Simply Sublime

Simply Sublime

By Sarah and Ian HarkesSociety & CultureSportsSoccerRelationships
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Simply Sublime episodes

  • The State of US Soccer
    On this episode, Ian and Sarah discuss what it means for the US to be hosting the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America, the 2025 Club World Cup, and the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. The US is getting a huge opportunity to host some of the best sports events in the world. These tournaments provide a tremendous platform for the US to display its love, knowledge, and respect for the game. Historically, the US has not been regarded as a football country, but that can all change in the next couple of years. Listen to Ian and Sarah discuss some of the practical ways the US can make an impact with these tournaments, from field setup to watch parties and legacy programs. These tournaments can and will have a lasting impact on the state of soccer in America. Hear Ian and Sarah chat more about what that can be.

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    41 min
  • Gossamr - Por El Amor Al Futbol

    On this episode, we interview 3 of the 4 founders of Gossamr, a lifestyle soccer brand based out of LA. Mike, Ray, and Tony grew up together watching Champions League Finals on each others' couches. Now they're hosting Champions League watch parties together within the LA community. With a blend of Latino backgrounds and a love for the game, Gossamr is paying tribute to its roots and celebrating its story within the soccer community. We could have talked to Goss for a lot longer. They have great stories of growing up together, how their brand got started, and how they are continuing to evolve. We hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we did.


    Gossamr.com


    Instagram: @gossamr

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    57 min
  • Our Favorite Moments in Our Career (so far)
    On this episode, Sarah and Ian discuss their favorite moments in their careers (so far). Since the pair previously discussed some of their hardest moments, they thought it wasn't only right to discuss some of their favorites. Listen in for some great stories and special moments on the pitch. A bit more insight to your hosts' careers so far.

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    54 min
  • Tackling the Pay-to-Play landscape with Open Goal Project

    On this episode, we interview Amir Lowry, a former MLS and USL player who founded the Open Goal Project and DCFC. Open Goal Project is a nonprofit that aims "to create opportunities for young players from low-income families and underserved communities to access high-level soccer and grow with the game." DCFC is an extension of the Open Goal Project that provides a free competitive club team for kids. Listen in for a great discussion with Amir about the pay-to-play structure in the US. Amir explains the multitude of hidden barriers that exist for kids to play soccer and how it is important for clubs to be educated on the communities they are serving. They talk about grassroots programs, how the youth soccer landscape has changed, and what that his meant for the US's football landscape.


    To learn more about Amir and Open Goal Project visit:


    https://www.opengoalproject.org/


    Or follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at:


    @opengoalproject

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Marriage and Football
    On this week's episode, Ian and Sarah discuss what it is like to marry into the game. They talk about what it's like to have the same career with very different resources and outcomes, and the inherent nature of comparing careers. They discuss the pros and cons of what it's like to have the same job as pro footballers. Hear them talk about how their relationship has changed from being collegiate players dating, pro players dating, engaged, then married, and now business partners in the football industry. Life is always evolving and so are our relationships, here's how theirs has changed over the years. Tune in for some fun stories during their first couch conversation!

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    51 min
  • John Harkes
    Get to know the former captain of the US Men's National Team, first American to play in top division England, MLS Cup Champion x 2, and more. In this interview, we talk to John Harkes about his career from his youth days to his coaching days. Hear what it was like to be part of a football generation that helped put US soccer on the map. We discuss the differences in the US soccer landscape then and now, touching on the future of US soccer.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • The Hardest Moments in Our Careers
    Sarah and Ian interview one another about the hardest moments in their professional football careers. They get real vulnerable in this one, discussing the importance of being vulnerable and going through difficult moments to grow. The two also discuss the lessons they learned from the hard times and how those lessons have impacted them beyond their football careers. 

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    40 min
  • Soccer Resilience with Dr. Brad Miller and Wells Thompson

    Sarah and Ian Harkes interview the founders of Soccer Resilience, Dr. Brad Miller and Wells Thompson. Soccer Resilience is a company that provides mental health training and performance advice to youth, pros, parents, and coaches. Dive into an awesome conversation about the importance of mental resilience on and off the pitch. The group discusses topics like today's youths' mental state, performance anxiety, and how important mental resilience is for the future of the sport.


    Soccer Resilience helps you "think better to perform better".

    Follow them on all social media platforms @soccerresilience

    Website: https://www.soccerresilience.com/

    Reach out to either co-founder:

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    56 min
  • Chasing the Dream
    Hosts Ian and Sarah have a conversation about chasing each of their dreams to go pro. They discuss how their mindsets were very different, but their pathways were similar. They dive deeper into things like the visibility in the women's game, people who influenced their decision to go pro, and going pro before graduating college.

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    38 min

About Simply Sublime

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A football (soccer) podcast between two married professional players, Ian and Sarah Harkes. One current pro and one retired pro who talk all things footy, community, lifestyle, and more; all things…