JAB9 x BlurredLines: Canadian Premier League, Part Two

Ten years after my West Ham first-team debut in the Europa League, I looked back at the route to that moment. The season before had been affected by injury, so I did not assume an opportunity would arrive. Pre-season started early because of the European schedule, and I joined a group training with senior players…

At eight years old, I had a decision most young footballers only dream about: where should I begin my academy journey? I had spent time around development centres at Chelsea, Arsenal and Watford. Each offered something different, but I chose Arsenal. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss Why I Chose Arsenal Over Chelsea at Eight Years…

I have played football in Germany, the Czech Republic, Canada and Iceland. Each move asked something different of me. There was the football itself, but there was also the work of finding a place in a new dressing room, learning how people communicate and building a life away from home. Watch Jordan Antonio Brown discuss…

Being sponsored by Nike at 15 was one of those moments that made football feel very real. I was still a young player learning the game, but one of the world’s biggest sports brands had seen enough in me to offer support. It was exciting, but it also taught me an early lesson: sponsorship is…