On the premier episode of soccerPod, Eric sits down with the great Freddy Adu. SoccerPod hosts conversations with soccer legends from around the world, and Freddy has a truly remarkable tale to tell. At 7 years old, he was playing barefoot in the streets of his Ghana fishing village – but a short 6 years later he would be a millionaire, the face of an entire league and the most famous American soccer player ever. Give a listen and hear about the most unique soccer career in American soccer history.Thanks for listening! We appreciate your support. If you love SoccerPod, please consider supporting us through our Patreon: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/soccerpod'>https://www.patreon.com/soccerpod</a> By subscribing to our Patreon, you get behind-the-scenes content, discounts on merchandise and the opportunity to submit questions for future guests. Connect with us on social: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/soccer.pod/'>https://www.instagram.com/soccer.pod/</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/soccerpod'>https://www.facebook.com/soccerpod</a> Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/SoccerPod1'>https://twitter.com/SoccerPod1</a> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soccerPod-go5vx

Norman Whiteside

The soccerPod hosts long-form, heart to heart interviews with past legends of the game of soccer. There is a massive market for soccer in the United States today, but it wasn’t always this way. We go back in time and talk to legends from the prior era, whose stories are not well known in the United States. We talk about playing with no shin guards, the apparent impossibility of a straight red card and smoking cigarettes at halftime. We talk about the legendary games they were a part of, the goals they scored and the trophies that they won. But we also explore the time and culture in which our guests grew up – whether it was, as a kid - seeing the Berlin Wall go up in their backyard, or going to sleep to the sounds of IRA bombs in 1980’s Belfast. From childhood through their professional careers, on to where they are today – our guests’ have all had interesting rides – and we explore them here. &nbsp;&nbsp;For those who love it, the beautiful game connects us all. So relax, kick back and if you are into soccer talk with a nod towards nostalgia – or you just want to hear some fascinating stories that will make you laugh - give us a go.