Beyond The Touchline

Mo & Marcus: Beyond the Touchline is a podcast that dives deep into the world of youth soccer, exploring the stories behind the results. Hosted by Mohammed Gubara and Marcus Anthony, the show highlights the real journeys of players, parents, and coaches — the pressure, sacrifice, culture, identity, and growth that shape the modern youth game. Each episode brings honest conversations about development, tactics, coaching, confidence, mindset, and the environments young athletes experience every day. With guests from all levels of the sport, Mo & Marcus uncover the moments that define football.

Beyond The Touchline is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Beyond The Touchline, a sports show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Ep. 13 — The Long Way to the NWSL — Cameron Brooks’ Resilient Journey

  Mar 4, 20261h 8mS1

  <p>In this episode of Beyond the Touchline, we sit down with Cameron Brooks, defender for the North Carolina Courage, to talk about the real journey behind becoming a professional soccer player.</p><p><br></p><p>Cameron’s story is anything but traditional. From growing up in Texas and playing youth national team camps, to committing to the University of Texas in ninth grade, her path seemed clear early on. But the road to the professional game quickly became filled with obstacles — battling for playing time in college, tearing her ACL during her final season, and facing uncertainty about what...

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  Ep. 12 — More Than a Jersey: Zjada Baydass, Palestine, and the Power of Belief

  Feb 25, 20261h 5mS0

  <p>In this powerful episode of Beyond the Touchline, Mo and Marcus sit down with Zjada Baydass — midfielder, late bloomer, and proud representative of the Palestinian Women’s National Team .</p><p>Zjada’s journey doesn’t follow the traditional soccer script. She started at 13. She never made her high school team. She doubted herself more than anyone else ever could. And yet — through relentless work, mindset shifts, injuries, setbacks, and unwavering belief — she carved her own path to the international stage.</p><p>From training alone during COVID, to emailing coaches until she earned opportunities, to balancing college while competing over...

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  Episode #11

  Ep. 11 — If They Don’t Pick You, Build It: Austin Heid and the Rise of Bowleys Athletic

  Feb 18, 20261h 17mS1

  <p>Austin Heid story is NOT just about soccer, it’s about resilience, rejection, and creating something from nothing. When the world told him he was just below the mark, he chose to build his own path. From bouncing between clubs, battling injuries, and facing the brutal reality of semi-pro life, Austin’s journey is a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt undervalued or wondered if they should quit. And instead? He built Bowleys Athletic from the ground up, documented every moment, and won a championship in his first season. This episode punches through the noise to show what r...

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  Episode #10

  Ep. 10 — Gianna Merigliano: Her Path, Her Fight, Her Story

  Feb 11, 20261h 16mS1

  <p>What happens when the dream doesn’t unfold the way you imagined?</p><p>In this episode of Beyond the Touchline, we sit down with Gianna Merigliano — a former college standout who took her game overseas to Italy and Israel, chasing the professional dream. But her journey was anything but linear. From position changes and injuries to playing abroad without guarantees, navigating visa complications, and rebuilding her identity beyond the game, Gianna opens up about the realities most players never see.</p><p>This conversation goes beyond highlights and contracts. It’s about resilience. It’s about losing your place and...

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  Episode #9

  Ep. 9 — The Part of the Game You Don’t See

  Feb 4, 202657 minS1

  <p>In Ep. 9 of Beyond the Touchline, Mo and Marcus dive into the mental side of the game — the part of soccer that doesn’t show up on the stat sheet but impacts everything. From handling mistakes and pressure to confidence, preparation, and response after setbacks, they break down how mentality shapes players at every level. Drawing from their experiences coaching youth, high school, college, and competitive club environments, Mo and Marcus discuss what coaches should be teaching, what parents should be reinforcing, and how players can develop habits that help them reset, compete, and grow. They explore why talent alone i...

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