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Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am CDT
Sports have always been about more than the game for Latino communities. They carry history, pride, sacrifice, and identity across generations. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to North America, Latino athletes, broadcasters, and fans have a rare opportunity to shape the future of sports and the story the country tells about itself. Latino communities are driving the growth of soccer and professional sports in the United States, while athletes have become powerful voices for leadership and change. This conversation explores how sports build community, expand representation, and inspire the next generation to lead both on and off the field.
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avatar for Francisco Romero

Francisco Romero

Spanish Broadcaster, Houston Astros
Francisco Romero is one of the most respected voices in Spanish-language sports broadcasting. Now in his 19th season as the Spanish play-by-play broadcaster for the Houston Astros, he has called more than 2,000 Major League Baseball games, including eight no-hitters and a perfect... Read More →
avatar for Luis Perez

Luis Perez

Spanish Broadcaster, Dallas Cowboys
Luis Perez is an award-winning broadcaster, entrepreneur, and community leader whose career has spanned more than two decades in Spanish-language media and sports broadcasting. A graduate of Amphitheater High School in Tucson and the University of Arizona, where he earned a degree... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am CDT
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