The U.S. Men’s National Team may have been eliminated from the World Cup, but one New Jersey fan is still coming home a champion. Hudson, a dog from Guttenberg, was selected as the Beggin’ XI Top Dog, earning a spot on a nationwide roster of soccer-loving pups chosen from nearly a thousand entries. Joining us this morning is Maria Morgana, Hudson’s owner, to share what it was like watching Hudson become a national star and attending the tournament as part of his prize.
About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.

