From The Spot

Host Olivier Jacques speaks with Drexel Professor Alexander Jenkins on what it's like supporting a European club from America and his foresight on the upcoming World Cup as ticket prices remain at high costs.

I speak with Jonathan Tannenwald from the Philly Inquirer on his expectations from the US soccer bodies on building the sport, his role in the larger picture of soccer and what the future of the sport could be here in the US.

I talk with Adriana Salzano from Drexel Womens Soccer on the professional soccer pyramid, professional aspirations and hopes for the 2026 World Cup.

I speak with the Philadelphia Union SVP of Marketing and Communications Amanda Young Curtis on how we can build towards a great World Cup from a marketing perspective.

I talk to Drexel Men's Goalkeeper Raphael Bartell about his background in Germany, his adjustment to US football and his thoughts on the US soccer landscape.