Open Mic | Kieran Gibbs on Developing the Next Generation of Soccer Players
About this episode
Kieran Gibbs discusses his transition from professional player to co-founding a youth soccer academy and shares insights on player development and the future of soccer in the U.S.
Susannah Fuller chats with former Arsenal and England defender Kieran Gibbs to talk about his path from pro player to co-founding ONE FC , a youth soccer academy in Miami. Gibbs shares his approach to player development, how he hopes to bring his own experiences to the U.S. and where the project is now and going in the future. Plus, they discuss the 2026 World Cup and talk about Arsenal’s chance of repeating as Premier League Champions. 0:00 Intro 1:24 ONE FC Origin Story 6:03 Lessons from European Academies 8:26 The ONE FC Approach 10:59 Identifying Soccer Talent in the U.S. 14:36 Growing ONE FC 18:38 The 2026 World Cup Experience 25:26 Can Arsenal Repeat? 30:05 Where to Find Out More About ONE FC For the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we’ve got you covered: https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
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