Edgewater Castle FC is proud to launch Chicago’s newest Soccer Podcast:

Stone By Stone!

Listen to our first three episodes on Spotify or watch on YouTube as we delve into U.S. soccer culture with a variety of Edgewater Castle FC's players and members of Chicago’s soccer community hosted by ECFC's President Andrew Swanson!

In Episode One, join us as we dive into Edgewater Castle FC player Roberto Cardano’s story and discuss how soccer has shaped his life. 

Roberto reflects on his childhood, adjusting to life and soccer culture across Venezuela, Thailand, and the U.S., and the impacts soccer has had on his personal and professional life.

In Episode Two, join us as we explore how soccer connects people across cultures, builds resilience, and creates lasting memories with Edgewater Castle FC player Gabriel Masalu.

Gabriel reflects on his move from Tanzania to Chicago, his experiences playing soccer at the high school and college level, and why Edgewater Castle FC is Chicago’s community-driven soccer club.

In Episode 3, join us for an engaging conversation about resilience, passion, and how soccer and music unite communities with Chicago Fire’s DJ Step. 

DJ Step talks his soccer roots with Andrew, moving to Chicago and his role in rebuilding DePaul University’s soccer program, how his soccer-inspired DJ mix landed him a gig with the Chicago Fire, and how his learned lessons from soccer applies to his DJing and building connections through music.

Click the buttons below to access our episodes and learn more about our club, our mission, and our soccer community!