Soccer

Midfielder Ilie Sanchez knew he made the right choice to sign with LAFC when he witnessed the club's new Special Olympics Unified Team.

Kaká looks back on winning the 2007 Champions League with AC Milan and the struggles he faced to get there: “Playing in a Champions League final is simply: a roar. The roar of life. A sound that forges our character in victory or defeat.”

Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman reflects on the five toughest opponents he's faced in his career thus far.

A letter from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes: “This club is more than just something that I can put into a nice quote for social media. It is something that I care about deeply.”

Yui Hasegawa is living her dream: “I hope that I can now convey the joy of football to girls in Japan and England and all around the world.” 

Brandt Bronico shares his full circle story with the city: “I’m thankful that Charlotte FC brought me home, and I can only hope that I can give back to the club and city what they’ve given to me over the years.”

The two sisters sit down and talk about their career inspirations, self care, and what it was like growing up playing with each other.

Endrick pens a letter to his little brother, Noah: “By the time you were a baby, we were living a very different life, and that life is only going to keep changing in the years to come.”

Dejan Kulusevski wrote this for Tottenham: “To some people in England, I’m probably still the Swedish guy with the funny name who came over from Italy.”

Marcus Rashford, in his own words: “If you ever question my commitment to Man United, that’s when I have to speak up. It’s like somebody questioning my entire identity, and everything I stand for as a man.”

Quizás me recuerdes como una de las 15 jugadoras que enviaron esos correos electrónicos a la Federación Española de Fútbol.

Laia Aleixandri shares her story: “You may remember me as one of the 15 players who sent those emails to the Spanish football federation.”

He aprendido que hay cosas que son más importantes que el fútbol.

Lucía García has some things to say: “I have also learned that there are some things you cannot put a price on.” 

Alejandro Bedoya wants people to remember him for his actions beyond the pitch. As winner of the 2023 Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact award, we hear just how far his contributions have reached.

Si voy a hablarte como el hombre que soy ahora, entonces tenés que entender el niño que fui.

Federico Valverde has a story to tell: “If I am going to talk to you as the man that I am now, then you have to understand the boy that I was.” 

DC United's Steve Birnbaum shares his work with DC SCORES, an almost 30-year program that provides youth with opportunities to play, learn, and grow together.

Jeremy Ebobisse is advocating for inclusivity and equal opportunities for all young children to be able to play and grow the game of soccer.

The Philadelphia Union midfielder explains how his Queens, NY upbringing and training with his older brother, Conor, everyday shaped him into the player he is today. 

I have to start with a story about my dad. I was maybe eight or nine years old and we were living in New York City.

Meet the San Francisco Seals: MLS NEXT Delivering Access donation recipients, provided by Door Dash – giving more talented soccer athletes the opportunity to play at the highest level of youth soccer in the United States.

Remember the name: Miggy Perez. The St. Louis City SC midfielder achieved his dreams of playing professional soccer and is making his mark on the pitch.

Fran Kirby was born to play. She talks about the moments that got her to where she is and the legacy she wants to leave behind.