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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.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 18 days
Average audio length:
36 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
32 episodes
since Feb. 28, 2025
episodic
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Tristan Bowen welcomes Steve Birnbaum to career conversations for a frank conversation about Steve's transition from playing to his current role in private equity. Steve discusses his initial pivot from playing to the sporting office, and how he then transitioned to a new challenge with his eyes to…
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Tristan sits down with Steve Zakuani for an honest conversation about how Steve's near career ending injury taught him the lessons and skills needed to thrive in this transition away from the game.
The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individu…
This week, Tristan talks with Craig Waibel General Manager & Chief Soccer Officer of the Seattle Sounders. Craig defines his role within the Sounders organization as well as what his day to day duties consist of. He also gives advice for current players on what they can do now to prepare themse…
In a new episode of Career Conversations, Tristan talks with Greg Garza about his transition from professional soccer, the challenge of building new routines, and how running has become a key part of his life after the game. Greg also shares his work through Beyond Goal Mentoring, where he and a te…
From professional soccer to leading in the energy industry - In this new episode of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen sits down with Tom Presthus to talk about reinventing himself after his playing career. Now serving as Vice President of Market Operations at American Electric Power, Tom shares h…
A man who wears many hats! In Episode #28 of Career Conversations, Tristan Bowen sits down with Kelyn Rowe to discuss life after more than a decade in professional soccer. Now a broadcaster and entrepreneur, Kelyn opens up about navigating the transition out of the game, his passions about women’s …
In a new episode of Career Conversations, Chad Barrett joins Tristan Bowen to share his transition from professional soccer to a career in logistics and sales after retiring. Chad breaks down how he entered a new industry without prior experience by leveraging the skills he built as a player like a…
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…
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…
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 e…
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