Professional Soccer Player Arne Friedrich: “Done” but Still Dreaming [Episode 21]

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Laura chats with soccer player Arne Friedrich on this week’s episode of the Hope Sports Podcast. Arne grew up in Germany and began playing professionally at the age of 21. He was quickly catapulted into the public eye when he made the World Cup team in 2006 and stepped on the pitch in front of one billion fans. The series was marked by personal mistakes that the media relently scrutinized, forcing Arne to strongly hang on to what gave him purpose and identity in the midst of the criticism.

Arne went on to play professionally in Germany for ten years, represent his home nation in two World Cups, and fulfill one of his dreams by playing for one year in the States with the Chicago Fire. His retirement was a result of a chronic back injury and following surgery Arne was faced with the question of “what now?” He shares about how he uncovered other passions, the Foundation he started to serve German youth, and the podcast he’s launching to help others navigate their purpose after they are “done.”

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