Brian Landry
Journalist, Reporter, and Podcast Host
The American Pyramid (Podcast)
St. Louis, Missouri
About Brian Landry
Brian Landry is a journalist, reporter, and podcast host based in Missouri who has spent much of his career covering the world of soccer through in-depth reporting, interviews, and commentary. His work spans professional leagues, youth development programs, collegiate athletics, coaching strategies, player development, and the growing influence of soccer across the United States.
As host of "The American Pyramid" podcast, launched in March 2017, and author of "The Pyramid Papers" Substack newsletter, Landry is known for thoughtful conversations that go beyond match results and headlines. He has written for MLSsoccer.com, Howler Magazine, American Soccer Analysis, and The Athletic, and attended the 2014 Brazil and 2022 Qatar World Cups as credentialed media.
Born on September 22, 1986, in Kirkwood, Missouri, Landry studied journalism at the University of Missouri. His career began with roles at Suburban Journals and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch before transitioning to soccer-focused journalism and independent media. He describes his approach as focused on the decisions, preparation, and people behind the moments rather than scores alone.
Landry resides in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri, where he holds season tickets to St. Louis CITY SC at CITYPARK and plays central midfield in a Sunday recreational league with his brother Kevin. His work reflects a sustained interest in how players develop, how coaches lead, and how organizations build lasting programs within American soccer culture.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Suburban Journals
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Howler Magazine
American Soccer Analysis
The American Pyramid (Podcast)
The Pyramid Papers (Substack)
Education
University of Missouri
Media
Press
Brian Landry: Telling Soccer's Stories Beyond the Scoreboard
I've always believed the most interesting part of soccer is the people behind it. The players, coaches, and leaders all have stories that help explain why the sport continues to grow.Read the full article ›
Brian Landry Brings Bigger Ideas to Soccer Storytelling
The score only tells part of the story. I'm interested in the decisions, the preparation, and the people who make those moments possible.Read the full article ›
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Brian Landry do?
Brian Landry is a journalist, reporter, and podcast host who covers soccer through in-depth reporting, interviews, and commentary. He hosts "The American Pyramid" podcast and writes "The Pyramid Papers" newsletter on Substack.
What is Brian Landry known for?
Landry is known for soccer journalism that focuses on player development, coaching strategies, and the people behind the sport. His work has been featured in MLSsoccer.com, Howler Magazine, American Soccer Analysis, and The Athletic.
Where is Brian Landry based?
Brian Landry is based in Tower Grove South, St. Louis, Missouri.
Where did Brian Landry study?
Landry studied journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.
Last updated August 7, 2026