Founding Futbol
By Blue Wire
Founding Futbol is a weekly podcast that explores soccer’s journey in America, analyzing how key moments in the sport’s history have contributed to its rising level of popularity. The show features research and expert guests as it breaks down 52 key events that have influenced growth of soccer in the United States.
Host Kent Malmros combines narrated research with long-form interviews in each episode. Founding Futbol will provide in-depth analysis on topics such as Title IX, Pelé’s time in New York, the USWNT’s dominance and Paul Caligiuri’s iconic 1989 goal.
Host Kent Malmros combines narrated research with long-form interviews in each episode. Founding Futbol will provide in-depth analysis on topics such as Title IX, Pelé’s time in New York, the USWNT’s dominance and Paul Caligiuri’s iconic 1989 goal.
Latest episode
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Extra Time: Lori Lindsey Reflects on the Importance of 2011
Lori Lindsey shares memories from her time playing for the USWNT during an important moment that changed the game in the US forever -
Chapter Thirty-Six: Abby Scores, at the Death (with Stephanie Cox)
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Extra Time: Exploring Men in Blazers, with Andrew Bucholtz
The rise of Men in Blazers mirrors a change in the sports media landscape, which Andrew Bucholtz has covered since 2012 at Awful Announcing -
Chapter Thirty-Five: Men in Blazers (with Jonathan Mahler)
Men in Blazers changed the face of soccer media in the United States, and made the game more accessible to fans in America. -
Extra Time: Eddie Robinson Plays With and Against Landon Donovan
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Chapter Thirty-Four: Landon Donovan Shocks Algeria (with Mike Sorber)
Landon Donovan scored one of American soccer's great all-time goals against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup -
Extra Time (Bonus): Nancy Armour Reflects on Alex Morgan's Legacy
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Extra Time: Tom Sermanni On Coaching Alex Morgan, Twice
Alex Morgan's meteoric rise to stardom hit hyperdrive after the 2012 Olympics and Tom Sermanni was there to coach her on the USWNT in 2013 and 2014, then again later on the Orlando Pride. -
Chapter Thirty-Three: Alex Morgan Emerges (with Steph Yang)
Alex Morgan stepped onto the field for the USWNT for the first time in 2010, and quickly became the face of women's soccer in America. -
Extra Time: Jimmy Conrad Bets on Himself (with Jimmy Conrad)
Jimmy Conrad's career was defined by taking chances, which ultimately made him an legend
