In this episode, we sit down with Steven Levyn Cruz, founder of AFJA, to explore how futbol can become a powerful tool for community, opportunity, and social change. From growing up between Los Angeles and El Salvador to building programs that connect youth across Central America and the diaspora, Steven shares how AFJA is using the game to create lasting impact beyond the final whistle.

As the World Cup comes to a close, this conversation reminds us that the true power of futbol isn't measured by trophies, it's measured by the lives it touches.

Thank you for joining us throughout our Unidos por el Futbol series!

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In this episode, we sit down with Salvadoran-American actor Brandon Martinez to explore his journey through identity, acting, and the power of storytelling.

From growing up between Texas, Los Angeles, and Atlanta to discovering his love for acting through telenovelas, Brandon reflects on navigating his Salvadoran-American identity, pursuing his dreams, and becoming the representation he once wished to see growing up.

We also dive into his work on Unidos 26, a film that brings together football and immigration to explore the realities faced by Latino families. Through his own family's experiences, Brandon shares why telling stories about our communities goes beyond representation and becomes a way to create awareness, empathy, and meaningful conversations.Brandon Martinez: https://www.instagram.com/bmart1777Follow Central American Voices:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/centralamericanvoices⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@centralamericanvoices⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.centralamericanvoices.com⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://centralamericanvoices.substack.com/⁠⁠Central American Voices Team:Founder & Host: Alejandra Quiroz ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aalquiroz/⁠⁠Producers: Brenda Hernández ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_lifeintechnicolor/⁠⁠Lizette Castro ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/albarnliz/⁠⁠Associate Producer: Jacqueline Ayala ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacqueline_ayala/⁠⁠Editor: Karina Ramos Villalobos ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kyrv4life/⁠⁠Social Media: Graciela María Campos⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/romcomprincess/⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brytideas/⁠

El fútbol es más que un deporte. Es recuerdos, familia, identidad y una pasión que nos conecta sin importar dónde estemos.

En este episodio de Unidos por el Fútbol, conversamos con la creadora de contenido guatemalteca Monica Velásquez sobre cómo crecer rodeada del fútbol la llevó a convertir su pasión como fan en una comunidad digital donde miles de personas comparten la misma emoción.

Hablamos sobre sus primeros recuerdos con el fútbol, el camino de convertirse en creadora de contenido, la importancia de la representación de las mujeres en espacios futboleros y cómo las redes sociales han creado nuevas formas de vivir la pasión por este deporte.

Porque el fútbol no solamente se juega… también se siente!

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Brenda Hernández⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/_lifeintechnicolor/⁠⁠

Lizette Castro⁠: https://www.instagram.com/albarnliz/⁠⁠

Associate Producer: Jacqueline Ayala⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacqueline_ayala/⁠⁠

Editor: Karina Ramos Villalobos⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/kyrv4life/⁠⁠

Social Media: Graciela María Campos ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/romcomprincess/⁠⁠| ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brytideas/⁠