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.

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Jozy Altidore

Jozy Altidore is a beloved husband, father, son, entrepreneur philanthropist and retired professional soccer player.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Will Kuntz

Will Kuntz know that every season the problems are always the same – it's just the names that are different.

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Khano Smith

Khano Smith has coached at all levels in the US except the MLS. He’s ready whenever the opportunity presents itself.

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Tamerra Griffin

Tamerra Griffin is all about women’s soccer, but looking forward to hibernating in the offseason.

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Maurice Edu

Legendary footballer turned analyst/pundit Maurice Edu is just trying to be a “Cool Dad.”

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DeJuan Jones

DeJuan Jones is the self-proclaimed fastest player on the Columbus Crew and wants all the smoke.

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Tyrone Marshall

Tyrone Marshall has climbed different mountains as a player and now coach and understands that the game is a process.

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Seb Hines

Seb Hines understands the weight of being the NWSL’s 1st Black Head Coach and creating pathways for others.

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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.”

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Fafà Picault

Fafà Picault is a multi-talented, US-born Haitian baller who shows out no matter where he goes.

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Emeka Eneli

Chukwuemeka Somto "Emeka" Eneli always wanted to get his degree, while keeping soccer at the forefront.

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