From The Spot

About From The Spot

From The Spot hosted by Olivier Jacques examines guests unique roles within the sport of soccer and their take on the landscape of the sport in America as the 2026 World Cup approaches.

Publisher

Olivier Jacques

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2026

Latest episode

22 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Feb 2026

   "Will we be able to afford the World Cup?" w/ Drexel University Professor Alexander Jenkins

   Host Olivier Jacques speaks with Drexel Professor Alexander Jenkins on what it's like supporting a European club from America and his foresight on the upcoming World Cup as ticket prices remain at high costs.

2. 

   7 Feb 2026

   "How can the USSF ensure success for American Soccer?" w/ Philadelphia Inquirer's Jonathan Tannenwald

   I speak with Jonathan Tannenwald from the Philly Inquirer on his expectations from the US soccer bodies on building the sport, his role in the larger picture of soccer and what the future of the sport could be here in the US.

3. 

   7 Feb 2026

   "Becoming a Professional" w/ Drexel Womens Soccer's Adriana Salzano

   I talk with Adriana Salzano from Drexel Womens Soccer on the professional soccer pyramid, professional aspirations and hopes for the 2026 World Cup.

4. 

   7 Feb 2026

   "Can we sustain the soccer boom post-World Cup?" w/ Philadelphia Union's SVP of Marketing and Communications Amanda Young Curtis

   I speak with the Philadelphia Union SVP of Marketing and Communications Amanda Young Curtis on how we can build towards a great World Cup from a marketing perspective.

5. 

   7 Feb 2026

   Pilot w/ Raphael Bartell

   I talk to Drexel Men's Goalkeeper Raphael Bartell about his background in Germany, his adjustment to US football and his thoughts on the US soccer landscape.

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