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Wise Men Say... w/ Dante Washington

Ep. 53

Retired Striker and Current Director of Team Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at the Columbus Crew SC, Dante Washington. We chat about Dante's playing career and his transition from the pitch to the executive suite, His goals to reach a new segment of fans in Columbus and his efforts to grow the game in the city's Black communities.


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Show Credits:

Host: Soccer Pro, Amobi Okugo | @amobisays

Producer & Co-Host: EL Johnson | @elchereik

Guest: Dante Washington | @dantewashington


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