We are fortunate to have Ross Smith, a current Apple TV MLS Season Pass Match Analyst, who you hear along with Tony Husband each week during the MLS Season. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ross, as we talk about his football playing days, being an announcer for the Portland Timbers, and a little thing called No Tippy Tappy.

@RossSmith_20

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This episode's conversation is with Kyle Sheldon, CEO/Founder of Name and Number. He has built quite a career in sports marketing, having stints at DC United, NASCAR here in Charlotte, the Seattle Sounders, and the Chicago Fire. Kyle has stepped onto the pitch with his own soccer-specific marketing and creative agency called Name and Number is enjoying success early on with a client list that includes MLS and Leagues Cup, Dortmunt, San Diego Wave FC, USL, Kwik Goal, Seattle Sounders, and more. l think you will enjoy learning more about Kyle what he has started in a soccer/football sphere that is about to explode in the States like never before.

X:@kylesheldon

LinkedIn: @kylesheldon 🌐 Name and Number

@NameAndNumber

@Pathway_hq

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On this episode, I have a conversation with Karely Avila, Sr Communications Coordinator for Charlotte FC. We talk about the many hats she wears for the club’s communications team as well as her journey: from her parent's move from Mexico to how she ended up in Charlotte and lessons she learned along the way. Enjoy getting to know Karely Avila.

X: @karelyeavila

IG: @karelyavila_

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Today on the show I talk with Charlotte FC Defender Nathan Bryne beyond what we see on the pitch. While Nate is a private person, we learn more about him and how he approaches his life as a footballer and more. Nate's effort and intensity on the pitch are two characteristics I have admired since he joined the Crown. I think you will enjoy learning more about Nathan Byrne as much as I did.

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Today on the show we talk with Aaron Osborne from Coke Consolidated about their work with Charlotte FC to fit and match two brand objectives to help the overall community and their respective companies. Aaron's work started out on the sporting side working in Minor League Baseball in Asheville and with the Charlotte Checkers Hockey team. He now is the cog that connects Coke to so many things happening in sports beyond just pouring rights at a stadium or venue.

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On this episode we are joined by the Charlotte FC Fan Experience Coordinator, Nezzie Miranda. We talk about here journey to Charlotte from Santa Cruz, California, what she does for the club, and more.

IG: @nezziemiranda https://www.linkedin.com/in/nezziemiranda

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On this episode Nic has a conversation with the Emmy award winning Director of live sports, Tom Huet. Tom has created a brilliant career directing and producing all sports from college football to NBA to MLB to the Olympics. He has been a part of all. His passion lies in soccer and how he can help tell the story from his directing matches you watch on MLS Season Pass. Enjoy!

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Today on the show I talk with Major League Soccer's Sr. Director of Emerging Ventures, Mihir Kumar, to learn about his job, the start of MLS Innovation Lab and the intersection of technology and soccer, his journey to working for Major League Soccer, and more.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihirkumar1 MLS Innovation Lab article from MLS

• • A-Champs
  • CAMB.AI
  • Fabric
  • Fitogether
  • Reeplayer
  • STAIDIUM U.S.

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Today on the show I talk with Charlotte FC Defender Bill Tuiloma. Bill has had an amazing football journey starting with leaving his mom and dad in New Zealand at age 18 for the opportunity to play professionally in France. Bill shared some of his adventures, how he approaches his craft, his friendships on the club, and more…just a note: we recorded this episode a week before the opener while the club was in Coachella and there was some audio transmission disruptions. Enjoy Bill Tuiloma!

IG: @tuiloma_official

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On this episode we talk with Woody Wilder, Director of Communications. Woody has over 10 years in the Communications business working in both the NFL and MLS. Woody shares how he has learned the business, some fun stories along the way and more to come with Charlotte FC in year 3.

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IG:@woody_wilder

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Matt Swift joins the show today to talk more about how he has become a leader of the Mint City Collective supporters group as well as hosting the Mint City Soccer Show + his journey to Charlotte and soccer's influence on his life.

X: @160_swiftly

IG: @mattswiftness

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