Soccer for Kids

Darren Rees

Soccer for Kids is written and presented by Darren Rees – the creator of Football for Kids, the world’s biggest podcast for young fans of the beautiful game. With his trademark energy and love for the sport, Darren brings his passion stateside to celebrate everything that makes American soccer so exciting. Each week, Soccer for Kids explores the world of US football – from the biggest stars and rising talents, to legendary teams, unforgettable moments, and the unique leagues that shape the sport across the country. Whether it’s learning about a famous goal, discovering how a team came to be, or hearing fun facts about players, there's always something new to enjoy. This podcast is the perfect way to inspire, educate, and motivate young soccer fans. It's made especially for kids who not only love the game, but want to learn more about the people and stories behind it – all in a fun, friendly, and accessible way.

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Episodes

🇺🇸 ⚽ SERGINO DEST: FROM AJAX TO BARCELONA TO AC MILAN TO PSV 🌍🔥

Discover the inspiring story of Sergino Dest, one of the fastest and most exciting defenders in world soccer and a star for the United States men’s national soccer team. In this episode of Soccer For Kids, we explore how Dest grew up playing street soccer in the Netherlands, joined the famous Ajax academy, made history at Barcelona, battled through injuries, and found joy again at PSV Eindhoven. Kids will learn about choosing their own path, staying brave when things get tough, and why having fu...

Jan 22, 2026•18 min

🇺🇸 🇲🇽 ⚽️ RICARDO PEPI ⚽️ 🇲🇽 🇺🇸

Darren@FootballForKidsPodcast.com In this episode of the Soccer for Kids podcast, Darren Rees tells the remarkable true story of Ricardo Pepi , one of the most exciting young forwards in world football and a player widely tipped to shine at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the United States men's national soccer team . Perfect for children, families, young football fans and anyone searching for inspiring soccer stories, this episode dives deep into Ricardo Pepi’s journey from the US Mexico border to...

Jan 07, 2026•25 min

🇺🇸 CHRISTIAN PULISIC - THE AMERICAN SENSATION ⚽🦅🔥

In our first ever episode of Soccer For Kids , we dive into the incredible journey of Christian Pulisic – from Hershey, Pennsylvania to Champions League glory. Find out how a year in England helped spark his soccer obsession, how he smashed records in Germany, and why he’s now a fan favourite at AC Milan . ⚽ First American in a Champions League Final ⚽ Youngest Chelsea player to score a perfect hat-trick ⚽ Over 100 appearances for the USA Follow, rate 5 stars, and tell your soccer-loving friends...

Jan 07, 2026•17 min

🧤🇺🇸 MATT FREESE: USMNT NUMBER 1 GOALKEEPER WITH ICE IN HIS VEINS ❄️⚽

Soccer for Kids by Darren Rees. This week we dive into the epic, bruise-covered, ice-cold journey of U.S. Men’s National Team number one goalkeeper – Matt Freese . From smashing his shins on the bedframe while practicing dives as a kid, to saving three penalties in a row at the 2025 Gold Cup, Matt’s story is packed with determination, laughs, and pure goalkeeper magic. We’ll explore: ⚽ How Matt’s scientist family thought about brains while he dreamed about saves. 🧤 The weird backyard training t...

Sep 08, 2025•12 min

TRINITY RODMAN 🇺🇸⚽🏆 FROM CALIFORNIA KID TO OLYMPIC GOLD & US SOCCER SUPERSTAR ⭐🦅

AD Free listening: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheSoccerforKidsPodcast From record-breaking goals to Olympic gold, Trinity Rodman has stormed her way into football history before the age of 23. She’s stepped out of her famous father’s shadow to become a champion, an author and an inspiration to young players everywhere. In this episode we trace her journey from California pitches to the world stage and discover the resilience, drive and passion that make her one of the game’s brightest stars. Lear...

Aug 13, 2025•13 min

🍰 ⚽️ CHARLIE & THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING CUP (AN AUDIOBOOK BY DARREN REES) ⚽️ 📘

Charlie & The Mystery of The Missing Cup, an audiobook by Darren Rees. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids (6th and final chapter). One trophy. One boy. One brilliantly bonkers mystery. When eight-and-three-quarters-year-old football fanatic Charlie wakes from a dream about cheesecake (football-shaped, of course), he has no idea he’s about to stumble into the biggest mystery his town has ever seen. Across the road, the side door to a very special building is wide open - and the world-...

Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 THE WESTON McKENNIE STORY 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Listen AD Free: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheSoccerforKidsPodcast From Fort Lewis to the Flying Volley – The Weston McKennie Story 🇺🇸⚽️ In this episode of Soccer for Kids , we dive into the incredible journey of Weston McKennie – from playing football on base in Germany to scoring wonder goals in the Champions League and starring for Juventus. We follow his ups and downs, including a tough spell at Leeds United, and how he bounced back to become one of Juventus’s most reliable and exciting pla...

Aug 04, 2025•16 min

PELE IN AMERICA

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Jun 17, 2025•14 min

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