On today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the creative minds who bring soccer’s biggest moments to life—not on the field, but behind the camera. Galina Plutova is the Manager of Feature Production at Major League Soccer, where she crafts compelling stories about players, clubs, and fans across platforms like Apple TV and YouTube. With a background in competitive ballroom dance and a passion for storytelling, Galina has spent nearly a decade shaping the way soccer stories are told in America. From coordinating interviews with stars like Wilfred Zaha to capturing the magic of Messi’s debut, she’s at the heart of the action, making sure every story resonates with fans.

This is the side story of how soccer’s most memorable moments are captured, and the woman whose vision helps bring them to the world.

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