The Deu Awuok Show

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 26 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Jadyn Mathews, a former player for Cornell University & the Jamaican National Team.

Among other things, we talk about her experience playing with boys growing up, getting cut from the Olympic Development Program multiple times before making the ODP all-star team, playing for the Jamaican National Team, Scoring Against the U.S. & More!

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Here are my thoughts on why Rodri deserved to win the 2024 Ballon D'or. What do you think, let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 25 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Kelsey Fuller, a current player for Southeastern Louisiana University.

Among other things, we talk about her experience playing varsity soccer as an 8th grader, winning Section V player of the year, as well as winning All-American honors at the JUCO level.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 24 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Hla Ku Gay, a former player for Niagara  University.

Among other things, we talk about his experience adjusting to America as a former refugee, winning the State Cup, Winning sectionals with School 58 (1st city school team to win sectionals since 1980), and his college soccer experience and its impact on his decision not to pursue pro soccer.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 23 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Troy Brady, a former player for Canisius
University.

Among other things, we talk about his decision not to play academy soccer, winning Western NY Player of The Year (amongst a number of other awards), being named to the MAAC All-Conference 1st Team, dealing with a major injury and its impact on his decision not to pursue pro soccer.

I enjoyed this conversation &  hope you do too!

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 22 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to
interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life
 journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Bryce Tramuta, a professional soccer
player for FC Buffalo.

Among other things, we talk about his experience winning the State
Cup, playing professional soccer, and how he successfully balances
being a professional athlete; a full-time corporate job; and running
his own company, Mauer Athletics

I enjoyed this conversation with a good friend and I hope you do too!

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 21 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to
interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life
journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Nuukele Gboe, a professional soccer
player for Georgia FC.

Among other things, we talk about his experience leaving Liberia at
age 13 to pursue his professional soccer dreams, the struggles of
navigating a new country and the college recruiting process as a
first-generation student, playing professional soccer, getting called
up to Liberia’s National Team and the amazing work with BIFA; a
soccer academy providing sporting and educational opportunities for
young girls and boys in Liberia.

I hope you enjoy this super-inspiring episode!

Hi ladies and gents, 

Welcome to episode 20 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.  

In this episode, I speak with Ernest Bawa, a current player at Syracuse University. Among other things, we talked about his experience growing up in Accra, Ghana & playing for the Right to Dream Academy; the culture shock upon arriving in the U.S.; his incredible high school career, where he won The Gatorade State Player of the Year; as well as dealing with injuries and their impact on his confidence.

This episode brought back some fond memories for me, and I hope you enjoy it!

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 19 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Alex Grattarola, a former player for both Wayland Baptist University and Canisius University. 

Among other things, we talk about his experience growing up in Le Lavandou, France; his college recruiting process, winning the MAAC Defensive Player of the Year, and maximizing your opportunities to play at the professional level. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Hi ladies and gents, 

Welcome to episode 18 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Michael Leon, a current player for The University of Michigan. 

Among other things, we talk about his experience growing up in Accra, Ghana & playing for the Right To Dream Academy, his trial experience with Manchester City, adjusting to a new life in America, and rediscovering his purpose through giving back to the community. I hope you enjoy this inspiring, insightful, and engaging episode!