USMNT's most underrated rising stars + Jayden Nelson interview
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros deliver a United States Men’s National Team summer round-up, highlighting which players are flying under the radar and which ones on the squad they’re concerned about.
The guys are then joined by Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Canadian National Team star Jayden Nelson. They discuss the impact of Thomas Müller on the team, Jayden’s upbringing and how he fell in love with the game, his thoughts on the Whitecaps’ season so far and the mentality the team will need as they push toward the playoffs.
Christian and Alexis close the episode with some Rápido Reactions, where they discuss Alexander Isak still holding out for Liverpool, Arsenal closing in on Eberechi Eze and whether the controversial James Tarkowski handball should have been a penalty.
1:40 – Who’s flying under the radar for the USMNT?
9:01 – Which players on the squad make us worry?
16:19 – Jayden Nelson joins the show
28:52 – Jayden’s thoughts on the Whitecaps’ season
41:16 – Rápido Reaction
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