Episode 05 of Marathon Minute features an insightful and candid conversation with someone making waves on and off the field, professional soccer player Jeremy Ebobisse. Jeremy grew up in Bethesda, Maryland before being drafted 4th overall by the Portland Timbers in 2017 and has since become a star in MLS. He has not only become known for scoring goals and being a top striker, but he has become a leader in activism and social justice that is unafraid and unapologetic in pushing for change. He is a cofounder and member of the board of the MLS Black Players for Change coalition as well as the More Than a Vote organization. Tune in to hear Jeremy talk about the mental battles of being a professional athlete, finding his voice in leading the movement for social change, the state of U.S. soccer, policy he is passionate about, and more.
