Dominique Badji
About this Episode
Dominique Badji is a 10-year MLS veteran that shifted his isolating mindset to one of building genuine connections and propping up others.
Dom covers new ground with Allen and Jalil and get into the importance of off-season preparation, the power of networking within the soccer community, and the significance of paying it forward as a veteran player.
Dom is as authentic as they come and we got all the homie vibes swapping stories about the evolution of the league, sponsorship deals and that one time teammate Christian Benteke flew out the team following his 2024 MLS Golden Boot win.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introducing Dominique Badji
01:57 Off-Season Prep and Cory Gibbs Invitational
04:28 Networking and Building Community
07:18 Fatherhood Versus Jalil's Childfree Lifestyle
8:35 Becoming a Veteran and Paying It Foward
9:52 Storytime - Christian Benteke Takes Team to Miami
17:53 Raggedy Under Armor Sponsorship
19:42 Dropping the Ego and Connecting With Other Black Players
22:17 Aspirations Beyond Soccer: Traveling and International Politics
Dominique Badji is a Senegalese professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for D.C United in Major League Soccer.
Follow Dominique:
Instagram: @badji14
