Roster Depth

In this episode, Gary Gibson and Amanda Westlake interviews Kayla Duran, a key player in Gotham's recent championship victory. They discuss the importance of roster depth, the underdog mentality that fueled Gotham's playoff success, and the supportive team culture that has developed within the club. Kayla shares her unique journey from being a regular student to becoming a professional soccer player, her experiences during the playoffs, and the significance of having a strong fan base. The conversation also touches on the integration of rookies into the team and the role of analytics in modern soccer. As they reflect on the season, Kayla expresses excitement for the future and the upcoming international tournaments.

Brad and Steve are back this week as the Sounders return to MLS play following a solid showing in the Club World Cup. Our hosts recap a 1-1 draw to Columbus Crew, and discuss the current battles for starting spots in what may be the deepest roster in recent Sounders history. Alex Roldan joins the pod after stepping up in recent games at center back, and talks his experience learning to be versatile as well as his ability to play multiple positions. He also gives a quick play-by-play of ...