Episodes

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April 22, 2022

#60 The Marketing of Soccer Kits

In today's episode of Can I Kick It FC, as we wrap season 3, we bring back a classic episode of CIKI FC as we talk about the marketing of soccer kits and how Hip Hop and black culture has influenced that. Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the beautiful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Caribbeans, and The Americas, it is shocking to see that no one ...
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April 15, 2022

#59 Racism and Culture

In today's episode of Can I Kick It FC, we have the pleasure of chopping it up with Jamal Harp. We talk about racism and how it affecting things in soccer culture, why African football gets a bad wrap, and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the beautiful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Caribbeans, and The Americas, it is shocking to see th...
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April 1, 2022

#58 Interview with Kristelle Yewah

In today's episode of Can I Kick It FC, we have the pleasure of chopping it up with Kristelle Yewah of the Minnesota Aurora. We talk about some of the hurdles and barriers of being a top-level athlete and learning in a demanding field, why having a supportive background can help you, and just what it means to challenge the status quo. Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the...
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March 25, 2022

#57 The Dangers of Gatekeeping

In today's episode of Can I Kick It FC, we have the pleasure of chopping it up with Jake Payne and Jessica Stitts about gatekeeping and the negative impacts that have on black soccer culture. We talk about some of the hurdles and barriers placed in coaching, why having a supportive background can help you, and how to grow the game positively. Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and...
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March 18, 2022

#56 Interview with Nicole Hercules of the Black Coaches Association

In today's episode of Can I Kick It FC, we have the pleasure of chopping it up with Nicole Hercules of the Black Coaches Association. We talk about some of the hurdles and barriers placed in coaching, why having a supportive background can help you, and how to grow the game positively. Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the beautiful footballers from Af...
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March 11, 2022

#55: Black Supporter's Roundtable

Sit back and enjoy this in-depth conversation on what makes Black Supporters Groups so important in America --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/can-i-kick-it9/support
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March 3, 2022

#54 Interview with Michael Nsien

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the Head Coach of FC Tulsa Michael Nsien to the show to give us the inside of what it is like to be the main guy at a USL Club. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on what goes into being a coach at the highest level, How to overcome and strive in conflict, why are the struggles present of becoming a coach, and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that ha...
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Feb. 25, 2022

#53: Interview with Elischa Edouard

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the voice of Elischa Edouard who is a social media content creator in soccer. Elischa joins us to the show to give us the inside scoop on being one of the hottest content creators right now. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on what being firm in one's self-belief, why the culture is always growing, what goes in to make great content and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes,...
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Feb. 18, 2022

#52 Interview with Michael Lahoud

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the voice of Austin Fc, Michael Lahoud to the show to give us the inside of what it is like to be the main play-by-play guy for an MLS side. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on what goes into life for retired players, how to overcome imposter syndrome, how to stay positive when you are unsure and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted ...
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Feb. 11, 2022

#51 Emmanuel Sanon: The goal that rocked Italy

This episode of Can I Kick it FC, breakdown the career of Haitian legend Emmanuel Sanon. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on his impact had as within the Haitian national team, why is a talent drain from the Caribbean nations, and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Caribbeans, an...
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Feb. 4, 2022

#50 Interview with Connor Moore

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the social media manager of the Chicago Red Stars, Connor Moore to the show. to give us the inside of what it means to be a social media manager for a soccer club. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on what goes into being a manager, how to separate work and life, how to advocate for oneself, and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted th...
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Jan. 28, 2022

#49: Viv Anderson: The Barrier Breaker

This episode of Can I Kick it FC, breakdown the career of England's First-ever Black national team player Viv Anderson. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on his impact had as Nottingham Forest Greatest ever Fullback, being a building block for so many great teams, and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers fr...
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Jan. 21, 2022

#48 Interview with Ty Phillips

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the one, the only Mr. Ty Phillips to the show to give us the inside of what it means to be a leader in your club as a fan. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on what goes into being a supporter and front office member, what does it mean to have a diverse space for people of color, and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soc...
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Jan. 14, 2022

#47 Interview with Rose Room Collective

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the Rose Room Collective to the show to give us the inside of what is going on in the nation's capital. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on what goes into what does it mean to have a diverse space for people of color, how to still support the players and not the club, and why all support ain't good support Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted ...
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Dec. 9, 2021

#46: Interview with Vera of ATL

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the one, the only Vera on to the show for an to talk all things ATL. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on what goes into creating a tifo, what it means to be ATL legend, and why "The Pit" was much needed Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Cari...
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Dec. 1, 2021

#45 Wes Morgan: Captain Morgan of the Midlands

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the one, the only Wes Morgan aka Captain Morgan. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on his impact on the 5000/1 title-winning team, what it means to be a black Capitan, and much more Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Caribbeans, and The Americ...
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Nov. 18, 2021

#44 Interview with Cobi Jones

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome the one, the only Cobi Jones on to the show for an exclusive interview. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on life after football, what it means to be USMNT legend, and why hair care treatment was much needed Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers from Africa, Europe, The ...
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Nov. 11, 2021

#43 Sol Campbell: The North London Terror

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we break down the legendary career of Sol Campbell. In this week's episode, we talk how his early life set the move that became so legendary to his life, what happened during his career at various other clubs, and what was so special about him and England Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers fr...
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Nov. 4, 2021

#42 Interview with Dennis Chin

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome Dennis Chin onto the show. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on life after football, what comes with being a player agent, and what was so special about Orlando City Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Caribbeans, and The Americas, it is shocki...
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Oct. 28, 2021

#41 History of The Motor City

In this episode of Can I Kick it FC, we welcome Maxwell Murray onto the show. In this week's episode, we have a conversation on Detriot soccer history and why a city that has been through so much refuses to give up on soccer Bio: Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Caribbeans, and The Americas, it is shocking...