Mark Consuelos on 'Running with the Wolves': An Underdog Soccer Story

The Genesis of 'Running with the Wolves'

• 💡 Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa are co-owners of the Italian soccer team, Calcio Como 1907, which is the subject of the new ESPN docu-series, 'Running with the Wolves'.
• 🎯 The series chronicles their journey of buying a struggling soccer team and revitalizing it, along with the small Italian town it represents.

The Significance of the Team and Town

• ⚽ The team's name, 'Calcio Como', translates to 'Wolves', making the series title 'Running with the Wolves' a fitting choice.
• 🏘️ The docu-series highlights how the soccer team is more than just a game; it represents the honor of the city, providing fans with a sense of pride and community.
• ⚠️ The town was at risk of losing its century-old team before Consuelos and Ripa stepped in.

A Personal and Fulfilling Project

• 🇮🇹 For Mark Consuelos, whose first language is Italian, this project is a return to his roots and a childhood dream come true.
• ✨ He describes the series as one of the most fulfilling projects he has ever worked on, allowing him to connect with his heritage.
• 💖 The experience of saving a team has also meant saving a town, a profound undertaking that goes beyond the sport itself.

Legacy and the Underdog Spirit

• 🌟 Consuelos views the project as a form of legacy, doing something meaningful for a community and a region.
• 🤝 The series captures the essence of a quintessential underdog story, featuring a town and a team taking a chance on a group of Americans, and vice versa.
• 📺 Viewers can expect to see a true story, glimpses into their personal lives, exciting football action, and even Kelly Ripa's passionate reactions at games.