New Ground with Allen & Jalil

New Ground with Allen & Jalil

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062: Best of New Ground 2025: Kei Kamara, Calen Carr, Darian Jenkins, Maurice Edu

What's our favorite thing about New Ground? Our guests and creating a space for genuine vibes. On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba revisit some of our favorite guest conversations from 2025 as well as reflect on the space that they've cultivated with New Ground. We get into: MLS Ironman Kei Kamara goes in depth into how he and his family escaped from the civil war of Sierra Leone and moved to America. Calen Carr talks about growing up in Berkeley, California and how he against all odds found soccer. He was hooked and convinced his Mom to travel to Brazil by himself as a teenager so that he could train. Former NWSL Champion turned media darling Darian Jenkins gives us her take on the growth of the league and all the nonsense she had to endure back in the day. Legend and homie of the show Maurice Edu talks about how quickly his playing days were taken away all at the same time he lost his father. Thank you everyone for riding with us, We can't wait to see where 2026 will take us! - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

061: Messi's Inter Miami CF Wins MLS Cup and World Cup Draw in DC

That's all folks! Inter Miami FC are the 2025 MLS Cup winners. On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. properly sends Jalil Anibaba off with congratulations and advice before going off to Mexico to get married and start his new chapter. We get into: Can Jalil Jump Back Onto the Pitch after 5 years Retired like the Colts' Philip Rivers Jalil getting married! MLS Cup Recap MLS Coaching Carousel 2026 MLS Outlook Allen's World Cup Draw Experience Flowers: Marlon LeBlanc/Jalil and Erin, Jalil's Family

060: Inter Miami CF v Vancouver Whitecaps FC: MLS Cup Final Preview

The stage is set for the 2025 MLS Cup Final and we're here for it. On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba talk about the ins and outs of the season finale with Inter Miami CF coming in red hot. We Get Into: Wilfried Nancy Moves from Columbus Crew to Celtic F.C. 2025 MLS Cup Preview - Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Inter Miami CF Inter Miami's Dominance Vancouver's Resilience Match Dynamics with Miami's Offensive Prowess and Vancouver's Strategic Approach Historical Context Flowers: Michelle Kang & Ali Ahmed - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

059: Tayvon Gray on Prepping for the Intra Miami CF and His Rise in the MLS

New York City FC Defender Tayvon Gray prepares to play a red hot Inter Miami CF team that has its sights set on the MLS Cup. On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba welcome homegrown talent Tayvon Gray and get into We get into: Celebrating Thanksgiving with Reflections on Family Traditions and Soul Food. New York City's Impressive Playoff Run Tayvon Gray Shares His Growth since 2021 Tayvon Discusses Relationship with Coach Pascal Jansen Flowers: NWSL Growth & Thanksgiving Contributors - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

058: Sparking USMNT Confidence and Hope, MLS Conf Semifinals

Last night’s USMNT decisive win against Uruguay reignited hope that the USMNT is finally turning the corner. Victory not only boosts confidence ahead of 2026 but signals a seismic shift in how this team is evolving under Pochettino’s leadership. Are we witnessing the start of a new era, or just a flash in the pan? We get into: The rise of the US men's national team, exploring how steady improvements, tactical clarity, and unseen depth Broader landscape of MLS, analyzing the wild postseason race Chicago's upset, LAFC's lethal duo, and San Diego’s historic run MLS Conference Finals Previews Flowers: Curaçao and Haiti WC Qualifiers, Temwa Chawinga MVP - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

057: Michael Lahoud is Found His Voice and Walks In His Own Power

What does it mean to find your community and living a life full of purpose? On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba link up with Michael Lahoud who has rediscovered his voice and Blackness in Sports Media. We get into: Living Life in His Melanin-rich Skin Nigeria and AFCON College Sports with NIL and Transfer Portal USMNT November Window, Gio Reyna's Last Chance Parenthood and the trauma of being a ManU fan Flowers: Alex Freeman and MLS Clubs Eliminated from Playoffs - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

056: Darian Jenkins Knows How to Work Hard and Play Hard

Darian Jenkins is a Former National Women's Soccer League Champion turned influential media personality and advocate for growing the game. On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba sit down with Darian Jenkins about the privilege she has to empower the younger generation by being herself and getting to talk about footy all day, everyday. We get into: Darian Doesn't Mess Around on Vacation Having a Good Time During the Dark Days in KC The Growing Pains of Playing in the Early Days of NWSL Evolving the Women's Game UEFA Champions League Making Bold Predictions to Close Out the '25 NWSL Season Flowers; South Sudan Blind Soccer Team and Soccer Moms - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

055: USL Championship Playoff Preview, Revisiting Pa-Modou Kah and Khano Smith

We revisit conversations with our USL Championship Head Coaches Pa-Modou Kah and Khano Smith. On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. flies solo and dives into the dynamics of soccer coaching, celebrating player achievements, and the significance of player care in the USL and MLS. We get into: Allen travels to London for Brentford FC Advisory Board Duties Revisiting Conversation with Phoenix Rising FC Head Coach Pa-Modou Kah Previewing USL Championship Matchups Revisiting Conversation with Rhode Island FC Head Coach Khano Smith Flowers - Newly Retired Ali Riley - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

054: Revisiting our Vancouver Whitecaps FC conversations

We're gearing up for the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs! We take a look back at our conversations with Jayden Nelson and Brian White of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC who had been near the top of the West since match day 1. - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

053: Brian Anunga's Journey From Cameroon and the Transition to a Winning Organization

Brian Anunga thinks that FC Cincinnati has what it takes to be unstoppable. On this episode of New Ground, Allen Hopkins Jr. and Jalil Anibaba welcomes FC Cincinnati's Brian Anunga as he talks about how the beautiful game brought him from Cameroon to the States. We get into: Learn how MLS and international teams build winning cultures Discover the US Men's National Team's shift under Pochettino Explore the Role of Friendlies in World Cup Preparation Get insights into MLS decision day and FC Cincinnati's strategies Brian's West African Culture and Centering Football The Journey from Cameroon to the United States Understand MLS's Unique Competitive Edge and Challenges Gain a masterclass in strategic thinking and mental toughness Flowers: Lanark Park in Los Angeles & Brad Guzan, Taylor Washington and Darlington Nagbe - - - If you want real conversations from inside MLS and all things global footy, follow New Ground and SHARE this episode with someone who lives and breathes the game.

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