258. Rayadas Legend Christina Burkenroad

Scoring over 100 goals in six seasons with Monterrey, recently retired striker Christina Burkenroad leaves the club as one of the best players in its storied history. She returns to the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss her success in Mexico, differences between Liga Femenil and the NWSL, and what lies ahead of her in her post-playing career. *Editors note: Due to a technical error, the audio on Julio's mic did not record properly. We apologize for the lower quality. (02:35) Finding a home in Liga MX Femenil with Monterrey (22:45) The added investment into Rayadas since she's joined the team (27:57) Getting to play for the Mexico national team (33:48) Announcing her retirement and what went into the decision (41:24) The future of youth soccer in the United States (49:27) Why she's so excited about MLS Cast Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores Producers: Roy Cho & Allen Paez 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. #ad For any personal injuries ranging from car and truck accidents to wrongful death or property damage, call David Sandoval (tag social media account) from the Law Offices of Kim, Au, and Associates at 323-793-2122. Be sure to tell him Urban Pitch sent you!#adventure For any personal injuries ranging from car and truck accidents to wrongful death or property damage, call David Sandoval (tag social media account) from the Law Offices of Kim, Au, and Associates at 323-793-2122. Be sure to tell him Urban Pitch sent you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.