234. Tristan Bowen Returns!

Tristan Bowen was one of the earliest guests on the Urban Pitch Podcast, dropping by the show back in 2017 to talk about his pro career and what was next in store for him. Nearly a decade later, and he's back! We catch up with the former LA Galaxy homegrown product, discussing everything from his venture into the world of media, his thoughts on the USMNT's chances at the 2026 World Cup, and hanging out at house parties in South Central LA as a teenager. Timestamps (01:13) Tristan's childhood in Los Angeles growing up in Koreatown (09:23) Being the LA local on the Galaxy and giving tips to his teammates (26:20) The current MLS academy system compared to when he played (36:44) Thoughts on the USMNT and expectations for the 2026 World Cup 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.