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.
Chris Armas
Chris Armas is a Bronx native whose Costco-length receipts in the game earned him a spot in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He continues build his legacy as the Head Coach of the Colorado Rapids.
Omar Gonzalez
Omar Gonzalez has been living out his dream as professional footballer, but recognizes that so many are denied the opportunities that he had growing up.
Lorne Donaldson
Lorne Garfield Donaldson is a Jamaican football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Chicago Stars FC of the National Women’s Soccer League.
Jeremy Hall
Jeremy Hall is a former All-American Collegiate Star and now a leader of young men for MLS NEXT Pro Minnesota United FC 2.
Jayden Nelson
Jayden Nelson was the breakout star of Matchday 1 of 2025 and is all about bringing the good vibes.
Darlington Nagbe
Darlington Nagbe can't recall a time when he wasn't good at soccer and leads young Columbus Crew team into his 15th MLS Season.
Mark-Anthony Kaye
Mark-Anthony Kaye switches coasts and is back in California to lead the new look San Jose Earthquakes under Bruce Arena.
Patrick Agyemang
Patrick Agyemang is a 24 year old striker that has taken everything in stride and worked for everything he has along his pathway to the MLS and USMNT.
Eddie Johnson
Eddie Johnson is the 1st Inner City star who made his mark on the USMNT and MLS and now runs player development day in, day out.
Eddie Pope
Eddie Pope, current Carolina Core FC Chief Sporting Officer, had zero interest in soccer, but become an American soccer legend thanks to CP Time.
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.
Pa-Modou Kah
Pa-Modou Kah is bringing his championship experience to the desert for Phoenix Rising FC.
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.”