Because Football
By Andrew Baggaley
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The Because Football Podcast is all about uncovering the heart of football through individual journeys and community histories shaped by the beautiful game. We talk with leaders, decision makers, and creatives in the football /soccer industry to discuss their paths and insights they've learned along the way.
The Because Football Podcast is hosted by Andrew Baggaley. Since January 2024, Andrew has travelled the world to explore soccer cultures and communities in 20 countries. Originally from Philadelphia, he has had a lifelong fascination with the game as a player, coach, and fan.
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matthew barry
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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chams
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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jose swb
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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bill nuttall
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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How to Sell Soccer Tickets: Group Sales, Fan Experience & Club Identity in MLS
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May 13, 2026 |
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What Fans Don't See: Football Contracts, Image Rights & Legal Disputes in Pro Soccer
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May 06, 2026 |
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How To Tell A Club's Story the RIGHT WAY | Tommy Hodul, Oakland Roots
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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The Non-League Club Reinventing Itself Through Design| Brislington FC
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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How to Grow a Pro Soccer League: Media Rights to Culture | Luiz Gomes
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Here's How You Can Monetize Your Sports Brand: Content Strategy and Actionable Framework | Ellie Wookey, Press Upload
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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From Indoor Soccer to the Super Bowl: Lessons in Fan Experience | Mike Harmon
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Why I Needed to Write a Soccer Book for Children | Carlos Mojica
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Why Soccer Clubs Need to Invest in Philanthropy to Succeed as a Business | Noah Toumert, Cleveland Pro Soccer
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Building a Soccer Club for People to Care About | Brad Stith, CEO of AC Boise
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Working in Pro Football & Growing LALIGA in North America | Santiago Lucio
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Growing a Soccer Club with Influencer Marketing | Prerna Aneja, San Jose Earthquakes
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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How MLS Marketers Define Their Club's Story | Sandra Moore, Sporting KC
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Navigating Constant Change in Sports Tech Business | Paul Boanas
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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How Pro Soccer Clubs can Boost Attendance and Revenue | Jim McCarthy
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Adding AI to Your Soccer Club's Content Strategy | Isabel Freedman
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Winning in American Pro Soccer with Brand, Stories, and Trust | Greg Lalas
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Why Soccer is the Sport of the Internet | Shawn Francis, COPA90
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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How to Become a Professional Football Agent: FIFA Exams to Personal Values | John Viola
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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The Business of Soccer Media: Creators, Brands, and a Culture of Belonging | Simon Evans
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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How to Get Your Soccer Club More Attention | Forrest Tucker
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Covering Soccer Before America Cared: NASL, MLS, and 8 World Cups | Frank Dell’Apa
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Helping Soccer Clubs (and Parents) Tell Their Story | Hanna Howard, CEO of Rematch US
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Purpose & Passion on a Wild Journey in Football | Jason Heaton, Chairman of Kernow FA & CONIFA Global Ambassador
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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What I’ve Learned About North American Soccer in the Last 6 Months | Andrew Baggaley, Because Football Media Host
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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What truly is fan engagement in professional football? Transparency, Dialogue, and Governance | Kevin Rye, Think Fan Engagement
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Why This Soccer Club Owner WANTS Pro/Rel in the US | Brett Johnson, Rhode Island FC and Ipswich Town FC
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Growing Soccer with Promotion / Relegation in the United States | Justin Papadakis, Chief Real Estate Officer at USL
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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How to Set Records in Pro Soccer by Focusing on Community | Dan Rutstein, Orange County Soccer Club
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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The Power of Storytelling for Non-Profits | Catalina Dunn, Soccer in the Streets
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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A Life of Football Coaching (Almost) Everywhere in the World | Nicholas De-Long, Head of Football
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Maximizing World Cup Impact | Jonathan Todd, Philadelphia 2026 World Cup Host Committee
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Sunday League to USL 2 / WPSL Club | Sunflower State FC
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Coaching for Excellence & Community in Iowa | Charlie Latshaw, Des Moines Menace
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Building Community Soccer Programs and Sharing the Story | Rachel Jolley
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Why Community Connection is Key to Club Success in American Soccer | Eleni Hitchcock, General Manager of USL 2 Club
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Footy as a Reason to Explore the World | Colin Martin, The Footy Travelers
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Founding and Running a USL 2 Club | Ira Jersey, Real Central NJ
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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How American Soccer Clubs Live (or Don't!) on Marketing | Ryan Shaffer, VP of Marketing, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Making Game Days the Best Days | Nick Manske, Philadelphia Union & Street FC
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Pro/Rel in America - Utopia or Naive Hype? | Jeremy Alumbaugh, USL Championship President
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Creating Community Through Pick Up Soccer | Monica Rojas
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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How Stories Shape American Soccer Community and Culture | Garret James Hokr of Gotham FC
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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How to Set Attendance Records in Lower League Soccer | Kaitlyn McComb, Director of Ticket Sales for the Annapolis Blues
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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A New Vision for the New York Cosmos | Erik Stover, CEO
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Courageous Leadership in Professional Football | Matt Hancock, CEO of Port Vale Football Club
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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New Documentary Series Announcement, Club World Cup Review, and MORE! with Host Andrew Baggaley
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Doing Good Can Be Good Business for Football Clubs | Jan Twete, VfL Wolfsburg
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Icarus Cup Series EP 7 | YerbaCrew
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Marketing and Mission for Success in MLS Next Pro | Derrall Stalvey, SVP of Strategy at Chattanooga FC
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Icarus Cup Series EP 6 | Gritty FC
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Revenue Strategies for Grassroots Soccer Clubs | Ben Gunduz, Todos Juegan and ADC MALASAÑA of Spain
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Icarus Cup Series EP 5 | Spicy Meatballs FC
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Never Seen Before: Building a Brand through Women's Football in Poland | Amanda Moura Pietrzak
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Icarus Cup Series EP 4 | Fresh Coast FC
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Whatever It Takes: Creating Fun, Engaging Soccer Experiences in America | Scott Westcoat
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Coaching and Building Community in St. Louis Soccer | Ricardo Garza
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May 28, 2025 |
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Icarus Cup Series EP 3 | Women+ Soccer Detroit
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May 23, 2025 |
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Surviving American Lower League Soccer Is SO HARD (But Worth It) | Art Auchenbach, President of Reading United AC
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May 21, 2025 |
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Icarus Cup Series EP 2 | Jaden Stevenson, Icarus FC Kit Designer
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May 16, 2025 |
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Engaging Non-Soccer Fans via MLS Gameday Experiences | Greg Imming, Philadelphia Union
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May 14, 2025 |
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Building Soccer Community With a Card Game | Roshan Patel of GIVE&GO Games
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May 12, 2025 |
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Icarus Cup Series EP 1 | Charlie Shea, CASA Tournament Director
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May 09, 2025 |
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Disrupting Traditional Soccer Media | Jose Tellez, GOLZ TV
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May 07, 2025 |
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Why Dorking Wanderers Owner Wants More Clubs
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Building a Revolution in How Talent and Leaders Connect in Football | Alejandro Martinez, Globofootball
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Why Soccer Can Solve Our Society's Toughest Problems
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Why Dorking Wanderers Have An American Owner
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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How to Turn A Group of Friends into a PROPER FOOTBALL CLUB
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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How to Balance Competition and Community as a Football Coach / Henry Knight of Port Vale FC
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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How Soccer Fans Can Plan Travel for the World Cup with TravelFutbolFan
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Why Relevance is Oxygen for Football Clubs with Sports Marketing Expert Jaime Dominguez
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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How to Properly Understand African Football with Dr. Gerard Akindes
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Guiding Youth Soccer Players to Succeed in College (and LIFE!) with Shane Rineer
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Reporting on Soccer Culture in Philadelphia with Matt Ralph
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Successful Soccer Entrepreneur INTERVIEWS ME!??
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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How to Grow US Soccer - Through Business and Community with Jeremiah White
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Helping Clubs WIN BIG in the Transfer Market with Andy Watson, GSE Expert Hub
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Turning Life Experiences As A Soccer Coach and Player into Businesses with Mark Wagner
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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How To Develop Football Nations, Leagues, and Clubs from Top to Bottom with Aitor Orive Arroyo of Soccer Services Barcelona
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Football Hotbeds you've NEVER heard of with Matthew Eide of Faraway Football
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Three Generations of American Soccer History George Brown and James Brown
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Using Football to Empower the Community | George Osoya of Football Without Borders Kenya
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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How To Become A Football Agent (TIPS, MINDSET, FIFA EXAM & MORE! | Will Bonell of TresBon Sports
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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How Passion Re-ignited a Non-League Fanzine | Christian Obray of Through the Turnstile of Non-League Football
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Tips for Becoming a Football Scout | Tom Fry, Port Vale FC
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Forging Your Own Path as a Football Scout | James Doolan
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Never Taking No for An Answer on Your Soccer Journey | Federico Diaz
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Dream Job as Tour Guide for the Bundesliga's Undefeated Champions Bayer Leverkusen | Gareth Houston
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Life as a Sporting Director in USL Championship Soccer Club Dan Visser, Pittsburgh Riverhounds
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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How to Get European Soccer Tickets | Paul Gerald of Groundhopper Guides
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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How Football Friendship Led to An Award-Winning Podcast | Ale and the Vale Podcast
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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How Soccer Can Build Community and a Fan Base | Peter Woolcock, Sport Consultant
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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"The Sweetest, Most Chocolated AFCON EVER" Tournament Review with Jaures Droghba, Ivorian Journalist
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Inside Look: The Business of an African Football Academy | Jon Boafo
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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AFCON Stories Under the Radar | Maher Mezahi
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Everything You (Probably) Don't Know About African Football | Andrew Olsson
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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The AFCON of Hospitality | Jaures Drohgba
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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"My wife wants me to quit the club" | Charlie Pomroy of Angkor City FC
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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From Lesotho to NCAA Soccer and Back Again | Lepe Seetane
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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The College Coach Who Didn't Plan to Coach | Luca Mellor of Eastern University
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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The Ones Who Help You on Your Journey | Pro Guatemalan Soccer Player Enrique Hauessler
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Joy and Pain of Coaching Soccer Abroad | UEFA A License Coach Blaine McKenna
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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What It Takes at the NCAA D1 Level | Head Coach Sharif Saber
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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"If we worked with Man United, it wouldn't mean as much." | Jonny Hopcroft, COO of Icarus FC
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Chasing Dreams | Professional Footballer Laurene Tresfield
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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How Do You Define Success as a College Soccer Coach | Stephen Bower of University of Valley Forge
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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Developing African Sports Business as a Football Agent | Reda Laraichi
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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"No Regrets" in the Ivory Coast | A Journey of the First Football School in Abidjan
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Journey of a Professional Goalkeeper l Dane Jacomen
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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World's BIGGEST Clubs are AFRAID to SCOUT Where He Goes | Harry Varley, Pro Football Scout in Africa
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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What Is A Scotsman Doing in Cambodian Football? Christopher Grant, General Manager of Svay Rieng FC
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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What It's Like to be a SUPER FAN and visit 90 stadiums in 19 countries
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Tales from Soccer's Paths Less Traveled | Steve Darby, National Team and Professional Manager
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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Standing Up for What's Right | Chris Steel - UEFA A License Coach
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Passion and Progress in Indian Football | Ryan Roy Shah
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Why Values are KEY as a Youth Soccer Club | John Adair
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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How Youth Soccer Players Can Improve | Coach Will Kemp
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Aug 03, 2023 |