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Episode 115 - "Giving Back to the Culture" Feat. Mabricio 'Mookie' Wilson

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Baller, podcaster and business owner are just a few ways to describe my multi-talented guest, Mookie Wilson. Whether he's straight-talking on the Crack Podcast featuring US soccer legends, Oguchi Onyewu and Damarcus Beasley or in the streets of New York where his lifestyle clothing brand, Futbolr, can be seen aiding underserved communities with free clinics, donation rallies and college showcases, Mookie continues to push the culture of soccer forward in America. Tap in and see how it all started!
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Episode 114 - "Follow Your Dreams" Feat. Karim Tmimi

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On today's episode I sit down with professional baller, Karim Tmimi who's story takes him from growing up in Europe to seeking higher educational opportunities in the United States all the way to scoring his first professional goal for Atlanta United.  Karim's outlook on the culture of the game in America is very unique, juxtaposing his experience playing in French academies to his current life as a pro in Atlanta, Georgia.  
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Ball Around the World 2/12/24

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Topics: - Super Bowl was great, HT show was too but WWC had 10x the views 🤯 - CBS' cross promotion of Champions League during Super Bowl 👏🏽 - Mbappe to Madrid: Are 4 UCL titles with RM worth winning PSG's First? - AFCON: most entertaining in history? - 🏀 x ⚽️ comparisons in honor of NBA Allstar weekend - Chelsea's DUB over CP today
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Episode 113 - "Mentorship Builds Leadership" Feat. Lincoln Phillips

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This episode features Hall of Fame soccer coach, Lincoln Phillips, who is the first black professional soccer coach in US soccer history as well as the NCAA Division I National Champion coach of Howard University. Join us as we discuss his trajectory to coaching in the United States, mentors and experiences that shaped his leadership, the state of soccer in American in the 60's and more.
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Episode 112 "Don't Overlook High School" - Feat. Coach Mike B. Asfall

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Today I sit down with Mike B. Asfall, a well renown and respected high school coach in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area, to hear about his experiences immigrating to the States as a kid from the UK, the differences in appreciation of the sport of soccer and his over 30 years of work committed to growing pathways for black and inner city youth in soccer.  
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Ball Around the World - Cr7's World

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  Topics: - Al Nassr Considered for UEFA UCL Entry - Cristiano still the most relevant athlete in sports - MLS Playoff Format - Building the Chelsea FC "Ones that Got Away" XI
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Ball Around the Word - I'm Over VAR

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  Topics: • Time to drop VAR? • Chelsea Spurs with first caller Matthew Hankinson
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Ball Around the World - Players Need More Security

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  Topics: - Messi 8th Ballon D'or & shortlist for MLS newcomer of the year - Jude Wins Kopa Trophy for Young Player of the Year - Luiz Diaz's parents kidknapped - Marseille coach gets head injury from fans - Saudi announced as 2034 WC Hosts
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Episode 111 - "Armenia is Family" - feat. Chris Ohanian

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We are trying something new for the first time on this podcast. Today I sit down with my friend and soccer teammate, Chris Ohanian (@don_ohanian), to play a little Fifa (EA FC24) while we talk about his Armenian culture and the current conflict in Artsakh leaving thousands dead or displaced. We also discuss his international taste in music, his work as a thrift store owner and how he became an AC Milan supporter. Tap in with us!  
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Ball Around the World - Chelsea's Getting Better

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  BATW 10/24 Topics: • Props to ACFC • Champions League this Week! - United still look weak - Bayern's Class: is Kane the best 9 itw? - Galatasaray ain't bad • El Classico & Manchester Derby this weekend
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