
📢 Welcome back to the Stone by Stone Podcast! In this episode, host Gareth Mullins, Director of Communications at Edgewater Castle, sits down with Jhamie Chin, Senior Director of Sporting Communications for Chicago Fire FC, to talk about his journey in sports media, the growth of soccer in America, and what it takes to succeed in the industry. ⚽🔥
🔹 Topics Covered:
✔ Jhamie’s background and how soccer shaped his life
✔ The rapid growth of soccer in the U.S. and MLS’s role
✔ His transition from aspiring pharmacist to sports communications
✔ Inside the PR world at Chicago Fire FC
✔ Flying to Switzerland within 24 hours for Xherdan Shaqiri’s signing announcement
✔ The impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on American soccer
✔ Advice for breaking into the industry
✔ Fun rapid-fire questions, including dream players to watch live!