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In today’s episode: Akeem O’Connor Ward interviews USMNT CONCACAF Gold Cup and NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Champion Donovan Pines.For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇13 Year Pro & MLS Cup Champion Quincy, aka, "The Chip", Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents The Perfect Soccer Podcast: Where your host, 7 Year MLS/USL Pro Akeem O’Connor-Ward (@AkeemJWard) goes one-on-one to get to know your favorite and aspiring pro players and coaches both on and off the pitch.Time Stamp0:00 - Intro2:00 - Earliest memory of playing soccer2:59 - Donovan Pines: Being multifaceted is important!4:20 - Choosing soccer over other sports7:10 - The College Recruitment Process9:25 - Becoming a National Champion with Maryland11:55 - Donny Pines: What really got me to the Pro Level14:25 - Donny’s first pro game and goal18:10 - Representing your Nation on the field21:40 - Quincy’s 5 questions22:10 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?22:45 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?23:40 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?24:55 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?27:00 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?30:45 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Favorite Cheat Meal?37:10 - OutroToday’s episode sponsors are:PerfectSoccerSkills.com The #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From & Work With Pro Soccer Players & Coaches! ❤️⚽️$5 Mini Ball Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Special: https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Mini 10 Size 5 Perfect Soccer Balls for ONLY $150! https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Ball Custom designed jerseys and full uniforms starting at $25: https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Uniform  ANDAmarikwaFamilyFoundation.org UTILIZING SPORT TO ENHANCE THE WELLBEING OF HUMANITY.BALL OUT Jersey Grant Fundraiser is live! https://AmarikwaFamilyFoundation.org/donate  *Use Coupon Code: Donovan PinesFor a 10% discount on your entire order at PerfectSoccerSkills.comBe sure to follow on social:IG: https://www.instagram.com/donnycp23/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovan-pines-2521b1155/ YouTube: N/ATwitter (X): N/ATikTok: N/AFacebook: N/A👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at:https://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/RadioSubscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Soccer & Mentality Coach: https://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/AboutAccess The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area! Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: https://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere Full Article:https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/DonovanUsing ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals

In today’s episode: Akeem O’Connor Ward interviews USL Pro Player and Colorado Rapids Switchbacks teammate, Aidan Rocha. The two cover Aidan’s youth career, determination to make it and mentality switch - all with a bit of banter in-between.For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇13 Year Pro & MLS Cup Champion Quincy, aka, "The Chip", Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents The Perfect Soccer Podcast: Where your host Akeem O’Connor-Ward (@AkeemJWard) goes one-on-one to get to know your favorite and aspiring pro players and coaches both on and off the pitch.Time Stamp0:00 - Intro2:40 - Aidan’s Youth Career 4:40 - College Whirlwind: Destined For Maryland Ended Up In Georgetown7:55 - Aidan’s Secret Youth Career: Wrestling11:20 - Realizing the Soccer Pro Potential13:15 - Getting Drafted and Dealing With the Jump From College to Pro16:50 - Mentality Switch: Dealing With Rejection18:40 - Aidan’s First Pro Game and Goal20:45 - A Switchup: Aiden Questions Akeem24:20 - Quincy’s 5 questions24:35 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?26:25 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?28:15 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?30:10 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?31:40 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?32:25 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Favorite Cheat Meal?34:20 - What are two things you’re intensely loyal about?37:05 - OutroToday’s episode sponsors are:PerfectSoccerSkills.com The #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From & Work With Pro Soccer Players & Coaches! ❤️⚽️$5 Mini Ball Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Special: https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Mini 10 Size 5 Perfect Soccer Balls for ONLY $150! https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Ball Custom designed jerseys and full uniforms starting at $25: https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Uniform ANDAmarikwaFamilyFoundation.org UTILIZING SPORT TO ENHANCE THE WELLBEING OF HUMANITY.BALL OUT Jersey Grant Fundraiser is live! https://AmarikwaFamilyFoundation.org/donate *Use Coupon Code: AidanRochaFor a 10% discount on your entire order at PerfectSoccerSkills.comBe sure to follow on social:IG: http://instagram.com/aidanrochaa LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aidan-rocha-9618b7283YouTube: N/ATwitter (X): N/ATikTok: N/AFacebook: N/A👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at:https://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/RadioSubscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Soccer & Mentality Coach: https://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/AboutAccess The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area! Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: https://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere Full Article: https://www.perfectsoccerskills.com/blogs/perfect-soccer-podcast/aidan_rocha_106 Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals

In today’s episode: Akeem O’Connor Ward interviews Triston Henry …..For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇13 Year Pro & MLS Cup Champion Quincy, aka, "The Chip", Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents The Perfect Soccer Podcast: Where your host Akeem O’Connor-Ward (@AkeemJWard) goes one on one to get to know your favorite and aspiring pro players and coaches both on and off the pitch.Time Stamp0:00 - Intro With Your New Host: Akeem Ward!1:40 - Triston’s Youth Career3:17 - Big Switch: From Striker To Goalie5:00 - The Reality of The College Route7:45 - Adapting To Change8:30 - Triston Henry on Realizing His Pro Potential10:00 - What It Takes To Stay On Top?11:50 - Making History: Winning The First Ever Canadian Championship13:40 - Travel Is A HUGE Setback For American Soccer14: 35 - The Biggest Differences Between Canadian and US Soccer16:30 - Triston’s Ultimate Goal17:42 - Moving Clubs and Cities: Memphis to Phoenix19:00 - Akeem and Triston On The Effect Of Changing Conditions20:35 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Favorite Cheat Meal?22:34 - Why are you passionate about soccer?23:36 - Quincy’s 5 questions24:00 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?24:50 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?25:44 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?27:50 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?29:20 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?31:52 - OutroToday’s episode sponsors are:PerfectSoccerSkills.com The #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From & Work With Pro Soccer Players & Coaches! ❤️⚽️$5 Mini Ball Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Special: https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Mini 10 Size 5 Perfect Soccer Balls for ONLY $100! https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Ball Custom designed jerseys and full uniforms starting at $25: https://PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Uniform  ANDAmarikwaFamilyFoundation.org UTILIZING SPORT TO ENHANCE THE WELLBEING OF HUMANITY.BALL OUT Jersey Grant Fundraiser is live! https://AmarikwaFamilyFoundation.org/donate  Be sure to follow on social:IG: https://www.instagram.com/triston.henry/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/triston-henry-9572aa151 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at:https://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/RadioSubscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: https://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/AboutAccess The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area! Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: https://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere Full Article: https://www.perfectsoccerskills.com/blogs/perfect-soccer-podcast/triston_henry_105Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals

In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews Abbey Hardland, a current collegiate soccer player. Abbey discusses her youth career, coming back from an ACL injury, and coming to America to play college soccer.For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇13 Year Pro & MLS Cup Champion Quincy, aka, "The Chip", Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents The Perfect Soccer Podcast: Where your host Paul Guarino goes one on one to get to know your favorite and aspiring pro players and coaches both on and off the pitch.0:00 - Intro1:25 - First memory of playing soccer2:15 - Abbey's path from youth to pro soccer5:15 - Coming back from an ACL injury7:10 - Taking on new challenges across the pond10:53 - Quincy’s 5 questions11:00 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?11:47 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?12:25 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?13:25 - Why are you passionate about football?13:50 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?15:25 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?16:33 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo? 19:35 - OutroBuy 10 Perfect Soccer Balls for ONLY $100!This special is now available for purchase at PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Ball Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️Today's episode is also sponsored by the Perfect Soccer Uniform:Custom designed jerseys and full uniforms starting as low as $25Place your order for purchase at PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Uniform  X: N/AIG: https://www.instagram.com/abbeyharland/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009428464137 TikTok: N/AYouTube: N/ALinkedIn: N/A👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at:http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/RadioSubscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/AboutAccess The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area! Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals

In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews former MLS player Josh Williams. Josh discusses his TST experience in 2024, playing for his hometown MLS team, and winning the MLS Cup twice.For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇13 Year Pro & MLS Cup Champion Quincy, aka, "The Chip", Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents The Perfect Soccer Podcast: Where your host Paul Guarino goes one on one to get to know your favorite and aspiring pro players and coaches both on and off the pitch.0:00 - Intro1:15 - Josh’s experience at TST 20242:50 - First memory of playing soccer3:50 - Attending high school in the same area as LeBron James5:00 - What it takes to have a long career as an athlete6:10 - Picking soccer as a career over other sports8:35 - Playing multiple sports vs. focusing on one11:00 - Realizing the possibility of going pro12:40 - Playing for your home team is every athlete’s dream14:30 - The feeling of being a x2 MLS Cup Champion18:40 - Quincy’s 5 questions18:45- What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?20:28 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?22:20 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro?23:45 - Why are you passionate about soccer?24:55 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t?26:05 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome?27:10 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo? 28:05 - OutroBuy 10 Perfect Soccer Balls for ONLY $100!This special is now available for purchase at PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Ball Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️Today's episode is also sponsored by the Perfect Soccer Uniform:Custom designed jerseys and full uniforms starting as low as $25Place your order for purchase at PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Uniform  X: https://x.com/josh3williams IG: https://www.instagram.com/josh13williams FB: N/ATikTok: N/AYouTube: N/ALinkedIn: N/A👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at:http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/RadioSubscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/AboutAccess The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area! Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere 

Show Summary: In today’s episode: Quincy and Paul reflect on the road to 100 episodes. Touching on a wide range of updates and insights from 2020 through 2024. Covering Soccer Free Agency #SignQuincy, Misfits MMA Fight Calling out Zlatan #RentStillFree, the undervaluing of Bitcoin NFTs and Web 3 #FreQuincy as well as being a Farmer #AmarikwaAcres  For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 13 Year Pro & MLS Cup Champion Quincy, aka, "The Chip", Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) presents The Perfect Soccer Podcast: Where your host Paul Guarino goes one on one to get to know your favorite and aspiring pro players and coaches both on and off the pitch. Time Stamp 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Quincy’s favorite episodes on the Perfect Soccer Podcast5:33 - The growth of the PS Podcast7:36 - Reflecting on the variety of guests and stories 13:12 - The unique development of soccer in the U.S. 16:35 - Booking guests for the podcast18:03 - A big update: Quincy’s career during and after covid21:10 - Assisting in the turnaround of the Oakland Roots23:58 - You have to be open to new ideas and approaches27:45 - Quincy vs. Ibra in an MMA fight, who you got? 32:45 - Reflecting on playing with Wayne Rooney 37:30 - Is becoming a champion the highest honor in sports 41:36 - The importance of preparing for post career46:27 - Quincy’s 5 questions 46:40- What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful?46:58 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?49:05 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 50:36 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 54:55 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 55:40 - Why are you passionate about soccer?57:50 - Parenting as a pro athlete 1:03:53 - How do you prepare for being unprepared1:06:10 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer, Messi or Ronaldo 1:19:55 - Outro Today’s episode is sponsored by The Perfect Soccer Ball: Buy 10 Perfect Soccer Balls for ONLY $100! This special is now available for purchase at PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Ball  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ Today's episode is also sponsored by the Perfect Soccer Uniform: Custom designed jerseys and full uniforms starting as low as $25 Place your order for purchase at PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Uniform   Be sure to follow on social: X: https://twitter.com/QuincyAmarikwa  IG: https://www.instagram.com/QuincyAmarikwa  FB: https://www.facebook.com/amarikwaquincy  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@QuincyAmarikwa  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/QuincyAmarikwa25  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quincyamarikwa/  Full Article: ⁠https://www.perfectsoccerskills.com/blogs/perfect-soccer-podcast/quincy_amarikwa_100⁠  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧 🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals!

In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews USL player Akeem Ward. Akeem discusses his past year playing for Memphis, being named Captain of the team, and we switched up the Quincy questions this episode!  For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals: 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. 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Akeem gives an update of the past year 4:40 - Reflecting on the last playoff run 5:43 - Being named Captain of your team 7:04 - A bit more on “Akeem off the pitch” 10:05 - Life in Memphis after two years 11:54 - Quincy’s 5 questions 12:20- What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 14:17 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making?16:25 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 18:35 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 25:55 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 27:43 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://x.com/akeemjward  IG: https://www.instagram.com/akeemjward/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/akeemjward/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akeemjward  YouTube: N/A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akeem-ward-b01934138/  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧 🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About

In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews USL player Shaft Brewer Jr. Shaft discusses playing in the MLS, the ups and downs of the game, and his current season with North Carolina FC. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals: 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 1:20 - First memory of playing soccer 3:20 - A busy youth career around Sacramento 5:30 - Realizing the pro player potential 8:30 - Deciding between college and pro 10:30 - The “player rights” process in the MLS 11:36 - Being ineligible to enter the MLS Draft 13:00 - The feeling of making an MLS debut at 19 years old 16:20 - Transferring to Europe during the “Covid  times” 18:06 - The differences in the game between Europe and the U.S 19:45 - How to deal with the highs and lows of a pro career 25:00 - Goals for the 2024 season with North Carolina FC 27:00 - Quincy’s 5 questions 27:05 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 28:20 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 26:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 26:58 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 27:35 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 27:55 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 29:25 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  33:16 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://twitter.com/DontBlink28  IG: https://www.instagram.com/dontblink28/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/shaft.brewerjr  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shaftbrewerjr  YouTube: N/A LinkedIn: N/A 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About

In today’s episode: Paul Guarino interviews retired USL player George Davis IV. George discusses starting his USL career, coaching while playing, and his current role as Director of the LouCity & Racing Foundation. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  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 - Intro1:10 - How George Davis IV grew to love soccer 3:05 - The college recruitment process today vs. 20 years ago 6:30 - Self belief can go a long way 8:15 - Moving up the ranks 10:00 - The value of the right mindset and environment 12:22 - Dipping toes into coaching early on 14:05 - Winning a USL Championship as a player-coach 17:08 - Eliminating the NE Revolution from the 2018 U.S. Open Cup 19:40 - Retiring isn’t always a bad thing 20:58 - Giving back to the community through soccer 24:18 - Quincy’s 5 questions 24:25 - What is the most important skill/quality that helped you become successful? 24:55 - What is the biggest mistake pro players are making? 26:10 - What advice would you give to a young player trying to go pro? 26:58 - Why are you passionate about soccer? 27:35 - What is something most people think it’s true, but you believe isn’t? 27:55 - What is something you’d move forward with if you weren’t scared of a bad outcome? 29:25 - Fun Questions: Football or Soccer? Messi or Ronaldo?  33:16 - Outro PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: N/A IG: https://www.instagram.com/gdavisiv/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/george.i.davis.1  TikTok: N/A YouTube: N/A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-davis-iv-08618792/  👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About

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. For timestamp, full show breakdown, free tools, and more! 👇 Access The Perfect Soccer Team Members Area!  Giveaways | Training Videos | Books | Podcasts | & More:  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/StartHere  Using ⚽️ To Create Over 1 Billion Self Disciplined, Self Sufficient, Focused, Goal Oriented Individuals:  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 US11:30 - 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 PERFECT SOCCER #1 Platform To Talk To, Learn From and Work With Pro Soccer Players. Celebrating 10+ Years of Soccer Giveaways, Videos, Books, Podcasts & More! 👉  http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/OurStory  Bringing the FUN back to soccer! ❤️⚽️ X: https://twitter.com/kennycooperjr  IG: https://www.instagram.com/kennycooperjr  FB: N/A TikTok: N/A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kennycooperjr  LinkedIn: N/A 👉😶👈 You can re-listen to this episode and all our other interviews, episodes and audio shows over at: http://www.PerfectSoccerSkills.com/Radio Subscribe Now For Episode Notifications! 🎧🧠 Learn More About Mentality & Culture Coach: http://www.QuincyAmarikwa.com/About