For the first time, The Players Chat brings a coach into the conversation, giving us a completely different perspective on the game with plenty of lessons. If you’re a player trying to get better, a coach developing the next generation, or a parent navigating this game, don’t skip this one!

Luis Hormigo, Director of Akinji Soccer, takes us inside his journey from growing up with the game in Spain to building his career in the U.S. and shares a coach’s perspective on the parts of player development that don’t always get talked about: U.S. vs. European soccer culture, decision-making, uncomfortable truths, winning and losing, learning from failure, and why sometimes you have to be bad before you can become great.

The Players Chat brings you real, unfiltered conversations from every level of football, sharing personal stories, experiences, lessons, and unforgettable moments along the way.

U.S. SOCCER vs. EUROPEAN FOOTBALL: WHAT'S REALLY DIFFERENT? There is so much to learn from this conversation.

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Evan Chrysostomou takes us inside his journey and the parts nobody talks about: the 200 recruiting emails, expensive ID camps, the air mattress, financial pressure, an eligibility decision he'd take back, the transfer portal, and the moment he decided to gamble on himself..It's a real-deal conversation. If you’re chasing D1 college soccer, don’t skip this one. The Players Chat brings you real unfiltered conversations from every level of the game, sharing the personal stories, experiences, and unforgettable moments that happen. Get to know the person behind the footballer in an unfiltered conversation about the realities of chasing the game at the college level.For sponsorship inquiries email: [email protected]

Professional footballer Damiano Petruccelli joins The Players Chat to share the story behind his journey in the game. From the challenges and sacrifices to the moments that continue to shape his career.

The Players Chat brings you real unfiltered conversations from every level of the game, sharing the personal stories, experiences, and unforgettable moments that happen. 

Get to know the person behind the footballer in an unfiltered conversation about the realities of chasing the game at the professional level.