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In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews retired MLS player Kenny Cooper Jr. Kenny discusses starting his career at Manchester United, his experience in the MLS, and his current role as an ambassador for FC Dallas.
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Growing up with pro athlete parents
3:35 - Unreal career start at Man United
5:35 - Believe in your dreams!
7:05 - Valuable early experiences around Europe
9:40 - Coming back to the US
11:30 - Kenny Kooper’s experience in the MLS
13:00 - The amazing growth of the MLS in recent years
14:24 - “My biggest moments came after my biggest challenges”
16:35 - The honor of representing your country
18:46 - How to stay in the game after retirement
20:12 - Quincy’s 5 questions
20:18 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?
21:30 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
23:06 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
26:22 - Why are you passionate about soccer?
28:30 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
31:00 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
35:30 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews retired NWSL player Chelsee Washington. Chelsee discusses creating opportunities for yourself, retiring at a young age, and what she is doing post career.
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Time Stamp
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - First memory of playing soccer
1:55 - Chelsee’s youth career
2:53 - When the college route doesn’t go to plan
5:32 - Using personal adversity to fuel your career
9:15 - If you don't get an opportunity, create it yourself!
13:20 - Tough decisions move you forward
16:30 - Chelsee’s post career endeavors
18:53 - Quincy’s 5 questions
19:05 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?
20:16 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
22:00 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
23:08 - Are you still passionate about soccer?
24:20 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
26:50 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
29:00 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
31:45 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews Co-Founder & CEO at One Soccer Nation Kareem Rae. Kareem discusses growing up playing soccer in Canada, how he created his company One Soccer Nation, and writing a book at 18 years old!
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0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Kareem’s youth career in Canada and Europe
3:12 - Pathways to go pro in the U.S. vs. Canada
5:10 - Writing and publishing a book at 18
9:30 - How did “One Soccer Nation” come to be?
13:28 - Timeline and roadmap for “One Soccer Nation”
16:00 - What motivates Kareem Rae?
17:32 - How Quincy became an advisor for “One Soccer Nation”
21:30 - Quincy’s 5 questions
22:15 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?
22:30 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
23:30 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
26:20 - Why are you passionate about soccer?
28:00 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
28:40 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
29:58 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
33:30 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews USL player Ben Ofeimu. Ben discusses going straight to the pros after his youth career, playing in the USL, and how changing clubs can help you grow as a player.
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0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Ben’s youth career in Michigan
3:00 - From Academy soccer straight to pro
4:35 - Prom night or first pro game, what are you choosing?
5:25 - How changing clubs can help you grow as a player
7:42 - Quincy’s 5 questions
7:47 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?
8:20 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
9:05 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
11:31 - Why are you passionate about soccer?
12:02 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
13:10 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
14:20 - How do you prepare for being underprepared?
15:35 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
17:50 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews MASL player Chad Vandegriffe. Chad discusses his college experience at SMU and St Louis, playing for his hometown club, and transitioning from indoor to outdoor soccer.
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0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Chad’s youth career
2:47 - Playing multiple sports instead of one
4:21 - The college experience for Chad Vandegriffe
6:10 - Playing for your hometown club
7:15 - “Going pro was always my goal”
10:05 - The transition from indoor to outdoor soccer
12:38 - Team success over personal accolades!
14:00 - Learning the game takes years
15:56 - Quincy’s 5 questions
16:00 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?
16:38 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
17:19 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
18:32 - Why are you passionate about soccer?
19:03 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
19:42 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
21:42 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
24:52 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews the Co-Founder of Bay FC Leslie Osborne. Leslie discusses her new team Bay FC of the NWSL, her entrepreneurship experience, and her amazing soccer career as a player.
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0:00 - Intro
1:15 - The founding of Bay FC
4:20 - What does it mean to be a Co-Founder of a soccer franchise?
6:15 - What it takes to get into soccer ownership
10:03 - The idea and realization of “Hustle Beauty”
11:48 - First memory of playing soccer
14:20 - Realizing the opportunity to go pro
15:48 - Winning a national championship in freshman year
17:42 - Evolution of women’s pro soccer leagues in the US
22:57 - Quincy’s 5 questions
23:23 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?
23:33 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
23:42 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
24:25 - Why are you passionate about soccer?
25:17- What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
26:22 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
29:10 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Dream jersey exchange?
30:35 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews Racing Louisville FC goalkeeper Olivia Sekany. Olivia discusses her decision to become a goalkeeper, her college career going to UC Berkeley & Washington, and her rookie year in the NWSL with Racing Louisville FC.
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - First memory of soccer
1:48 - The decision to become a goalkeeper
2:43 - The process of getting into UC Berkeley
5:03 - The hustle to get seen as a goalkeeper
6:43 - Leaving Cal after a disappointing experience
10:25 - The moment Olivia realized she can go pro
11:48 - Playing for the youth national team
13:10 - “Entering the draft and not getting picked was a bummer”
17:37 - Having a pro athlete dad is huge inspiration
19:13 - Quincy’s 5 questions
19:19 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?
21:02 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
23:18 - Why do some women’s pro leagues feel like a downgrade from D1 schools?
25:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
26:50 - Why are you passionate about soccer?
28:58- What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
31:34 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
33:22 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
37:10 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews retired soccer player Jay DeMerit. Jay discusses his amazing journey from seventh-tier team to Watford, playing to the USMNT, and being the first player to sign with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the MLS
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Time Stamp
0:00 - Intro
1:50 - Playing multiple sports or focusing on one?
3:44 - Jay’s college experience
5:20 - Soccer culture in the UK vs. U.S
7:25 - From semi-pro to the Premier League
11:00 - Getting the national team call up
15:25 - Jay DeMerit - First player signed in the Whitecaps franchise
18:30 - Quincy’s 5 questions
18:40 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?
20:23 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
22:35 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
25:58 - Why the passion for soccer?
28:22 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
28:32 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
28:46 - “Sneaky Fox and TST revived my passion for the game!”
32:55 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
35:05 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews Luis Birrueta who plays for the Tacoma Stars. Luis discusses his path to pro indoor soccer, making his 1st pro team with the Tacoma Stars, and working as insurance agent.
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Time Stamp
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Earliest memories of playing soccer
2:15 - You have to play the cards you’re dealt
4:56 - The difference between casual play and pro soccer
6:50 - The reality of playing in a small league
8:07 - Quincy’s 5 questions
8:20 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful
9:14 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
10:43 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
11:34 - Why the passion for soccer?
12:45 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
14:57 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
16:50 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
21:50 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews Oakland Roots’ midfielder Joseph Nane. Joseph discusses his journey from Cameroon to America, playing soccer all over the world, and how it’s been playing for the Oakland Roots.
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0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Growing up with soccer in Cameroon
2:55 - Jojo’s recruitment journey to a U.S college
5:05 - How Joseph Nane picked Old Dominion University
6:30 - Culture shock of moving to the U.S
9:45 - Learning to adapt and grow
12:40 - Expectations vs. reality of the MLS Draft
15:45 - Playing in the MLS was an eye opening experience
16:52 - Jojo’s “wild ride” career all over the world
20:10 - Back to the roots
22:11 - Quincy’s 5 questions
22:20 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful
22:31 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
23:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
24:11 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
24:58 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
25:58 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
30:22 - Outro
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Growing up in a competitive environment
2:55 - The relation between psychology and sports management
4:41 - How to get in the business side of soccer
9:35 - The experience of working at Adidas HQ
14:58 - Quincy’s 5 questions
15:08 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful
17:33 - What is the biggest problem in US soccer?
19:15 - What advice would you give to a young person trying to get into the business of soccer?
21:50 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
27:45 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
29:57 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?
32:12 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews MASL player Ian Bennett. Ian discusses his soccer path from Canada to the US, how he got into indoor soccer, and how he became one of the best MASL players with over 500 goals
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Growing up with soccer in Canada
2:01 - “My bad grades hindered my recruitment process”
4:23 - The different paths to pro soccer in Canada and the US
5:07 - “Outworking everybody is what sets me apart!”
7:20 - 500+ goals in indoor soccer is beyond impressive!
12:36 - What it feels like to be the Most Valuable Player in a league
14:12 - First one in the building, and last one out, it’s that simple!
15:30 - It takes more than talent to become a champion
17:00 - The men’s national team jersey is a heavy one to wear
19:42 - Quincy’s 5 questions
19:50 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro?
20:11 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
21:03 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
22:03 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?
23:23 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
24:41 - Fun Questions: Messi or Ronaldo? Football or Soccer? Favorite cheat meal?
26:25 - Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews New England Revolution’s goalie Earl Edwards Jr.. Earl discusses now being a certified MLS veteran, parenting as a pro athlete, being a top 10 MLS Basketball player and co-founding Black Players for Change.
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
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0:00 - 1:14 Intro
1:15 - 3:00 Certified MLS veteran Earl Edwards Jr. is back for a follow up!
3:01 - 5:16 Earl’s first hand experience of the growth of MLS
5:18 - 7:53 The evolution of Earl’s game preparation routine
7:54 - 8:50 Messi’s impact on the MLS
8:52 - 14:59 Quincy’s 5 questions
9:10 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro?
9:40 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
11:16 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
12:43 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
15:00 - 17:03 Pros and cons of parenting as a pro athlete
17:10 - 19:28 What social work and impact means to Earl Edwards Jr.
19:30 - 21:41 Fun questions
21:42 - 22:55 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviews pro indoor/beach player Nick Perera. Nick discusses moving to the US, winning MVP award twice in the Major Arena Soccer League and playing in the The Soccer Tournament.
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:10 Intro
1:11 - 2:11 First memory of playing soccer?
2:12 - 5:36 The culture shock of moving to the U.S. at 18
5:37 - 7:40 How speaking 6 languages helped Nick throughout his career
7:42 - 11:38 Nick Perera’s experience at UC Santa Barbara
11:40 - 14:05 “Not going to MLS was the best thing that happened to me”
14:30 - 18:44 Getting into indoor and beach soccer
18:45 - 22:34 Nick Perera’s thoughts on TST and it’s potential
22:35 - 26:03 Quincy’s 5 questions
22:40 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro?
23:26 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
24:29 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
25:15 - What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t?
25:26 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
26:05 - 26:31 Is it “Soccer” or “Football”?
26:32 - 27:32 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed former MLS goalie Jeff Attinella. Jeff discusses his college career, his MLS career, and the multiple businesses he has run since retiring.
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:12 Intro
1:13 - 3:18 First memory of playing soccer
3:19 - 5:04 Jeff’s college recruitment process
5:05 - 8:10 Earning the chance to go pro
8:12 - 15:34 A rollercoaster ride through the pro ranks
15:35 - 17:40 You never know when your chance will come
17:41 - 21:13 Is being a starter crucial for a goalkeeper?
21:14 - 24:51 Life after pro soccer
25:13 - 29:31 Jeff’s busy schedule after retiring
29:32 - 39:54 Quincy’s 5 questions
29:45 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro?
30:24 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
34:13 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
36:05 - What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t?
37:09 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
39:55 - 42:47 Fun questions
42:48 - 44:13 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed defender Hugh Roberts II of Monterey Bay FC. Hugh discusses playing at George Mason University, the growth of the USL, and realizing how powerful his voice can be.
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:22 Intro
1:23 - 2:54 Youth career and planning ahead
2:58 - 3:52 Hugh Roberts’ experience at George Mason University
3:53 - 4:42 Realizing the potential for pro soccer
4:44 - 7:18 The transition from college to pros
7:19 - 8:10 Getting recognition from the league
8:11 - 10:11 Growth of the USL to a top league
10:13 - 13:47 Athletes’ voice and impact on their communities
14:10 - 15:22 Goals vs. expectations
15:24 - 21:19 Quincy’s 5 questions
15:30 - 16:52 What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro?
16:53 - 18:18 What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
18:19 - 19:06 What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
19:12 - 20:13 What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t?
20:14 - 21:19 What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
21:20 - 24:55 Fun questions
24:56 - 26:24 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed former pro Mike Magee. Mike discusses how he got involved in The Soccer Tournament, reflecting on his amazing career in the MLS, and how he started Sneaky Fox Spirits.
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:10 Intro
1:11 - 4:00 Mike Magee and Sneaky Fox FC at “The Soccer Tournament”
4:01 - 8:59 Expectations vs. outcome for Mike and Sneaky Fox FC at TST
9:00 - 10:59 Playing against Jimmy Conrad and other veterans
11:00 - 14:24 Reflecting on an incredible career 2xMLS Cup 1xMLS MVP
14:47 - 16:08 The origins of Sneaky Fox Spirits
16:09 - 22:15 Quincy’s 5 questions
16:15 - 16:50 What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro?
16:51 - 18:56 What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
18:57 - 19:41 What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
15:57 - 21:30 What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t?
21:31 - 22:15 What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
22:16 - 25:42 Fun questions
25:43 - 28:30 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed Memphis 901 FC defender Akeem Ward. Akeem discusses how he has grown on and off the pitch since 2019 when he made his first appearance on this pod, how he got into crypto and NFTs, and why building your network is so important.
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14 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:22 Intro
1:23 - 2:11 Update on Akeem’s career
2:12 - 4:08 Dealing with quick turnarounds
4:09 - 5:32 Akeem’s experience at Memphis 901 FC
5:35 - 6:35 Is 5 years of pro soccer enough to be a veteran?
6:36 - 7:53 Akeem on getting hooked on web3 and crypto
7:54 - 10:08 Why building your network is very important
10:10 - 11:32 How setting specific goals will help you
11:55 - 18:53 Quincy’s 5 questions
12:40 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become a successful pro?
13:28 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?
14:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?
15:57 - What is something that most people think is true, but you believe isn’t?
18:12 - What is something you’d move forward with, if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?
18:54 - 24:04 Fun questions
24:05 - 25:45 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed retired pro soccer player Jimmy Conrad. Jimmy discusses his journey to becoming a professional soccer player from UCLA to the MLS, playing for the USMNT, and getting in media after his career.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:16 Intro
1:17 - 2:07 Early memories of playing soccer
2:08 - 7:00 Was it always only soccer?
7:02 - 10:55 The most effective tool for getting recruited
10:56 - 14:13 Jimmy on getting into UCLA
14:14 - 19:11 Winning the ‘97 national championship with UCLA
19:13 - 23:06 Thoughts of going pro
23:07 - 25:43 The deep motive behind Jimmy’s drive to succeed!
26:29 - 31:07 How Marcelo Balboa’s dad switched Jimmy’s mindset
32:45 - 38:16 Jimmy Conrad on playing in the World Cup
38:17 - 43:20 Jimmy Conrad on working in TV Broadcasting vs. Youtube
43:23 - 48:36 Jimmy Conrad on The Soccer Tournament ‘23 and it’s future
48:37 - 50:00 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed Nicole Pacapelli head coach of the Marist women’s soccer team. Nicole discusses her soccer career, the grind of working in soccer, and being a head coach at a D1 program.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:11 Intro
1:12 - 1:41 First memory of playing soccer
1:42 - 4:53 Nicole’s youth and college career
4:55 - 6:47 Deciding to become a coach
6:49 - 10:12 The step up from D2 to D1 school
10:14 - 12:13 Advancing through the ranks
12:14 - 13:44 The interview process for “Head Coach”
14:07 - 15:57 Expectations for next season
15:58 - 17:00 Recruiting process from a coaches perspective
17:01 - 24:26 Quincy’s 5 questions
24:27 - 26:04 Fun questions
26:05 - 27:16 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed Aaron Burrell. Aaron discusses his soccer career, working in soccer, and his future goals in sports media.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:17 Intro
1:18 - 2:44 Earliest memories of playing soccer
2:45 - 3:45 Other sports at young age
3:46 - 5:17 Starting to take soccer seriously
5:18 - 8:29 Aaron’s high school career
8:30 - 14:55 Figuring out the college route
14:56 - 18:55 Making that full circle
19:18 - 21:47 Teammates or competition?
21:48 - 23:35 Aaron’s experience at SHU
23:36 - 31:40 Quincy’s 5 questions
31:41 - 36:09 Working in sports media
36:10 - 38:30 Playing pick up soccer with Chad Ochocinco Johnson
38:10 - 39:48 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed soccer prospect SahrFelix Sandy. SahrFelix discusses his high ambitions from a young age, his college soccer career, and his future of going pro.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:25 Intro
1:26 - 2:40 High ambitions from a young age
2:42 - 4:14 A hectic way into college
4:15 - 6:32 Switching schools after freshman year
6:33 - 9:02 How injuries and Covid hindered SahrFelix’s career
9:03 - 11:40 Thoughts on the NCAA rules and regulations
12:04 - 13:20 SharFelix’s goals for the future
13:21 - 18:05 Quincy’s 5 questions
18:06 - 22:57 Fun questions
22:58 - 24:13 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed MLS Next Pro player for the Columbus Crew 2, Max Arfsten. Max discusses playing at UC Davis, his first season as a pro with MLS Next Pro, and what he’s excited about this season.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:10 Intro
1:11 - 2:51 Why soccer over other sports
2:52 - 3:52 College recruitment process
3:53 - 4:45 On and off the pitch experience at UC Davis
4:46 - 5:47 The potential to go pro
5:48 - 7:48 Experience in the MLS NEXT Pro league
7:49 - 9:20 Getting drafted in the first round
9:21 - 11:42 First season as a pro
12:05 - 17:17 Quincy’s 5 questions
17:18 - 18:52 Fun questions
18:53 - 20:13 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed MLS Next Pro player for the Houston Dynamo 2, Mujeeb Murana. Mujeeb discusses moving from Nigeria to Texas, playing at St. Louis University, and his first season as a pro with MLS Next Pro.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:06 Intro
1:07 - 1:50 Earliest memories of playing soccer
1:51 - 2:30 The transition from Nigeria to Texas
2:31 - 4:03 Mujeeb’s youth career
4:05 - 4:58 The college recruitment process
5:00 - 6:53 Mujeeb’s experience at St. Louis
6:54 - 7:38 Mujeeb’s thoughts on the MLS NEXT Pro League
7:39 - 8:25 Scoring that first pro goal
8:26 - 9:07 Getting to the big leagues
9:29 - 15:05 Quincy’s 5 questions
15:06 - 16:35 Fun questions
16:36 - 18:06 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed NWSL player for the Houston Dash, Michaela Abam. Michaela discusses her journey from West Virginia University to the NWSL and playing for her national team Cameroon.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:18 Intro
1:19 - 2:01 Earliest memories of playing soccer
2:02 - 4:08 Youth career growing up in Houston
4:10 - 8:48 Michaela’s college experience
8:50 - 10:48 Going pro was always the goal
10:50 - 12:42 Prodigies have to sacrifice too!
12:45 - 15:38 The feeling of getting drafted to pros
16:02 - 18:49 The experience of playing abroad
18:51 - 20:50 Coming back to the States
20:58 - 23:01 Do NWSL teams affiliated with MLS teams have an advantage?
23:02 - 26:10 Playing for the National team of Cameroon
26:11 - 30:29 Quincy’s 5 questions
30:30 - 35:25 Fun questions
35:26 - 36:52 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed indoor soccer pro Alexis Catt for the Memphis Americans. Alexis discusses her journey from playing club soccer to becoming a professional, the difference between indoor and outdoor soccer, and winning the National Indoor Soccer League championship.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:12 Intro
1:13 - 2:20 Earliest memories of playing soccer
2:22 - 4:00 High school career goals
4:01 - 5:58 Realizing the potential of pro soccer
5:59 - 12:43 Stepping on the field as a pro
12:47 - 15:24 Differences between indoor and outdoor soccer
15:46 - 20:46 Winning a the National Indoor Soccer League championship
20:47 - 23:01 Goals for the 2023 season
23:11 - 29:44 Quincy’s 5 questions
29:45 - 30:44 Fun questions
30:45 - 32:16 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed Eli Lesser. Eli discusses his passion for soccer, starting This Week in MLS, and his goals for after college.
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13 Year Pro and MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:35 Intro
1:36 - 3:43 The beginnings of “This week in MLS”
3:44 - 6:12 Breaking through and growing the channel
6:14 - 8:51 How Quincy helped Eli drown the noise and keep pushing
8:53 - 10:30 Eli’s plans after graduation this year
10:33 - 11:48 Does the MLS collab with creators?
11:49 - 13:13 Eli’s predictions for the 2023 MLS season
13:14 - 14:12 Thoughts on Sean Johnson’s trade to Toronto
14:13 - 15:15 “Shocking performance” predictions for 2023
15:16 - 16:40 Eli’s thoughts on celebrity ownership in MLS clubs
16:43 - 17:26 E-Sports as a way to promote the MLS
17:28 - 18:42 “Messi is the G.O.A.T, no debate” - Eli Lesser
18:44 - 19:54 Eli’s thoughts on the USMNT on the next world cup
19:55 - 20:33 Could the USWNT win the following world cup?
20:55 - 30:40 Quincy’s 5 questions
30:42 - 32:04 Fun questions
32:06 - 33:26 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed forward Fabian Herbers of the Chicago Fire. Fabian discusses moving to the US from Germany, getting drafted into the MLS, and his overall soccer journey.
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13 Year MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa’s (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:20 Intro
1:22 - 2:52 Earliest memories of playing soccer
2:54 - 6:02 Fabian’s youth career and getting into college
6:05 - 8:53 Adapting to change: Moving to the U.S. at 19
8:54 - 12:08 The difference between German and American playstyle
12:31 - 14:39 Realizing the potential to go pro
14:40 - 16:16 Getting drafted 6th overall in the MLS
16:17 - 17:26 Fabian’s first MLS goal
17:27 - 19:50 Meeting your heroes
19:52 - 21:02 Fabian’s goals for the upcoming season
21:03 - 28:06 Quincy’s 5 questions
28:07 - 30:26 Fun questions
30:27 - 31:42 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed pro soccer player Ena Sabanagic. Ena discusses her soccer journey, playing at Purdue, and now playing professional overseas.
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13 Year MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa’s (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:25 Intro
1:12 - 1:41 First memory of playing soccer
1:42 - 2:06 Ena’s youth career
2:08 - 3:45 Recruitment process out of high school
3:47 - 4:10 Ena’s experience at Purdue University
4:12 - 5:00 Work towards your dreams!
5:02 - 5:42 Transitioning from college to pros
5:43 - 6:54 Culture shock: Moving to Iceland to play pro
6:56 - 8:08 Back to the roots: Bosnian national team
8:30 - 12:11 Quincy’s 5 questions
12:13 - 13:32 Fun questions
13:33 - 14:50 Outro
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In today’s episode: Paul interviewed Perfect Soccer defender for USL Championship club Birmingham Legion, Alex Corgnale. Alex discusses his soccer journey, playing overseas for 6 years then making it to the MLS, and how he got into crypto/NFTs.
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13 Year MLS Cup Champion Quincy Amarikwa’s (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents - The Perfect Soccer Podcast, Where your host Paul Guarino goes 1 on 1 to get to know your favorite professional soccer players, on and off the pitch.
Time Stamp
0:00 - 1:28 Intro
1:30 - 2:25 First memory of playing soccer
2:25 - 5:15 Realizing his potential
5:15 - 6:55 Alex’s college recruitment process in Dallas starts as a sophomore
6:58 - 8:36 Alex signs a homegrown contract - no draft needed!
8:37 - 10:41 Alex’s memorable debut
10:42 - 12:03 Scoring his first MLS goal as a defender
12:05 - 14:47 Why the USL is crucial for pro soccer in the U.S
15:11 - 16:01 Thoughts on returning to the MLS
16:03 - 21:30 Alex’s venture into crypto and NFTs
20:31 - 26:28 Quincy’s 5 questions
26:30 - 27:52 Outro
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