In this episode of The Late Run, Lil Rel Howery and Karlous Miller join Ocho and Raheem for a hilarious, candid conversation about why soccer never became the neighborhood game in Black America. From the popularity of kickball and the cost of $3,000 youth clubs to a lack of accessible fields and local role models, the group explores the cultural and financial barriers surrounding the sport—and even asks why there are so few Black kickers in the NFL.
Plus, Karlous explains how World Cup fans embraced Atlanta’s lemon-pepper culture, while Lil Rel reacts to Lamine Yamal and Cape Verde’s fan section. The crew also debates Messi vs. Ronaldo, imagines buying an international soccer club and puts Ocho through an acting audition after Lil Rel previews Haunted Heist.
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