• S1 Ep. 3: Young and Black in America

  • Dec 1 2020
  • Length: 33 mins
  • Podcast

S1 Ep. 3: Young and Black in America

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  • Not even Freddy was ready for the passionate response to him from Black Americans, many of whom had rarely engaged with MLS or soccer before. American soccer has long been a country-club sport—largely white and upper-middle-class—but Freddy's race, potential and extreme youth helped make him a cultural touchstone who transcended sports. They also left him virtually alone in locker rooms full of white men old enough to be his father. Grant Wahl saw a teenager constantly surrounded by media, teammates and fans, but was he really connecting with any of them? American Prodigy listeners! We want to learn more about you! Please fill out this quick survey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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