The podcast of the January 30th Soccer is a Kick in the Grass radio show is now available for download.  Our special guests were the owner of Sky Blue FC, Thomas Hofstetter, former Rhino and current Columbus Crew defender Carlos Mendes and Rochester Lancers captain and the owner of the Rochester Ravens, Doug Miller.  Click on the soccer ball to listen to the podcast!

Take the speed of lacrosse, the excitement of playing a hockey puck off the boards and glass, and the high scores of arena football, and what do you have? The NEW Rochester Lancers, who begin play in the MISL this fall. Soccer is a Kick in the Grass is proud to be partnering with the Lancers to promote the MISL and to bring the legendary Lancers name back to Rochester after a 30+ year absence. Team Founder and CEO Salvatore “Soccer Sam” Fantauzzo is excited about the rebirth of the Lancers and about the local business leaders in this ownership group. “They all love the game and this great city,” Fantauzzo said. The Rochester Lancers promise to bring to greater Rochester family friendly, winter time, indoor sports entertainment, that's affordable, and incredibly exciting. See you at the Blue Cross Arena this fall and winter! For more information, visit the Lancers website at www.rochesterlancers.com.

On Saturday, August 27th, the Western New York Flash won the WPS title over the Philadelphia Independence 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes.  Soccer is a Kick in the Grass was there and recorded the post-match comments of the players, coaches and owner Joe Sahlen.  We spoke with Flash captain Caroline Seger, McCall Zerboni, Becca Moros, Candace Chapman and Canadian international keeper Karina LeBlanc, who covered the match for Fox Sports.  We also spoke with Flash head coach Aaran Lines, assistant Scott Vallow and Joe Sahlen.  Click on the soccer ball to listen to the podcast!