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

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Michael Duke

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 is the host of Current Sports, the daily radio call-in program from WKAR NewsTalk. Al is also on the WKAR News team as a regular sports contributor and plays a key sports reporting and content role on all other WKAR media platforms.