In the first episode of 2022, Amobi and EL are joined by Columbus Crew Midfielder Marlon Hairston. The guys chop it up about Marlon's journey from Jackson Mississippi, where there were soccer was not the primary sport in his community, to his 8th year in the MLS. We get into Marlon's off-pitch endeavors, like the Mississippi brand that he and his brother Mo started, and we get his ranking of freshest MLS ballers.For Trending topics Marlon and Amobi give their opinions on Carlos Cordeiro, The Athletic's bailout, and new ownership for RSL. Tap In!

In the final show of 2021, Amobi and EL are joined by footballer, Activist, and host of BackYard Footy, Hugh Roberts. The trio discuss Hugh's duo sport upbringing, the best hooping soccer players, coming up in the DMV's soccer scene and the athlete house curse. They guys also talk about Hugh's off-pitch endeavors with Antiracist Soccer Club, Backyard Footy, and USL Black Players Alliance.For Trending topics Hugh and Amobi give their opinions on Coach Prime's recruiting coup, Kaiya McCullough's erasure, and The Laker's Westbrook dilemma. Tap In!Check out Hugh's organization, Backyardfooty.org

This week Amobi and EL are joined by footballer / sneaker head / gamer, Jorian Baucom. The trio discuss Jorian's upbringing in Scottsdale AZ, from being the only Black girl on her team to the cultural gumbo of LSU. They also discuss the differences in playing overseas vs in the NWSL, and Jorian shares her story of her experience playing in Louisville during one of the NWSL's most scrutinized years.Later they switch gears and discuss personal branding, Jorian and EL nerd out over sneakers and video games, and the crew hands out cards during Trending Topics.

This week Amobi and EL catch up with Marcus "Mo Bucks" Hairston to chat about his journey through soccer which lead him into the creative space, working with brands like Nike, Saucony and his own brand Free Agent. Mo talks about growing up in Jackson, Miss and finding lifelong friends through his soccer club, which was the only "all black" team in the state. He talks about his creative and entrepreneurial endeavors and the importance of finding purpose off the pitch.The guys also talk Koeman out at Barca, Austin Bold FC folding, and Tim Weah taking his drip abilities to New Balance in this week's No Card/Yellow Card/Red Card. Tap In!Check out the Black Star Initiative and register here: blackstarsoccer.comFollow on Twitter @blackstarUS_Follow on IG @blackstar_us

This week Amobi and EL chat with Dir. of Communications for Chicago Fire FC, Jhamie Chin. We talk with Jhamie about his journey breaking into the PR business with Orlando City FC, then with Portland Timbers. Jhamie takes us through the Fire's failed rebrand and subsequent redemption. He also walks us through a few hypothetical PR crisis scenarios and gives advice to aspiring PR professionals on how to tough situations on the job.The guys also talk World Cup moving to every 2yrs, Angel City FC's pay equity plan, and Mauro Icardi's marital issues during No Card/Yellow Card/ Red Card. Tune in!Check out the Black Star Initiative and register here: blackstarsoccer.comFollow on Twitter @blackstarUS_Follow on IG @blackstar_us

This week Amobi and EL are joined by former Philadelphia Union midfielder, creative and entrepreneur, Warren Creavalle. The guys chop it up about Warren's playing career, leveraging creative outlets into entrepreneurship, and creating access and opportunity through the Black Star Initiative.Check out the Black Star Initiative and register here: blackstarsoccer.comFollow on Twitter @blackstarUS_Follow on IG @blackstar_us

This week we're joined by Atlanta United Midfielder Mo Adams. The kid from Nottingham England takes us though his soccer journey, from playing in the academy systems in England to moving across the pond to play collegiate ball at Syracuse and getting drafted to MLS. We also talk about his favorite food spots, leveling up with good reads, and the influence that Nipsey Hussle's music had on him.

This week a catch up with founder of Jessinho Media and She Knows Arsenal Podcast, Jessica Black. We chat about her love of soccer and Arsenal leading her on her media journey, How writing down 300 things she wanted to accomplish in life helped her accelerate her success, divine 9 soccer fandom and more.Subscribe to Jessica's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCBenAAgyZuPdFMYIH

Retired Striker and Current Director of Team Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at the Columbus Crew SC, Dante Washington. We chat about Dante's playing career and his transition from the pitch to the executive suite, His goals to reach a new segment of fans in Columbus and his efforts to grow the game in the city's Black communities.

**EPISODE 50!! Thank You to everyone who has rocked with us this far, we really appreciate your support! Here's to the next 50.**This week we catch up with Celtic FC Women's Forward Mariah Lee. We talk with Mariah about everything from studying for the LSAT during the season to scoring game winning goals against Rangers. Tap In!

This week we catch up with former New England Revolution defender and current Director of Operations for Charlotte FC, Darrius Barnes. We chop it up about his pro soccer journey and his transition from the league office to Charlotte FC's front office.

This week we're joined by one of the most connected individuals in Sport and Entertainment, Allen Hopkins Jr. He shares a bunch of great stories with us about got his start in the business, working for almost every major network in various roles, Producing the cult classic GOAL trilogy, Mental Performance coaching at Power 5 Football programs and working under the Jurgen Klinsmann regime at U.S. Soccer. Grab your popcorn for this one, it's going to be a fun one.

This week we're joined by 2Cents squad member and resident Columbus Crew supporter Tyler Phillips to dive into the shenanigans that happened around MLS this week. We talk about the ATLUTD Athletic article that lit social media ablaze, we also talk about Orlando City's new ownership situation and of course the Columbus Crew's rebrand.

This week we link up with Ebun Olaloye from Live Breathe Futbol for a news roundtable: We talk Jose Mourinho's new gig with AS Roma, Olivia Moultrie's lawsuit against the NWSL, Champion's League and more!Check out LBF: https://livebreathefutbol.com/

This week Amobi is back!! and we catch up with Black Arrow FC founder Aaron Delores. We talk about the epic european trip during the World Cup that helped him find his love for the game, starting Black Arrow FC, Spreading Black culture across the sport and more..Tap In!Check out the "Naija to Rome" Documentary: https://youtu.be/pkSa4wV5uAA

This week we're joined by Comedian and one half of the Soccer Cooligans, Alexis Guerreros. In this "News Roundtable" episode we talk Champion's League (the European and American ones), Fifa's new concussion protocols, rate some new team crests, get a pizza history lesson and more. We also give John Barnes his flowers for Black Soccer History.


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This week we're joined by a legend in two games like Pee Wee Kirkland; Soccer/Futsal Pro, Jon Orlando. We talk about everything from his D.C. roots to GoGo. We get into Football vs Futsal, and how Futsal can be an entry point for African American kids to get into the game of soccer. We also get into Jon's journey losing the game and finding it again, Plus we give Kim Crabbe her flowers for Black Soccer History

This week we catch up with FC Cincinnati winger Joe Gyau. We learn about Joe's upbringing in the soccer hotbed in Maryland, his journey through Germany as a young pro, and how his father's training program gave him a leg up on the competition. We also discuss Sacramento's MLS replacement, Fenway Sports' NWSL ambitions, and we give Sydney Leroux Dwyer her flowers for Black Soccer History. Tap In!

This week we're joined by Portland Timbers forward Jeremy Ebobisse. He takes us through his journey of moving from Paris, France to the soccer hotbed of Maryland, Battling through adversity in the MLS Cup Final, Co-Founding Black Players For Change, and more. We also talk Thierry Henry, and give Coach Lincoln Phillips his flowers.

This week we linked up with one of the best content creators in soccer, Elischa Edouard. He tells us about his upbringing in Haiti, how he got his start creating content, and why he's rooting for everybody Black in the soccer space. We also recap the first week of the Champions League Knockout stage and make predictions for the next rounds.