137. San Jose Earthquakes Striker Jeremy Ebobisse

Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game of Life

Wherever Jeremy Ebobisse has gone in his career, he's made sure to make an impact in the community. It's a testament to the 26-year-old's character that he's been a fan favorite in multiple cities.

Since truly breaking out onto the scene in 2018, Ebobisse has also been one of the most dependable strikers in MLS, scoring double digit goals three times throughout his career. The promising No. 9 joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his career journey, how he's connected with communities from Portland to San Jose, and the non-profits he's partnered up with to make an impact beyond the touchlines.

Check out Jeremy's King Jebo foundation to learn more about how he's giving back to various communities across the country.

Timestamps

(01:42) How the offseason is going and what he's working on
(07:23) Growing up in the DMV, and what it was like playing soccer in Maryland
(12:41) Training at Fulham FC's academy
(23:14) Going the college route vs. signing a professional contract and making the transition to going pro
(30:40) Playing with veterans like Darlington Nagbe and Diego Valeri
(40:05) Going to San Jose and embracing the community
(47:35) His favorite goals that he's scored
(50:19) Jeremy's non-profit initiatives that he's been working on

Cast

Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores

Producer: Roy Cho

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