Morgan State University Launches “Goalkeepers” Soccer Show Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup and Gold Cup

Baltimore, MD – June 14, 2025 — The beautiful game just got a bold new voice. Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication has launched Goalkeepers, a dynamic new weekly podcast and video series covering global soccer with a distinctly cultural and analytical lens.

Produced by students from Morgan’s Black SoccerLab, Goalkeepers will air every Friday from June 14 through July 13, 2025, delivering in-depth coverage of the global game, including the much-anticipated FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to take place across 12 U.S. host cities, and the U.S. Men's National Team’s campaign in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Hosted by rising journalism stars Brandon Henry (junior) and Peytn-Omaree Smith (sophomore), the show weaves together hard news, tactical analysis, immersive storytelling, and real fan engagement. Whether you're a die-hard follower of formations and press lines, or a casual fan drawn by the personalities and passion of the sport, Goalkeepers has something for everyone.

“This isn’t just a soccer show. It’s a cultural platform,” said Edward G. Robinson III, Director of the Center for the Study of Race & Culture in Sports at Morgan State. “We’re giving voice to Black perspectives on the global game and expanding how American soccer is covered.”

A Show for All Fans—With Purpose

Goalkeepers is tailored to several key audiences:

• American fans curious about the international dimensions of soccer

• African American, African, and Afro-Latinx communities who view soccer as a cultural force

• Tactical purists seeking intelligent match breakdowns

• Story lovers drawn to the people behind the pitch

The Black SoccerLab: A Cultural and Scholarly Powerhouse

The series is produced by Morgan State’s Black SoccerLab, an intellectual and media initiative dedicated to:

• Highlighting soccer’s cultural significance within the African diaspora

• Uplifting Black excellence in global soccer

• Exploring representation, equity, and access within the sport

• Driving critical discussion on how soccer shapes identity and community

As the U.S. prepares to host the biggest FIFA Club World Cup in history and fans rally behind the USMNT in the Gold Cup, Goalkeepers offers a fresh and necessary perspective in sports journalism—amplifying not just the game, but the people and stories that make it matter.

Watch the first episode now and follow the show every Friday through July 13.

View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lh9GESABdao