Episode 23: Finn McRobb X OKnowsSports - First EVER Professional Soccer Player

A fantastic interview with top-class talent Finn McRobb! From his early days at the Celtic youth academy to becoming a professional footballer, we cover it all in this episode! Intro – 1:551:56 – 5:14 Meet Finn and get a breakdown of how the tiers of professional soccer work in the U.S.—and how he’s already making his climb up the ranks. 5:15 – 9:59 What’s it like spending 10 years at one of the world’s most prestigious youth academies? Finn shares what made Celtic’s system so special. 10:00 – 11:51 The recruiting grind: navigating COVID, moving from Scotland, and finding his way to the U.S. A story that hits home for any athlete chasing their dream. 11:52 – 14:43 From 4X All Conference and many other accolades (All-American/DPOTY), hear how Finn carved his path despite the odds. 14:44 – 16:50 A dominant college career at HPU—4X First Team All-Conference and more. We break down what made his impact so special. 16:50 – 21:20 Tactical talk: the differences between top-level NCAA D1 soccer and playing for Celtic’s 2nd Team—plus some funny and insightful stories. 21:21 – 29:27 When did Finn know he was ready to lead and be the best player on his team? We explore the turning point in his college career. 29:28 – 34:55 Reliving HPU’s FIRST EVER NCAA Tournament win over UNC Chapel Hill and Finn’s All-American senior season. You’ll hear details you haven’t heard before. 34:56 – 36:40 The rollercoaster of pro soccer—the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way. 36:41 – 41:09 Career highlights: Finn’s most unforgettable moment on the pitch Best teammate he’s ever played with His "welcome to pro soccer" moment 41:10 – 41:57 The age-old question: Messi or Ronaldo? Hear Finn’s take. 41:58 – END Finn leaves us with one powerful message—something you won’t want to miss.