In this episode of Straight from the Training Ground, we talk with Michael Dublis, co-founder of The UnderGRound, a groundbreaking street soccer facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a leader within The Soccer Rebellion.This conversation breaks down how street soccer, creativity, and community-driven spaces are transforming American youth soccer, challenging the pay-to-play model, and helping players develop freedom, confidence, and real game intelligence.#football #youthsoccer #podcast #streetsoccer #soccerculture #americansoccer ⚽️ We cover:Why street soccer is essential for youth player developmentHow The UnderGRound was built in Grand RapidsThe Soccer Rebellion’s mission to change U.S. soccer cultureWhy creativity and unstructured play matter more than everIf you’re interested in youth soccer development, street soccer culture, American soccer reform, or building community soccer spaces, this episode is for you.👇 Learn more & connect below:🌐 The UnderGRound https://www.thesoccerrebellion.com/the-underground🌐 The Soccer Rebellionhttps://www.thesoccerrebellion.com/📱 Follow The Soccer Rebellion:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoccerrebellion/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thesoccerrebellion/YouTube: Link via their Linktree (search The Soccer Rebellion)TikTok: Link via their Linktree (search The Soccer Rebellion)⭐ Subscribe for more soccer culture conversations!👍 Like • 🔔 Subscribe • 💬 Comment with your thoughts*************************************************************************************************Use our custom code to receive 10% off and other discounts-Salt Athletic- SFTTGhttps://saltathletic.comhttps://www.thesoccerneighborhood.comhttps://str8fromthetrainingground.comhttps://unozero.com/https://www.duktigbrand.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq-LcVPROpTyVxiGBK6qq2m9_rkvj6jx22LVQ9xgprWfSOLHjaUSubscribe to our Newsletter here- https://str8fromthetrainingground.substack.com/p/what-drives-your-winning?r=4bake4Find our podcast on Apple here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/str8-from-the-training-ground/id1665481481Find our podcasts on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PpMiEmxEWdd1IZNMj9sEySubscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/@str8fromthetrainingground?sub_confirmation=1The Soccer Rebellion: https://www.thesoccerrebellion.comVisit our website for all episodes and merchandise-https://www.str8fromthetrainingground.comEmail us with questions or to be on our [email protected]**********************************************Join our movement to provide soccer opportunities for ALL kids regardless of their socioeconomic background or environment- https://www.thesoccerneighborhood.comhttps://www.instagram/str8fromthetrainingground/**********************************************Follow us on social media-https://www.instagram.com/str8fromthetrainingground/profilecard/?igsh=MTI4OXNmdzIzYjhidw==Twitter- @str8trainingrndFacebook- Str8 from the Training Ground All music rights-Liam Gallagher Noel Gallagher Big brother records