The Back Stick Podcast
Welcome to The Back Stick Podcast!
Hosted by Jamil Roberts & Dom Okus, this is your weekly source of banter, professional soccer insider stories, and behind-the-scenes scoops from the MLS, USL, and all levels of the US Soccer pyramid.
The Back Stick is all about authentic, funny and insightful soccer interviews that highlight the careers and personalities of pro players in the US. While also bridging the gap between passionate soccer fans and the professional soccer players they support week in, week out.
Whether you’re a lifelong soccer or a football fan eager to get to know the players you cheer for, a lover of behind the scenes stories in professional sports, or just someone who loves soccer in the US at all levels from college to the pro’s, The Back Stick is the show for you!
Expect unfiltered conversations, pro soccer insights that you won’t hear anywhere else, and plenty of laughs along the way.
The Back Stick Podcast
The Story So Far - Champions League Debuts, Locker Room Banter, USL Journeys & Premier League Dreams | The Back Stick Best Bits - E23
This week on The Back Stick Podcast, we’re hitting pause on the usual format to bring you a jam-packed Best Bits Episode featuring some of the most unmissable moments so far.
From Kazaiah Sterling's Champions League debut at Tottenham, to Pedro Dolabella reflecting on life at Union Omaha, to Jaylin Lindsey facing off against Leo Messi—we’re revisiting stories that made us laugh, think, and appreciate the incredible journeys behind US pro soccer.
🎧 We dive into:
- Locker room banter with Declan Watters
- Grit and leadership with Jordan Skelton
- Alex Greive’s wild ride from New Zealand to San Antonio
- Paco Craig’s journey from West Ham academy to USL stalwart
- Alex Bamford on ambition and the mental side of the game
Whether you're new to the pod or a day-one listener, this episode is your perfect catch-up.
Thanks for sticking with us—new weekly episodes return next week with some very special guests. Enjoy the highlights and we’ll see you soon!
00:00 - Intro From Jam
01:33 - Alex Greive
07:55 - Alex Bamford
20:34 - Declan Watters
26:25 - Kazaiah Sterling
36:31 - Pedro Dolabella
43:00 - Paco Craig
48:47 - Jordan Skelton
01:02:45 - Jaylin Lindsey
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