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T.E.A.M. Houston - Interviews

Passion For Soccer, Passion For Business, Passion For Houston

November 12th, 2025 - SOCCER MATTERS

"Creating A Community"
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In this special World Cup 2026 edition of Soccer Matters, host Glenn Davis sits down with T.E.A.M. Houston co-founder Jan Luc Blakborn for an engaging conversation where they explore: the awareness around World Cup in Houston, the challenges and opportunities in the Houston soccer eco-system, the soccer related business opportunities out there and T.E.A.M. Houston's efforts to make that visible and more. 

Passion For Soccer, Passion For Business, Passion For Houston

November 5th, 2025 - SOCCER MATTERS

"Creating A Community"
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During this broadcast of Soccer Matters focused on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, radio host Glenn Davis and T.E.A.M. Houston co-founder Jan Luc Blakborn share their passion for soccer - especially Dutch football. As a proud Dutch citizen, Jan Luc discusses his favorite teams, memorable moments, and legendary players while highlighting some of T.E.A.M. Houston’s initiatives ahead of 2026.

Passion For Soccer, Passion For Business, Passion For Houston

October 14th, 2025 - SOCCER MATTERS

"Creating A Community"
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Radio host Glenn Davis welcomes two special guests from Houston’s vibrant soccer community - Betirri Be, artist and co-founder (with Glenn) of Monday Night Fútbol, and Jan Luc Blakborn, co-founder of T.E.A.M .Houston. Together, they dive into an engaging conversation about the soccer culture in Houston, preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and how their upcoming initiatives aim to connect both the business and creative communities to the world’s biggest game.

Passion For Soccer, Passion For Business, Passion For Houston

September 5th, 2025 - HELLO HOUSTON

"Creating A Community"
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In this Hello Houston interview, hosts Frank Billingsley and Celeste Sherman speak with Jan Luc Blakborn, co-chair of T.E.A.M. Houston, about the city’s vibrant day-to-day soccer culture and its more than 2 million local fans. Blakborn highlights how small and midsize businesses can plug into youth leagues, local clubs, and fan communities now, while the upcoming World Cup serves as an accelerator for these existing opportunities.

Passion For Soccer, Passion For Business, Passion For Houston

August 28th, 2025 - NSA HOUSTON

"Creating A Community"
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Jan Luc Blakborn, Co-Founder of T.E.A.M. Houston, joins the NSA Houston Podcast (host, Megan Billnoske) to share how soccer is becoming a catalyst for business, culture, and community engagement in Houston, day-to-day but also ahead of the FIFA World Cup. He highlights T.E.A.M. Houston’s mission to connect local and international businesses with the sport through events, partnerships, and creative storytelling.

Passion For Soccer, Passion For Business, Passion For Houston

June 26th, 2025 - TECH FEST LIVE

"Creating A Community"
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Jan Luc Blakborn of T.E.A.M. Houston joined the TechFest Live stage at Shell Energy Stadium to share insights on the city’s vibrant soccer culture, the vital role of youth, STEM and sport, and how T.E.A.M. Houston is building community around the game.

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DISCLAIMER:

T.E.A.M. Houston is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit group supporting Houston’s business and creative communities, and is not affiliated with FIFA, the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Harris County Sports Authority, HoustonFirst, or NRG Stadium.
 

𝗧.𝗘.𝗔.𝗠. 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻's mission is to educate and support the business and creative communities to maximize engagement and business potential around major soccer events in 2025, 2026, and beyond. All activities and insights provided are solely intended to promote local business growth and are independently organized by the 𝗧.𝗘.𝗔.𝗠. 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 community.

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