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Eric Kasimov | The Future of Soccer in the United States

PodcastBy Eric Kasimov March 22, 2019

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Soccer is here to stay whether you buy it or not. In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons why I’m a big-time buyer in the future of soccer in the United States.
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Internationally, soccer is the biggest sport. It’s just that in the US it’s not. While it has grown over the years, it’s not there…Yet. But as I look ahead, I see an incredible future for soccer in the United States. After thinking, reading, studying, and asking, I have 7 reasons why I believe soccer has an enormous future in the US.

David De Gea and the Easy Saves

SE OriginalsBy Eric Kasimov March 1, 2019

A David De Gea and business leader story about the Manchester United Goalkeeper, not getting credit, and making it look easy. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. He is one of the best, maybe even the best, soccer goalie in the world. The world? Yes. Or, at least, that’s my opinion. Other people have different opinions.…

Sometimes One Goal is All it Takes

Blog, SE Originals, SportsBy Eric Kasimov January 14, 2019

Soccer isn’t as popular in the United States as it is overseas. There are a lot of reasons—most of us didn’t grow up with the sport, we don’t have an elite league in this country yet (MLS is trying!), and on and on. But a big complaint I hear from my friends (when I tell…

World Cup Lesson #3: Bad Start

Blog, SE Originals, SportsBy Eric Kasimov June 27, 2018

Colombia vs Japan, and it’s the first World Cup match for both teams. The long wait is over. The practice, the strategy, the buildup…it’s all in the past now. Now it’s time to play. One minute of gameplay, then two, then three. And then— A handball. The ref calls it intentional. It’s in the box. That…

World Cup Lesson #2: Think

Blog, SE Originals, SportsBy Eric Kasimov June 26, 2018

The mental side of the World Cup is a big deal. Sure, skill plays a major role in the success of a team, but if players do not think properly about the task at hand, it could cost their country a victory. Thinking seems basic, but it isn’t. All too many of us, all too often,…

World Cup Lesson #1: Patience

Blog, SE Originals, SportsBy Eric Kasimov June 25, 2018

I watch as many World Cup Soccer games I can, and the one thing that stands out more than anything else is patience. Sure, at the end of the game, urgency can creep in. But mostly, the game is filled with patience. Passing, pausing, waiting, making a run up the field only to have the player…

Keeping My Mind Right As a 13 Year Old Soccer Goalie

Athlete Stories, Blog, Guest, Motivation, SE Originals, SportsBy Mason Kasimov April 23, 2018

When playing a sport, you are going to have bad days, especially if you play soccer goalie like me. I am Mason Kasimov, Eric’s son. I am a soccer goalie and having bad days comes with the job—for me and even for the best goalies in the country like Tim Howard and Zack Steffen. So,…

Soccer, Coffee, and Social Media

Blog, Content Marketing, SE Originals, StoryBy Eric Kasimov February 7, 2018

A story about soccer, coffee and social media It’s a cold, rainy Sunday morning. Turf fields make playing soccer possible on days like today. We’re ready. I mean, my son is ready, he’ll be the one playing. I’ll be a spectator in the stands. I’m also the driver. There’s no time for my morning coffee, we have to…

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