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A letter from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes: “This club is more than just something that I can put into a nice quote for social media. It is something that I care about deeply.”

Bruno Fernandes

Yui Hasegawa is living her dream: “I hope that I can now convey the joy of football to girls in Japan and England and all around the world.” 

Yui Hasegawa

Brandt Bronico shares his full circle story with the city: “I’m thankful that Charlotte FC brought me home, and I can only hope that I can give back to the club and city what they’ve given to me over the years.”

Brandt Bronico
Presented by Audi

The two sisters sit down and talk about their career inspirations, self care, and what it was like growing up playing with each other.

Alyssa Thompson, Gisele Thompson
Presented by Body Armor

Endrick pens a letter to his little brother, Noah: “By the time you were a baby, we were living a very different life, and that life is only going to keep changing in the years to come.”

Endrick

Dejan Kulusevski wrote this for Tottenham: “To some people in England, I’m probably still the Swedish guy with the funny name who came over from Italy.”

Dejan Kulusevski

Marcus Rashford, in his own words: “If you ever question my commitment to Man United, that’s when I have to speak up. It’s like somebody questioning my entire identity, and everything I stand for as a man.”

Marcus Rashford

Alejandro Bedoya wants people to remember him for his actions beyond the pitch. As winner of the 2023 Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact award, we hear just how far his contributions have reached.

Alejandro Bedoya

Si voy a hablarte como el hombre que soy ahora, entonces tenés que entender el niño que fui.

Federico Valverde

Federico Valverde has a story to tell: “If I am going to talk to you as the man that I am now, then you have to understand the boy that I was.” 

Federico Valverde

DC United's Steve Birnbaum shares his work with DC SCORES, an almost 30-year program that provides youth with opportunities to play, learn, and grow together.

Steve Birnbaum

Jeremy Ebobisse is advocating for inclusivity and equal opportunities for all young children to be able to play and grow the game of soccer.

Jeremy Ebobisse
Presented by Audi

The Philadelphia Union midfielder explains how his Queens, NY upbringing and training with his older brother, Conor, everyday shaped him into the player he is today. 

Jack McGlynn

I have to start with a story about my dad. I was maybe eight or nine years old and we were living in New York City.

Taylor Washington
Presented by Audi

Meet the San Francisco Seals: MLS NEXT Delivering Access donation recipients, provided by Door Dash – giving more talented soccer athletes the opportunity to play at the highest level of youth soccer in the United States.

The Players' Tribune

Remember the name: Miggy Perez. The St. Louis City SC midfielder achieved his dreams of playing professional soccer and is making his mark on the pitch.

Miguel Perez

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has a few things to say: “I want this game I love to be a safe and welcoming place for everyone.”

Aaron Ramsdale