Back for another edition of Mac’s Access! This time, Mackenzie is joined by Midfielder Alessandro Hojabrpour. He shares his journey to Forge FC, his experience playing them in the 2021 final, and a whole lot more. They get into some rapid fire/hot take questions at the end of the episode and Ale exposes himself on a few fronts.. 

Expect another episode of Behind the Beard later this week!

Key Takeaways:

• Ale’s earliest memories were watching the World Cup with his family
• Ale left to Bulgaria to pursue a pro career at the age of 17 
  • At the time he lived off of coffee for breakfast & nutella sandwiches for lunch..
• Had he not gone the soccer route, Ale would have continued his education in medicine & sports therapy.
• Ale knew he was likely making the transfer to Forge FC when he scored on them in the 2021 final
• He’s never had pineapple on pizza… It’s considered an Italian sin!

Chapters:

1:30 Growing up in Vancouver

2:10 Ale’s Drink of Choice

4:10 Growing up playing soccer in an Italian family

5:30 Ale’s Career Story!

6:55 Moving to Bulgaria at a young age

9:30 The alternate non-soccer route

10:25 Playing for Pacific and going to Forge 

12:45 Rapid Fire Hot Takes!

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