U-20 National Teams, Bryan Wallace came to the United States seeking to continue his footballing career. A chance meeting with coach Afshin Ghotbi led to Bryan joining Willem II Tilburg in the Dutch Eredivise. After his stint with Willem II ended, Bryan returned to the United States and began his prolific coaching career. Bryan is currently the Assistant Director of Coaching for Older Boys for the Southern California youth club United F.C. In addition to his youth coaching, Bryan has coached at the collegiate level with Cal Poly Pomona and U.C. Irvine.