Mike Sparks

Mike is one of the hosts of the Mon Goals Podcast which is dedicated to soccer in and around the Pittsburgh region. He's also the founder of the Beautiful Game Network, where he helps support other podcasters create great shows about the teams and leagues that they love. Learn more at BGN.fm.

Stories By Mike Sparks

Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Preview Pod: Riverhounds SC vs Toronto FC 2

Justin is back (!) and he sits down with James Grossi who covers TFC and TFC2 for MLSSoccer.com, Walking the Red, Canadian...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

The Full 90: Riverhounds SC vs the Kickers

Liz is back getting the fan reaction to the Hounds great 3-0 win over the Richmond Kickers. It’s pure gut reactions...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Mon Goals: It’s REALLY the end of the world!!!

Nope, no it’s not. Although Mike, Kev, and Josh discuss how they’re slightly more nervous about trends in the most recent...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Mon Goals: It’s the end of the world!!!

No, it’s not. And together, Mike, Kev, and Josh talk about how the Riverhounds recent loss is anything but, plus: Why...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

The Full 90: Riverhounds SC vs the Battery

Liz is back getting the fan reaction to the Hounds rare (at least for this season) 1-0 loss to the Battery. ...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Hugh Roberts’s Midseason Awards

Riverhounds SC Defender, Hugh Roberts, stops by and joins Mike, Kev, and Josh to talk about all sorts of things including:...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Unfamiliar Territory…

It’s a packed show where the guys talk about tons of different topics, including: Coach Lilley’s impact on the team, The...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

The Full 90: Riverhounds SC vs North Carolina

LauraEllen stayed all night to watch the Hounds win 2-0 and she shares her thoughts along with some other dedicated fans...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Mon Goals: 6 Points or Bust

Mike, Kev, and Josh are back (after an extended break) to talk about all of the glorious happenings in and around...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

The Full 90: Charleston vs Riverhounds SC

Liz has all the hot takes from the Hounds nill-nill draw with the Battery. It’s pure gut reactions in all of...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Preview Pod: Charleston Battery vs Riverhounds SC

Justin sits down with Jonathan, who covers Charleston Battery for Black and Yellow Post, and together they break down what to expect...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Match Day Stories Podcast Special

Kev, Mike, and their family made the trip to Highmark Stadium and together collected a series of clips surrounding the festivities...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

Preview Pod: Riverhounds SC vs NYRB2

Justin sits down with Joe, who covers NYRB2 for Raising Bulls, and together they break down what to expect from this...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

1/3 Season Review

Mike, Kev, LauraEllen and Justin break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2018 season thus far. Together...

By Mike Sparks
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 years ago

We’ll do it live!

It wasn’t a live show, but we did it without an agenda (and it was glorious). Together Mike, Kev, and Josh...

By Mike Sparks