Soccer Memories

Vancouver’s Sebastian Berhalter joins Alexi Lalas to talk about his breakout season, Whitecaps red-hot form, and his dreams of a USMNT call-up. He opens up about growing up in a soccer family, learning from his dad and former USMNT head coach, and how living abroad changed his view of representing the United States. Plus, he discusses how the Reyna situation impacted his family, Brian White’s form, new USMNT jerseys, and favorite soccer memories. Intro (0:00)MLS Rise (1:58)Vancouver in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final (8:53)USMNT call up hopes (13:29)Rapid Fire: USMNT kits & best soccer memories (23:36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Almeida - one of the Bobcats new starting Center Backs - joins us after a season spent with Albion San Diego of NISA. Born in Takoma Park and raised in Olney (shoutout Magruder High School), Luis is back to his roots here with the Bobcats Luis is a big dude at 6'4" and brings talent and experience to the Bobcats' back line. He's had a fascinating journey since leaving Magruder, spending a few years in Spain and in Mallorca (looks gorgeous) before landing with Albion San Diego. We talk about his journey, then find out which teams he follows personally, his favorite Center Backs, and some of his favorite soccer memories.

KC Current forward Kristen Hamilton joins Lynn and Sam to chat soccer memories, her hobbies off the field, and the journey to becoming her truest self. Leslie Osborne then joins the pod to discuss health and wellness in her transition from a soccer player to a runner, and how and how a specific new set of Nike running shoes are helping her reach her goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.