Victor Bezerra on IU Soccer, Indiana Athletics Culture, Hoosier Football & Indiana’s Title Run

Victor Bezerra on IU Soccer, Indiana Athletics Culture, Hoosier Football & Indiana’s Title Run

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June 12, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Victor Bezerra discusses his journey through IU soccer, his family's Brazilian roots, and the emotional highs and lows of Indiana athletics.

Former Indiana soccer star Victor Bezerra joins CrimsonCast to talk about his IU journey, his family’s Brazilian roots, playing for Todd Yeagley, and how Bloomington became a lifelong home. Grace Ybarra talks with Victor about growing up in Chicago, choosing Indiana, chasing IU men’s soccer history, the heartbreak of the 2020 national championship loss, his professional soccer path with the Chicago Fire, and the relationships that still connect him to IU. They also dive into Victor’s growing love for Indiana football, the emotional ride of the Hoosiers’ championship season, the Rose Bowl win over Alabama, and why IU’s football breakthrough felt so meaningful to former athletes and fans alike. Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast conversations on Indiana, the Hoosiers, IU football, IU basketball, IU soccer, and the stories that connect Hoosier fans.

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Host: Grace Ybarra

Guest: Victor Bezerra

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Organizations: Chicago Fire, Indiana Athletics, Alabama

Places: Chicago, Bloomington

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