As the World Cup continues, a few members of the Utah Jazz reveal their soccer backgrounds

Coach Will Hardy played through high school and is an avid football fan, while rookie center Walker Kessler had a brief-bit-memorable flirtation with the beautiful game.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy chats with Jazz center Walker Kessler (24), in NBA action between the Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns, at Vivint Arena, on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.