Tristan sits down with Steve Zakuani for an honest conversation about how Steve's near career ending injury taught him the lessons and skills needed to thrive in this transition away from the game.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

This week, Tristan talks with Craig Waibel General Manager & Chief Soccer Officer of the Seattle Sounders. Craig defines his role within the Sounders organization as well as what his day to day duties consist of. He also gives advice for current players on what they can do now to prepare themselves for future front office roles.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only.

In a new episode of Career Conversations, Tristan talks with Greg Garza about his transition from professional soccer, the challenge of building new routines, and how running has become a key part of his life after the game. Greg also shares his work through Beyond Goal Mentoring, where he and a team of mentors provide individualized coaching, video analysis, and honest conversations to help young players grow on and off the field. He also highlights programs like College Pathway, designed to help aspiring student-athletes navigate the college recruiting process and take the next step in their soccer journey.

The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect those of MLSPA. The life and career experiences, advice, and insights shared are personal and provided for informational purposes only