Sebastian Salazar

Broadcaster
🎓 @westminsterpa @WJWildcats
📺 @IONNWSL Saturday Night Soccer
🎙️ @DuelNats for @vamosmib

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

From Max & Herc to Two on Tri and finally Futbol Americas, I’ve spent most of the last decade working with @herculezg.

Somehow, we’re not sick of each other (yet).

Our latest project begins now. Join us for Duel Nats with @VamosMIB and @MenInBlazers 🇺🇸🇲🇽
https://t.co/QXEnJDSMfw

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

Our @LisaCarlin32 did a great job telling this story in-game. 🥹

Natalie and her teammates visited Arlington Nat’l Cemetery Friday. Natalie’s first visit since her grandfather was laid to rest there. The next day, she scores the game-winning goal. Can’t make this stuff up. #nwsl

[NWSL on ION @IONNWSL]

The @TheNCCourage take the W in DC!

Catching up with Natalie Jacobs after her game-winning goal and honoring her late grandfather ♥️

[NWSL on ION @IONNWSL]

"I just had to do my job and put it away."

@HoustonDash's Kat Rader caught up postgame on her game-tying goal after the 1-1 draw against the @thekccurrent. #HOUvsKC

[Duel Nats @DuelNats]

Was bringing back Pochettino the right move? 🤔🇺🇸

@herculezg does NOT believe so because of serious doubts that he’ll be willing to stay until 2030❌

@SebiSalazarFUT says this was the BEST MOVE considering how well the USMNT looked during most of the World Cup✅

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

Clear to me Pochettino rehire is best case scenario for #usmnt.

But @herculezg ‘is not a fan’ 🙄

Poch 2.0: The @DuelNats debate https://t.co/s2Ke2pSekF

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

Clear to me Pochettino rehire is best case scenario for #usmnt.

But @herculezg ‘is not a fan’ 🙄

Poch 2.0: The @DuelNats debate https://t.co/s2Ke2pSekF

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

"A betrayal of the sport." 😳

@SebiSalazarFUT sounds off on Infantino's latest actions regarding FIFA ⬇️

(via Yahoo Sports Daily)

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

@crt3dl @IONNWSL we're doing a live table - so Gotham being 0-0 v Dash right now is why they have the extra point.

[Duel Nats @DuelNats]

Do you think we can change American Youth Soccer? 🤔

@herculezg and @SebiSalazarFUT believe the system needs massive changes to incentivize the first division teams, youth clubs, and the U.S. Soccer Federation to change their ways ⚽️🇺🇸

[Duel Nats @DuelNats]

The real barrier in US soccer isn’t talent, but access.

The biggest losses in America’s “pay-to-play” system when it comes to youth soccer, isn’t just the kids who can’t afford to play, it’s the players we’ll never know existed because the system never gave them a chance ❌🇺🇸⚽️

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

@pkedit thanks Paul. My basement is still littered with old Soccer America's from 90's. A real oasis in a desert of coverage at the time. Especially for domestic game. Used to dream of winning youth tournament big enough to get listed on back pages. Helped many of us become⚽️diehards.

[Duel Nats @DuelNats]

Is a "Pay to Play" System Ruining Youth Soccer 😱⚽️

@herculezg and @SebiSalazarFUT feel that the influx of private equity into youth soccer and the rising costs for players, has led to a fundamentally BROKEN system in the USA 🇺🇸

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

@mattgaschk 🙏

[Matt Gaschk @mattgaschk]

This is must-listen for anyone who wants to have an educated conversation about the finances of youth soccer and its role in putting roadblocks in the development path for players around the country.

[𝐋𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 @lafcdaniel]

Youth Soccer in the US has been a big topic of discussion lately. Lots whining about pay-to-play without any substance to it.

@herculezg and @SebiSalazarFUT nailed it on this episode of @DuelNats. They clearly state the actual, fixable issues in US youth soccer like I haven't seen any other media outlet do. Listen to this podcast.

How do you fix pay to play? To start: implement solidarity payments, cheaper/free coaching education, more/better access to fields, a clear pathway to the pros and less private investment in youth clubs.

I have two kids who play travel club soccer. I coach in the MLS Next AD league. I am a team manager at an ECNL club. I am the administrator and board member of a youth club whose specific mission is to keep the cost of club soccer to a minimum to allow everyone to participate at a high level.

I see the ugly parts of youth soccer every day but I also know how much room there is to grow and how much potential is here.

https://t.co/oRExZhoNHM

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

@dunord @herculezg @DuelNats Encourage you to watch ep. We have ideas. I’ve spent a decade+ volunteer coaching - most of it in underserved schools in DC and am currently building a non-profit men’s team designed to platform players regardless of economic means. We can all do it in our own backyard.

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

Most ‘elite’ youth soccer clubs are located in wealthy suburbs - and away from obvious population centers.

Why?

Because we aren’t looking for ⚽️ players… we’re looking for rich parents ready to pay up.

With @herculezg for @DuelNats #usmnt #uswnt

https://t.co/ERqMkGVLsb

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

@HelltownBeer @HappySoccerGuy Why do we care so much about like 30 people's investments? Folks are ready to sacrifice all of American soccer's potential so that a few people MIGHT not lose (as much) money? The business valuations of billionaires have nothing to do with soccer fandom.

[Sebastian Salazar @SebiSalazarFUT]

@HelltownBeer @THEChrisKessell They’ll be lucky to get 10% of that from a linear outlet.

[NWSL on ION @IONNWSL]

A night of set-piece success!

Tatumn Milazzo emphasizes how good it feels to see their work on set pieces pay off with a win on the road. 💪

@UtahRoyalsFC | @NWSL

[Duel Nats @DuelNats]

Should Gio Reyna go to MLS? 🇺🇸⚽️

Like many USMNT fans, @SebiSalazarFUT thinks Gio’s time in Europe could be coming to an end if he doesn’t find the playing time he desperately needs.

However, @herculezg believes it’s still too soon and too risky for him to come play in the US.