The One Soccer Nation Podcast
The One Soccer Nation Podcast is your gateway to the global soccer industry. Hosted by Kareem Rae, each episode features in-depth conversations with the game’s leaders, sports investors, sports lawyers, club owners, FIFA intermediaries, executives, and professional players. From Major League Soccer (MLS) and the United Soccer League (USL) to international markets, the podcast delivers strategic insights, emerging trends, and behind-the-scenes stories that shape both the business and culture of the beautiful game.
Episodes
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Teddy Wagnac, CEO & Founder of SoccerPath, and Wadi Gaitan, Co-Founder and Communication Strategist, for a forward-looking conversation at the intersection of technology, youth development, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As North America prepares to host the world’s biggest sporting event, Teddy and Wadi break down what the World Cup moment truly...
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae speaks with former MLS professional Kelyn Rowe about the realities of playing at the highest level and the difficult transition that follows.
Kelyn shares the sacrifices, pressure, and mental demands of a professional career, along with the identity shift many players face after retirement. Now a Seattle Sounders FC broadcaster and a commercial lines producer at U...
Marlon Glean - President of Grenada Football Association | Building Football Legacy in the Caribbean
What does the 2026 FIFA World Cup mean for small nations and how can football truly change a country?
In this episode of the One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Marlon Glean, President of the Grenada Football Association and former FIFA executive, to explore how football can unite nations, create opportunity, and build long-term legacy, especially in the Caribbean.
Marlon shares his unique journey from e...
From being told he’d never make it, to signing his first pro contract at 19, Heath Martin has built his career on resilience, discipline, and a growth mindset. Today, Heath is not only a professional soccer player, but also the founder of NSP Soccer, a global training brand with over 500K followers and 10M monthly views.
In this episode of the One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae and co-host Channing Chaston sit down with...
How does a Google veteran and venture capitalist approach investing in professional soccer?
In this episode of the One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Kevin Willer - tech leader, investor, and owner with stakes in clubs across the USL, NWSL, England’s EFL, and Canada’s Northern Super League.
Kevin reveals how he built his soccer investment thesis, why women’s soccer is one of the fastest-growing markets...
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Nicholas Edwards, former professional athlete and Co-Founder of Champion Venture Partners (CVP), a sports investment firm changing the way athletes and fans engage with ownership.
Nicholas shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur to investor, and how CVP is opening the doors of sports ownership to both accredited and everyday retail investors...
Bret McCormick - Facilities/Fan Experience/Ticketing Beat Reporter at Sports Business Journal /Daily
How are real estate, technology, and global events reshaping soccer in the U.S.?
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Brett McCormick of Sports Business Journal to explore the evolving business of soccer. They discuss the rise of mixed-use developments around stadiums, the expected impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and how venue utilization drives long-term value for clubs and communi...
What does it take to succeed in soccer journalism while covering the rise of MLS, USL, and U.S. soccer?
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, Kareem Rae speaks with veteran journalist Simon Evans, who has been covering the sport since the early 1990s.
Simon shares how technology and AI are reshaping media, why networking is essential for journalists, and how global stars like Messi have transformed the profile o...
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation (OSN) Podcast, host Kareem Rae sit down with Tino Villarreal, Jr., City Commissioner At-Large "A" of City of Brownsville, Texas, to explore how this dynamic border city is transforming into a global hub for space travel, innovation, and professional sports.
Brownsville is not only witnessing monthly rocket launches and attracting major tech billionaires — it’s also in talks with...
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, Kareem Rae sits down with entrepreneur and developer Greg Scott for a deep dive into the future of professional soccer in Riverside, California. Greg shares the story behind his entrepreneurial beginnings, how he identifies opportunities worth building, and why soccer has become a core part of his vision for community development.
The conversation explores what it takes to launc...
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, Kareem Rae sits down with Susie Cirilli a employment law specialist, certified WNBA and PWHL agent, and a leading advocate for transgender women athletes for a candid, insight-rich discussion on how law, identity, and policy are reshaping modern sport.
Together, they break down why the future of athletics hinges on legal clarity, how gender-identity debates evolved from landmark...
Brazil’s football is changing fast—from SAF reforms to multi-club ownership. In this episode, host Kareem Rae sits down with Danilo Caixeiro (Eagle Football | Matix Capital) to unpack the investment strategy behind Botafogo’s turnaround, how new laws reshaped Brazilian football, and what it really takes to build investor relations in a passionate, high-pressure market.You’ll learn:
- How 6 years in football finance shaped Danilo’s...
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Chris Martinovic to discuss what it truly takes to build a successful professional soccer club from the ground up. From securing community support to ensuring the right stadium size, Chris shares valuable insights on how fan engagement directly drives ticket sales, revenue, and long-term investment success.
Key Highlights:
- Announcing a 5,000-seat ...
How do you launch professional soccer clubs from the ground up?
In this episode of the One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Ryan Harnetiaux, founder of Aequus Sports LLC, to share the inside story of building Spokane Velocity (USL League One / USL 1) and Spokane Zephyr FC (USL Super League / USL S) in Spokane, Washington.
Ryan opens up about the unique challenge of launching both men’s (USL 1) and women...
How do you launch a professional soccer club, win a championship in year one, and lead a $2.5B soccer-anchored district in Texas?On this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, Kareem Rae sits down with Matt Denny, General Manager & VP of North Texas SC, to uncover the story behind one of the most ambitious projects in U.S. soccer.What you’ll learn in this episode:- Matt’s journey from England to the U.S. soccer industry- How...
In this episode of the One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Daniel Ramirez, a veteran television producer and storyteller whose career has spanned over 20 years across sports, journalism, and global football.Daniel shares his incredible journey into soccer storytelling, from documenting Kobe Bryant’s final NBA season to producing groundbreaking football series such as All or Nothing: Brazil National Team, Sergi...
In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Dylan Meyer, Founder & CEO of Legacy of Legends. Dylan shares his inspiring journey—from creating a viral Dwyane Wade fan page at a young age to collaborating with Wade on managing his official Legacy Instagram page, and ultimately building Legacy of Legends, a global platform that connects young athletes with top-tier sports programs.
W...
In this episode of the One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae speaks with Alexis Boulos, General Manager of Union Omaha (USL League One), about how the club has built a championship culture — on and off the pitch.
Alexis reveals her unconventional path into soccer, the leadership strategies behind Union Omaha’s back-to-back titles, and the operational realities of running a USL club. From going above and beyond the C...
In this episode of the One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae sits down with Ryan Bailey – Chief Operating Officer (Americas) at Red Knot and co-host of The Total Soccer Show on The Athletic – to discuss the rapid evolution of soccer in the United States, the business of storytelling in the game, and the unprecedented opportunities ahead as we approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With over 15 years in US soccer media, Ryan shares...
American investor-operator Jordan Gardner breaks down the real mechanics of buying and running European football clubs—what to diligence before you wire a euro, how to build a winning dressing-room culture, where undervalued leagues still exist, and why many multi-club ownership (MCO) plays fail in execution.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Deal selection & diligence: stadium control/leases, geography, roster...
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