COACH CALLS: Kevin Cardona of One Knox SC post-USL Academy Cup • #58

In this episode, Brian speaks with Kevin Cardona, associate director of coaching for One Knoxville, to recap the club’s debut at the USL Academy Cup in Tampa, Florida.Two U-19 teams—one boys, one girls—represented the club as it faced others from throughout the USL, which runs professional second (USL Championship), third (USL 1), and amateur fourth (USL 2) division leagues in the United States soccer pyramid.One Knox’s U-19 boys went 2-2 in the Legacy bracket:* 2-0 W Swan City* 0-1 L North Carolina Fusion* 1-3 L West Virginia United* 2-0 W Miami CityOne Knox U-19 girls went 2-1-1 the Premier bracket* 4-0 W Miami AC* 1-0 W Western Massachusetts* 1-1 TWest Virginia United* 0-4 L Lexington SCRelated links:* USL Academy Cup list of champions (U-13, U-15, U-19)* Learn more about the USL Academy platform, and how it bridges amateur and professional footballThank you, as always, to Markman’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.Markman’s is a proud sponsor of the Knox Soccer Podcast and One Knoxville SC. Located at 6932 Kingston Pike, Markman’s has been Knoxville’s choice for diamonds and fine jewelry since 1976. Visit markmansdiamonds.com.Another big thank you to Union Place Bar & Grill.With 12 beers on tap, a full lunch and dinner menu featuring delicious burgers and wings, 18 televisions, a decked-out gameroom, and live music on weekends, Union Place is the spot to enjoy the beautiful game in Knoxville. Watch English Premier League and other professional televised matches inside or from the spacious outdoor patio. Visit unionplacebar.com for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knoxsoccerpodcast.substack.com