The Full 90' Podcast

Will Bagrou joins the Full 90' to discuss his journey through football!

Will discusses his childhood, speaking about how he only joined academy football late in his high school career. We also talk about how late he was when it came to committing to college and deciding that was his best route.

After a successful 4 years at Mercer University, Will was invited to the MLS combine and was eventually drafted by Sporting Kansas City. Unfortunately, Will picked up an injury on the preseason camp and was later cut as a result. Will talk's about his approach after being drafted, how he felt "undervalued" having gone so late in the draft. He talks about how he may have some regrets about how he approached preseason.

After being cut, Will found himself in Birmingham to maintain his fitness for the year. When the next year came around, he found himself with an opportunity in Orlando. Although it was an opportunity, but turned out to be a bit of a tough club situation, having been promised certain things that didn't come to fruition.

Will then talks about looking abroad and pursuing some opportunities before signing in Austria. Unfortunately, Will then suffered a career-halting injury while playing in Austria. After learning he needed surgery, Will flew home with a broken leg 2 days after the injury occurred. Then we discuss a little about his rehab.

We then talk about how Will stays involved with football, running a new personal football training business.

I hope you enjoy this episode! If you are enjoying the show, please be sure to leave a rating and review and pass us along to a friend or teammate!

Will's Socials

Insta - @willie_bags9

@b.c.training

Player Profile - https://www.transfermarkt.com/will-bagrou/profil/spieler/654131

Nacho joins the Full 90' to discuss his financial journey through football!

Nacho and I discuss the financial journey he endured in order to get to the US from Chile, telling us he had to pay a finders fee and a recurring agent fee to even get a college opportunity. Though it was a steep amount, Nacho say it was entirely worth it.

After that, we discuss his indoor contracts and how they have improved year to year. The issue Nacho spoke about, was that the contract only payed while in season, requiring him to get another job coaching in order to afford living.

Then we talk about his balance between playing and coaching, and how Nacho has recently branched into a new form of income; real estate.

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Nacho's Socials

Insta - @nachoflores23_

Player Profile - ⁠https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/player/120846/stats

Ignacio "Nacho" Flores joins the Full 90' to talk about his journey through football!

Born in Chile, Nacho talks through his childhood and youth football in Santiago. Nacho recalls playing football in the streets and any chance he could up until organized football begins around age 12

He then talks about looking to come to the US, attempting to go to college despite not speaking great English when first arriving. Upon his arrival, Nacho wasn't entirely impressed with the level of football, but he stuck it out and the program he joined changed for the better throughout his time!

After college, Nacho knew he wanted to stay in the US and went through his options in football. Eventually Nacho found the Kansas City Comets (a pro indoor team) and was offered a contract after training with them. Signing a 5-year deal to help with his visa and keep him in the US!

We then go on to talk about Nacho's indoor career and how he has developed from a rookie to an established and respected player in the MASL.

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Nacho's Socials

Insta - @nachoflores23_

Player Profile - https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/player/120846/stats

Caden joins the Full 90' to wrap up his experience in Iceland.

It's been a week of Training with Njardvik in the 2nd tier of Iceland for Caden, we discuss his takeaways and how that chapter has ended for the time being.

We then discuss a few differences between the levels Caden has seen in the last month, as well as what he has observed in the games he has watched.

Caden also answers some of your questions, and I took a coupe that were directed at me.

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Audrey joins the Full 90' again to discuss her financial journey through football!

We discuss her various contracts across several countries, hitting some of the highlights rather than a full deep dive. We discuss her first contract, Champions League specific contract, best contract, and her favorite contract!

We also try to discuss differences in facilities and club resources across the various clubs and countries!

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Audrey's Socials

Insta - @audball_00

Highlights - ⁠https://youtu.be/s7ph6S1OkFE⁠

Player Profile - ⁠https://my.soccerway.com/players/audrey-baldwin/424950/

Audrey joins the Full 90' Podcast to talk about her crazy journey through football!!

Throughout her career as a goalkeeper, Audrey has played in 13 teams across 8 different countries! She has some crazy stories and experiences that she was willing to share in a very real way!

Audrey talks about her youth upbringing, not truly taking football seriously until her junior year of high school. Audrey then decided, almost last minute, to play football in college; actually transferring schools twice. Once finishing school, Audrey didn't necessarily chase a dream, she simply came to a realization that she didn't want to be done playing football; leading to a successful 9 year pro career!

Audrey's has nearly seen it all, from champions league contracts to injuries to surgery to being put out in the cold in France to almost finding herself in a match fixing scheme! We also discuss at some length the difficult times that she faced in France when she struggled with loneliness amongst other things!

I hope you are enjoying the show! If you are, please be sure to leave us a rating and review and pass us along to a friend, teammate, colleague, or aspiring footballer!

Audrey's Socials

Insta - @audball_00

Highlights - https://youtu.be/s7ph6S1OkFE

Player Profile - https://my.soccerway.com/players/audrey-baldwin/424950/

Caden joins the Full 90' to talk give an update about his latest week in Iceland.

He has now taken part in several trainings with my team, and is now just bringing a 'trial' with a team in the 2nd tier of Iceland. We discuss the lifestyle of a pro footballer, it isn't all glamorous, and whether he believes he can live the life and possibly play in Iceland.

Then we talk some more statistics, I make Caden guess percentages related to footballer's wages across hundreds of leagues and countries and discuss some interesting topics.

I hope you enjoy!

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Cody and I were catching up before recording his episode, when we started into a fun discussion about being a professional footballer/athlete.

Cody talks about his transition from the structure of professional football to post career and what he fills the gaps with now.

We talk about what happens when the passion/emotion isn't enough to carry you through a season. 6-7 months into a season and you have ups and downs, what separates a true professional?

We also talk about some realities in the US system and lower levels, away days and how long and grueling some travel can be throughout the season.

I thought this was too good to waste, I hope you enjoy!

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Cody joins the Full 90' for pt. 2 to discuss his career transition!

Cody made the jump from player to agent, where he is focused on building a relationship with his clients.

We discuss what type of person/player that Cody takes on as clients, citing that he prefers to work with a more "finished product" in terms of a player. He looks to work with a consistent professional who shows up everyday, which parallels Cody's playing career.

I then ask a few questions about the financial side of Cody's business and how it works with his clients.

I hope you are enjoying the show, if you are please be sure to leave a rating, review, and pass us along to a teammate or friend!

Cody's Socials

Insta - @CodyLaurendi

@CodyLaurendifcm (Work)

TransferMarkt - ⁠https://www.transfermarkt.com/cody-laurendi/profil/spieler/157017⁠

Highlights - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/USLChampionship/videos/okc-energy-re-signs-laurendi/312972812868883/

Cody Laurendi joins the Full 90' Podcast to talk about his football career!

Cody talks about growing up in Florida, playing multiple sports before deciding on college football, and then going to Belgium to continue his career and education.

He then discusses the landscape of US football at the beginning of his career, and how it has evolved to provide many more opportunities in present day. Cody also emphasizes how he still had to attend tryouts, despite professional experience, at several points in his career to find his next contract.

Throughout his career, Cody talks about how he focused on being consistent in everything; aiming to be a regular 7/10 from top to bottom. Despite obstacles, Cody persevered, finally deciding on his own terms to take the next step in his life/career.

I hope you are enjoying the show, if you are please be sure to leave a rating, review, and pass us along to a teammate or friend!

Cody's Socials

Insta - @CodyLaurendi

@CodyLaurendifcm (Work)

TransferMarkt - https://www.transfermarkt.com/cody-laurendi/profil/spieler/157017

Highlights - https://www.facebook.com/USLChampionship/videos/okc-energy-re-signs-laurendi/312972812868883/