Michigan State Cup Adult Divisions with Craig Beebe and Toledo Villa with head coach Matt Johnson

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Robert Kerr welcomes a pair of guests to this week's show as we highlight some amateur action across the state of Michigan. First up is Craig Beebe to talk about the adult divisions of the Michigan State Cup. While the youth ranks often get the bulk of the State Cup attention, there are a handful of amateur clubs throughout The Mitten that take part in the tournament as well. Craig speaks of how the tournamment promotes amatuer soccer from the NPSL and Midwest Premier League and beyond to smaller, more historic clubs that have participated for decades.

After that, Robert defies the results of the Toledo War of 1835 by bringing Matt Johnson, head coach of Toledo Villa of USL League Two. Although they have switched divsions, the team has taken on Michigan clubs like Oakland County FC in the past. Matt highlights the many challenges of summer season amateur soccer, including the conflict with college level players, the short season, and much more.