Introducing “Driven,” our new series presented by Volkswagen, diving into the journeys of trailblazing US National Team players pushing the sport forward on our shores. In Episode 1, we meet with Raul Silva, one of the most experienced and influential players on the US Men’s Deaf National Team. Since joining the squad over ten years ago, he’s become a driving force for the program, helping the team go from self-funded to an official part of US Soccer — now on the verge of playing its first-ever televised game. Ahead of this historic moment, we traveled to Raul’s hometown of San Diego to look back at his long journey with the sport, the Deaf National Team’s growth over the past decade, and his hopes for the future of Deaf players across the country. Watch the full episode now on YouTube. #ussoccer #vwpartner