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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros welcome USMNT and MLS legend Marcelo Balboa to the present. They talk about his soccer journey, together with his resolution to return to the U.S. to assist launch Main League Soccer in 1996. What had been the hardships that got here with it — and was it well worth the sacrifice?
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Christian and Alexis then dive into Marcelo’s USMNT journey, together with his position within the 1994 World Cup crew’s magical run on residence soil. Will the 2026 World Cup within the U.S. reside as much as 1994? How can this new squad elevate soccer in America to the following stage?
Later, Marcelo displays on the honour of getting his jersey retired by the Colorado Rapids. He additionally shares why he has an issue with former USMNT gamers — like Landon Donovan — being overly vital of the present squad, and why Christian Pulisic deserves a break.
(2:30) – Marcelo Balboa joins The Cooligans
(6:30) – Marcelo on why he helped launch MLS
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(29:00) – Marcelo’s USMNT journey & ideas on crew’s World Cup future
(44:00) – What it meant to have his jersey retired by Colorado Rapids
(48:00) – Marcelo on criticism from ex-USMNT gamers
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