Voices

Theresa Majeed is a film producer and co-founder of Concrete2Green (C2G), a cultural and sports platform working at the intersection of soccer, community, and urban markets. Through her work with C2G, she saw firsthand how limited access and visibility in many Black communities shaped who was included — and excluded — from the sport’s mainstream narrative, informing the need to produce this film. Can We Kick It?—shot over a period of three years—captures a pivotal moment as the U.S. prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, when the question of who gets to be seen, remembered, and engaged in American soccer feels especially urgent. A graduate of Spelman College, her work is grounded in a longstanding commitment to Black history, culture, and storytelling.

Marc Langon leads Future Soccer Club, a PG County, Maryland-based program dedicated to developing Black and Brown youth through accessible, high-performance soccer pathways. With deep experience in program leadership and player development, he’s helping shape a model for equitable access and next-generation talent in U.S. soccer.

Skotch Davis is a NYC-based artist whose work in music and entertainment intersects urban culture, narrative voice and youth engagement.

Ed Foster-Simeon is the President & CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation and a national leader using soccer as a tool for youth development, health, and community transformation.

Renee Washington is a former La Salle All-American & Hall of Fame soccer player and sports broadcaster connecting women’s sports, culture, and community storytelling.

Tyler Bozeman is a former college soccer player and mentor committed to empowering the next generation of players through youth development and coaching.

Amir Lowery leads Open Goal Project and is a former professional soccer player and Wake Forest soccer captain leading equitable access initiatives and player development pathways in Washington, D.C.

Marlon Greer is the CEO of FLI TV and the father a professional soccer player.

Jeremiah White III is a former Pro & USMNT player turned mentor and advocate for elite youth and collegiate pathways.

Tracey Reavis is a journalist, sports writer and corporate communications specialist. Tracey has worked as a reporter at Sports Illustrated magazine, Press Officer for the US Olympic Committee, and a Staff Writer at the National Basketball Association. She is the author of The Life and Career of David Beckham. Tracey is the CEO & Founder of The Savell Group.

Eden Ghebresellassie is a FIFA Master Alumni, and an emerging voice and creative within the soccer community, dedicated to storytelling and youth engagement in the game.

Mario Wimberly is a former Howard University soccer player, soccer parent and co-founder of Sol of the Cities, an organization promoting soccer culture and access within urban communities.

Don Cogsville is a former USMNT Player, 1988. He and his father share a legacy of excellence and mentorship in American soccer.

Dr. Jared Ball is a Media scholar and soccer father examining culture, communication, and representation in sports through a Black studies lens.

Donald Wine II is a Co-Founder of American Outlaws, a U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Team superfan, writer, and contributor for Stars and Stripes FC under SB Nation. He is recognized by U.S. Soccer for his passionate advocacy and long-time support of the national teams.

Mel Brennan is the Former Head of Special Projects for CONCACAF, and remains the highest-ranking African American in world football governance history where he led key modernization efforts, served as the first North American lead for FIFA’s e-technology and referee development initiative, and was one of five North American delegates to the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan.

Lincoln Phillips is the Former Head Coach who historically led Howard University to an NCAA Championship in 1971 and 1974, and redefined representation in U.S. college soccer.

Irv Smalls is the Executive Director of FC Harlem, one of America’s most recognized urban soccer programs, building culture, community, and pro-level pathways in Harlem.

Ian Bain was former captain of the 1974 Howard University NCAA Championship team whose 19-game win streak still remains one of the single greatest seasons in college soccer history.

Sparkle Wimberly is a co-founder of Sol of the Cities, soccer parent, and advocate for inclusive soccer culture, building cultural bridges and access to the game across Minneapolis and beyond. Programming has been featured by the U.S. Soccer Foundation as a model for inclusive mini-pitch and futsal expansion.

Ali Jackson is an internationally renowned jazz musician and soccer father whose son became the first American to join a French professional academy.

Akbar Majeed is a filmmaker, cultural strategist, and social worker whose work sits at the intersection of sports, culture, storytelling, and community. A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, he earned his Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on community and economic development.

Through his work with Rise Sport and Concrete2Green, Akbar builds cultural platforms that use media, sport, and design to tell authentic stories and create new pathways for underrepresented communities. His background in social work gives him a grounded understanding of access, opportunity, and community development, while his creative work translates those themes into films, campaigns, and cultural experiences.

His debut feature documentary Can We Kick It? reflects that vision—exploring soccer through the lens of urban culture while elevating the communities, voices, and possibilities often left out of the larger sports conversation.