In this episode we are joined by football’s first ever Art & Culture Consultant Gianni Lee, who holds the role at our local New York City FC in MLS. We talk about his journey as a visual artist, the current state and future of footy and fashion, and what it will take for the US to fully embrace the sport.20%OFF WITH CODE 5ASIDE ON GOLIMPICO.COMLIKE. SHARE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBEFollow Us: @5asidemedia @wavyfooty on all platformsFollow Gianni and cop from his brand @giannilee on all platformsGianni background and experience (collabing with MLS, Levi’s and more) - Gianni getting into the sport due to accessibility, and how it brought him to his roots - Bridging the African American communities gap with footy - What stars can help this gap, and how good does the USMNT need to be? - Leao better not go to the Prem! Bad vibes - Who can be the “Bad Boy” of modern footy and shake things up? - Why do smaller, less successful footballing nations still embrace the sport more than the US? - Athletics in Senegal - Gianni explaining being the Art & Culture Consultant of NYCFC - Advice on bringing ideas to life - Advice for being a creative in sports industry - Future of Footy Fashion, and state of large brand collabs - Barca cuts ties with Nike to make their own kits - Gianni’s work on custom kits - What are y’all favorite types of kits, collar wise? - Gianni quote on creativity and creation as form of Black cultural expression - Gianni’s book and a story on toxins in Watts, CA - Gianni talks about making music and music in footy - Fits of the Week -