Archive for the 'Conversations in Soccer' Category

December 16th, 2009

Conversations in Soccer – The Incredible Journey Of Dario Sala

TOW recently sat down with the goalkeeper of FC Dallas, Dario Sala, to learn more about his unbelievable journey thus far from Argentina to MLS to becoming the Captain of FC Dallas.  Beginning as a player on Argentina's national handball team, to being discovered and playing for the legendary club River Plate, to leaving everything behind and ...
November 30th, 2009

Conversations In Soccer – Eugene Kan Of Hypebeast

You know those days when you find yourself thinking "Damn, I didn't know he played the game".... I've always found it incredibly interesting who exactly has roots in our game and the back story on how it's shaped the direction of their lives. I was introduced to Eugene Kan, Managing Editor of Hypbeast, about a year ago through "One Degree of Jon ...
November 19th, 2009

Conversations in Soccer – Gino Rossetti of Rossetti Architects Part 2

When you think of people that are positively and forever changing the scope of soccer in the United States, Gino Rossetti might not be the first name that comes to mind. But he should be. See, Gino is the principal at architecture firm Rossetti, and they are responsible for designing and building three MLS stadiums (Home Depot Center, Toyota Park and ...
November 18th, 2009

Conversations in Soccer – Gino Rossetti of Rossetti Architects

When you think of people that are positively and forever changing the scope of soccer in the United States, Gino Rossetti might not be the first name that comes to mind. But he should be. See, Gino is the principle at architecture firm Rossetti, and they are responsible for designing and building three MLS stadiums (Home Depot Center, Toyota Park and ...
November 11th, 2009

Conversations in Soccer – Dave Frederick from Concave Sports

Launching any new business can be tough, let alone in an industry as competitive as the soccer boots market. Established brands have significant market share and brand awareness, but that hasn't stopped Concave from jumping in and challenging for their share of this lucrative market. I recently had a chance to sit down with Dave Frederick of Concave ...
November 5th, 2009

Conversations in Soccer – Gary Paterson Creative Director of FIFA for EA Sports

You might not know Gary Paterson by name, yet. But you absolutely know him by the work he and his team at EA Sports do. As Creative Director of the FIFA franchise for EA Sports, Gary is tasked with leading the development of the hugely popular FIFA video game. With their recent release of FIFA 2010, I had the chance to sit down and talk with Gary ...
October 21st, 2009

Conversations in Soccer – Danny Karbassiyoon Part 2

Danny Karbassiyoon is amongst the rare group of American soccer players who has played for one of the world’s premier soccer clubs. He spent two years at Arsenal, before moving on to Burnley and then ultimately having to hang up his boots at a young age due to injury. But injury didn’t take Danny away from the game, instead he has gone on to become ...
October 20th, 2009

Conversations in Soccer – Danny Karbassiyoon

Danny Karbassiyoon is amongst the rare group of American soccer players who has played for one of the world's premier soccer clubs. He spent two years at Arsenal, before moving on to Burnley and then ultimately having to hang up his boots at a young age due to injury. But injury didn't take Danny away from the game, instead he has gone on to become the ...