Curse Cast Heatwave: Dialing Up the Soccer Fever in New Mexico

The Curse Cast

In this week's episode of the Curse Cast, hosts Billy Anthony and Wes discuss recent matches, scheduling craziness, and results from five key games - Orange County, Oakland, Phoenix (Jagermeister Cup), Colorado Springs, and Lexington. Key highlights include New Mexico United's rebound wins and the introduction of the Cryptid Cup with Colorado Springs. The episode also features several engaging interviews from fans and community members, including insights from Warren Shaw (third grade teacher), Brian McGarry (Trailhead Supporters Group), Nick Goodman (Curse member), Alicia Petterson (Dark Cloud Secretary from Minnesota), Christian Conway (United and LA Galaxy fan), and Josh Martin (United fan). Additionally, important community events such as the Juneteenth celebration, Pride Month activities, and upcoming matches are detailed, along with some heartfelt acknowledgments to New Mexico educators and partnerships with local businesses. 00:00 Welcome to the Curse Cast 01:12 Match Recap: Orange County 03:39 Match Recap: Oakland 05:01 Match Recap: Jagermeister Cup vs. Phoenix 07:44 Match Recap: Colorado Springs 14:03 Match Recap: Lexington 20:05 Standings and Upcoming Matches 23:36 Curse Community Updates 41:52 European League Excitement and Relegation Drama 42:45 Derby Predictions and Team Performance 43:58 Key Players to Watch in Colorado 45:40 Fan Introductions and Pride Event Highlights 47:18 USL League Structure and Promotion/Relegation 48:46 Match Themes and Upcoming Games 56:36 MLS vs USL: Supporter Culture and Open Cup 01:02:42 Season Performance and Rivalries 01:05:55 Pride Parade Reflections and Inclusivity in Soccer 01:08:56 Pro/Rel in USL and Community Engagement 01:12:36 Pre-Game Hype and New Trophy Introduction 01:16:10 Conclusion and Community Support