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Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we discuss the Crew’s upcoming training camp and their current roster ahead of this season.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we talk about what moves the Crew has been making in the off season, talk about how the preseason is approaching fast, and what we might expect with this current roster.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap how the Crew beat LAFC 2-1 this past Saturday in MLC Cup Final match. Finally, we provide our takeaways from this game, give an update on what it was like at yesterday’s Crew celebration parade, and talk about some moves that were made with Crew players.

Sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew reporter Brianna Mac Kay and Dispatch photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap what happened during the Crew’s 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati last week and look ahead to Saturday’s MLS Cup Final against LAFC. Finally, we are joined by special guest Neil Sika to discuss the upcoming match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we preview the Crew’s upcoming playoff match against Orlando, talk about how player Darlington Nagbe signed a contract extension, and provide and update on the international teams.

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Colin Gay and photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew soccer speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the end of the regular season, discuss how the Crew will face Atlanta United in the first round of the MLS playoffs, and talk about the performance we expect to see from the Crew on the field against Atlanta.

Welcome to Episode 6 of "The Insider's Lounge," where we explore the remarkable journey of Tofa Fakunle, from Lagos, Nigeria, to becoming the Assistant General Manager of Cavalry FC at just 27 years old.

Join us as Tofa shares insights into his soccer career, strategies that drove his success on the field, and lessons from his psychology degrees. Discover how his multicultural experiences influence his approach to managing Canadian soccer.

Listen in to understand Tofa's mindset shifts from player to assistant general manager and his reflections on challenges faced as a young leader in professional soccer.

Explore the strategies behind Cavalry FC's success, and gain wisdom for those pursuing a career in the soccer industry.

Columbus Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Colin Gay and Photography editor Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the last two matches against Philadelphia and New England, look ahead to Saturday’s game against Atlanta, and start to preview the upcoming MLS playoffs.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photography editor Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode, we recap the last two matches against Houston and Montreal, talk about where the Crew sits in the current MLS standings, and hear from sports reporter Adam Jardy on the team’s defense and his overall thoughts regarding the Crew this season.

Simon Keith is a business coach, keynote speaker, and former professional soccer player with the distinction of being the both the first athlete to ever play a professional sport after receiving a heart transplant as well as one of the longest-living organ transplant recipients in the world.

He is also the founder of the Simon Keith Foundation, which supports children who have undergone organ transplants and raises awareness for organ donation.

In this episode, Simon shares his journey through multiple organ transplants, the challenges of getting back into professional soccer post-surgery, and his entrepreneurial endeavors – including selling multiple businesses and turning a sleepy non-profit organization into a powerhouse driven by business principles.

Simon also speaks about:

• His upbringing in a super-competitive household and the impact it had on his drive to succeed
• His father's sacrifices, and how he learned to be a better father himself
• Moving to London to play professional soccer, but eventually needing to return to Canada due to a heart issue
• Undergoing a heart transplant in 1986 in Canada, where the procedure was still in the experimental phase
• The challenges, complications, and short lifespan of heart transplants
• His return to professional sports with a lack of nerve connections between his heart and brain, and limited cardiac capacity
• Transitioning from professional athlete to entrepreneur
• How he was able to extend the lifespan of his heart transplant to 32 years through his own unconventional methods and determination
• Meeting the father of the 17-year-old who donated his heart to him
• The need for non-profits to adopt entrepreneurial strategies – including branding, marketing, and profit-making – to attract talent and drive success
• Receiving the Order of Canada, one of Canada's highest honors
• The significance of choosing the right life partner for long-term success
• The importance of checking one's ego and understanding that success comes from asking for help
• His private venture that has the potential to revolutionize organ donation and transplantation

Simon’s charitable cause:

The Simon Keith Foundation, which “is dedicated to providing financial support primarily to youths who have undergone a life-saving organ transplant who desire a return to an active and healthy lifestyle, and strives to increase organ donor registration through public awareness campaigns”.

Connect with Simon on socials:

https://www.thesimonkeithfoundation.com

https://www.instagram.com/skeith1234

https://www.facebook.com/SimonKeithKeynote

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with staff photographer Kyle Robertson regarding the Crew’s recent 2-0 victory against Toronto FC on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we also hear from Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko to discuss player Lionel Messi, Michael Bradly, and his thoughts on the Columbus Crew this season so far.

Dispatch columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports reporter Adam Jardy and staff photographer on the latest edition of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we preview the upcoming Hell is Real rivalry match between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati, predict what we think we can expect to see from this matchup, and talk about how both of these minor league teams will face each other in an upcoming match on this Saturday at historic Crew stadium.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the recent Club America match, talk about how the club sold player Lucas Zelarayan to Saudi team, and how the Crew have acquired left wing Diego Rossi.

Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode with speak with newly acquired Crew player Julian Gressel, discuss the current MLS standings, and recap what happened in the Crew’s victory over St. Louis City SC.

Dispatch sprots columnist Michael Arace speaks with special guest Sean Zawadzki on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we talk about how he plays multiple different positions, what’s been happening to the Crew as of late and look ahead to Saturday’s match against the New York Red Bulls.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest episode of the Columbus Crew Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s last two victories and provide an update on what the team will face in its next few matches. Also, we catch up with Columbus Crew President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko on this podcast and hear his thoughts about the performance of the new coach, how this year’s season is going with Apple TV and MLS Season Pass, and finally how player Lionel Messi might be joining the MLS.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy, provide an update on where the Crew sit in the standings and look ahead to tomorrow’s "Hell is Real" rivalry match.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the last match against Inter Miami, talk about the Crew’s recent performance, and discuss what’s ahead for this team after first 10 games.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and staff photographer Kyle Robertson on the latest episode of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this edition we recap the Crew’s recent performance, talk about how defender Will Sands to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, and look ahead to tomorrow’s nights match against Inter Miami.

Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Crew beat reporter Bailey Johnson and sports photographer Kyle Robertson on the newest edition of the Soccer Speakeasy podcast. During this episode we recap the latest 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution, talk about the Crew’s performance as of late, and look ahead to the next match against Charlotte.