Episode 57: Mark McKenzie joins the pod, then a pool report and news rundown

19-year-old (almost 20-yr-old) centerback Mark McKenzie joins the pod for a conversation about centerbacking, his breakout 2018 for the Philadelphia Union, January Camp, and the U20s' dominant showing in World Cup qualifying in November. Then Greg and Belz run through the player pool news, Fabian Johnson's revival (?), the USWNT She Believes roster, etc. , etc.

0:30 Mark McKenzie interview

42:10 Short Corners:

• Weston McKennie versatile, capable, but maybe injured
• Tyler Adams and his passing
• Christian Pulisic injured in 0-3 loss to Tottenham
• Josh Sargent quiet (oh wait he started a game after we recorded)
• Timo Weah fiery
• Alex Mendez, Richie Ledezma and Paxton Pomykal
• Midweek CCL discussion
• Fabian Johnson revived
• USWNT She Believes roster
• NWSL TV deal
• U17 qualifying and U20 World Cup draws

Black Soccer in North America roundtable, in which McKenzie participated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOnn1EpmEo

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