Journalist Lawrie Mifflin joined us to talk about her experience covering Pelé and the New York Cosmos. Mifflin was the first woman sports reporter at the New York Daily News, which is where she earned the Cosmos beat. During our interview, she recounts how that came to pass. She covered the team for four years, and shares some of her memories of Pelé and her reflections on his time in New York.
Mifflin later moved on to become a sports reporter for her first eight years at The New York Times. She stayed with the Times in various roles for 30 years, total. When Pelé passed away in 2022, Lawrie was asked to write his obituary.
She is currently managing editor of The Hechinger Report.
Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America. Extra Time is an additional weekly episode that shares reactions and reflections from the chapters, and brings additional guests into the fold.
Visit our website for more information: FoundingFutbol.com. Email us at kent@foundingfutbol.com.
Subscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice.
Host: Kent Malmros
Guests: Lawrie Mifflin (Writer)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
