Zavier Gozo's World Cup Dream: Can the RSL star who keeps surprising MLS knock on Poch's door?

Did you know Real Salt Lake's rising MLS star Zavier Gozo is named after the legendary Didier Drogba?Herc sat down with RSL Homegrown talent Zavier Gozo, who recalls his incredible bicycle-kick goal against LAFC and talks about the many interests from European giants, including Aston Villa, Atlético Madrid, and others, in signing him. Zavier explains how his family, LDS faith, and a serious fibula injury at 16 strengthened his confidence and work ethic in the RSL Academy, fueling his ambition to make the USMNT roster for a World Cup.Plus, don't miss the VAMOS hotline, presented by Verizon, in which Herc shares his thoughts about what success and failure mean for the USMNT, Mexico, and Canada at the FIFA World Cup 2026.SUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=100:00 - (COMING UP) VAMOS with Zavier Gozo01:17 - What's it like to be a rising star in MLS?01:44 - Zavier's Name: Ivorian Heritage | Homage to a Legend02:28 - Growing Up in Salt Lake City05:10 - Using family as a shield against media noise.07:05 - Soccer as a significant role in life.08:16 - RSL Academy09:26 - Zavier's Injury before debuting in MLS10:22 - Zavier's faith, a vital role in his life.12:15 - From High School Graduation to Scoring in MLS Debut13:27 - Bicycle Kick scored against LAFC15:15 - Pablo Mastroeni, RSL Coach17:09 - Matchday Rituals18:16 - Multicultural Representation19:37 - Interest from European Clubs20:45 - Zavier Describe Himself as a Player21:30 - World Cup 2026 23:27 - What success and failure mean for World Cup HostsCONTACT: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Did you know Real Salt Lake's rising MLS star Zavier Gozo is named after the legendary Didier Drogba?Herc sat down with RSL Homegrown talent Zavier Gozo, who recalls his incredible bicycle-kick goal against LAFC and talks about the many interests from European giants, including Aston Villa, Atlético Madrid, and others, in signing him. Zavier explains how his family, LDS faith, and a serious fibula injury at 16 strengthened his confidence and work ethic in the RSL Academy, fueling his ambition to make the USMNT roster for a World Cup.Plus, don't miss the VAMOS hotline, presented by Verizon, in which Herc shares his thoughts about what success and failure mean for the USMNT, Mexico, and Canada at the FIFA World Cup 2026.SUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=100:00 - (COMING UP) VAMOS with Zavier Gozo01:17 - What's it like to be a rising star in MLS?01:44 - Zavier's Name: Ivorian Heritage | Homage to a Legend02:28 - Growing Up in Salt Lake City05:10 - Using family as a shield against media noise.07:05 - Soccer as a significant role in life.08:16 - RSL Academy09:26 - Zavier's Injury before debuting in MLS10:22 - Zavier's faith, a vital role in his life.12:15 - From High School Graduation to Scoring in MLS Debut13:27 - Bicycle Kick scored against LAFC15:15 - Pablo Mastroeni, RSL Coach17:09 - Matchday Rituals18:16 - Multicultural Representation19:37 - Interest from European Clubs20:45 - Zavier Describe Himself as a Player21:30 - World Cup 2026 23:27 - What success and failure mean for World Cup HostsCONTACT: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.