Read my latest articles on football, academy development, career decisions and life inside the game.
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A Development Squad Goal I Still Remember
This short match clip shows a goal from my time in West Ham's Development Squad. It is one of those moments that brings back the work of coming through the club and trying to take every chance on the pitch. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss A Development Squad Goal I Still Remember. A goal can…
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My Hat-Trick Against Ipswich in 2015
Three goals in one game is a day a striker remembers. This video brings back my hat-trick against Ipswich in 2015. It is a chance to see the finishes together and the different movements that took me into scoring positions. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss My Hat-Trick Against Ipswich in 2015. There is a lot…
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Pacific FC 2022 Highlights
My time with Pacific FC added another chapter to my football journey in Canada. This video collects moments from 2022 and shows how I contributed on the pitch during that period. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Pacific FC 2022 Highlights. Match clips capture things that are hard to describe in a sentence: the speed of…
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Electric City 2022: Eleven Goals and Four Assists
This highlight reel brings together my attacking contributions for Electric City in 2022: eleven goals and four assists. It is a look at the different ways a forward can help a team, from finishing chances to setting up somebody else. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Electric City 2022: Eleven Goals and Four Assists. The numbers…
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My Best Goals of 2023
This video brings together some of my favourite goals from 2023. Each finish is a small piece of a longer football year: the runs, touches and decisions that lead to a shot, and the teammates who help make the chance possible. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss My Best Goals of 2023. I love talking about…
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Who Is Interlegends FC’s Best Penalty Taker?
Harry brought the team together for a penalty challenge to find out who should step up when a spot kick matters. I joined in as a striker, even though I had not yet made my debut for the side. Taking a penalty in a challenge is a bit of fun, but there is still that…
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Baller League Final Four: Conversations From the Arena
The Baller League final was a chance to talk to players about the first season while the competition was still fresh in their minds. I asked what they had enjoyed, what their teams learned and which opponents had been hardest to face. For some, six-a-side was familiar. For others, it was a new way to…
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Baller League Season Two: My Opening Matchday Predictions
On the way to the Copper Box for season two's first matchday, I made a prediction for every game. I backed 26ers to beat United and expected our NDL squad to start strongly against N5. We had been training together for weeks, with talented players competing for a place in the matchday ten, and I…
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I Got Three of Six Baller League Predictions Right
After Baller League season two's opening matchday, I went back through my six predictions. I got three right and three wrong. I had backed 26ers against United, but my call on NDL versus N5 was way off: N5 beat us 3–1. It was a reminder that a team of strong individuals still needs time to…
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A Goalkeeper’s View of Baller League and Playing With His Feet
At Baller League I spoke with a goalkeeper about what he had seen in the competition and how its smaller pitch changes the job. Low, quick shots demand sharp reactions. With fewer outfield players, a keeper also has to be comfortable receiving and moving the ball with his feet. He saw that as part of…
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My Baller League Matchday Two Predictions
Before matchday two, I went through each Baller League fixture and made my calls. MVPs versus M7 looked tight enough for a draw. I backed Vision against Ruckus and 26ers against N5. For our own match, I predicted NDL would beat Depo Trio, even though I was not in the matchday squad. Watch Jordan Antonio…
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Baller League Matchday Two: My Reaction
Matchday two gave us draws, comebacks and another reminder that a Baller League game can turn in a game changer. I had predicted MVPs and M7 would draw, and they finished 4–4. Vision caught my eye again, especially Josh Parker, whose goals made him my player of the night. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Baller…
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My First NDL Appearance in Baller League Season Two
I had to wait until week seven for my first Baller League appearance with NDL that season. Injuries and club commitments opened up places in the matchday squad. You never wish that on teammates, but when an opportunity comes, you have to be ready to use it. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss My First NDL…
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How I Got Into Baller League UK
When Baller League UK was first announced, I was unsure whether it was for me. I had spent my career in eleven-a-side football, and I did not know whether a competition involving creators and former professionals would be serious. Going to the trial turned out to be a decision I am glad I made. Watch…
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Inside NDL’s Baller League Final Four
Twelve weeks of Baller League led us to the Final Four at the Copper Box. In this vlog, I take you behind the scenes as NDL prepare to face SDS, with the chance to reach the final on the line. The arena, the noise and the people around the competition made it a big occasion.…
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A Matchday With Burnham FC
This video takes you through a matchday with me at Burnham FC while I balance non-league football with the rest of my work. Playing at this level still matters to me. There is a league position to fight for, teammates depending on you and a routine that starts long before kick-off. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown…
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Scoring Cavalry FC’s First Canadian Premier League Goal
Some goals mean more because of the moment around them. Scoring Cavalry FC's first goal in the Canadian Premier League is one I will always remember. We were part of a new club in a new league, and everybody was trying to show what this team could become. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Scoring Cavalry…
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What Adversity Taught Me About Football
People see the clubs I played for and can assume the route was straightforward. In this video I talk about the harder parts of my life and career, and how those experiences affected the way I approach football now. The aim is to give context to the player and person behind the highlights. Watch Jordan…
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What Arsenal’s Match Against Manchester United Exposed
I reacted to Arsenal's match against Manchester United because it showed a problem that cannot be solved by saying the team has talented players. In a big game, the timing of decisions, the way you respond to pressure and the quality of your chances matter just as much as possession or reputation. Watch Jordan Antonio…
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My View on the Eni Aluko, Laura Woods and Ian Wright Debate
The public disagreement involving Eni Aluko, Laura Woods and Ian Wright raised questions about who gets opportunities in football media and how people speak about colleagues when they disagree. In this video, I share my reaction to the comments and the response they generated. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss My View on the Eni Aluko,…
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Could Manchester United Win Five in a Row?
Manchester United's run of four wins gave me a simple question for this video: could they make it five? Momentum changes the way a team plays. Players look more decisive, the crowd expects a result and a match that once felt difficult starts to look winnable. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Could Manchester United Win…
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Can Manchester City Keep Pace With Arsenal?
In this Premier League reaction, I look at the pressure on Manchester City to stay close to Arsenal. A three-point gap sounds small, but the mood around a title race can shift with one result. The challenge is to keep winning while the team above you does the same. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Can…
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Jim Ratcliffe’s Comments and the Responsibility of a Football Owner
In this video I react to Jim Ratcliffe's public comments about immigration and what it means when a prominent football owner speaks on a subject that affects so many people. My view is shaped by football dressing rooms: they bring together people from different countries, backgrounds and communities, and that mix is part of the…
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My Reaction to Benfica, Real Madrid and the Racism Allegations
The Benfica and Real Madrid match generated a much bigger conversation than the football. In the video, I react to the reported allegation of racial abuse, the way the match was handled and José Mourinho's response. I was angry about how quickly some of the discussion seemed to turn towards Vinícius Jr rather than the…
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Thierry Henry, José Mourinho and the Vinícius Jr Conversation
Thierry Henry's response to José Mourinho's comments about Vinícius Jr made me stop and think about how football talks about racism. In this video, I react to that exchange and explain why I believe the focus should stay on the alleged abuse and the person reporting it. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Thierry Henry, José…
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Arsenal’s Champions League Draw: My First Reaction
When the Champions League draw came out, I wanted to look beyond the names on the bracket. A route to the final can look inviting on paper, but each tie has its own problems. In the video I work through the draw, the teams Arsenal might face and why a favourable route still has to…
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Why I Re-signed With NDL for Baller League Season 3
In this episode I spoke openly about where I was in football at the time: playing for Burnham, thinking about the Premier League and deciding whether to return to NDL for another Baller League season. The decision was not only about appearing in more games. I wanted to believe the team could compete to win.…
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My Reaction to France vs Brazil: Where Is Brazil’s Freedom?
After watching France play Brazil during the international break, I kept coming back to one question: where was the freedom I associate with Brazil's best attacking football? This is my reaction to that match and the squad discussion around it, recorded at the time of the video. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss My Reaction to…
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Why I Spoke About Racism After Sittingbourne vs AFC Whyteleafe
I made this video after reports of racist comments directed at AFC Whyteleafe players during their match at Sittingbourne. I was not at the match. My reaction came from the recording and the club statements I discussed in the video, along with my own experiences of racism in football. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Why…
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Why Winning a Football League Title Is So Difficult
I have won three league titles, but the season I discussed in this video reminded me how hard it is to finish first. With Burnham, we had spent much of the campaign near the top. By the time I recorded this, the automatic title was out of reach and our immediate task was to secure…
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Behind the Scenes With NDL FC in Liverpool
I took the camera with me to Liverpool for an NDL FC day with the players and Niko Omilana. The video is a loose behind-the-scenes vlog: conversations before the game, jokes between teammates and the little moments that do not make it into a match highlight reel. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Behind the Scenes…
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A Day Around Baller League Matchday 11
This vlog follows one of my Baller League matchdays from the podcast studio to the Copper Box. I was out of the playing squad that night, so I went to support the boys and show what the evening felt like from the side of the pitch. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss A Day Around Baller…
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Inside NDL’s Baller League Final Four Day
The day of the Baller League Final Four started with a trip to the O2 and a lot of anticipation around NDL. I filmed the build-up, the team gathering and some of the moments that usually disappear once the match coverage starts. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Inside NDL's Baller League Final Four Day. The…
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Talking Academy Football With Anton Ferdinand
I sat down with Anton Ferdinand for a conversation that took us back to West Ham's academy. We came through the club at different times, so it was interesting to compare the places, people and habits that shaped our experiences. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Talking Academy Football With Anton Ferdinand. What we remember about…
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Inside Our TST Run With Edmonton Rangers
My TST vlog follows Edmonton Rangers from the journey to the pitch. The tournament put a $1 million prize in sight, but our first job was to get through a demanding group. We arrived after a long day of travel and had little time before the opening match. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Inside Our…
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Our First Goals for GOSH Tournament at Bromley
I went to Bromley to play in Goals for GOSH with a newly formed On the Bench Podcast FC side. We wanted to get out of the group and compete for a trophy. More than that, the day brought footballers, creators and supporters together around Great Ormond Street Hospital. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Our…
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What TST Taught Me About Seven-a-Side Football
I went to TST with Edmonton Rangers wanting to compete for the $1 million prize. I came away without the trophy, but with a much bigger respect for seven-a-side football and the players who have made it their game. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss What TST Taught Me About Seven-a-Side Football. I knew some of…
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What Academy Football Was Like for Me at Arsenal and West Ham
I spent part of my development at Arsenal and part at West Ham. Both were major football environments, yet they felt different to me as a young player. In my video, I explain what academy life looked like from the inside, beyond the badge on the training kit. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss What Academy…
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Why Talent Alone Is Not Enough in Football
As a young player, I was regularly told I had the talent to reach the top. I trained in elite environments and was competing with players who later built major careers. Looking back, I have asked myself a difficult question: if I had that ability, what else did I need to do? Watch Jordan Antonio…
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Leaving a Football Academy: What I Wish Players Knew
When football has shaped your childhood, leaving an academy can feel like losing more than a team. You lose a routine, a familiar environment and sometimes the identity other people have attached to you. I know how difficult that transition can be because I went from academy football into the uncertainty of finding my place…
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How I Bounce Back After a Bad Football Match
Every footballer has a match they would like to play again. A missed chance, a poor pass or an afternoon when nothing seems to work can stay in your head long after the final whistle. In my video, I talk about how I have learned to respond when that happens. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss…
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Why I Feel Better Prepared to Play at 30
I expected injuries to become a bigger part of football as I got older. My recent experience has felt different: at 30, I have been dealing with fewer injuries than I did when I was younger. I cannot put that down to one exercise or product. In the video, I explain the changes I think…
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How to Take Elite Penalties Under Pressure
A confident penalty is not produced by confidence alone. It comes from a repeatable process: a clear decision, controlled approach, clean contact and a routine strong enough to survive the pressure of the moment. Choose a repeatable penalty strategy Some players commit to a corner before the run-up; others read the goalkeeper later. Both approaches…
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What Bad Passes Reveal: How I Analyse Every Touch
Recording every touch removes the comfortable version of a training session that lives in your memory. A first-person camera shows the good actions, the poor passes and the decisions in between. That honesty makes the footage useful: the goal is not embarrassment, but a clearer route to improvement. A bad outcome does not always mean…
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How a Striker Should Play With a Winger Like Lamine Yamal
Playing alongside an elite one-versus-one winger is not about standing close enough to admire the skill. The striker’s job is to understand what the winger is creating, occupy the defenders who can stop it and arrive in the box at the moment the advantage becomes a chance. Give the winger space to isolate the full-back…
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Why This Warm-Up Helps Footballers Perform Better
A warm-up should prepare you to perform; it should not leave your best work on the training pitch before the session has started. In this video, the warm-up becomes part of the performance. The aim is to raise the body’s readiness, sharpen football actions and arrive at the main work physically and mentally switched on.…
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Why I’m Leaving Baller League UK After Three Seasons
After three seasons in Baller League UK, I believe it is time for me to move on. That is not because the experience was negative. Baller League gave me visibility, introduced me to the creator-football world and created opportunities beyond the clubs on my football CV. But being grateful for an opportunity does not mean…
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Why I’m Becoming a Specialist Striker Coach
After playing professionally in England, Germany and Canada, I am beginning a new chapter: becoming a specialist striker coach. This is not a move away from football. It is a way of turning the lessons, details and different perspectives from my career into practical help for attacking players. In the video below, I explain why…
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