FC Game Changer
FC Game Changer
Armando França Filho
Welcome to FC Game Changer, the football club that will change your game. Our main goal is to help improve your mindset, strength, and nutrition, which when combined, can completely change your football game and life. With the help of experts in the field, former and current footballers, we will work to teach you everything you need to know to be the best footballer you can be. Let the game begin!
The Advice That Turned a Football Creator Viral
On Today's Episode: Welcome back to the FC Game Changer Show! Before the viral football videos… nobody cared. In this episode of the FC Game Changer Podcast, we sit down with football creator Alexandru “Sasha” Sargu to unpack the real story behind his growth online — and the conversation that completely changed his content journey. Sasha was already creating football content consistently while balancing work, coaching, and life responsibilities. But despite the effort, nothing was breakin...
May 12
54 min
College Soccer Isn’t the Only Path to Pro
What does it really take to go from college soccer to the professional level? In this episode of Classroom Session, Armando França Filho (FC Game Changer) and Dave Clarke (FTBLRLIFE) are joined by Cameron Brooks, a professional player with the North Carolina Courage. Cameron’s journey spans multiple levels of the game—from standout student-athlete at the University of Texas at Austin, to competing in Europe with Napoli Femminile, to now playing in the National Women's Soccer League. In thi...
Apr 29
1 hr 29 min
He Started Soccer at 30… Now He Wants the World Cup
On Today's Episode: Welcome back to the FC Game Changer Show! What if you started from zero… and still chased the highest level? In this episode of the FC Game Changer Podcast, we sit down with Zach Duke, known as World Cup Dad, to explore a journey that challenges everything we believe about timing, talent, and potential. After a Division I football career at Liberty University, Zach made the decision to pursue soccer—despite having no prior background in the sport. Since then, he has tr...
Apr 14
57 min
What It Takes to Become a Top Forward Today
What does it really take to go from grassroots football to the professional level? In this episode of Classroom Session, Armando França Filho (FC Game Changer) and Dave Clarke (FTBLRLIFE) are joined by Prisca Chilufya, a Zambian international forward currently playing for Angel City FC. Prisca’s journey spans multiple continents and leagues—from Zambia to Europe, competing in the UEFA Women's Champions League, to professional experiences in Turkey and Mexico, and now the National Women's So...
Mar 31
57 min
They Had 100 Players… and Only 1 Ball
On Today's Episode: Welcome back to the FC Game Changer Show! Football has the power to change lives — but the reality of the global game is very different depending on where you grow up. In this episode of the FC Game Changer Podcast, we’re joined by Dave Clarke, founder of FootballerLife, to talk about the barriers millions of players face around the world. From lack of equipment to limited visibility, Dave shares what he’s seen working with grassroots academies across the globe and why...
Mar 17
1 hr 8 min
No One Talks About What Coaches Really Look For
What truly separates players who move to the next level? In this episode of Classroom Session, Armando França Filho (FC Game Changer) and Dave Clarke (FTBLRLIFE) welcome Julie Davis Carlson, Head Coach of Greenville Liberty and former Director of Operations for Clemson University Women’s Soccer. Drawing from her experience in collegiate athletics and the USL W League, Julie provides insight into: - How mindset shapes long-term success - Leadership lessons that extend beyond sport - What tr...
Feb 26
1 hr 8 min
The Truth About Getting Recruited No One Tells Players
On Today's Episode: Welcome back to the FC Game Changer Show! Getting recruited isn’t about being perfect—it’s about understanding the game behind the game. In this episode of the FC Game Changer Podcast, host Armando França Filho sits down with Michelle Betos, former NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year, global professional, and current Assistant Goalkeeper Coach at Gotham FC. Michelle has lived football from every angle—DI college soccer, international pro environments, championship locker rooms...
Feb 12
1 hr 21 min
A Football Conversation Most Players Never Get to Hear
Football has the power to change lives—but only if we’re willing to rethink how the game is built. In the very first FC Game Changer × FTBLRLIFE Classroom Session, hosts Armando França Filho and Dave Clarke sit down with Marti Torres, CEO of New Hera Interconnection, for a deep, honest conversation on football, purpose, and global impact. Marti founded New Hera just three years ago, yet it has already become a visionary force shaping the future of African football. Guided by the belief that...
Jan 22
1 hr 16 min
How They Built One of the Fastest-Growing Sports Brands
On Today's Episode: Welcome back to the FC Game Changer Show! What does it really take to build a sports brand from scratch — and why should footballers care? In this episode of FC Game Changer, we sit down with the founders of one of the fastest-growing sports brands in the U.S. to break down how athletes can create real opportunities beyond the pitch. From starting with nothing to building trust with athletes and teams, this conversation goes deep into the mindset, decisions, and partner...
Jan 7
59 min
PRO Footballer Brian Farber's Journey From Player to Entrepreneur
On Today's Episode: Welcome back to the FC Game Changer Show! In this episode, we sit down with Brian Farber — a pro footballer with over 100 career goals, an MLS Reserve League alum, USL standout, and indoor soccer legend. From growing up in a small town to becoming a pro, Brian shares what it REALLY takes to go from youth soccer to the pro game. But that's not all! Brian is also an accomplished entrepreneur who built several successful businesses after his professional football career. H...
Dec 5, 2025
1 hr 40 min
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