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In this podcast series, Aaron Fuchs, CEO of iXperience, talks to his team - where everyone has a different story, but they've all led to iXperience. While every team member has a different background, they all come together with one goal: to change the world through cutting-edge education.
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Welcome to Football Americana, a 90min podcast that explores the weird, wild, and (sometimes) wonderful world of American soccer. Former USWNT defender, NWSL Players’ Association founder, and interim general manager of Gotham FC, Yael Averbuch West will talk to characters from around the United States’ soccer landscape with the goal of identifying what American soccer culture is, how it came together, and where it’s headed. SUBSCRIBE | SHARE | LEAVE US A REVIEW
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Episode 8: Vlatko Andonovski | Football Americana
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For the last episode of the season, Yael Averbuch West hosted none other than USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski. The two discussed what it takes to build a roster ahead of international tournaments, and the growth of women’s football worldwide. Andonovski also revealed the pressure that comes with leading the greatest women’s national team in the …
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Episode 7: Christian Fuchs | Football Americana
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Yael Averbuch West hosted none other than Christian Fuchs for the latest episode of Football Americana. The Charlotte FC captain provided insight into the creation of Major League Soccer’s newest expansion team, and bringing European culture into the American side. The Premier League winner also revealed his future aspirations, hinting at a potenti…
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Episode 6: Becky Sauerbrunn | Football Americana
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Yael Averbuch West hosts Portland Thorns and USWNT figure Becky Sauerbrunn for the latest episode of Football Americana. The iconic player revealed her take on the future of the NWSL and which players she thinks will become revolutionary. Sauerburnn also explained the CBA, and the impact it may have on future players everywhere. Tune in to hear the…
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Episode 5: Walker Zimmerman | Football Americana
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Yael Averbuch West welcomed USMNT and Nashville SC Designated Player Walker Zimmerman for this week’s episode to discuss all things American soccer. As the World Cup fast approaches, the defender revealed what's going on behind the scenes at USMNT camps and what each player is doing to prepare mentally for the international tournament. Zimmerman al…
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Episode 4: Ali Krieger & Ashlyn Harris | Football Americana
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Yael Averbuch West hosted Gotham FC duo Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger on the latest episode of Football Americana. The two opened up about their journeys to the NWSL, before diving in on what it’s like representing the same team and winning the World Cup as a married couple. Harris and Krieger shared their unique perspective into work-life balance,…
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Episode 3: Julian Araujo | Football Americana
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Yael Averbuch West hosted LA Galaxy figure Julian Araujo for episode 9 of Football Americana on all things football. With a unique upbringing, Araujo highlighted his challenging journey to Major League Soccer before revealing any future aspirations of playing abroad. As a Mexican-American, the right back delved into what it was like featuring for t…
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Episode 2: Paul Arriola | Football Americana
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Yael Averbuch West welcomed USMNT and FC Dallas figure Paul Arriola for episode 8 of Football Americana. The two discussed Arriola’s unique upbringing and diverse career in Major League Soccer, Liga MX and Premier League before diving into the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw. As an active member of the US Men’s National Team, the striker gave the latest i…
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Episode 1: DeAndre Yedlin | Football Americana
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Yael Averbuch West officially kicked off season 2 of Football Americana with none other than Inter Miami and USMNT figure DeAndre Yedlin. After a successful career abroad featuring for Premier League’s Newcastle United and Turkish giants Galatasarary, the defender explained what it’s like competing in Major League Soccer once again. Yedlin did not …
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Football Americana host Yael Averbuch West is back! Before officially kicking off season two, Yael sat down with her husband, sports media personality Aaron West, for a bonus feature to discuss what she has been up to since we wrapped up last year. Yael explained her position as the General Manager of NWSL’s NJ/NY Gotham FC before turning the mic o…
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Episode 6: Megan Rapinoe | Football Americana
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International sensation Megan Rapinoe joins Yael Averbuch West on Football Americana to discuss soccer, on and off the field. The USWNT figure highlighted her journey to becoming a household name, kicking off with a boy’s youth team before standing as an Olympic and World Cup winner. Rapinoe didn’t shy away from controversy, giving her take on toda…
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Episode 5: Tyler Adams | Football Americana
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Yael Averbuch West sat down with USMNT and RB Leipzig midfielder Tyler Adams to discuss his journey to becoming an American abroad. Adams, who kicked off his career with the NY Red Bulls in 2019, has now become an integral part of the European squad as they battle top teams in the Europa League and Bundesliga. On this episode of Football Americana,…
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Episode 4: Matt Turner | Football Americana
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Host Yael Averbuch West welcomed New England Revolution and USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner to kick off the fourth episode of Football Americana. The American figure was recently named Major League Soccer goalkeeper of the Year and forms a vital part of the US national team as they work to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. The New England Revolution sta…
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Episode 3: Crystal Dunn | Football Americana
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In the third episode of the Football Americana podcast by 90min, Yael catches up with United States Women's National Team (USWNT) international and Portland Thorns star, Crystal Dunn. The 29-year-old is a veteran of over 120 caps with the USWNT, winning the 2019 World Cup, and has enjoyed success on both sides of the Atlantic with the Thorns, Chels…
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Episode 2: Ricardo Pepi | Football Americana
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To kick off the second official episode of Football Americana, Yael meets with current USMNT sensation Ricardo Pepi. The FC Dallas player has very suddenly become a household name in the United States after inspiring the national team to a stunning 4-1 victory against Honduras during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, and scoring during his debut. The …
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Episode 1: Heather O’Reilly | Football Americana
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It’s the first episode of Football Americana! Yael catches up with her good friend Heather O’Reilly (a.k.a. HAO), a USWNT legend who finished her career with over 200 caps, a FIFA Women’s World Cup, and three Olympic gold medals, among other honors. They chat about their first soccer memories, the growth of the professional women’s game, Tobin Heat…
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What’s Happening in the NWSL with Meg Linehan
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Yael Averbuch West is starting a brand new 90min podcast about American soccer culture—but before she kicks things off, she’s addressing the current situation in the National Women’s Soccer League. She speaks to The Athletic’s Meg Linehan, one of the United States’ preeminent women’s soccer reporters who broke the recent news about player abuse in …
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The iX Way by Aaron Fuchs, feat. Tyler Evans
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Aaron talks to iXperience's longest-serving employee, Tyler - who went from college dropout to iX hero. His colourful story includes stints in professional hockey, road construction and marketing - and now is on the forefront of making cutting-edge education a reality around the world.
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The iX Way by Aaron Fuchs, feat. Tarah Darge
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In this episode, Aaron speaks to Tarah, the iXperience Content Specialist. She's always had a thing for storytelling, and when she's not enjoying a book with a cup of tea, she's out finding out where the iX alumni end up in their lives - and many of the stories are truly remarkable. From rugby field streakers to plant-based protein awards to the fa…
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The iX Way by Aaron Fuchs, feat. Mel (Melissa) Kroese
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This week, Aaron speaks to one of iXperience's stars: Mel has worn many hats at the company after studying microbiology - and today does product management. She embodies the principle that if you have a mind, you can learn - and she does it in style.
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The iX Way by Aaron Fuchs, feat. Amy Buczynski
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This week, Aaron talks to Amy, who has travelled the world to find out how experiencing new cultures and countries can enrich the learning process - and how she's brought what she's learnt to iXperience in her role managing the student experience.
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The iX Way by Aaron Fuchs, feat. Brent Shapiro
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In this episode, Aaron sits down with Brent Shapiro, iXperience's CFO. He's had a wild time in investment banking, having been a consultant in an investment firm during the 2008 global financial crisis. Now that he's seen first hand the worst the world can throw at him, he manages risk at iX - and teaches the Investment Finance course to the studen…
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The iX Way by Aaron Fuchs, feat. Tayla Botha
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Aaron sits down with Tayla Botha, who's on the iXperience education team. Starting out in the psychology field and even working to help people in a rehab center, her story has led her to iX Cape Town, where she now helps to develop the most cutting edge courses for the most ambitious minds. She talks about some of the hard lessons she's learnt alon…
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The iX Way by Aaron Fuchs, feat. Russell Cunningham
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In this episode, Aaron talks to Russell Cunningham, VP of Global Operations for iXperience, about his time in the South African Navy and what lessons he learnt there. From the icy depths to snake dinners, Russell has been to the extremes - and now he tells us about how this has shaped who he is in his working life today.…
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