UP: Uplifting Stories From The Pitch, Episode 11, Soccer Is A Lifestyle

Sport has the power to uplift. Our original series "UP" explores how the beautiful game inspires, even in difficult times. In episode 11, we talk with Tyler Conybear, a youth player on the Colorado Rapids academy team, about his experience playing with the Rapids academy and some new processes put in place upon returning from COVID-19. 

UP: Uplifting Stories From The Pitch, Episode 7, Soccer Is The World's Game

Our original series "UP" explores soccer from the perspective of fans, players, coaches and others who live for the beautiful game. In Episode 7, we talk with Adam Hayes, a former player and club director, now coach and soccer parent, about the cultural effect soccer has on young players, and how the beautiful game can enrich the youth soccer experience.

UP: Uplifting Stories From The Pitch, Episode 6, Soccer Builds Resilience

El deporte tiene el poder de elevar. Nuestra serie original "UP" explora cómo el hermoso juego inspira, incluso en tiempos difíciles. En el episodio 6, hablamos con Abby Burridge, una ex jugadora colegiada de D1 en la Universidad Loyola de Chicago, sobre las lecciones aprendidas como jugadora de fútbol universitaria y la superación de reveses en tiempos inciertos.

UP: Uplifting Stories From The Pitch, Episode 4, Soccer Is Emotional

El deporte tiene el poder de elevar. Nuestra serie original "UP" explora cómo el hermoso juego inspira, incluso en tiempos difíciles. En el episodio 4, el ex profesional y entrenador de la Academia de Fútbol Nisola, Greg Preciado, comparte una emotiva historia de su infancia y habla sobre las diferencias entre la cultura del fútbol mexicano y estadounidense.

UP: Uplifting Stories From The Pitch, Episode 3, Sí Se Puede

Our original series "UP" explores soccer from the perspective of fans, players, coaches and others who live for the beautiful game. In Episode 3, we talk with Frida Aguilar-Ximello, a first-generation college student at Northeast Community College. She discusses her responsibility to pave the way for her younger siblings, her dream to play for Mexico's National Team, and how she's navigating the uncertainties of her soccer career during the pandemic.

UP: Uplifting Stories From The Pitch, Episode 2, Soccer Is Life

El deporte tiene el poder de elevar. Nuestra serie original "UP" explora cómo el hermoso juego inspira, incluso en tiempos difíciles. En el episodio 2, hablamos con Nikki Malone, exjugador profesional del Portland Thorns FC y del USWNT. Habla de los desafíos que enfrentan los deportes femeninos tanto en tiempos buenos como difíciles, y la oportunidad actual de revitalizar el amor de las jugadoras jóvenes por el juego.