MLSPA Career Conversations Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/mlspa-career-conversations Join host Tristan Bowen as he chats with former Major League Soccer players about their transition to a career off the field. Presented by the MLSPA 90'+ Network. 2025 MLS Players Association 5dcab06c-1cb8-5f47-b4cd-705baade1314 yes en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:09 -0700 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:24 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/_1f0kenoZ9klf8rxvsbgkDUsY8lO5cF_SIuQdRZmNSU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Yzdl/ODg3YzhjYTIxZGZl/NDM0NDJlMzg2Mjcy/OGNkNS5qcGc.jpg MLSPA Career Conversations episodic MLS Players Association Join host Tristan Bowen as he chats with former Major League Soccer players about their transition to a career off the field. Presented by the MLSPA 90'+ Network. Join host Tristan Bowen as he chats with former Major League Soccer players about their transition to a career off the field. MLS Players Association No No Jed Zayner - Perfomance Engineer 26 26 Jed Zayner - Perfomance Engineer full f61bacaa-b9a9-4698-b7dd-3b796362eabe https://share.transistor.fm/s/6abe5e2e What does it take to become a performance engineer and help others reach their full potential? In today’s Career Conversation, Jed Zayner joins Tristan Bowen to break down his journey and the mindset behind his work. From pushing clients beyond their comfort zones to advocating for lasting personal growth, Jed shares what really means to live with purpose, reminding players that true success starts with curiosity and asking the right questions.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> What does it take to become a performance engineer and help others reach their full potential? In today’s Career Conversation, Jed Zayner joins Tristan Bowen to break down his journey and the mindset behind his work. From pushing clients beyond their comfort zones to advocating for lasting personal growth, Jed shares what really means to live with purpose, reminding players that true success starts with curiosity and asking the right questions.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:11:06 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 3008 What does it take to become a performance engineer and help others reach their full potential? In today’s Career Conversation, Jed Zayner joins Tristan Bowen to break down his journey and the mindset behind his work. From pushing clients beyond their comfort zones to advocating for lasting personal growth, Jed shares what really means to live with purpose, reminding players that true success starts with curiosity and asking the right questions.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> No Ryan Finley | Franchising 24 24 Ryan Finley | Franchising full 77a69a9c-9e63-4c5d-a1fe-a6aa99cd8f48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bfc9b1b In Episode #24 of Career Conversations, Ryan Finley joins Tristan Bowen to dive into his journey into franchising after playing professionally for nearly a decade. Now a KidStrong Franchise Owner, Ryan explains why franchising and entrepreneurship are accessible and successful paths for players who are planning to retire, or have already transitioned out of the game. He also shares how he continues to apply the skills he developed during his playing career on a daily basis.


As advice for active players, Ryan encourages them to connect with professionals working in fields that interest them: “People are very generous with their time when professional players ask, they’ll take the time to sit down and help you.” Networking is key.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> In Episode #24 of Career Conversations, Ryan Finley joins Tristan Bowen to dive into his journey into franchising after playing professionally for nearly a decade. Now a KidStrong Franchise Owner, Ryan explains why franchising and entrepreneurship are accessible and successful paths for players who are planning to retire, or have already transitioned out of the game. He also shares how he continues to apply the skills he developed during his playing career on a daily basis.


As advice for active players, Ryan encourages them to connect with professionals working in fields that interest them: “People are very generous with their time when professional players ask, they’ll take the time to sit down and help you.” Networking is key.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2436 In Episode #24 of Career Conversations, Ryan Finley joins Tristan Bowen to dive into his journey into franchising after playing professionally for nearly a decade. Now a KidStrong Franchise Owner, Ryan explains why franchising and entrepreneurship are accessible and successful paths for players who are planning to retire, or have already transitioned out of the game. He also shares how he continues to apply the skills he developed during his playing career on a daily basis.


As advice for active players, Ryan encourages them to connect with professionals working in fields that interest them: “People are very generous with their time when professional players ask, they’ll take the time to sit down and help you.” Networking is key.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> No Ricky Lewis | Medical Device Sales 23 23 Ricky Lewis | Medical Device Sales full 7d07a86e-713c-4a5e-8b28-6c145271701f https://share.transistor.fm/s/12521b7e This week’s Career Conversation follows Ricky Lewis' path from professional soccer to Vice President of Sales in the medtech world. Ricky and Tristan Bowen discuss the most transferable skills players bring to corporate careers including coachability, perseverance, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. Ricky also opens up about balancing fatherhood, community impact, and personal growth along the way.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> This week’s Career Conversation follows Ricky Lewis' path from professional soccer to Vice President of Sales in the medtech world. Ricky and Tristan Bowen discuss the most transferable skills players bring to corporate careers including coachability, perseverance, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. Ricky also opens up about balancing fatherhood, community impact, and personal growth along the way.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 1749 This week’s Career Conversation follows Ricky Lewis' path from professional soccer to Vice President of Sales in the medtech world. Ricky and Tristan Bowen discuss the most transferable skills players bring to corporate careers including coachability, perseverance, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. Ricky also opens up about balancing fatherhood, community impact, and personal growth along the way.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> No Charlie Rugg | Artist and Entrepeneur 22 22 Charlie Rugg | Artist and Entrepeneur full 8c285007-ca94-4ece-8a11-cecf7d6fdeb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/894ab325 An artist on and off the field! In Episode 22 of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen and Charlie Rugg discuss his journey to becoming an artist and entrepreneur. Charlie shares how his passion for painting grew after retirement, the challenges he has faced transitioning into entrepreneurship, and how he has developed routines to stay creative and disciplined.

He also emphasizes the importance of active players finding career paths outside of soccer to make the transition off the field smoother.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> An artist on and off the field! In Episode 22 of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen and Charlie Rugg discuss his journey to becoming an artist and entrepreneur. Charlie shares how his passion for painting grew after retirement, the challenges he has faced transitioning into entrepreneurship, and how he has developed routines to stay creative and disciplined.

He also emphasizes the importance of active players finding career paths outside of soccer to make the transition off the field smoother.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2511 An artist on and off the field! In Episode 22 of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen and Charlie Rugg discuss his journey to becoming an artist and entrepreneur. Charlie shares how his passion for painting grew after retirement, the challenges he has faced transitioning into entrepreneurship, and how he has developed routines to stay creative and disciplined.

He also emphasizes the importance of active players finding career paths outside of soccer to make the transition off the field smoother.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> No Lamar Neagle | Financial Advisor and Real State Investor 21 21 Lamar Neagle | Financial Advisor and Real State Investor full f75050a3-be82-4e95-b9d2-6d81a68ccc70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3c35139 What are things that might get overlooked during a playing career that could actually have a lasting impact after retirement? In this episode of Career Conversations Tristan Bowen and Lamar Neagle dive into the small but powerful habits that make a big difference in easing the transition to life off the field -  like building a professional network while still playing, creating a LinkedIn profile, and earning certifications. 


Lamar, who is now a financial advisor and real estate investor, also shares why financial education is essential for both current and former players, and explains the power of investing whether in stocks, real estate, or retirement accounts like a 401(k).


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> What are things that might get overlooked during a playing career that could actually have a lasting impact after retirement? In this episode of Career Conversations Tristan Bowen and Lamar Neagle dive into the small but powerful habits that make a big difference in easing the transition to life off the field -  like building a professional network while still playing, creating a LinkedIn profile, and earning certifications. 


Lamar, who is now a financial advisor and real estate investor, also shares why financial education is essential for both current and former players, and explains the power of investing whether in stocks, real estate, or retirement accounts like a 401(k).


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0800 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2077 What are things that might get overlooked during a playing career that could actually have a lasting impact after retirement? In this episode of Career Conversations Tristan Bowen and Lamar Neagle dive into the small but powerful habits that make a big difference in easing the transition to life off the field -  like building a professional network while still playing, creating a LinkedIn profile, and earning certifications. 


Lamar, who is now a financial advisor and real estate investor, also shares why financial education is essential for both current and former players, and explains the power of investing whether in stocks, real estate, or retirement accounts like a 401(k).


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only

]]> No Chris Konopka - Coaching and Content Creation 20 20 Chris Konopka - Coaching and Content Creation full e68c8679-f317-46da-b3a8-f99dcffc9709 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca450a29 Interested in transitioning into coaching or content creation? In this new episode, Chris Kanopka joins Tristan Bowen to share his journey from a 14-year playing career to retirement, and how he became a goalkeeper director and full-time content creator. Kanopka talks about how he leveraged coaching opportunities at the academies while still playing and encourages current and former players to stay open to new possibilities and think outside the box.


In honor of his father Walter F. Konopka’s contributions to the game of soccer, Konopka and his brother launched a fundraising campaign to support renovations at the Walter F. Konopka Soccer Complex in Oak Park, Toms River, New Jersey. Visit https://www.wfksoccercomplex.com/ for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Interested in transitioning into coaching or content creation? In this new episode, Chris Kanopka joins Tristan Bowen to share his journey from a 14-year playing career to retirement, and how he became a goalkeeper director and full-time content creator. Kanopka talks about how he leveraged coaching opportunities at the academies while still playing and encourages current and former players to stay open to new possibilities and think outside the box.


In honor of his father Walter F. Konopka’s contributions to the game of soccer, Konopka and his brother launched a fundraising campaign to support renovations at the Walter F. Konopka Soccer Complex in Oak Park, Toms River, New Jersey. Visit https://www.wfksoccercomplex.com/ for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0800 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2451 Interested in transitioning into coaching or content creation? In this new episode, Chris Kanopka joins Tristan Bowen to share his journey from a 14-year playing career to retirement, and how he became a goalkeeper director and full-time content creator. Kanopka talks about how he leveraged coaching opportunities at the academies while still playing and encourages current and former players to stay open to new possibilities and think outside the box.


In honor of his father Walter F. Konopka’s contributions to the game of soccer, Konopka and his brother launched a fundraising campaign to support renovations at the Walter F. Konopka Soccer Complex in Oak Park, Toms River, New Jersey. Visit https://www.wfksoccercomplex.com/ for more information.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Saad Abdul-Salaam | Coaching and Entrepreneurship 19 19 Saad Abdul-Salaam | Coaching and Entrepreneurship full 7e3afa13-516e-4389-9d93-9c987def3f2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7088f7d9 In the first Career Conversations episode of the year, Tristan Bowen and Saad Abdul-Salaam sit down to discuss entrepreneurship and the importance of staying open to opportunities beyond soccer. Saad shares how he has navigated personal challenges, built his own business, coached youth, and found balance between life, fatherhood, and mental health.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> In the first Career Conversations episode of the year, Tristan Bowen and Saad Abdul-Salaam sit down to discuss entrepreneurship and the importance of staying open to opportunities beyond soccer. Saad shares how he has navigated personal challenges, built his own business, coached youth, and found balance between life, fatherhood, and mental health.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:06:00 -0800 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2554 In the first Career Conversations episode of the year, Tristan Bowen and Saad Abdul-Salaam sit down to discuss entrepreneurship and the importance of staying open to opportunities beyond soccer. Saad shares how he has navigated personal challenges, built his own business, coached youth, and found balance between life, fatherhood, and mental health.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Nat Borchers | Real Estate 18 18 Nat Borchers | Real Estate full 8b3a9d48-6e24-46ff-81ad-e9321b766f02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40779aa1 On this episode of Career Conversation, Tristan sits down with Nat Borchers to discuss how professional athletes are uniquely qualified to enter the field of real estate and details some of the ins and out of making commercial real estate work. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> On this episode of Career Conversation, Tristan sits down with Nat Borchers to discuss how professional athletes are uniquely qualified to enter the field of real estate and details some of the ins and out of making commercial real estate work. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:46:03 -0800 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2331 On this episode of Career Conversation, Tristan sits down with Nat Borchers to discuss how professional athletes are uniquely qualified to enter the field of real estate and details some of the ins and out of making commercial real estate work. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Sean Davis | Early Transition 17 17 Sean Davis | Early Transition full 931be33b-81a9-4d3a-a5a4-fb4a15968281 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a7f3c6e It's never too early to start laying the groundwork for a smooth transition. In this episode of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen talks with Sean Davis about the early stages of transitioning out of the game and what steps you can take to help prepare yourself for your own post playing career.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> It's never too early to start laying the groundwork for a smooth transition. In this episode of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen talks with Sean Davis about the early stages of transitioning out of the game and what steps you can take to help prepare yourself for your own post playing career.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:04:06 -0800 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2214 It's never too early to start laying the groundwork for a smooth transition. In this episode of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen talks with Sean Davis about the early stages of transitioning out of the game and what steps you can take to help prepare yourself for your own post playing career.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Sacha Kljestan | Media & Broadcasting 16 16 Sacha Kljestan | Media & Broadcasting full 8da1cfcf-9da7-4157-800e-222d4a3000ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/2de02a1f Working in media is like being on a soccer team, just on a different field. In this new Career Episode, Tristan Bowen and Sacha Kljestan discuss key factors to consider when transitioning into the media industry. As a studio host, Sasha offers advice for players nearing retirement, from finding mentors to developing their own voice in this new career path.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Working in media is like being on a soccer team, just on a different field. In this new Career Episode, Tristan Bowen and Sacha Kljestan discuss key factors to consider when transitioning into the media industry. As a studio host, Sasha offers advice for players nearing retirement, from finding mentors to developing their own voice in this new career path.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:12:15 -0800 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2088 Working in media is like being on a soccer team, just on a different field. In this new Career Episode, Tristan Bowen and Sacha Kljestan discuss key factors to consider when transitioning into the media industry. As a studio host, Sasha offers advice for players nearing retirement, from finding mentors to developing their own voice in this new career path.


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Kevin Friedland | Retail Licensing & Manufacturing 15 15 Kevin Friedland | Retail Licensing & Manufacturing full a1740ec8-8342-48a8-9b12-6c8eb0aa4e32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75020a40 In this episode of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen speaks with Kevin Friedland and discusses how Kevin pivoted from a planned second career as a coach to his current career. Along the way Kevin draws comparisons to his life now and his life as a player coach and how his on field experiences helped prepare him for his career transition.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> In this episode of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen speaks with Kevin Friedland and discusses how Kevin pivoted from a planned second career as a coach to his current career. Along the way Kevin draws comparisons to his life now and his life as a player coach and how his on field experiences helped prepare him for his career transition.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:25:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 1798 In this episode of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen speaks with Kevin Friedland and discusses how Kevin pivoted from a planned second career as a coach to his current career. Along the way Kevin draws comparisons to his life now and his life as a player coach and how his on field experiences helped prepare him for his career transition.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Dylan Remick | Consulting & Operations 14 14 Dylan Remick | Consulting & Operations full 28a68f5d-96b4-4d33-9c47-c35ae02e0427 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e12e28cf Are you ever truly prepared to retire from the game? Dylan Remick joins Tristan Bowen to discuss the difficult decision all players eventually will face - whether due to injury or personal choice. Listen for more on how Dylan navigated that decision and where he is now in his post-playing career. 


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Are you ever truly prepared to retire from the game? Dylan Remick joins Tristan Bowen to discuss the difficult decision all players eventually will face - whether due to injury or personal choice. Listen for more on how Dylan navigated that decision and where he is now in his post-playing career. 


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:36:13 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 1845 Are you ever truly prepared to retire from the game? Dylan Remick joins Tristan Bowen to discuss the difficult decision all players eventually will face - whether due to injury or personal choice. Listen for more on how Dylan navigated that decision and where he is now in his post-playing career. 


The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Kory Kindle | Entrepreneurship 13 13 Kory Kindle | Entrepreneurship full 3430aac2-228a-476c-85d7-e1565a53975a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f382ff55 Tristan Bowen is joined by Kory Kindle for a conversation on his post playing career path - and how those paths often aren't linear. Listen in to hear more about Kory's journey from soccer to physical therapy, to now working on a healthcare AI startup. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Tristan Bowen is joined by Kory Kindle for a conversation on his post playing career path - and how those paths often aren't linear. Listen in to hear more about Kory's journey from soccer to physical therapy, to now working on a healthcare AI startup. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 1584 Tristan Bowen is joined by Kory Kindle for a conversation on his post playing career path - and how those paths often aren't linear. Listen in to hear more about Kory's journey from soccer to physical therapy, to now working on a healthcare AI startup. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Cameron Porter | Venture Capital 12 12 Cameron Porter | Venture Capital full c28ee7a8-4121-422e-a176-882e8800a5fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddb3a374 Tristan Bowen is joined by former player Cameron Porter for a conversation about his journey from the field to the world of venture capital, and the parallels between the highs and lows of the game and the business world. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Tristan Bowen is joined by former player Cameron Porter for a conversation about his journey from the field to the world of venture capital, and the parallels between the highs and lows of the game and the business world. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:26:36 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2504 Tristan Bowen is joined by former player Cameron Porter for a conversation about his journey from the field to the world of venture capital, and the parallels between the highs and lows of the game and the business world. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Heath Pearce | Media & Marketing 11 11 Heath Pearce | Media & Marketing full fd3e8037-5bdf-4b85-a90c-a62976c7329e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a98267d8 Heath Pearce joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations for a discussion on knowing when it's time to step away from the game, reinventing himself in the media space and his passion impacting the sport through his post-playing career. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Heath Pearce joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations for a discussion on knowing when it's time to step away from the game, reinventing himself in the media space and his passion impacting the sport through his post-playing career. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:08:50 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 1754 Heath Pearce joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations for a discussion on knowing when it's time to step away from the game, reinventing himself in the media space and his passion impacting the sport through his post-playing career. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No John Wilson | Player Engagement 10 10 John Wilson | Player Engagement full 2520db2d-9bf9-4468-bbd2-035de9318659 https://share.transistor.fm/s/687f1d17 Tristan Bowen sits down with John Wilson for a candid conversation about how the challenges of his pro career prepared him for his current role as Player Engagement and Welfare Director for Charlotte FC.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Tristan Bowen sits down with John Wilson for a candid conversation about how the challenges of his pro career prepared him for his current role as Player Engagement and Welfare Director for Charlotte FC.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 1952 Tristan Bowen sits down with John Wilson for a candid conversation about how the challenges of his pro career prepared him for his current role as Player Engagement and Welfare Director for Charlotte FC.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Robbie Russell | Medicine 9 9 Robbie Russell | Medicine full 9b00e89e-7123-4f7f-97cb-9908a46b79d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/250b0765 In this episode of Career Conversation, Tristan Bowen sits down with Dr. Robbie Russell to discuss preparation for the "next thing" in life. Which for Robbie Russell involved transition form the playing field to the medical field.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> In this episode of Career Conversation, Tristan Bowen sits down with Dr. Robbie Russell to discuss preparation for the "next thing" in life. Which for Robbie Russell involved transition form the playing field to the medical field.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 3076 In this episode of Career Conversation, Tristan Bowen sits down with Dr. Robbie Russell to discuss preparation for the "next thing" in life. Which for Robbie Russell involved transition form the playing field to the medical field.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Mike Chabala | Fitness & Entrepreneurship 8 8 Mike Chabala | Fitness & Entrepreneurship full af3d8dc6-ef42-4d49-9429-5061e6d17996 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e944a46 Tristan Bowen welcomes Mike Chabala for a conversation about life "off the ball" as well as the importance of mentorship, and being intentional in all that you do.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Tristan Bowen welcomes Mike Chabala for a conversation about life "off the ball" as well as the importance of mentorship, and being intentional in all that you do.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:30:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2625 Tristan Bowen welcomes Mike Chabala for a conversation about life "off the ball" as well as the importance of mentorship, and being intentional in all that you do.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Evan Whitfield | Law 7 7 Evan Whitfield | Law full e5406433-4a3e-47c0-a2fb-9970d1396d9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fe820e3 Tristan Bowen welcomes Evan Whitfield for a conversation about his experience transitioning from the playing field to law.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Tristan Bowen welcomes Evan Whitfield for a conversation about his experience transitioning from the playing field to law.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2772 Tristan Bowen welcomes Evan Whitfield for a conversation about his experience transitioning from the playing field to law.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Ethan White | Creative 6 6 Ethan White | Creative full 0d1be2fb-c6c4-4f19-9d77-f5ecf3489a2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/118d0a9e In this conversation, Ethan White chats with Tristan Bowen about turning your passion into a profession and the importance of not only giving yourself a runway to life after the game, but also utilizing your experiences as an athlete to open doors.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> In this conversation, Ethan White chats with Tristan Bowen about turning your passion into a profession and the importance of not only giving yourself a runway to life after the game, but also utilizing your experiences as an athlete to open doors.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2822 In this conversation, Ethan White chats with Tristan Bowen about turning your passion into a profession and the importance of not only giving yourself a runway to life after the game, but also utilizing your experiences as an athlete to open doors.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Mariano Trujillo | Media & Broadcasting 5 5 Mariano Trujillo | Media & Broadcasting full 8ad87be2-62ea-429b-a988-0f6d14ed2931 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebb4898c In this conversation, Mariano Trujillo chats with Tristan Bowen about the challenges of transitioning from a soccer career. Listen in as he describes how his personal key to making it smoother is transferring skills developed from soccer like work ethic and discipline into daily life. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> In this conversation, Mariano Trujillo chats with Tristan Bowen about the challenges of transitioning from a soccer career. Listen in as he describes how his personal key to making it smoother is transferring skills developed from soccer like work ethic and discipline into daily life. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 10:45:35 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2236 In this conversation, Mariano Trujillo chats with Tristan Bowen about the challenges of transitioning from a soccer career. Listen in as he describes how his personal key to making it smoother is transferring skills developed from soccer like work ethic and discipline into daily life. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Justin Morrow | Academia & Advocacy 4 4 Justin Morrow | Academia & Advocacy full abf1da56-cda0-4e83-9706-bc9f2cff84a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9cf01b4b Life after soccer is still a game, just with different rules. In this episode of career conversations, Justin Morrow shares how leveraging opportunities as an active player can provide experiences that empower a successful post-playing career.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Life after soccer is still a game, just with different rules. In this episode of career conversations, Justin Morrow shares how leveraging opportunities as an active player can provide experiences that empower a successful post-playing career.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:49:20 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2022 Life after soccer is still a game, just with different rules. In this episode of career conversations, Justin Morrow shares how leveraging opportunities as an active player can provide experiences that empower a successful post-playing career.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Victor Ulloa | MLSPA 3 3 Victor Ulloa | MLSPA full 830fd341-44dc-4f0d-9738-152a7ef4aba1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a81d11b7 In a new episode of Career Conversations with Tristan Bowen, Victor Ulloa shares the importance of having a strong network and leaning on a community of retired players for support while navigating the challenges that can come after hanging up the boots. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> In a new episode of Career Conversations with Tristan Bowen, Victor Ulloa shares the importance of having a strong network and leaning on a community of retired players for support while navigating the challenges that can come after hanging up the boots. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:18:50 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 1978 In a new episode of Career Conversations with Tristan Bowen, Victor Ulloa shares the importance of having a strong network and leaning on a community of retired players for support while navigating the challenges that can come after hanging up the boots. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Jalil Anibaba and Jimmy Conrad | Media and Broadcasting 2 2 Jalil Anibaba and Jimmy Conrad | Media and Broadcasting full 4eb0d4c1-c16f-4af2-b1c7-677ce91c3e6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b04d99d Interested in working in the media industry? Jalil Anibaba and Jimmy Conrad join Tristan Bowen for a special episode focused on the foundations of building a media career, and the practical advice you need to hear. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Interested in working in the media industry? Jalil Anibaba and Jimmy Conrad join Tristan Bowen for a special episode focused on the foundations of building a media career, and the practical advice you need to hear. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 2234 Interested in working in the media industry? Jalil Anibaba and Jimmy Conrad join Tristan Bowen for a special episode focused on the foundations of building a media career, and the practical advice you need to hear. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> No Bobby Warshaw | Front Office & Consulting 1 1 Bobby Warshaw | Front Office & Consulting full 89ecc2c4-67b0-44ee-8006-c72b5b54d238 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bf8c8a3 Bobby Warshaw joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Bobby Warshaw joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:53:27 -0800 MLS Players Association MLS Players Association 1909 Bobby Warshaw joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations. 

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

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