How to Get Your Soccer Club More Attention | Forrest Tucker

In Episode 92 of the Because Football Podcast, Forrest Tucker joins us to unpack how American soccer can grow not just by emphasizing results, but by amplifying personal and community stories. A veteran reporter and host of the “Cleared off the Line Podcast”, Forrest possess a knack for crafting engaging stories and has seen what works and what doesn’t in the US soccer landscape.From growing up unsure where soccer fit in his life to covering USL clubs like Charleston Battery, Forrest reflects on the rich culture that soccer cultivates, how club PR departments can better relate to journalists and content creators, and shares concrete steps for clubs to improve their storytelling campaigns. He also explains the nuances between shaping a TV news story and delivering an educational podcast for a spectrum of soccer fans.This episode offers clarity for anyone interested in soccer media, growing the grassroots game, and why the sport’s potential will be measured by human connection and ability to create a sense of belonging. Forrest breaks down clear steps for shaping stories, improving relationships between clubs and media personnel, and ways that pro and amateur soccer clubs can take advantage of the amazing people in their organization.Listen to the full conversation for an honest look at how better storytelling can strengthen American soccer at all levels.Connect with Forrest here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrest-tucker-634940184/https://linktr.ee/cotlpodcastConnect with Because Football here:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BecauseFootball_⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/becausefootball_/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/baggaleyandrew/⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/because-football-media/⁠Want to start your own podcast? We can help.To get in contact with us, email becausefootballmedia [at] ⁠gmail.com⁠