NC Fusion

The NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast sponsored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is focused on highlighting NC Fusion Alumni. In this podcast John Pardini, ECNL Girls Director will interview Sarah and Molly Widderich who will share about their youth soccer journeys, their current playing experiences, and how their youth experiences are shaping who they are today.  

Join Scott Wollaston, Chief Executive Officer, and Sarah Bridges, Chief Experience Officer, in today’s NC Fusion Coffee Conversation focused on all things TEAM MANAGERS! These unsung heroes are a vital volunteer role within our organization, and we dive right into all the things they do and don’t do in this role. In addition, in the final minutes, we share a staff secret that many members never knew! Don’t miss it!

The NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast sponsored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is focused on highlighting NC Fusion Alumni. In this podcast we will hear from Gerry Gibson, former player in NC Fusion (as a former player at Twin City Youth Soccer Association) and director of the recent full length documentary “Through the Lines” which follows the story of the 2021 season for the NC Fusion USL 2 Team. Gerry shares about his youth soccer journey along and gives a behind-the-scenes perspective on this incredible film that debuted at the River Run Film Festival in Spring 2024.

Join us for another Coffee Conversation as NC Fusion’s CEO, Scott Wollaston, and CXO, Sarah Bridges, discuss all things Fusion while answering member’s FAQs in the time you finish a nice cup of coffee. In this episode, we will be chatting with JP Strachan, Burlington Soccer Club’s Director, as we prepare for the exciting merger between NCF and BSC this summer. During our time together, we will hear about the history of the program, our current partnership and behind-the-scenes-work, and the fun to come ahead. Toss in a few dad jokes and it’s a can’t-miss episode!

The NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast sponsored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is focused on highlighting NC Fusion Alumni. In this podcast we will hear from Cooper Vandermaas Peeler, former player in NC Fusion (as a member of Guilford United Soccer and Burlington Soccer Club), former collegiate player at UNC Chapel Hill and Elon University, and current coach at Burlington Soccer Club. Cooper shares about his soccer journey, his personal journey, and how his experiences have shaped him into being a coach at NC Fusion. 

Grab a cup of joe and join us for another Coffee Conversation with NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges. In this episode, we focus our attention on our pre-professional women’s program - the NC Fusion USL W team! Joining the conversation is Head Coach, Anthony Suarez. He guides us through all things USL W and what this fantastic, summer program brings to NC Fusion, the community, and even more, how you can support!

The NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast sponsored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is focused on highlighting NC Fusion Alumni. In this podcast we will hear from Wells Thompson, former professional in Major League Soccer, Wake Forest Alum, and NC Fusion (by way of Twin City Soccer) alum who will share about his soccer journey, his personal journey, and how his soccer experiences have shaped what he is doing today through Soccer Resilience.

It’s time for another Coffee Conversation with NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges. Grab your drink of choice and join us as we dive into discussing NC Fusion’s Recreation Program. Jumping on the call is none other than Head of Rec, Andrew Fleming, and we chat through all things that make the rec program what it is – one of the most important programs in our organization.

Snag a cup of coffee and join NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges, as they tackle a few of our members’ FAQs. This Coffee Conversation highlights an upcoming January event that is near-and-dear to our soccer coaching staff – the United Soccer Coaches’ Convention: an event where many coaching staff attend to develop, learn, and network. In the time you finish your cup of coffee, you’ll learn what it is, why it’s important, and who all is involved? Joined by Head of Soccer Ops, Kiley Cirillo, we’ll unveil a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the event. Don’t miss out!

The NC Fusion “For Life” Podcast sponsored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is focused on highlighting NC Fusion Alumni.  In this podcast we will hear from Madi Pry who will share about her soccer journey, what she’s doing now, and how her soccer experiences have shaped who she is today.