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Perfect Soccer Weekly | Issue 2
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Athlete-led media
The athlete is the media now.
Players once had to wait for a club, reporter or broadcaster to tell their story.
Today, athletes can build a direct connection with the people who care about the game.The challenge is not just getting attention. It is using that platform with purpose. 
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Featured story
#QuincyTime was early to the creator economy
Before athlete podcasts and direct-to-fan platforms became normal, #QuincyTime gave fans humor, locker-room culture and a closer look at life inside professional soccer.
The bigger lesson still matters: do not wait for someone else to create the platform for you. Start building your own.
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Perfect Soccer Podcast
A player-led show needs a player’s point of view.
Akeem O’Connor-Ward brings seven years of professional experience to Season 2 of the Perfect Soccer Podcast. His first episode as host opens a new chapter of honest conversations about the work behind the game.
Meet the new host
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September 21–27
The week ahead in soccer
Two events worth keeping on your radar this week.
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Wednesday and Sunday
U-20 Women’s World Cup
The semifinals take place September 23 in Poland. The next generation of the women’s game then competes for the title on September 27.
Follow the tournament
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Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET
USMNT vs. Peru
The United States starts a new cycle with a young 28-player group in Orlando. It is the first of four fall matches for the national team.
See the roster and details
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Custom gear
Give your team a consistent look.
A team’s identity is more than a logo. Matching uniforms, balls and bags help a club show up with the same look at matches, training and travel.
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Custom uniforms
Start with 10. Build the design around your team colors, logo and player details.
Explore uniforms
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Custom soccer balls
Minimum 25. Size 1 mini balls start at $20. The first stock-design logo mockup is free.
Explore custom balls
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Custom team bags
Start with 10. Add your logo so the team carries the same identity beyond the field.
Explore custom bags
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Across the ecosystem
Two ways players can take ownership
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Be PRO
Get direct guidance from people who have lived the game through private coaching, mentality training and pathway support.
Explore Be PRO
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The Futbolist
Perfect Soccer and The Futbolist are building new infrastructure for free agents to stay fit, visible and connected.
See the partnership
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Coming next
What long-term community support looks like
Next week, we will look at Perfect Soccer’s five-year collaboration with the Ventura Damon Youth Sports Foundation and the work supporting middle school soccer in Brockton.
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What should we cover next?
Reply with a soccer story, question or topic you think deserves more attention.
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