EP 35: "Memories of the First US Junior National Team, 1964" with Alex Popovich

On Friday, January 9, 2026, Alex Popovich discussed his time with the first Junior US Men’s National team. The team was assembled to participate in the second CONCACAF Youth Tournament, which was staged in Guatemala City in April 1964. Alex’s essay, “Memories of the first US Junior National Team: Guatemala, 1964,” was recently published on the SASH website at https://www.ussoccerhistory.org/memories-of-the-first-us-junior-national-team-guatemala-1964/. The session was hosted by David Kilpatrick and several of Alex's teammates joined the discussion. Podcast produced by Brian Quarstad. Music created by LiteSaturation and found at Pixabay. View the video of the session at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6cCsZCxPAo Visit the SASH website at https://www.ussoccerhistory.org/ Join SASH at https://www.ussoccerhistory.org/store/sash-membership-one-year/