June 23, 2026

Guest: Bill Furjanic - North Carolina Youth Soccer Association - World Cup And Youth Soccer

Guest: Bill Furjanic - North Carolina Youth Soccer Association - World Cup And Youth Soccer
Guest: Bill Furjanic - North Carolina Youth Soccer Association - World Cup And Youth Soccer
The Best of the Sports Shop
Guest: Bill Furjanic - North Carolina Youth Soccer Association - World Cup And Youth Soccer
Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconRSS Feed podcast player iconiHeartRadio podcast player iconPandora podcast player iconPodcast Addict podcast player iconAmazon Music podcast player iconCastbox podcast player iconYouTube podcast player icon
Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconRSS Feed podcast player iconiHeartRadio podcast player iconPandora podcast player iconPodcast Addict podcast player iconAmazon Music podcast player iconCastbox podcast player iconYouTube podcast player icon

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Bill Furjanic, Interim Executive Director of the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA).

Furjanic discusses how the FIFA World Cup is boosting youth soccer interest across North Carolina, especially as many local kids experience the tournament as a home event for the first time. He explains how major international competitions inspire young players, highlights North Carolina's connection to teams training in the state and shares the life lessons soccer teaches through teamwork, discipline and confidence. He also outlines NCYSA's mission to make soccer accessible to all North Carolina youth and offers guidance for families looking to get involved, from finding a local club to understanding what new players can expect in their first seasons.

For more information visit: ncsoccer.org or email Furjanic at: coach@ncsoccer.org