FOOTY FOR THE CULTURE
BackYardFooty started as a podcast in 2018 by professional soccer player, Hugh Roberts. As Roberts career progressed over the years, he began to see an opportunity to use his platform to better the communities he lived and played in. BYF is so much more than a podcast now, acting as a vehicle for change within the community led by athlete activist, Hugh Roberts.
BYF Podcasts
BackYardFooty, Founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, originated as a podcast in 2018 while playing for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, sharing stories of professional athletes across the USL Championship every home match. From there, the show travels to Germany, interviewing a former US men’s national team member, to settling in a new city, Charlotte, North Carolina.
During three years in Charlotte, Byf interviewed new and experienced professionals on the Charlotte Independence from across the world and partnered with Midwood Collective, a media company based in Charlotte, to bring new behind-the-scenes experiences of professional life in the United Soccer League (USL). From practices, away trips, and new Gameday on-the-field visuals, Byf expanded into an entertainment company, bringing you unique insight from multiple perspectives.
Moving across the country to Monterey Bay Football Club this year, Byf brought a brand new perspective from the other side of the coast. Later in the season, we were able to partner with Reyes Films, a local videographer, to bring new a new series called "Footyvisualz" and a new Docu-series giving you a unique HD look into Game nights and players’ journies Cardinale stadium throughout the season.
Subscribe on all platforms to hear more exciting new projects and tune in for more content on the way.
BYF ep 43 with the president of the USL Jake Edwards. Hear him talk about the growth of the league and his vision on the USL
BYF ep 50 woth Jasmine spencer from the NWSL with Angel City Fc in Los Angeles. Hear her talk about her experience and why she plays the game.
BYF DOCUMENTARIES
Collaborating with Autentico films, we were able to give you raw insight into Hugh's return and what this season meant to him. We have a new docuseries on the way with more unique insight from Professional players. Check out more under the Footy Docs tab.
