The Deu Awuok Show

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to Episode 30 of The Deu Awuok Show, where I interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their journeys through the beautiful game.

In this episode, I sit down with Jonny Tekie, a former NCAA Division I soccer player at Canisius University and a product of the Eintracht Frankfurt Academy in Germany.

We discuss Jonny's experience growing up and playing soccer in Frankfurt, his path through t...

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 29 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Micheal Tanke, the Head Soccer Coach at Canisius University. Amongst other things, we talk about his obsession with soccer growing up, playing collegiate and professional footy and now coaching NCAA Division Socc...

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 28 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Elizabeth Eddy, a recently retired soccer player. Amongst other things, we talk about her experience playing youth soccer and representing the youth national team, her college recruiting process, and her ...

With the greatest sporting tournament kicking off today, here are my World Cup predictions for the summer.

“It’s coming home!” I’ve got England going all the way, while I think heavyweights like Portugal and Brazil could fall short of expectations.

France and Spain are rightly among the favorites; they’re loaded with talent. But Spain’s injury concerns and France’s (potential ...

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to Episode 27 of The Deu Awuok Show, where I interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their journeys through the beautiful game.

In this episode, I sit down with JD Gunn, professional goalkeeper for the New England Revolution and the Panama national football team. We discuss his upbringing in Panama, his unique experience representing his country in both basketball and soccer, and the le...

Hi Everyone,

Welcome back to The Deu Awuok Show, where I interview professional and
collegiate soccer players about their life journeys through the
beautiful game.

In this episode, I share some context behind my long hiatus and
reflect on my MBA application journey and the lessons I learned along
the way. I stepped away from several hobbies—including this podcast—to
focus on applying to top ...

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 26 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Jadyn Mathews, a former player for Cornell University & the Jamaican National Team.

Among other things, we talk about her experience playing with boys growing up, getting cut from the Ol...

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 25 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Kelsey Fuller, a current player for Southeastern Louisiana University.

Among other things, we talk about her experience playing varsity soccer as an 8th grader, winning Section V player of t...

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 24 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Hla Ku Gay, a former player for Niagara  University.

Among other things, we talk about his experience adjusting to America as a former refugee, winning the State Cup, Winning sectionals...

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 23 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Troy Brady, a former player for Canisius
University.

Among other things, we talk about his decision not to play academy soccer, winning Western NY Player of The Year (amongst a number of ...

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 22 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to
interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life
 journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Bryce Tramuta, a professional soccer
player for FC Buffalo.

Among other things, we talk about his experience winning the State
Cup, playing professional soccer, and how he ...

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 21 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to
interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life
journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Nuukele Gboe, a professional soccer
player for Georgia FC.

Among other things, we talk about his experience leaving Liberia at
age 13 to pursue his professional soccer dreams, th...

Hi ladies and gents, 

Welcome to episode 20 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.  

In this episode, I speak with Ernest Bawa, a current player at Syracuse University. Among other things, we talked about his experience growing up in Accra, Ghana & playing for the Right to Dream Academy; the culture sh...

Hi ladies and gents,

Welcome to episode 19 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Alex Grattarola, a former player for both Wayland Baptist University and Canisius University. 

Among other things, we talk about his experience growing up in Le Lavandou, France; his college recruiting process...

Hi ladies and gents, 

Welcome to episode 18 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Michael Leon, a current player for The University of Michigan. 

Among other things, we talk about his experience growing up in Accra, Ghana & playing for the Right To Dream Ac...

Hi ladies and gents, 

Welcome to episode 17 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Matt Freese, a professional soccer player for NYCFC and the USMNT. 

Among other things, we talk about his trial experience at Liverpool FC, Manchester United, Bournemouth FC; Winning the ...

Hi ladies and gents, welcome to episode 16 of The Deu Awuok Show, where it is my job to interview professional and collegiate soccer players about their life journeys around the beautiful game.

In this episode, I speak with Filippo Tamburini, a former player at Canisius University and The University of Rhode Island. Among other things, we talk about his experience growing up in Rimini, Italy, and playing for the A.C. Cesena ...