I want to welcome you in to my conversation with Natalee Jarrett, the Vice President of Operation for Charlotte FC. As you know we created this podcast because there are so many fascinating people behind the scenes that drive what fans and the community see. We want to share their stories. Natalee was one of the first employees for the club working in partnerships during the beginning days when the club had not even had a name as was just MLS Charlotte. Now she manages a vast array of departments across Charlotte FC and is the facilitator that keeps it all together. We talk with Natalee about growing up around NASCAR, getting her big chance at World Team Tennis, and what she has helped build in Charlotte.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalee-jarrett/

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On today's episode I was lucky enough, no Irish pun intended there, to sit down with Kevin Egan the host of MLS 360 and MLS Wrap-Up, part of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. We talk about what it is like working for MLS, these shows, how he approaches his career, and a little about his journey and things learned along the way.

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@kev_egan

On this episode I talk with Steven Marques, the cog in the relationship between Ally and Charlotte FC. Steven has been a part of the Ally team working with Charlotte FC since they first were secured the kit rights with the club. Learn more about what Steven does day to day and about his journey to get to be a part of this relationship and his role with Ally. Steven's family immigrated from Portugal and he moved to North Carolina when he was 6. His passion for soccer been with him to this day and has found a good fit at Ally.

Today we have an amazing English commentator, born and raised in Birmingham, England and works for Apple TV MLS Season Pass as a play by play commentator as well as studio host at CBS Golazo. We talk about his journey in football, his connections to Charlotte FC, and more....Let's meet Callum Williams.
Cal has become a staple in world football commentating from MLS to Conmebol to EPL to LaLiga and he continues to rewrite and up his craft. I forsee him being a part of football commentating for a long time and doing many World Cup matches. I love how focused he is on building community with his group of commentators and bonding with them and also that he is always learning from the fans in the cities he visits for each match. Our conversation reinforced in my head that you have to continue to put yourself out there like Cal and prepare or do the work to put yourself in the best position to be successful.

On this episode Nic talks with Will Martin, the Communications Coordinator for Charlotte FCs day-to-day media for 1st Team schedules and media operations as well as the primary contact for media assets and player requests. In just a short time, Will has managed to use his writing skills, maturity and understanding of big moments, and a little bit of luck to craft his soccer journey at Charlotte FC.

We talk about his journey and what he does with the team, along with other areas of interest including running, hiking, and appreciation for others including referees.

On this episode Nic has a conversation with Omar Jorge Peña, the CEO of Compare Foods Supermarkets. They discuss what is like to run a family business, football in Charlotte, connecting customers and the community to their sponsorships along with their relationship with Charlotte FC.

On this episode Nic talks with Matt Freeman, the Manager of Charlotte FC Premium Sales (or should I say Experiences?). A former Irmo High School (Columbia, SC metro) soccer star under legend Phil Savitz and Marshall University defender, Matt worked his way from Cybersecurity sales before heading to Charlotte to be around a game he loves and helping others meet their needs for a premium and entertaining time. Matt has been named as part of Charlotte's Top 30 under 30 Future Business Leaders.

Check out the Premium Sales site if you are interested in having an event with Charlotte FC. ⁠🌐https://premium.charlottefootballclub.com/⁠

Follow on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-freeman-04941311b/

Today on the show we are lucky to have one of Charlotte's own, Charlotte FC Defender Jaylin Lindsey. We talk about his journey starting in Charlotte, then Kansas City, and back to Charlotte. Jaylin also shares more about his fellow players and personal support team, cooking, living in Charlotte as an adult, and what he does for fun outside of football.

IG: @JaylinLindsey