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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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.

Stephen Heraldo 10/17/24 Stephen Heraldo 10/17/24

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.”

Stephen Heraldo 10/3/24 Stephen Heraldo 10/3/24

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.