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U.S. Soccer Podcast: Alejandro Bedoya on USMNT World Cup Memories, Philadelphia Union, Scottish Food and More
Podcast host and former USMNT player Alejandro Bedoya is the featured interview on the latest episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast; the Philadelphia Union star recalls his favorite soccer memories in front of a live audience at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania
By: U.S. Soccer Podcast
Two of our hosts go head-to-head in the latest episode of the U.S. Podcast! In front of a live audience at Subaru Park, Pennsylvania native Meghan Klingenberg interviews Philadelphia Union star and co-host Alejandro Bedoya about his favorite memories over the years playing soccer for club and country.
0:26 – Intro with David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya
3:45 – Kling interviews Ale, co-host and Philadelphia Union midfielder
5:20 – Growing up in a soccer household
10:00 – North Jersey, playing for the Clifton Stallions
11:15 – Why Bedoya chose not to enter the MLS SuperDraft
17:30 – The racquet sport of 'padel’
22:35 – Sweden and speaking Swedish
25:40 – Rangers FC and the rivalry with Celtic in Scotland
32:45 – Developing as a player in Europe
36:55 – Red card or play on?
41:30 – U.S. Men’s National Team callups
44:00 – 2014 World Cup in Brazil
49:00 – Major League Soccer and signing with Philadelphia Union
56:00 – What gives Alejandro Bedoya joy
59:15 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts
The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.
