Urban Pitch Podcast - The Beautiful Game Of Life

At just 19 years old, Niko Tsakiris already has a wealth of experience both for club and country. He made his first team debut with the San Jose Earthquakes as a homegrown player at just 16, and has since blossomed into a key player for the club. For the United States, Tsakiris has featured for the United States youth national team in multiple tournaments, including the 2023 U-20 World Cup, and 2024 U-20 CONCACAF Championships, where he won the Golden Ball. He stops by the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss his international experience, making his pro debut at such a young age, and his thoughts on Bruce Arena joining the Earthquakes as head coach and sporting director. (01:18) Growing up in San Jose and rising up the ranks with his hometown club (07:21) His academy experience and the future of youth development in the U.S. (13:30) Making his first team debut (19:58) Thoughts on Bruce Arena joining the Earthquakes as head coach and sporting director (22:18) Locker room dynamic and playing with leaders like Jeremy