3 Old Goalies

An icon of the Men's Collegiate game in the US and another Friend of 3OG, Bob Warming recently retired after 46 years of coaching Men's college soccer at all levels. Along the way, Bob has led programs such as St. Louis University, Creighton U., UNC-Charlotte, Penn State U, and U of Omaha--to name just a few. Bob shares with us his fascinating journey and life and coaching story, along with a wonderful sense of humor. Join us, won't you?

Jon Busch returns to join the 3 Old Goalies again for a great episode of stories, and some insight on what it’s like to coach overseas and in the USL. The UNC Charlotte Hall of Famer had a lengthy career across multiple leagues. With over 470 matches in his career Jon played in multiple league including the highest league in our land, Major League Soccer.
Jon played for:

Carolina Dynamo

Hampton Roads Mariners

Hershey Wildcats

Columbus Crew

Chicago Fire

San Jose Earthquakes

Indy Eleven

Jon also had some time at the national level with the U-17s and the USMNT.

Upon ending his playing career, he signed a one-day contract with the Columbus Crew to retire with the Crew. His first MLS team.

Jon is currently coaching with Bob Lilly in Pittsburgh with the Riverhounds. As a coach, Jon is well known for his ability to get the best out of his keepers.

Buschy truly is a friend of the show making multiple appearances over our two seasons and sharing some of the best stories about the beautiful game today.
Pull up a chair, grab your favorite drink, and enjoy the stories as EV, Bone, and Raber spend an evening with Riverhounds Director of Goalkeeping Jon Busch.

*Recorded 4.2.23

Thomas Rongen, our latest guest, checks each and every one of the US soccer "builder" boxes. What an amazing journey and career for a man that has been at almost every level of soccer as a player AND a coach! As a player from a stellar career in Holland, to playing in the NASL, APSL, USISL, MISL and many other leagues to coaching at Youth Club level, to High School, to College, to Professional, to National Team programs and beyond. Truly a remarkable career that is ongoing and one of the most interesting guests and episodes that 3 Old Goalies has hosted. In addition to the above accolades, Coach Rongen was the first coach of American Samoa to get a goal and a win. Thomas Rongen's story will be part of a feature film released in Fall of 2023. “next goal wins”. We thank Thomas--again--for his time and great stories and insights, and hope that you will enjoy this episode as much as we did! Get ready for some more GREAT soccer stories!! Join us, won't you? #SOCCER #USMNT #USSOCCER #NASL #podcast #beautifulgame #AmericanSomoa #wosoc #menssoccer #NASL #APSL #USISL #MISL

Continuing our segments hosting some of the best Women's Soccer "influencers" we know, 3 Old Goalies welcomes in Sarah Lowdon:. Originally from Newcastle, England, Lowdon started her playing career at Newcastle United Women's FC (2002-2008). She continued her playing career and studies at Gateshead College (2006-2008) where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Lowdon began her collegiate career in the United States at Mississippi State University in 2008 then transferred to McNeese State University to play for the Cowgirls from 2009-2011. She graduated from McNeese St. with her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education. She went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion as a double concentration in 2014 while also beginning her coaching career as a two-year Volunteer Coach for the Cowgirls. Lowdon also represented to San Francisco Nighthawks in the WSPL. Following graduation, Lowdon began a year-long stint as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Wayland Baptist University. During this time, she was also an adjunct instructor in the Health and Human Performance Department and earned her NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) in 2014. For the next two and half years, Lowdon served as an Assistant Coach for the Houston Dash in the NWSL. During this time, she also served as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Sam Houston State University. Lowdon was also an adjunct instructor in the Kinesiology Department. Lowdon joined the University of Florida Women’s Soccer program in June of 2017 as an equipment manager. While at UF, Lowdon earned a second Master’s Degree in Sports Management with a specialization in Athlete Development. She also served as an Adjunct Instructor and Teaching Assistant for three years in the Sport Management Department at the University of Florida. Lowdon has also earned her US Soccer Federation (USSF) National A-Senior Coaching License, United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma and became PAADS (Professional Athlete Development Specialist) certified in December 2019. From Newcastle to across the USA, to assistant Coach for the NWSL's Houston Dash, Sarah Lowdon has seen and done it all--and she shares her stories and viewpoints with us. Join us, won't you? (Thanks Penn State Sports Info Dept) Recorded 8.8.23