Why I Needed to Write a Soccer Book for Children | Carlos Mojica

We are obsessed with soccer stories on this podcast - but we have been neglecting the youth! This episode changes that and focuses on how we can pass on our love of the game to the next generation of soccer fans.In Episode 105 of the Because Football Podcast, we talk with Carlos D. Mojica, who has recently published a children’s book about soccer facts called “Goal!”. Carlos is a bilingual communications and football media operations veteran who has worked at multiple levels of the sport including MLS, CONCACAF, and Leagues Cup, so why did he turn his sights to writing a book for kids?In this episode, Carlos shares how he initially got started in soccer communications as a Media Relations and Hispanic Community Outreach officer for AFC Cleveland of the NPSL. This led to a role in the National Premier Soccer League head office, and nearly 6 years working for the Columbus Crew.He has also served as a press officer for the Argentina National Team, MLS All-Star, and other North American competitions. Carlos breaks down how the knowledge he gained in a professional context served him while writing his book - and how he shifted his mindset to communicate with the next generation.If you are changing paths or eager to break into the soccer media world, you will gain verified insight and inspiration from Carlos’s story!Buy the book here:https://www.quarto.com/books/9781577157090/goalConnect with Carlos here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-d-mojica-978377b0/https://www.instagram.com/cd.mojica/?hl=enConnect 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/⁠Need help with your content strategy and production? We can help.To get in contact with us, email becausefootballmedia [at] ⁠gmail.com⁠