New Ground provides an entertaining and thoughtful approach to exploring how soccer intersects with culture, shapes and reflects global trends, race, and identity – all through the lens of the beautiful game.
Every week hosts Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba lean on their lifelong experiences with soccer to navigate meaningful conversations with guests.
Jozy Altidore
Jozy Altidore is a beloved husband, father, son, entrepreneur philanthropist and retired professional soccer player.
Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne De Rosario is four-time MLS Cup champion, 2011 MLS MVP and one of the best Canadian footballers to grace the pitch.
Dominique Badji
Dominique Badji is a 10-year MLS veteran that shifted his isolating mindset to one of building genuine connections and propping up others.
Wilfried Nancy
Wilfried Nancy just racks up the hardware since taking over the Columbus Crew and winning top honors as the 2024 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year.
Julian de Guzman
Julian de Guzman is proud of his young New York Red Bulls team for staying disciplined and proving to be top professionals.
Will Kuntz
Will Kuntz know that every season the problems are always the same – it's just the names that are different.
Khano Smith
Khano Smith has coached at all levels in the US except the MLS. He’s ready whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Tamerra Griffin
Tamerra Griffin is all about women’s soccer, but looking forward to hibernating in the offseason.
Maurice Edu
Legendary footballer turned analyst/pundit Maurice Edu is just trying to be a “Cool Dad.”
DeJuan Jones
DeJuan Jones is the self-proclaimed fastest player on the Columbus Crew and wants all the smoke.
Tyrone Marshall
Tyrone Marshall has climbed different mountains as a player and now coach and understands that the game is a process.
Drake Callender
Inter Miami FC Goalkeeper Drake Callender is taking it one day at a time as he finds balance as a new “Girl Dad.”
Fafà Picault
Fafà Picault is a multi-talented, US-born Haitian baller who shows out no matter where he goes.
Emeka Eneli
Chukwuemeka Somto "Emeka" Eneli always wanted to get his degree, while keeping soccer at the forefront.