In this episode, Amobi Okugo interviews Ulysses Llanez, a California native, US Men's National Team player, and current winger for Wolfsburg. They discuss Llanez's career path from the LA Galaxy Academy to playing in Europe at a young age. They also chat about how he's developing during his loan spell with SKN St. Polten, and playing Fifa Pro Clubs with the homies. Tune in for more!

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Hosted by: Amobi Okugo | @amobisays

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Guest: Ulysses Llanez | @Uly_soccer7

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Amobi pulls up to St. Louis to kick it with his guy, Stl CITY SC defender, Josh Yaro. They talk about Josh's journey from the Right To Dream Academy in Ghana, to using his education to pursue his pro dreams.

The guys also talk about the upcoming season for CITY, life in St. Louis, and his favorite West African restaurants in the city.

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DP: Rich Gordon | @richimpossible

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This week the guys catch up with Philanthropist, Businessman, Current USMNT standout and LAFC Midfielder, Kellyn Acosta. They chop it up about Kellyn's upbringing, the decision to go pro at 16 vs College, European aspirations, the upcoming World Cup and more. They also talk about Kellyn's love for fashion, his philanthropic work and the other business endeavors he's cooking up, including team ownership.

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This week the guys sit down with one of the most interested individuals in Soccer, Former Pro, TV Analyst, and Entrepreneur, Rodney Wallace. They chat about everything from his early life growing up in Costa Rica, adjusting to American life in the DMV; to his professional career, which took him around the world. They also chat about how he made the transition into media, leveraged brand partnerships into new opportunities and how he's championing the use of CBD for Athletes.

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Host: Amobi Okugo | @amobisays

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Guest: Rodney Wallace | @rodwall22

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This week the guys are back in their normal setup and sit down with the Ajay Nwosu, CEO of one of the fastest growing sports, Teqball. If you don't know what Teqball is, you've probably seen your favorite Soccer player playing it at their house or on the training ground. We talk with Ajay about his soccer career, his transition into business and how he's helping to lead Teqball into into a new frontier, including the Olympics.

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Host: Amobi Okugo | @amobisays

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Guest: Ajay Nwosu | @ajay22

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Live at MLS All-Star, the guys catch up with the walking MLS Cup, Darlington Nagbe. Amobi and Darlington cover everything from his favorite MLS cup win, to the real reason he doesn't play on the USMNT or overseas. Tap in!

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Guest: Darlington Nagbe | @darlington.nagbe

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This week the guys link up with one of the new up and coming connectors in the sports world, Raheem Taylor-Parkes. They talk about hie early years in the Philadelphia Union academy system, playing on both the Canadian and USYNT's where he built friendships with some of North American soccer's newest crop of rising stars (Christian Pulisic, Alphonso Davies, Weston McKennie, etc.) and how he transitioned from his playing career into a budding creative events company in Hyphenate Creative Co.

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Guest: Raheem Taylor-Parkes | @Raheemovic

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This week the guys link up with STL City SC's Dir. of Musical Experience, Muhammed "Mvstermind" Austin. They get to know about Mvstermind, his reputation as an artist and community leader in STL, how he landed this first-of-its-kind position for a MLS franchise, and what he plans to do curate the game day sound for this new Franchise.

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Guest: Mvstermind | @Mvstermind

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This week EL sits down with Dr. Jermaine Scott, a Ph.D recipient, professor, and founder of Inter Miami's only Black supporters group, Black Herons. We chop it up about Jermaine's Jamaican roots, his love of history and sport, and how he's marrying the two through his work in academia and as an author. We also get into what led him to form Black Herons, the importance of South Florida's Caribbean community and how their inclusion can help soccer grow in the region.

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Guest: Dr. Jermaine Scott | @blacksoccerdoc

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This week on Short Corners the guys are playing catch up from a busy week previously. Amobi gives his player's perspective on the fitness test that Justin Forsett's son was given by his soccer coach. They go over the draw for the 2026 world cup cities, and they react to a bold statement that Fifa president Gianni Infantino made about the status of soccer in America by 2026.

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This week the guys are joined by MLS' VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sola Winley. They talk about Sola's start in sports, the league's commitment to creating an equitable environment. He also talks about recent partnership announcements with the National Black Bank Foundations, new TV deal with Apple, a 2022 Juneteenth announcement + more.

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Guest: Sola Winley | @adesolawinley

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This week the guys catch up with arguably one of the biggest signings in League 1, Tormenta FC forward Kazaiah Sterling. They talk about Kaz's upbringing in London growing up an Arsenal fan, but playing in the Tottenham academy; Getting his debut in a Champions League match, and making the jump across the pond to play in League 1. They also talk about some differences and similarities in terminology and culture from the states to the UK and touch on his career aspirations.

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Guest: Kazaiah Sterling | @kazaiahsterling98

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This week the guys are joined by former MLS Pro, Cal Bears Hall Of Famer, and media personality Calen Carr. They chat about Calen's early years, breaking records at Cal, going on trial at Arsenal, MLS Cup pains + more.

In Trending Topics, Amobi and Calen give their opinions on SD Wave's kit prices and Naomi Osaka's new Agency. Tap In!

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Guest: Calen Carr | @calencarr

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This week the guys are joined by LA Galaxy and USMNT Legend, Cobi Jones. They chat with Cobi about his journey from being a walk on at UCLA to becoming the most capped USMNT player and an inspiration to thousands of young Black kids coming up playing soccer. Cobi also shares stories from his National team and Galaxy days, talks about his transition into the broadcast booth and his ownership in Angel City FC.

For trending topics Amobi and Cobi give their opinions on Kevin Durant's NWSL investment and CF Montreal changing their crest (again).

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Guest: Cobi Jones | @cobijones

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This week the guys are joined by your favorite USMNT'er, Media Personality and all around FUN Guy, Jimmy Conrad. The guys chop it up about Jimmy's playing career, not allowing adversity to keep you from your dreams, and Jimmy shares many stories along the way.

For trending topics Amobi and Jimmy give their thoughts on Chris Mueller's return to the MLS, and they give their predictions on the Concacaf Champions League Final (Congrats Seattle Sounders!).

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Producer & Co-Host: EL Johnson | @elchereik

Guest: Jimmy Conrad | @JimmyConrad

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This week the guys are joined by young phenom and FC Cincinnati defender Zico Bailey. Zico shares his journey from LA Galaxy academy to a month spent doing trials in Europes. He talks about soaking up game from older players on the team when it comes to taking care of his body and investing his money. Speaking of investments, the guys get into Zico's new journey as a house hacker and what his aspirations are for the season.

For trending topics Amobi and Zico give their opnions on Man United's new managerial hire, and Mbappe's chances of going to Real Madrid, Bailey also shares why he's UP NEXT.

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Guest: Zico Bailey | @zicobailey

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This week the guys are joined by the newly elected President of Black Players for Change and New England Revolution Goalkeeper, Earl Edwards, Jr. Amobi and Earl's relationship goes way back to Residency days, so the pair reminisce on the "Turf Wars" between the 91s and 92s and the talent that was lost due to US Soccer's "Pay to play" system. The guys also touch on Earl's journey as a pro, navigating race, leveraging his platform through BPC and more.

Additionally, instead of Trending Topics, Amobi and Earl debate on who would win in a 5-a-side between 91s and 92s; what's the bigger soccer hotbed, Sacremento or San Diego, and their all-time NBA starting 5.

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Guest: Earl Edwards Jr. | @earledwardsjr

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This week the guys are joined by Columbus Crew and Haiti winger Derrick Etienne Jr. They talk about Derrick's journey through the NY Red Bulls academy, finding the right fit in Columbus, and pride in representing Haiti on the national stage. Derrick also talks about the work his family foundation is doing for Haiti and his native Patterson, NJ. The guys also get into Derrick's Haiti & Jersey 5-a-side picks, his favorite NYC brunch and off-season spots, and he rates Christian Pulisic's griddy.

For Trending topics, Amobi and Derrick give their opinions on disappointed PSG fans, Rashford slander, and Chelsea's sanction woes. Tap In!!

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This week the guys are joined by Major League Soccer's Manager of Player Engagement, Taylor Wells. They discuss Taylor's journey from LA to NY to pursue a career in sports, Prepping MLS players for success off the pitch, juggling law school and work full-time, working on music and dropping an EP, and more.

For Trending topics, Amobi and Taylor give their thoughts on MLS' new partnership with the National Black Bank Foundation. Tap In!!

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Guest: Taylor Wells | @twellsmaberry

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This week Amobi and EL are joined by Malmo FF Midfielder/Winger Romain Gall. They chop it up about Romain's journey from Paris to the DMV, opting to play in Europe at a young age, Training your mind, making music, fashion 5-a-sides and more.

In trending topics, Amobi and Romain give their opinions on Abramovich & Chelsea, Hector Herrera to Houston, and Jesse Marsch's Ted Lasso comparisons.

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Guest: Romain Gall | @romaingall

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