Speaker, Panel Moderator, Event Emcee, In-Person Podcast
Where Soccer & Sports Leaders Have Better Conversations
Most panels feel repetitive, surface-level, and forgettable. Kareem Rae brings structure, insight, and real industry understanding so your event delivers conversations people actually remember.
Trusted Across the Global Soccer & Sports Industry
The Difference
Most Panels Don't Deliver Value
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About Kareem
Built Inside the Game
Kareem Rae is the founder and CEO of One Soccer Nation (OSN) and host of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, one of the most consistent long-form media platforms covering the business of soccer in North America.
Over the past several years, Kareem has produced 300+ episodes, sitting down with club owners, league executives, investors, operators, and professional athletes to unpack how the sport actually works at the organizational level.
His guests have included the co-founders and chairmen of USL clubs, chief business officers of MLS and USL teams, venture capitalists investing in the sport, and founders building companies across the soccer ecosystem.
Under his leadership, One Soccer Nation has grown to 487K+ podcast listeners and 10.9K YouTube subscribers, with content distributed across Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram, reaching decision-makers across global soccer every month.
Kareem's reputation in the industry is built on preparation, depth of knowledge, and a genuine understanding of how Soccer organizations are structured, funded, and grown.
What Makes This Different
Most moderators manage conversations. Kareem Rae understands them.
Through his work, he has built relationships across MLS, USL, and global football allowing him to ask better questions, challenge speakers, and create more meaningful discussions.
Services
Ways Kareem Can Support Your Event
Panel Moderator
Structured, engaging discussions with real insights.
Speaker
Soccer and sports business insights delivered from a unique insider perspective.
Event Emcee
Professional hosting with strong flow and energy from open to close.
In-Person Podcast
Live podcast recordings on-site at your event, turning real conversations into compelling content.
Featured Experience
Proven Across Global Soccer Events
Confut Miami
- Moderated panel on multi-club ownership (MCO) and the governance of MCO.
- Facilitated conversations with industry leaders shaping club strategy.
Soccerex Miami
- Moderated panels on a deep dive into nurturing elite talent, modern academies, and cross-border player pathways.
- Moderated panel on Designing Champions: The New Model of Integrated Sports Academies & Lifestyle Destinations.
Grenada F.A.
- Moderated panel on insights in U.S. soccer and global club development models.
- Spoke on club growth and development in emerging markets.
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On Stage Across the Game
Moments from panels, speaking engagements, and live events across global soccer and sports business.
Real conversations. Real stages. Real impact.
Testimonials
What Event Organizers Say
"Kareem brought a level of structure and preparation we rarely see from moderators. He understood the topic, asked the speakers good questions, and kept the audience engaged from start to finish."
Event Director
Confut Miami
"Having Kareem moderate our panel was the right call. He knew the industry, knew the players at the table, and made the conversation feel real, not scripted."
Conference Organizer
Soccerex Miami
"Professional, prepared, and genuinely engaged with the subject matter. Our attendees walked away with actual insights, not the usual surface-level responses."
Event Host
Grenada F.A.
Process
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