Not your Average Football Podcast

Jake Rozhansky
  • 5.0 (17)
  • Soccer
  • Updated Weekly

Personal stories from players all over the world to show how their stories have impacted their pathway in hope to entertain and inspire

Episodes

  1. 05/21/2020

    Zack Steffen

    For episode 10 I am joined by current Manchester City (on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf) and US men's national team goalkeeper, Zack Steffen. In this episode hear Zack discuss- -His youth soccer experience -His college decision process and deciding to become a Maryland Terp -Leaving college early to go to Freiburg in the Bundesliga -Struggles he went through in his first stint abroad -Deciding to come back to the MLS and finding himself again -His national team game against France -His move to Manchester City and how he is more prepared for a move abroad this time -Questions sent in by fans

    Zack Steffen

  2. 05/13/2020

    Chase Gasper

    For episode I am joined by Minnesota United and USMNT left back, Chase Gasper. Hear Chase discuss: -Growing up with a father who was also an athlete at a very high level -Youth soccer experience with the Olney Rangers -College decision process (transferring) and college experience -MLS draft -Time at Minnesota United and early struggles -Experience with the USMNT

    Chase Gasper

  3. 05/05/2020

    Carter Manley

    For episode 8 I'm joined by former Minnesota United and Duke defender, Carter Manley. In this episode hear Carter discuss: -His youth soccer experience with the Olney Rangers -Getting tough love from a coach -His college decision process and experience at Duke -Getting drafted and his time at Minnesota United -Importance of mental side of the game -Difficulties of being an athlete during quarantine

    Carter Manley

  4. 04/28/2020

    Paul Bin

    For episode 7 I’m joined by Maryland star and national champion, Paul Bin. Hear Paul discuss: -Growing up in Korea and England -Moving to Real Salt Lake’s academy -College decision process -Dealing with depression and mental health -Lying to coaches/teammates to hide his mental health issues -His road for recovery -Winning the national championship -Winning the Wilma Rudolph award (for athletes who have overcome great personal, academic, and/or emotional odds to achieve academic success while participating in college athletics)

    Paul Bin

  5. 04/21/2020

    Jonathan Bornstein

    For episode 6 I am joined by Chicago Fire and US national team defender, Jonathan Bornstein. In this episode hear Jonathan discuss: -His college experience -Being under the radar -His time in MLS and winning ROTY -His time in Mexico/dealing with struggles -Playing with Ronaldinho -National team career and playing in a World Cup -The goal that caused him to be a Honduran legend -His time in Israel and his religious identity

    Jonathan Bornstein

  6. 04/14/2020

    Jeremy Ebobisse

    For episode 5 I am joined by Portland Timbers striker, Jeremy Ebobisse. Hear Jeremy so eloquently share his thoughts about: -Growing up with immigrant parents -Playing for the Olney Rangers -Experience of going on trial at Fulham -His time at Duke -Unorthodox way of turning pro -Call up and debut for the national team -Facing racism in multiple Olney Rangers’ games -Politics and what we need to change to make our country better

    Jeremy Ebobisse

  7. 03/31/2020

    Gedion Zelalem

    For my third episode of NYAF Podcast, I am joined by my former teammate, Gedion Zelalem. As many of you may already know, Gedion is 23 years old and currently plays for New York City FC. In this episode, Gedion opens about his journey from his youth soccer days in Germany and the States, to his professional career with Arsenal. Hear about his experience going on loan to a few other clubs, and then finally getting back to the United States. He discusses hardships such as overcoming a difficult injury and transfers that fell through. He explains how overcoming these difficulties has helped him become stronger and stay motivated to prove himself in the MLS. I hope you guys enjoy the episode!

    Gedion Zelalem

  8. 03/24/2020

    Nico Olsak

    Nico Olsak tells his story of not having a team coming out of college, then working his way up from the Israeli third division to becoming one of the best midfielders in the Israeli Premier League

    Nico Olsak

  9. 03/17/2020

    My story

    I tell a very personal story about how a doctor and soccer helped to save my life

    My story

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Personal stories from players all over the world to show how their stories have impacted their pathway in hope to entertain and inspire

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