From the Pitch to the Pop Charts: The Multifaceted Rise of Amiko

On this episode of The Jeff Crilley Show, Jeff sits down with fast-rising music artist and U.S. Soccer C licensed coach Amiko, a dynamic talent blending music, sport, fashion, and beauty into one powerful brand. 

She discusses her single “Principle of Play,” inspired by her soccer coaching certification and produced alongside Grammy-winning hitmaker Carlos Battey, and explains how the song became a love letter to both the game and to life itself. 

The conversation also highlights Futsoul, her Dallas-based youth soccer initiative designed to “put the soul back into youth soccer” through community-centered programming. 

With the FIFA World Cup coming to Dallas, Amiko reflects on her mission to serve as an ambassador who unites music and soccer on a global stage.

Key topics:
- Principle of Play single
- Collaboration with Carlos Battey
- U.S. Soccer C License certification
- Futsoul youth soccer program
- Music and soccer crossover
- FIFA World Cup Dallas
- Personal branding as a one-name artist

Timestamped highlights:
- 00:00 — Meet Amiko: A One-Name Artist With a Global Story
- 00:26 — The Meaning Behind the Name “Amiko”
- 01:25 — From Poet to Professional Recording Artist
- 02:19 — The Story Behind “Principle of Play”
- 03:36 — Working With Grammy-Winning Producer Carlos Battey
- 04:20 — Launching Futsoul to Transform Youth Soccer
- 05:46 — A Hat Trick Life: Music, Soccer, and Broadcasting
- 06:58 — A Vision for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas