Eddie Pope: The Unlikely American Soccer USMNT & MLS Legend was Born from CP Time | New Ground

Eddie Pope had zero interest in soccer, but become an American soccer legend thanks to CP Time. Eddie covers new ground with Allen and Jalil and discover that we can thank color people time for kick starting his legendary soccer career. From being late to sign up for sports at the YMCA, to ending up at University of North Carolina by accident, Eddie took advantage of his good fortune with the game of soccer forcing it's way into his life. ---------- CHAPTERS 00:00 Introducing Eddie Pope 01:48 Carolina Courage FC, Chief Sporting Officer 02:45 Soccer Found Eddie Thanks to Color People Time 04:01 Reliving Scoring Golden Goal to Win 1st Ever MLS Cup 05:35 What Gets Eddie Fired Up About Playing 07:21 The "I Made It" Moment 11:00 Going to Chapel Hill (UNC) "By Mistake" 13:35 Eddie's American Football Experience 16:00 Influence on Soccer and Message to Younger Players 20:00 Outlook for USMNT and World Cup Opportunity 21:46 Playing in World Cup and Representing the Country ---------- Hosts: Allen Hopkins Jr. & Jalil Anibaba Executive Producer: Wayne Edwards Producer: Stephen Heraldo Music Director: Mayzin General Manager: Megan Fontonot Communications and PR: Christa Mann Culture Director: Freddie Morris ABOUT US New Ground explores the vibrant intersection of football, culture, and identity. We delve into how the beautiful game shapes and reflects global trends, sparking conversations about race, society, and life itself. Weekly episodes of New Ground w/ Allen and Jalil air on SiriusXM FC channel 157 every Thursday Night and can be streamed on-demand on the SirusXM App. FOLLOW NEW GROUND https://www.instagram.com/newgroundshow https://newgroundshow.com