Brian Landry

Brian Landry is a Missouri-based journalist, reporter, and podcast host who covers soccer across professional leagues, youth development programs, collegiate athletics, and coaching strategies. Born September 22, 1986, in Kirkwood, Missouri, he studied journalism at the University of Missouri. He began his journalism career at Suburban Journals and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch before transitioning to soccer-focused reporting. He holds season tickets to St. Louis CITY SC at CITYPARK and plays central midfield in a Sunday recreational league.

Brian Landry hosts “The American Pyramid” podcast, which he launched in March 2017, and authors “The Pyramid Papers” on Substack. His podcast has grown from 2,000 to 55,000 downloads per episode. He conducts interviews and produces commentary that examines player development, coaching decisions, and organizational structures within soccer. He has written for MLSsoccer.com, Howler Magazine, American Soccer Analysis, and The Athletic. He covered the 2014 Brazil World Cup and the 2022 Qatar World Cup as credentialed media.

Brian Landry is known for soccer journalism and podcasting that explores the people and systems behind the sport. His approach emphasizes the stories of players, coaches, and leaders rather than match results alone. He states, “The score only tells part of the story. I’m interested in the decisions, the preparation, and the people who make those moments possible.” His work focuses on player development pathways, youth soccer, professional leagues, and the growth of soccer culture across the United States.

Brian Landry began his career at Suburban Journals and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has contributed writing to MLSsoccer.com, Howler Magazine, American Soccer Analysis, and The Athletic. He currently hosts “The American Pyramid” podcast and authors “The Pyramid Papers” newsletter on Substack. He attended the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as credentialed media. He resides in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri, and maintains ties to the local soccer community.

Brian Landry’s work centers on understanding the people, decisions, and preparation behind soccer outcomes. He examines how players develop, how coaches lead, and how organizations build programs. He states, “Every player has a different journey. Understanding those pathways helps explain where the game is heading and what opportunities exist for future generations.” His reporting and podcasting explore youth development, collegiate athletics, coaching strategies, and the structural elements that shape soccer at multiple levels across the United States.

Brian Landry was born on September 22, 1986, in Kirkwood, Missouri. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. He cites Ms. Patricia Coyle, a high school journalism mentor, and Professor Greg Bowers at the University of Missouri as influences on his career. He began working in journalism at Suburban Journals and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch before transitioning to soccer coverage. He currently resides in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri.

Brian Landry launched “The American Pyramid” podcast in March 2017. The podcast has grown from 2,000 downloads per episode to 55,000 downloads per episode. He reports total income of approximately $165,000 per year across podcast revenue, Substack subscriptions, freelance writing, and speaking engagements. He attended the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as credentialed media. His salary history progressed from $31,000 to $42,000 before he transitioned to freelance work.

Brian Landry has been featured in CEOWORLD magazine, Brainz Magazine, and Barchart. He has written for MLSsoccer.com, Howler Magazine, American Soccer Analysis, and The Athletic. He hosts “The American Pyramid” podcast and authors “The Pyramid Papers” newsletter on Substack. He covered the 2014 Brazil World Cup and the 2022 Qatar World Cup as credentialed media. His work has been recognized for depth and focus on the people and systems within soccer rather than results alone.

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