The Club is the Culture | Barry McCarthy on Templeogue United & Community-First Football

This one’s real.Most of our convos live here in the U.S… how we develop players, how the system works.But a big part of Play Free FC is getting outside of that.So today, we head to Dublin.I’m joined by Barry McCarthy from Templeogue United… a club built on more than soccer. This is about culture, community, and how people show up for each other.We get into:What a true community club actually feels likeInclusion at every levelBalancing elite development with everyday playersIreland’s pathway (and where it’s challenged)What we in the U.S. might be missingIf you care about the game beyond the scoreboard… this one hits.Shoutouts:Philly Soft Pretzel Factory (Langhorne, PA)Hill & Sea Co.: "PlayFC20 for 20% off!!! https://hillandseaco.com/American Soccer Nation by Mark Franek: https://www.amazon.com/American-Soccer-Nation-Remarkable-150-Year-ebook/dp/B0FNDKTYDW