Who Can I Learn About the World Cup 2023 From?
This is a list of some of my favourite folks who have taught me so much about football and who I’m loving to learn about the world cup from.
Maybe you have heard of some of them. Maybe you haven’t. but the beauty of The Beautiful Game is that it opens us up to the big wide world where there is space for us all. I hope you find at least one person on this list that you come to love! I know I did.
So, without further ado, in no particular order, here is my list:
Shea Butter FC
Shea Butter FC
"Soulful and seasoned perspectives on soccer, football,
& everything in between!"
*between Soccer Skool, Shea Butter Superlatives, and Get Ya Fits Right, from both this podcast and growing community space, you'll walk away with a new love and knowledge of football and culture.
ik ik, their wonderful reputation precedes them. but really, the hype is real!
Diaspora United
"A soccer podcast that centers Black women in the global game."
*besides being a podcast, they have a great newsletter currently focusing on the WC that yall dont want to miss!!!!
feel like the games are on too late for you to watch and stay awake the next day? want fun, critical, informative recaps of each tournament day? their newsletter is for you!
Donald Wine II
Let me tell yall someething abt this man....
Idk what he can't do!
But this month, between podcasting and writing, he's got us Don't miss out!
Black Arrow FC
has been putting out engaging, informative content around the World Cup. But their uplifting and empowerment of Black women didn't just start when the world cup did!
Don't just believe me, go see for yourself!
Kicks Undefined
Kicks Undefined "A womxn's soccer, fashion, and lifestyle collective"
(Yes, it is just as bold and powerful as you think it is)
Tamerra Griffin
is WORKIN WORKIN this World Cup! With good writing, interesting angles, and a hand on the heartbeat of football, Tamerra brings so much richness to us all.
Kudzi Musarurwa
Kudzi said, "i heard you were looking for great World Cup reading so I got to writing." All we can say is "thank you" The Athletic is lucky to have Kudzi's work!
Shades of Blue
Aint no feelings of blue here when we tune into Shades of Blue podcasts!
Yall know the vibes... informative, fun, great energy, culture, footy footy footy
Oh, and ofc Man City tings when the focus isn't on the World Cup 23
Don't miss out!
Gal Pal Sports
so yall remember when we raised money to get some v v talented WOSO media to the World Cup 2023???
Welllllll Gal Pal Sports is a dont-miss-out, we-will-be-at-the-wc-doing-fantastic-work, must-follow!
Ann Odong
is a new-to-me name but a been-here-for-a-min-putting-out-good-work for so many others!!
And what better place to keep up to date with the World Cup 23 than a v talented photographer who also happens to be a media manager for the host clountry??
40 Plus Donor
I think the Germany National Team has a shot at lifting the World Cup trophy this year! And ever since hearing that he will be speaking on it, I am waiting in excitement to hear
@50PlusDoner 's reviews of Germany's world cup journey!!
The Players’ Tribune
I always look forward to The Players’ Tribune during World Cup season!
What better way to learn more about the players than from the players themselves? ! What better way to introduce new folks to The Beautiful Game than through storytelling?
Forty-One Magazine
"41 nations, a million stories...
Celebrating the diverse soccer cultures of the CONCACAF region"
USA Haiti Jamaica Canada Costa Rica Panama.
6 teams.
138 players.
138+ stories.
Forty-One Magazine hasn't gotten to them all, but they have put out is bold and fun.
2Cents FC
Footy. Black Culture. World Building. Community.
"When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else"
-Toni Morrison
Okay, this is the end of my list. There are also other great folks putting stuff out that aren’t onhere. But for now, this list will have to be a start. And I know I’m biased, but I think it is a GREAT start!