Open Mic | Kieran Gibbs on Developing the Next Generation of Soccer Players
About this episode
Susannah Fuller chats with former Arsenal and England defender Kieran Gibbs to talk about his path from pro player to co-founding ONE FC, a youth soccer academy in Miami. Gibbs shares his approach to player development, how he hopes to bring his own experiences to the U.S. and where the project is now and going in the future. Plus, they discuss the 2026 World Cup and talk about Arsenal’s chance of repeating as Premier League Champions.
0:00 Intro
1:24 ONE FC Origin Story
6:03 Lessons from European Academies
8:26 The ONE FC Approach
10:59 Identifying Soccer Talent in the U.S.
14:36 Growing ONE FC
18:38 The 2026 World Cup Experience
25:26 Can Arsenal Repeat?
30:05 Where to Find Out More About ONE FC
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