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Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live. New episodes drop every week. Join us.
U.S. Soccer at the United Nations: Lex Chalat Talks Soccer Forward | U.S. Soccer Podcast
U.S. Soccer Podcast
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1 month ago
U.S. Soccer at the United Nations: Lex Chalat Talks Soccer Forward | U.S. Soccer Podcast
From the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, host David Gass sits down with Executive Director of the Soccer Forward Foundation Lex Chalat to discuss how U.S. Soccer is making the sport more accessible everywhere for everyone
This week, U.S. Soccer is at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
From the UN, host David Gass sits down with Lex Chalat, Executive Director of the Soccer Forward Foundation at U.S. Soccer. Lex explains Soccer Forward and the initiatives that are working to expand soccer access leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup (5:00). The foundation aims to support community soccer, evident with the inclusive and enriching Resource Hub, a free tool that launched its first phase this week.
Visit the resource hub: https://www.ussoccer.com/soccer-forward/resource-hub
Later, co-host Meghan Klingenberg hops on to preview the Open Cup Final which kicks off from Q2 Stadium at 8:00 p.m. ET on October 1. The match will make history not only for the winner between Austin FC and Nashville SC but also for the all-female officiating crew refereeing the game. Our hosts close the show with the segment Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts, answering your questions (36:20).
The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.
Hosts: David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg
Guest: Lex Chalat, U.S. Soccer Executive Director, Soccer Forward Foundation
Producer: Matthew Nelson
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U.S. Soccer Podcast
Step inside the heart of soccer in America with the U.S. Soccer Podcast. Every Wednesday, host David Gass sits down for honest, uplifting conversations with voices from across the soccer landscape. We'll be introducing you to the people working to grow the game at every level from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams to the Youth and Extended National Teams and beyond. The conversations bring you closer to the players, coaches, and personalities shaping the game in communities across the country, exploring the moments, ideas, and the influencers driving the sport forward. This is where soccer stories live. New episodes drop every week. Join us.
