In this Episode we chat with James Pantemis, a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a Goalkeeper for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Canadian Men’s national team.

In November 2022, Pantemis was named to Canada's squad for the 2022 World Cup.

Other than football James is passionate about being involved with kids that are in the developmental stages of their sports journey and being very involved in the community.

The 1st Half Culture Show https://the1sthalf.com/ which is a monthly web series will gather footy fans, foodies, art & music lovers alike to experience the reach and monumental impact football culture has on our everyday lives.

Experience neighborhoods, local businesses, street art, food, and fashion through the eyes of footy fans.

Get to know artists, entrepreneurs, chefs, athletes, and local and international legends who’ve all been inspired by football in one way or another.

Sit down with restaurateur & football culture junkie Paul Desbaillets as he meets up with some top names in Food, Music, Sports, Art & Fashion as they discuss their love of ‘The Beautiful Game’ while enjoying a great third wave specialty coffee produced by home appliance leaders Breville and the new ‘Barista Express-Impress’ or sharing the best 0.0 Beer on the market with Carlsberg.

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