Jeremy Sampson, Brainchild of Lansing Ignite, On "Failure" Of Pro Soccer Team

WKAR Public Media | By Al Martin

Published October 22, 2019 at 4:16 PM EDT

Vice president / general manager, Jeremy Sampson, of Lansing Ignite, joined Current Sports host Al Martin on Tuesday to discuss what led to the folding of the football club after just one season. Sampson addresses the disappointment he feels as ownership decided to pull the plug, shocking many soccer fans in the Lansing area. Does Sampson personally believe the dream of men's pro soccer in the area is dead? Listen to this candid interview.

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Al Martin

Al Martin is the host of Beyond the Score, a new series coming to WKAR in the fall of 2024. Al is also sports reporter for WKAR news.

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