4TheFutbol: Inside Soccer w/ Uri Rosell

The way people experience soccer is changing fast. Fans aren’t only getting their football from TV broadcasts anymore. They’re getting it from creators filming outside stadiums, reacting during matches, arguing in comment sections, and documenting the culture around the game in real time. Eli Lesser and El Soccer Guy sit down with Uri Rosell to talk about what soccer content creation actually look...

Lauren Sesselmann’s career was never supposed to happen. She grew up in Wisconsin, got told “no” at every level, made almost no money early in her pro career, then fought her way onto Canada’s national team and won an Olympic bronze medal. But this conversation goes way beyond football. Lauren opens up about tearing her ACL before the World Cup, dealing with severe concussions, battling depression...

He left Ecuador at 17 with two bags and no English, landing in small-town America before finding his way into football through gaming. Robbye Ron didn’t become a pro player. He became part of the system shaping how millions experience the game through PES, Konami, and now SEGA’s Football Manager. This is a conversation between two people who lived football differently but still ended up inside it....

Football careers don’t end the way players expect. One day you’re inside a locker room, the next you’re figuring out what comes next. This conversation brings together two very different exits from the game and what followed after. Juan Pablo Galavis went from professional football in the US and Venezuela into media, music, and eventually becoming a global TV figure on The Bachelor. Jonathan La Ro...

Few people have had a front-row seat to soccer’s biggest transformations quite like Xavier Asensi. From building FC Barcelona’s commercial presence in Asia & later becoming the CCO to helping shape Inter Miami’s rise into a global club, his story sits right at the intersection of soccer, business, and vision. This conversation goes inside the decisions, pressure, and long-term thinking that ch...

She left Brazil without speaking English. First time playing on grass at 14. No roadmap, no safety net. Years later, she’s on stage for FIFA, interviewing Ronaldo Nazário and presenting Brazil’s World Cup bid to the world. This is what it actually looks like to build a career in soccer without being the player on the field. Uri Rosell sits down with Duda Pavão to talk about taking risks, creating...

He reached the level every player dreams about — Premier League, World Cup, Old Trafford. Then one challenge flipped everything, and the fight became about getting back, not moving forward. This conversation is about how fragile a soccer career really is — and what it takes to keep going when things don’t break your way. With Uri Rosell, this goes beyond surface-level talk. It’s two pros breaking...

Too many athletes make millions and still end up broke — Danny Cortenraede is trying to change that. Uri Rosell sits down with investor and entrepreneur Danny Cortenraede to talk about the business side of sports — the side most players never see while they’re chasing trophies. From building media companies to launching a sports-focused investment fund, Danny explains how athletes can turn short c...

Uri Rosell spent his career in rooms most fans never see. Barcelona's academy, training alongside Messi, Iniesta, and Pep Guardiola. Sporting Kansas City, where he became the first Spanish player to win the MLS Cup. Sporting Lisbon, Champions League. Orlando City. LA Galaxy. He wasn't watching this game. He was inside it for 20 years.4TheFutbol is his way back in and he's bringing you...

On this week's episode, Felipe Martins opens up about his 17-year journey in professional soccer, from leaving his home in Brazil at age 10 to becoming a respected force in Major League Soccer. As he puts it, “Circumstances don’t change responsibility—you know who you are, and you keep showing up every single day.” Felipe shares the sacrifices of living away from his family, the heartbreak of lost...

In this episode, Dániel reflects on the mindset it took to break through, the emotional ups and downs of professional soccer, and the lessons learned from his father, a former player himself. He shares what it’s like to adapt to a new culture, deal with slumps, and prepare for life beyond the game. “You need to practice a lot more than everybody else,” he says, “and you have to know if this is wha...

Mason Stajduhar is an American professional goalkeeper currently playing for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer. In 2017, he was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. He underwent chemotherapy, kept training through treatment, and returned to professional soccer just months later. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Stajduhar developed through the Orlando City academy and signed h...

Roger Espinoza is a Honduran former professional footballer who played primarily as a midfielder or defender. Born in Puerto Cortés, Honduras, he emigrated to the United States at age twelve and developed his soccer career through college soccer at Yavapai College and Ohio State University. Espinoza was drafted by Sporting Kansas City in 2008, where he became a key player, winning multiple U.S. Op...

Duncan McGuire is an American professional soccer player and forward for Major League Soccer club Orlando City and the United States National Team. He rose to prominence during his collegiate career at Creighton University, where he became the nation's top scorer in 2022 and won the Hermann Trophy. Since joining Orlando City, McGuire has become a key figure in the club’s attack, finishing his rook...

Andreu Fontàs is a Champions League-winning footballer who rose through the ranks at FC Barcelona. Coached by Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola, he broke into Barça’s first team, scoring in the Champions League and playing alongside legends like Messi, Puyol, Piqué, Busquets, and Iniesta. In this episode, Fontàs opens up about his time at La Masia, shares funny behind-the-scenes stories from his earl...

Ricardo Moreira is the General Manager & Sporting Director at Orlando City SC, bringing over 20 years of international experience leading and elevating soccer clubs across various countries and leagues. When realizing that becoming a professional soccer player wasn't in the cards, he decided to pursue another passion of his that would lead him to negotiating contracts, rather than being on the...

Hello, welcome to a special episode of 4TheFutbol, with our special guest Pedro Gallese. As a native Peruvian, he is most comfortable speaking in Spanish, so this week’s episode is in Spanish. Enjoy! Pedro Gallese es un portero Peruviano que juega para el Orlando City en Major League Soccer. Sus reflejos agudos, coordinación de piernas y habilidad de mantenerse calmado en momentos difíciles han si...

Tim Argane is a Moroccan content creator and influencer in the international soccer community. He has collaborated with FIFA as a content creator, contributing to their social media platforms during major events like the Arab Cup, Club World Cup, and World Cup. His work involves managing high-pressure situations and creating engaging content for millions of followers. Beyond his FIFA collaboration...

Ben Sweat is a former professional soccer player who made his mark with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and New York City FC. Throughout his career, Ben played alongside legends like David Villa and Andrea Pirlo, gaining firsthand experience in both the NASL and MLS. Off the field, he's passionate about fishing and Mediterranean cooking. In this episode of 4TheFutbol, host Uri Rosell sits down with Ben Swea...

From studying the mechanics of flight to dominating the soccer pitch, Celia Jiménez proves there’s no limit to what one person can achieve. Celia is a professional soccer player for Orlando Pride and the Spanish National Team, as well as a licensed engineer with a passion for innovation off the pitch. She’s competed on the world’s biggest stages, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympi...

In the first episode of 4TheFutbol, host Uri Rosell sits down with Orlando City SC’s defender Robin Jansson, known to fans as “The Viking.” Robin shares his remarkable journey from Sweden’s fifth division to becoming a key player in Major League Soccer. Uri and Robin dive into the challenges of staying motivated, the moments that reignited Robin’s passion for soccer, and the lessons learned from b...