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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 1H 13M

How You Build a Football Club | Matt Poland (FC Naples) Interview

from The PitchGrid Podcast · host John McDaniel

Episode 50 of The PitchGrid — a milestone we didn’t even realize until after recording.In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Poland, coach and sporting director of FC Naples.We discuss the realities of building a club from the ground up, including the responsibilities that come with overseeing both the sporting and structural side of an organization. From establishing identity and culture to navigating the challenges behind the scenes, this conversation offers insight into what it really takes to grow the game at both the local and professional level.Follow FC Naples:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fc.naples?igsh=MXFwYnB3N3NhdWluOA==X: https://x.com/fcnaples_?s=21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fc.naples?_r=1&_t=ZT-961KS17qbWAFollow Coach Poland: X: https://x.com/polandmatt?s=21https://www.coachpoland.com/

Episode 50 of The PitchGrid — a milestone we didn’t even realize until after recording.In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Poland, coach and sporting director of FC Naples.We discuss the realities of building a club from the ground up, including the responsibilities that come with overseeing both the sporting and structural side of an organization. From establishing identity and culture to navigating the challenges behind the scenes, this conversation offers insight into what it really takes to grow the game at both the local and professional level.Follow FC Naples:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fc.naples?igsh=MXFwYnB3N3NhdWluOA==X: https://x.com/fcnaples_?s=21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fc.naples?_r=1&_t=ZT-961KS17qbWAFollow Coach Poland: X: https://x.com/polandmatt?s=21https://www.coachpoland.com/

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