Mark McKenzie on Dealing with Racial Abuse, and the USMNT's Victory vs. Mexico
Published on June 17, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS) YouTube Video
How did Mark McKenzie bounce back from his Nations League final gaff? Why did he decide to tackle racism head on? How did he break into the Genk team that qualified for Champions League? What's the best musical chairs tactic? Andrew, David and Charlie bring you a show with three important conversations. First, Austin FC supporter Jorge Chavez ahead of the opening of Q2 Stadium. Then, McKenzie. Finally, Israel Solomon, who designed the commemorative box and jersey numbers you'll see this weekend in celebrations of Juneteenth.
0:00 - Intro
2:16 - Does Extratime have a coastal bias???
4:53 - Interview: Jorge Chavez, Austin FC Supporter, on Q2 Stadium
17:24 - What to expect from Austin FC's stadium opener
19:14- Interview: Mark McKenzie - How he bounced back in the Nations League final - What it was like to experience the USA - MEX rivalry - How he decided to deal with the racial abuse and hate he received - Juneteenth and the need for action, not just words - Orange Slices podcast - Breaking through in Belgium at Genk
1:10:51 - Are Houston Dynamo LAFC lite?
1:13:12 - Jim Curtin contract extension
1:13:42 - ESPN+ Games of the Week
1:18:46 - Interview: Israel Solomon on his art and celebrating Juneteenth
1:31:09 - Mailbag
Major League Soccer Stories from June 17, 2021
- Atlanta United Unveils Its First-Ever Third Kit "The Unity Kit" - Atlanta United FC
- What to Watch for as Nashville SC Gets Back in Action at New York Red Bulls - Nashville SC
- Shea, Gregore Prepared for D.C. After Three-Week Training Camp - Inter Miami CF
- Toronto FC Announces Three More Youth Affiliates - Toronto FC
- New York Red Bulls Loan David Jensen to K.V.C Westerlo - New York Red Bulls
- Real Salt Lake Inks Zack Farnsworth to Homegrown Contract - Real Salt Lake
- Inter Miami CF Hires Craig Dalrymple as Academy Director - Inter Miami CF
- NYCFC Named Finalist for ESPN Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award for the Fourth Time in Club History - New York City FC
- Neville Ahead of D.C.: "I Can Guarantee Attitude and CommitmentâÃâ¬Ã - Inter Miami CF
- Chicago Fire FC, MLS and BPC Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth with Limited-Edition Jerseys Auctioned - Chicago Fire FC
- FC Dallas Honors Juneteenth and Pride Month During Two Matches in June - FC Dallas
- MLS and BPC Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth with Limited-Edition Jerseys Auctioned to Benefit Black Communities - MLS
- New England Revolution Game Quotes - New England Revolution
- Inter Miami CF Debuts New, Immersive Fan Video Engagement Experience - Inter Miami CF
- Real Salt Lake Welcomes Vancouver Whitecaps FC in First-Ever Utah Derby - Real Salt Lake
- Nashville Soccer Club Signs Defender Tom Judge and Goalkeeper Tor SaundersÃâà- Nashville SC
- New and Improved Dike Returns to Orlando Ahead of Busy Summer - Orlando City SC
- Columbus Crew Announces Single-Match Tickets for Lower.com Field Are Now on Sale - Columbus Crew SC
- New York Welcomes Nashville SC to Red Bull Arena - New York Red Bulls
- Tacoma Ends Road Stretch with 4-2 Loss at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - Seattle Sounders FC
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