206. The MLS Mount Rushmore with Favian Renkel

It was an incredibly busy weekend in the world of football, and we recap some of the biggest moments with the help of Favian Renkel. One of the top voices when it comes to North American soccer, Renkel has written for sites like SBI Soccer, Upper 90, and Sports Illustrated, and perhaps most importantly he is the newest contributor to the Urban Pitch staff. We get into the LAFC vs. Club America Club World Cup play-in match, Carlos Vela's retirement, and more! Be sure to stay tuned for more stories and podcast episodes with Favian in the future. (00:02:10) The LAFC-Club America FIFA Club World Cup qualifying match (00:14:35) Does MLS have an East Coast bias? (00:23:49) Christian Pulisic's USMNT legacy (00:41:44) Carlos Vela's retirement and the MLS Mount Rushmore (01:02:40) Favian's background in the sport and how he fell in love with the game Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores Producer: Roy Cho Subscribe to our newsletter for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture, read more about soccer culture on our website, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.