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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 definitely worth the sacrifice?
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Christian and Alexis then dive into Marcelo’s USMNT journey, together with his function within the 1994 World Cup workforce’s magical run on house soil. Will the 2026 World Cup within the U.S. stay as much as 1994? How can this new squad elevate soccer in America to the following degree?
Later, Marcelo displays on the dignity 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 crucial 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 workforce’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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