S1E232 - A Bennett Brace in New Mexico!
We chat with Filip Handl about the Sac Republic Unified team, a program that unites athletes with and without intellectual disabilities through soccer. Plus, we talk about Republic FC’s 2-0 win at New Mexico, preview the showdown with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
In this episode, we chat with Filip Handl, Sacramento Republic FC’s Manager of Youth Soccer Programming, about the incredible work being done with the Sac Republic Unified team — a squad that brings athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together. The Unified program is all about friendship, teamwork, and inclusion, and it continues to grow nationwide with MLS and USL clubs helping lead the way.
We also dive into Republic FC’s 2-0 win on the road at New Mexico, look ahead to a huge clash with the Tampa Bay Rowdies — where Coach Collins returns to a club he once played for and coached — plus go over this week’s Podcast Winner Dinner results and more!
Intro/Outro Music:
Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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