A Keeper's Perspective: The U.S. vs. French Soccer Culture
Description
In this episode, Pénélope Cuirinier reflects on her formative years at the professional soccer academy of Olympique Lyonnais in France, where she honed her skills over the course of 10 years. She then contrasts soccer culture in the U.S. with France football culture, sharing her insights on the differences in playing styles and the evolution of her role as a goalkeeper. Through our conversation, Penelope opens up about the challenges she have faced and describes how her daily life in the U.S. now differs drastically from her time in Europe.
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