Football & Faith: Being Muslim in MLS



Home to over 500,000 Muslims, Calen Carr visits Los Angeles during Ramadan to explore how members of LAFC balance their faith and football.

Mohamed El-Munir, Adama Diomande, Latif Blessing, and goalkeeper coach Zak Abdel each observe Ramadan in their own ways, however the club and head coach Bob Bradley ensure that however they choose to practice their faith, they are supported by their teammates and the staff.

Discover the distinct journeys that brought these individuals to Los Angeles, and the trials and hardships that they’ve endured along the way.

Music featured in this episode:

“Superhero” by Narcy ft. Talib Kweli and Hamed Sinno
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“Only You” by Narcy ft. Merna
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“The Coldest February” by Ajna
License Info: https://archive.org/details/Elusive_Spaces

“Blessed” (Instrumental) by DJ Haram
Label: Cairo Concepts – www.cairoconcepts.com
Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2dm6U0p

“Do You Hear Me” by ilkan Gunuc & Osman Altun
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Osman Altun Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2YTCFXi
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“Manama” by Urus Squad
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Footage from the documentary “American Pharaoh” provided by Soura Films.

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