Creating A Soccer Supporters Group! #23 La Tormenta

Growing Up Playing Soccer In Japan! - #27 Kanata Taira

My guest in Episode 27 is Kanata Taira. Kanata is a JapaneseD1 soccer player. He is currently playing for West Texas FC and previously played for a college in Hawaii. In our conversation, we speak about growing up in Tokyo,soccer in Japan, and his decision to play in the United States. Next to that, he also shares the difficulties of learning English in Japan, and what he likes to do in his free time. Now, here’s my conversation with Kanata Taira.

Running A Soccer Team's Social Media! #26 Maria Luíza Chaves

My guest in Episode 26 is Maria Luiza Chaves. Malu is acommunications major, part of her university’s volleyball team, and she is interning with West Texas FC, covering most of the club’s media presence. In our conversation, we speak about the value of social media for sports teams, what she believes are important skills, and what the main goal of online content is. Next to that, she also shares her career aspirations and the challenges she faces as an international student. Now, here’s my conversation with Malu Chaves.

Becoming a sports commentator! #25 Zachary Buchanan

My guest in Episode 25 is Zachary Buchanan. Zach is majoringin sports broadcasting and is the commentator of West Texas FC’s home games. In our conversation, we speak about his ambitions as acommentator, where his passion for soccer comes from, and why he is confident he will find his place in the sports industry. He also opens up about happenings that impacted his life and now serve as major motivation. Now, here’s my conversation with Zach Buchanan.

The Most Unique Soccer Sponsorship! - #24 Stephen Alexander - Tall City Brewing

My guest in Episode 24 is Stephen Alexander. Stephen is thedirector of business development at Tall City Brewing and in charge of sponsorships. In our conversation, we speak about Tall City being the mainjersey sponsor of West Texas FC, the value of sportsBusiness DevelopmentDirector sponsorships, and the uniqueness of the brewery’s relationship with the soccer team. Stephen also shares his knowledge and experience as a marketing professional in the beer industry. Now, here’s my conversation with Stephen Alexander.

Creating A Soccer Supporters Group! #23 La Tormenta

My guests in Episode 23 are Brian Hodnett, Chris Hague, andLuke McDonald, the creators of La Tormenta. La Tormenta is the supporters group of West Texas FC, a soccer club in Midland, Texas. In our conversation, they share how it all started, why impacting the community is one of their biggest goals, and how special the atmosphere on gameday really is. Next to that, we also speak about the development of soccer in the US and the challenges of fandom in summer league. Now, here’s my conversation with La Tormenta.