Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, with millions watching and participating in The Beautiful Game. Leagues across the world, from the English Premier League to La Liga and Major League Soccer, give these athletes a platform that allows them to showcase their skills to the world. Due to this global showcase, soccer speakers have become popular guests for corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups, and other organizations. The top soccer speakers share amazing stories from their careers, educate audiences and talk about important topics like teamwork and leadership.
Josh Blue Special Needs Stand-up Comedian & Talented U.S. Paralympic Soccer Player
He jokes I realize that people are going to stare so I want to give them something to stare at. He uses his self-deprecating sense of humor to defy stereotypes and encourage others to overcome their p... Read More
Jaiyah Saeula World's First Transgender National Soccer Player to Play in a World Cup Qualifier
American Samoa soccer player Jaiyah Saeula (born Johnny Saeula) was the world's first transgender national soccer player to compete in a men’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match in 2011. She identifies a... Read More
Julie Foudy Former Co-Captain of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team
Former co-captain of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, Julie Foudy, is American soccer royalty. Foudy joined the national team in 1987 in the middle of her All-American career at Stanfor... Read More
Julie Ertz United States Women's National Soccer Player
Julie Beth Johnston plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League and the United States women's national soccer team. She was captain of the United States under-20 women's nati... Read More
John Herdman Canadian Men's Soccer Coach
John Herdman has the unique distinction of having coached both the men's and women's national teams for Canada. Herdman has been at the helm of the men's side since 2018. They have made tremendous str... Read More
Jurgen Klinsmann Former Coach of the German and United States National Soccer Teams
Jurgen Klinsmann coached and managed in Germany before being hired as the manager of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team in 2011. Prior to that he managed the Germany National Team from 2004... Read More
Jill Ellis Two-Time World Cup Champion Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Team
Jill Ellis is one of the most successful coaches in the history of American soccer. Ellis oversaw the U.S. women's national soccer team for five years, winning eight major tournaments and only losing... Read More
Jill Ellis U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Head Coach; First Coach to Win Women's World Cup Twice
Jill Ellis has won two Women's World Cups in 2015 and 2019. The victory in 2019 shattered records making her the first coach to win the Women's World Cup twice. Ellis has served two stints as head coa... Read More
James Rodriguez Colombian Soccer Star
James Rodriguez emerged as Colombian soccer star during his days as the captain for his home country&rsquo s under 20 national team. In 2007 he began his pro career as a member of the Envigado FC and... Read More
Jeremy Vuolo All-Mid American Goalkeeper of the Year Award winner
Jeremy Vuolo was a standout soccer player growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After high school he signed to continue his soccer career and education at Hartwick College. After three seasons at... Read More