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Celebrating soccer in the Latino community

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Across the world it is known as futbol or, the beautiful game. Here in the states, we call it by another name – soccer. While the globe is focused on the World Cup, we’re shining a light on what the game means to our local Latino communities. We’ll talk with fans, enthusiasts and players about the game that brings people together.

But first, we respond to listener comments and questions in @Us.

Guests:

  • Francisco Morales, event host and program director of Latino radio stations at Plaza Mariachi 

  • Stephanie Montenegro, Nashville Soccer Club fan, member of The Roadies fan club

  • Dayana Morales, youth development coordinator at Conexión Américas

  • Moises Rodriguez, co-founder of Maná Sports Club

  • Pablo Aracena, lifelong soccer player

    • Previous WPLN reporting: 

    • It takes two to tango: Nashville SC courts Latino fans with Spanish merch and cultural offerings at the new stadium
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