This podcast features a conversation with 7 guests as part of the INDUSTRY One Foundation’s 12th exhibition: GROUNDBREAKERS: Exploring Portland’s Impact on Global Soccer Culture.

The exhibition runs through mid September at INDUSTRY One Foundation (415 SW 10th Avenue) in Portland.

Below is a description of the exhibition from INDUSTRY One Foundation, and you can follow links throughout these notes to find information about these panelists and to support and/or get involved with their organizations.

From the INDUSTRY One Foundation release:

“Here in Portland, we do soccer differently. Groundbreakers explores the unique dynamic between grassroots passion, devoted fandom, and bold innovation here in Portland, highlighting the tension between the communities living their values through the game and the global brands steering its future. Thank you for joining us to celebrate Portland’s impact on the Beautiful Game.”

Guests on the Panel (L-R) in the picture above:

* Dr. Andrew Guest: Author of Soccer in Mind: The Thinking Fan’s Guide to the Global Game

* Drake Ramberg: Former Nike Designer

* Tracy Nelson: Portland Thorns Academy Director

* Mick Hoban: First Portland Timbers, Portland Timbers Ring of Honor, first Nike Soccer Employee

* Julian Alexander: Portland Program Director, Street Soccer USA

* Gabby Rosas: Rose City Riveters Steering Committee Chair

* Mat Davis: Creative Founder, CEO, Creative Director of Saturdays Football

Throughout this project, the biggest honor has been meeting people in our soccer community and being able to hear and share their stories. This was a special night, and to see all of the people on this panel and in the audience come together to celebrate the game, each other, and what Portland has done—and is doing—to leave a positive mark on soccer in the world is an absolute privilege and unforgettable moment in this project.

From Green Is the Color: Thank you INDUSTRY One Foundation, Andrew, Drake, Tracy, Mick, Julian, Gabby, and Mat!

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