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Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 01:01 I Must Not Fear with professional soccer player Dakota Barnathan. He is currently playing for Richmond Kickers in USL League One in the US. In this stoppage time we discuss finding a role in the team, learning ways to adapt to new team’s, b...

Nico Gaitan is a professional soccer player for Club Villa Dálmine, a second tier club in Argentina. He's back in the country applying his trade over 10 years since he first embarked on this journey to be a professional. He left his home in New York at the age of 15, in search of an opportunity, and a dream that needed to be attacked. Nico has played around the world, USA of course, Boca Juniors U...

Back by popular demand we pick up with our co-host Dylan's story after his Sweden time came to a close. Entering another era of uncertainty, he decided that his best option was to book a one way flight and get after it. It helped that our other co-host Sean was already on the ground in Germany! And thus began a time of haters, pizza money, making a name for himself and trials on trials on trials....

This week we sit down with Dakota Barnathan. He is currently playing for Richmond Kickers in USL League One in the US. Over the last 5 years, Dakota has experience in both the USL Championship and USL League One having played with Swope Park Rangers, Ottawa Fury, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, FC Tucson, and now Richmond Kickers. We discuss the difficulties of constantly changing teams and locations,...

Footwork 100 week is in full swing so we had to keep the celebrations going. Jack and Wagsy join us to talk the players that shaped us, inspired us, and had us glued to the television (Fifa in Jack's case). So as a Footwork team we came up with 25 each, and yes there are some repeats, but who didn't love R9 and Ronaldinho?? Round table effort as we list some and talk in depth about others. Did we...

100. What a number. Although technically we have released more content than that, we officially have 100 full episodes under our belt. Footwork has come along way and we have this community to thank for that. In celebration, we want to take a stroll down memory lane, highlighting each guest and a clip from their episode that we loved. Crazy stories, bits of wisdom and advice, learning experiences...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:99 Nothing to Prove with Red Bulls Professional Dylan Nealis. Playing on the same team in the MLS with his brother Sean, stepping into the professional game, takeaways thus far, biggest hurdle and reflection on it, & best players he's played w...

This week we sit down with professional soccer player Dylan Nealis. He is currently playing for the New York Red Bulls in the MLS. 24 years old, Dylan has won a NCAA national championship with Georgetown Men's Soccer, and has played on 3 different MLS Teams, Inter Miami CF, Nashville SC and NY Red Bulls. We discuss his career thus far, his unique path to the pros, adjusting to the professional gam...

First off, welcome to all of our new listeners and welcome back to our OG's. We felt it was time for a 'Who are We Pt2' along with what's going on in our careers and some topics that's been on our mind. We talk the Footwork 2022 campaign, mistakes in game and rectifying them, finding yourself out of favor on a team and earning your way back, making an impact and some required reading. Show notes:...

Another Premier League Season means new bold, questionable predictions. Jack and Wagsy join us to breakdown the new season. Top 4, bottom 3, possible surprising team and players, most disappointing, manager of the year, first to get sacked, and a few fun games. Find out who’s hot takes take the cake. This is the Premier League Predictions Vol. 3•WHAT IS FOOTWORK? Sponsored by https://footwork.club...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:98 Finding a Balance with Maël Corboz. Show Notes: (00:00) Intros and More(1:20) ElevenGreen- the company helping clubs become more environmentally sustainable.(3:03) Learning & Growing Experiences (University & Red Bulls)(5:13) Learning or Fa...

Maël Corboz is a midfielder and captain for SC Verl of the 3rd Bundesliga in Germany. A 27 year old from the USA, Maël has played for both Rutgers and Maryland University, the Red Bulls, in the USL for Wilmington Hammerheads, for MSV Duisburg in the 2nd & 3rd Bundesliga, Go Ahead Eagles in Holland and more. His company ElevenGreen is making waves for its commitment to helping sports clubs become m...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:97 The Rebuild with Jonny Campbell. Show Notes:(00:00) Intro(00:12) Jonny's Journey(1:20) Southeast Asia (2:25) Playing Striker as a Center Back (3:36) Signing in Thailand (4:45) Level and Professionalism in Thailand(5:40) First Season in Thai...

Jonny Campbell is an American center back currently playing for Tiffy Army FC in the Cambodian Premier League. After graduating from university, Jonny bounced around the US but it never quite worked out. He then decided to take his talents to Thailand. After starting out in Thailand, Jonny has played in Cambodia and the Philippines. We talk about his experience in Spain that opened his eyes to the...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from each episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:96 Hardest Worker in the Room with Matt Mahoney. Show Notes:(00:00) Intro(00:58) Meaning Of Make Your Own Path(01:53) Red Bulls Academy(04:58) Trials, Games & Showcasing Your Best Self(8:44) Matt's Tips for Going Pro and Staying Pro(10:35) Con...

Matt Mahoney plays right back for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC of the USL Championship. Being cut from Red Bulls Academy and going to a smaller Division 1 school didn’t help his aspirations going pro. But they certainly didnt hold him back. Having been in the USL for 5 years also with Bethlehem Steel and Sacramento Republic, Matt has absorbed plenty as he now looks to further his career on and...

The transfer window, an incredibly important time for all footballers looking to sign or re-sign for their clubs. But there is much more to it. Dylan and Sean break down the WHO is it relevant to, WHAT Can You Do, HOW You Can Find Teams, WHERE You Should Look For Teams, and lastly WHEN the transfer windows open and close. Also, a guest was promised for this week and Wagsy is back on the show. He a...

It's the last week of our Make My Own Path Month and that takes us to Germany. Our co-host Sean's first true taste of European soccer. But it did not come so easy. Proving himself to coaches, scouts, presidents, you name it.. Sean had to make a name for himself in Hamburg, Germany. And that he did. Playing with multiple clubs, Sean saw the differences of being in a Soccer Mecca, the vision of what...

It's our third week of our Make My Own Path month and today we are headed to Sweden. After finishing in Australia, our co-host Dylan wasn't simply handed a new contract before the end of the season. Wanting to get into Europe, he took a contract that could be seen as a "small step backwards" but it ultimately was the right move. Spending two seasons in two different leagues in Sweden, Dylan dealt...

It's our second week of our Make My Own Path Month and that takes us to Mongolia. Our co-host Sean's first professional contract and one that set the stage for a career abroad. Quick, without looking at a map, where is Mongolia? To Sean it didn't matter, it was his break and the start of something memorable. We discuss his mindset going into the move, the role of expectations, making the best out...

For our soccer and Premier League people! We're back with Wagsy for a special occasion. So get your suit and tie on, grab a drink and come sit down for all the awards from an exciting Premier League Season. DJ Dwillz is your host and we're giving out silverware for Signing of the season, Young Player of the Season, Bad Signing of the season, Over-achieving team ,Under-achieving team , MVP, MIP, Ma...

This week we start off with the Make My Own Path series where we dive in depth into the stories of both Dylan and Sean. This week's episode is all about Dylan and his time spent in Australia. Dylan shares how he got to Australia, his mindset going into it, his first "professional contract", adapting to a new country, being mislead, big lessons learned, and much more. This is Make My Own Path: Aust...

Welcome to Stoppage Time: a segment where we choose some of our favorite highlights from the episode. Today we clipped some amazing moments from episode 00:94 Just Do It with Arnold Suew. Show Notes:(00:00) Intro(00:13) Meaning Of Make Your Own Path(01:22) Moving to Australia, (06:51) Being Open & Flexible to Move For a Chance(11:39) Mental Side of the Game(16:53) Subbing Himself In the GameThis w...

This week we sit down with Arnold Suew. Born in Kazakhstan, he was raised in Germany and dedicated himself to football at an early age. After giving it his all in Germany but often held back by injuries, Arnold decided to drop everything, forget about football, and move to Australia. While working in landscaping, an unexpected connection reignited his career in just one day. He was offered to tria...

This week Dylan and Sean sit down to talk about the importance of immersing yourself when moving to a new city or country. Getting out of the "vacation" mindset and truly making it your new home. They speak about their experiences throughout their career and what they've learned from living in places like Australia, Mongolia, Sweden, and Germany. With tips for players or even those just moving to...