The One Soccer Nation Podcast

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host, Kareem Rae, sits down with Jordan Wilson, a former professional soccer player and current analyst at OneSoccer. In this episode, Jordan takes us through his incredible journey—from growing up in Mississauga, Ontario, and playing youth soccer with Erin Mills SC to earning multiple accolades at Cornerstone University. He shares insight...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our co-host Kaela Hansen sits down with Croix Soto, a standout center-back for AFC Toronto. Croix has had an inspiring journey from playing college soccer at the University of Oregon to competing in the NWSL with teams like the North Carolina Courage, Kansas City Current, and Houston Dash. In this episode, she reflects on how her college experience...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! In this episode, host Kareem Rae sits down with Chad Stender, Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital. Chad shares insights into the world of venture capital and sports innovation, revealing how SeventySix Capital identifies and supports the most promising startups in sports tech, media, and entertainment. Discover portfolio success stories, like VSiN, Vigt...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Steve Livingstone, the President & CEO of Sporting Club JAX. In this episode Steve dive deep into the journey of launching Sporting Jax, from its inception to its community impact and future aspirations. They discuss how Steve navigated the challenges of starting a professional soccer club, engaged the local Ja...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! In this episode, host Kareem Rae sits down with Katya Gulina, Head of Marketing, and Guilherme von Cüpper, CEO of Bridge for Talents Academy. Together, they delve into the origins of Bridge for Talents Academy and the inspiration behind its creation. Discover how the academy’s mission has evolved over time and what makes its talent development a...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! In this episode, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Dennis Gerkes, the CEO of Gerkicks, a prominent platform in the soccer community. Dennis shares his inspiring journey into the world of soccer content creation and the story behind founding Gerkicks. We dive into his strategies for building a significant social media presence on platforms like Instagram a...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! In this episode, host Kareem Rae sits down with Luis Calderon, the Chief Operating Officer of GotSport. With over 15 years of experience in the sports industry and 10 years in software, Luis shares how his passions merged to shape his impressive career. Dive into his journey as COO of GotSport, where he balances strategic leadership and operational excelle...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host, Kareem Rae, sits down with Tom Perros, the Founder of SIEGE Sponsorship. Tom brings 22 years of experience in strategic consulting, sponsorship valuation, and partnership marketing. In this episode, Tom shares his journey into the world of sports and entertainment sponsorships and discusses building fan engagement, aligning brands with soc...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Guilherme Von Cüpper, the CEO of Berlin Sports. Guilherme shares his remarkable journey from sports law to business consulting and talent management, offering insights into his role at Berlin Sports and beyond. From discovering emerging soccer stars and navigating legal challenges in the football business to e...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host, Kareem Rae, sits down with Ryan Cardwell. Ryan is the Head of Commercial at RealMetric Analytics, a company at the forefront of revolutionizing football scouting and recruitment with data-driven solutions. Join us as we explore Ryan's journey in the beautiful game, his insights from the World Football Summit, and his expertise in consultin...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our Podcast Co-Host Kaela Hansen sits down with Addie Merrick, a professional soccer player for Carolina Ascent FC in the USL Super League. In this episode, Addie reflects on her journey from making her professional debut with North Carolina Courage in 2020 to becoming a key player for several NWSL teams, including Racing Louisville, Kansas City Cur...

In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Arno Harmsen, a visionary leader in the sports turf industry. Arno is the CEO of GrasMeesters, CEO of TurfTalents North America, and Co-founder of the DrainTalent Company. Together, they explore Arno's inspiring journey, his founding vision behind multiple innovative ventures, and his philosophy of blending technology...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! In this episode, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Paul Hamburger, Chief Executive Officer of Admiral Sports. Paul shares his incredible journey in the world of soccer, leading the revitalization of Admiral Sports—an iconic brand with a legacy dating back to the 1970s as one of the pioneers of replica soccer kits. We delve into the inspiration behind Admi...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, host Kareem Rae sits down with Matt Rizzetta, Chairman of North Sixth Group. Matt shares his inspiring journey into the world of soccer, discussing North Sixth Group's investments in clubs like Campobasso FC, Dagenham & Redbridge, and Brooklyn FC. From revitalizing Campobasso FC's storied legacy to positioning Brooklyn FC as a competitive force...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our Co-Host Kaela Hansen sits down with Channing Chasten. Channing is a former professional footballer for Phoenix Rising FC, author of The 1% Kid, and Co-Founder of 1% Kid Academy. He is also a motivational speaker and entrepreneur. In this episode, Channing shares key takeaways from his professional debut in 2022, discusses the challenges and mind...

In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, Kaela Hansen sits down with Abby Ostrem, a talented professional soccer player currently with Åland United in Finland. Abby reflects on her journey from the University of South Dakota, where she scored a game-winning goal featured on SportsCenter’s #SCTop10, to competing in the Champions League qualifiers with Spartak Subotica. She discusses how he...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host, Kareem Rae, sits down with Jeremiah White, the Principal Owner of White Sport Ventures. In this episode, we dive deep into Jeremiah's journey in the beautiful game and explore the strategic vision that positions White Sports Ventures to capitalize on the growth of soccer in the USA. We'll discuss how Jeremiah's insurgent approach to value...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Brett Johnson. Brett is the Chairman of Rhode Island FC, a Director and Shareholder at Ipswich Town FC. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Rhode Island FC, including who conducted the market research, the process of acquiring the rights from USL, and why Brett chose the USL Championship over other le...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Michael Lahoud, an analyst at CBS Sports. In this episode, Michael shares his incredible journey from being an NCAA National Champion at Wake Forest to playing in MLS, NASL, and USL, and transitioning into a respected voice in soccer broadcasting. They discuss the challenges of moving from the field to the studio,...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Kayla De Nobrega, the Marketing Manager at Soccerex. In this episode, Kayla shares her journey in the beautiful game, diving into her role at Soccerex, a global leader in the business of football. She discusses how she ensures brand messaging resonates with diverse audiences across different regions and cultures, t...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Thom Chuparkoff, Vice President and Director at OSPORTS. OSPORTS provides architectural, planning, and design services for sports, recreation, and entertainment facilities across the nation. We’re going to learn more about an exciting development they’re working on for the Philadelphia Union: a new MLS Academy Trai...

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Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! In today's episode, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Marcelo Almeida, the Technical Staff Coach at ANB Futbol Academy. Marcelo delves into his inspiring journey into coaching youth players, shares expert coaching tips, and discusses the vision and challenges behind founding ANB Futbol Academy. Join us for an engaging conversation packed with insights...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! Today, our host Kareem Rae has an engaging conversation with Chris Parr at ANB Futbol 15 International ID Camp. Chris is the Youth Development Phase Lead at Millwall FC. Chris shares his journey from being a professional player at Millwall FC to transitioning into a coaching role. We dive deep into his experiences, insights, and passion for the beautiful g...

Welcome to The One Soccer Nation Podcast! In this episode, our host Kareem Rae sits down with Danny Lee at ANB Futbol 15 International ID Camp. Danny is the Managing Director of Next Gen Pro Football Academy. Danny delves into his passion for coaching, offering invaluable advice and sharing his journey. Discover how his innovative program at Next Gen Pro Football Academy has successfully supported...