How D.C. United Exemplifies "Losada Ball" and Julian Gressel's Fight to #KickChildhoodCancer
September 14, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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D.C. United head coach Hernan Losada joins the pod to discuss his first year at the helm and why "Losada Ball" is working for the club. From growing up in Buenos Aires to playing, and coaching, in his adopted home of Belgium, Losada explains why coaching was always in his future and why this D.C. United team could make some noise in the playoffs. Plus...the scoop on his status as a licensed driver in the US after that infamous IG story! And Julian Gressel stops by with a touching tribute and important message as we fight to #KickChildhoodCancer. #TheCallUp #DCUnited #HernanLosada
0:00 ¡Vamos Por Más! 2:46 Welcome Hernan Losada! 3:08 The drivers license story 6:37 D.C. United's current position/why it's unexpected 8:21 Losada on his, and other coaches', style 10:40 What is "Losada Ball"? 12:52 Argentines in MLS 15:00 The influence of Michael Jordan 17:23 His experience in Belgium 19:31 Why he knew he'd be a coach 21:18 Coach of the year? 23:52 Julian Gressel's REAL position 24:23 Welcome Julian Gressel/His playing position 25:00 His special bond with Owen 28:04 Lessons from Owen 31:36 How head coach Hernan Losada rejuvenated the team 32:35 Julian Gressel life update 35:55 HFT - Panther's scary virtual Panther 38:14 HFT - Jersey swaps 39:53 HFT - MLS x Met Gala?! 42:14 What's on Tap
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