Play By Players Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/play-by-play-ers A podcast straight from the players. Former Major League Soccer player Bobby Boswell talks one on one with MLS players past and present about life on and off the field. © 2020 MLS Players Association f908db5e-5678-55b0-b289-56935a235a34 no Introducing... Play By Play(ers)! en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:34:19 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:46:20 -0500 http://playbyplayerspod.com https://img.transistor.fm/ojCJLGf6TwTD9uCV-OPfJBePHsFPP651S_868KQcN_s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzY4NTYvMTU3ODQy/MzMzNi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Play By Players http://playbyplayerspod.com episodic MLSPA A podcast straight from the players. Former Major League Soccer player Bobby Boswell talks one on one with MLS players past and present about life on and off the field. A podcast straight from the players. soccer, MLS, major league soccer Nic Darling No No Sean Davis 46 46 Sean Davis full 8443b979-033a-4339-b550-8bddefb88b93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6af4b3b This week Bobby sits down with Nashville SC's Sean Davis. They discuss Sean's upbringing in New Jersey, his time at Duke University, and his MLS career with New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC - including the role free agency played in his career. Sean also discusses the importance of his Asian heritage and how Japanese culture has influenced his life on and off the pitch. As well as what it's like having a TikTok star in the family!

]]> This week Bobby sits down with Nashville SC's Sean Davis. They discuss Sean's upbringing in New Jersey, his time at Duke University, and his MLS career with New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC - including the role free agency played in his career. Sean also discusses the importance of his Asian heritage and how Japanese culture has influenced his life on and off the pitch. As well as what it's like having a TikTok star in the family!

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 07:15:37 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3412 This week Bobby sits down with Nashville SC's Sean Davis. They discuss Sean's upbringing in New Jersey, his time at Duke University, and his MLS career with New York Red Bulls and Nashville SC - including the role free agency played in his career. Sean also discusses the importance of his Asian heritage and how Japanese culture has influenced his life on and off the pitch. As well as what it's like having a TikTok star in the family!

]]> Nashville SC, New York Red Bulls No Sean Franklin 45 45 Sean Franklin full 2d9994f7-90ed-42e4-9d18-5005fd565f02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4696f7dd Sean Franklin grew up in a large athletic family where all sports were accounted for, except soccer. That changed when the two-time MLS All Star picked soccer over basketball and discovered his natural passion for the game as a result. Franklin recalls high school as some of his best memories playing soccer while basking in a competitive high school rivalry, but it wasn’t until he was called up to the U-20 Men’s National Team camp that he realized he had the potential to play professionally. Tune in this week to hear more about Franklin’s soccer journey where he received various accolades and played over 300 professional games in MLS. Bobby Boswell and his former D.C. United teammate, Franklin, also touch upon a variety of key soccer topics including the importance of team coercion, coming back from injury, and addressing racial inequality both on and off the field. 

]]> Sean Franklin grew up in a large athletic family where all sports were accounted for, except soccer. That changed when the two-time MLS All Star picked soccer over basketball and discovered his natural passion for the game as a result. Franklin recalls high school as some of his best memories playing soccer while basking in a competitive high school rivalry, but it wasn’t until he was called up to the U-20 Men’s National Team camp that he realized he had the potential to play professionally. Tune in this week to hear more about Franklin’s soccer journey where he received various accolades and played over 300 professional games in MLS. Bobby Boswell and his former D.C. United teammate, Franklin, also touch upon a variety of key soccer topics including the importance of team coercion, coming back from injury, and addressing racial inequality both on and off the field. 

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 10:48:39 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3998 Sean Franklin grew up in a large athletic family where all sports were accounted for, except soccer. That changed when the two-time MLS All Star picked soccer over basketball and discovered his natural passion for the game as a result. Franklin recalls high school as some of his best memories playing soccer while basking in a competitive high school rivalry, but it wasn’t until he was called up to the U-20 Men’s National Team camp that he realized he had the potential to play professionally. Tune in this week to hear more about Franklin’s soccer journey where he received various accolades and played over 300 professional games in MLS. Bobby Boswell and his former D.C. United teammate, Franklin, also touch upon a variety of key soccer topics including the importance of team coercion, coming back from injury, and addressing racial inequality both on and off the field. 

]]> soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Jake Nerwinski 44 44 Jake Nerwinski full b9503228-6b38-458d-a852-3a5493206c1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cd6b663 This week, Bobby Boswell sits down with St. Louis City SC’s multifaceted right-back Jake Nerwinski to talk about his soccer journey. Coming from a big soccer family, Nerwinski talks about the natural love he found for the game while playing under the same coach his father had growing up, Tab Ramos. Before getting drafted by Vancouver Whitecaps FC, it wasn’t until Nerwinski’s senior year at The University of Connecticut (UCONN), that he considered playing professionally. Between injuries and working to improve his game over the years, Nerwinski describes how shocked he was to be selected 7th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Once drafted, he reminisces on how quickly his MLS career began and how Vancouver will always feel like home to both him and his wife.

Spoiler Alert: Stay for the incredible COVID wedding story! 

]]> This week, Bobby Boswell sits down with St. Louis City SC’s multifaceted right-back Jake Nerwinski to talk about his soccer journey. Coming from a big soccer family, Nerwinski talks about the natural love he found for the game while playing under the same coach his father had growing up, Tab Ramos. Before getting drafted by Vancouver Whitecaps FC, it wasn’t until Nerwinski’s senior year at The University of Connecticut (UCONN), that he considered playing professionally. Between injuries and working to improve his game over the years, Nerwinski describes how shocked he was to be selected 7th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Once drafted, he reminisces on how quickly his MLS career began and how Vancouver will always feel like home to both him and his wife.

Spoiler Alert: Stay for the incredible COVID wedding story! 

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:50:06 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 2929 This week, Bobby Boswell sits down with St. Louis City SC’s multifaceted right-back Jake Nerwinski to talk about his soccer journey. Coming from a big soccer family, Nerwinski talks about the natural love he found for the game while playing under the same coach his father had growing up, Tab Ramos. Before getting drafted by Vancouver Whitecaps FC, it wasn’t until Nerwinski’s senior year at The University of Connecticut (UCONN), that he considered playing professionally. Between injuries and working to improve his game over the years, Nerwinski describes how shocked he was to be selected 7th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. Once drafted, he reminisces on how quickly his MLS career began and how Vancouver will always feel like home to both him and his wife.

Spoiler Alert: Stay for the incredible COVID wedding story! 

]]> St.Louis City SC, Vancouver Whitecaps No Sebastien Ibeagha 43 43 Sebastien Ibeagha full 3704ff76-260b-4a96-a871-ed456a284b1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7a04316 It’s showtime for Play By Players Season 3, and your host Bobby Boswell is kicking it off with FC Dallas defender Sebastien Ibeagha. Beginning his soccer journey back home in Nigeria as part of an exceptionally athletic family, Ibeagha came to the United States at a young age and continued his soccer career there. Ibeagha has played over 200 professional games and received various accolades throughout his college, USL and MLS career.

In this week’s episode, the two sit down and discuss the mental and emotional aspects that play into an athlete’s ability to perform while Ibeagha pinpoints the common thread of feeling as though you need to prove your worth in the league. Listeners will get a candid look into Sebastian Ibeagha’s life prior to his MLS debut and where it stands now in addition to how Ibeagha motivates himself to break down barriers and deliver his best performance.

]]> It’s showtime for Play By Players Season 3, and your host Bobby Boswell is kicking it off with FC Dallas defender Sebastien Ibeagha. Beginning his soccer journey back home in Nigeria as part of an exceptionally athletic family, Ibeagha came to the United States at a young age and continued his soccer career there. Ibeagha has played over 200 professional games and received various accolades throughout his college, USL and MLS career.

In this week’s episode, the two sit down and discuss the mental and emotional aspects that play into an athlete’s ability to perform while Ibeagha pinpoints the common thread of feeling as though you need to prove your worth in the league. Listeners will get a candid look into Sebastian Ibeagha’s life prior to his MLS debut and where it stands now in addition to how Ibeagha motivates himself to break down barriers and deliver his best performance.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3147 It’s showtime for Play By Players Season 3, and your host Bobby Boswell is kicking it off with FC Dallas defender Sebastien Ibeagha. Beginning his soccer journey back home in Nigeria as part of an exceptionally athletic family, Ibeagha came to the United States at a young age and continued his soccer career there. Ibeagha has played over 200 professional games and received various accolades throughout his college, USL and MLS career.

In this week’s episode, the two sit down and discuss the mental and emotional aspects that play into an athlete’s ability to perform while Ibeagha pinpoints the common thread of feeling as though you need to prove your worth in the league. Listeners will get a candid look into Sebastian Ibeagha’s life prior to his MLS debut and where it stands now in addition to how Ibeagha motivates himself to break down barriers and deliver his best performance.

]]> FC Dallas, LAFC, No Uri Rosell 42 42 Uri Rosell full 52102489-fc08-4a74-b194-652b38e58c24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3f62ad4 Play By Players brings Sporting KC defensive midfielder Uri Rosell, to the podcast this week!  Uri and Bobby talk about the influence of his childhood in Catalonia, adapting to the different culture in MLS and finding your role in the soccer world. 


Born and raised in a small province in Spain, Puig-Reig, Catalonia, Rosell grew up playing soccer in school and realized his love for the game early on. As Bobby shifts the conversation in and out of MLS, listeners will learn how Rosell’s culture, childhood, and experiences have led him to versatility and prosperity as a player. Off the field, Rosell spends time running camps back home in Catalonia for young aspiring players. Additionally, he was recently elected as the first international player on the MLSPA Executive Board, marking a substantial milestone for the MLSPA. 

]]> Play By Players brings Sporting KC defensive midfielder Uri Rosell, to the podcast this week!  Uri and Bobby talk about the influence of his childhood in Catalonia, adapting to the different culture in MLS and finding your role in the soccer world. 


Born and raised in a small province in Spain, Puig-Reig, Catalonia, Rosell grew up playing soccer in school and realized his love for the game early on. As Bobby shifts the conversation in and out of MLS, listeners will learn how Rosell’s culture, childhood, and experiences have led him to versatility and prosperity as a player. Off the field, Rosell spends time running camps back home in Catalonia for young aspiring players. Additionally, he was recently elected as the first international player on the MLSPA Executive Board, marking a substantial milestone for the MLSPA. 

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3481 Play By Players brings Sporting KC defensive midfielder Uri Rosell, to the podcast this week! Uri and Bobby talk about the influence of his childhood in Catalonia, adapting to the different culture in MLS, and finding your role in the soccer world. Play By Players brings Sporting KC defensive midfielder Uri Rosell, to the podcast this week! Uri and Bobby talk about the influence of his childhood in Catalonia, adapting to the different culture in MLS, and finding your role in the soccer world. MLSPA, Sporting KC, Sporting CP, Uri Rosell, Orlando City SC, Barcelona, MLS No Tesho Akindele 41 41 Tesho Akindele full 32e9e286-4d89-4a32-97c9-01c75ce17246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cfc3fc4 This week, Bobby and Play By Players bring Orlando City SC and Canada Men’s National Team forward Tesho Akindele to the podcast. Akindele boasts over 280 games played throughout his Major League Soccer career, 19 Canadian International Team representations, and two Open Cup championships. Listen in to hear more as Tesho sheds light on his life off the field, including the importance of education, exploring other interests as a professional athlete, and athletes using their voice for greater change.

Akindele grew up in Canada and then moved to Colorado where he spent most of his adolescent years. Brought up with a large family influence, his father guided him to find his passion for soccer while both his parents taught him to maintain discipline through both his athletic and academic career. With an emphasis on academia, Akindele describes to viewers how pursuing a degree allowed him to mature and build as a player and seek his full potential in the league. This episode, listeners will have the chance to see Akindele’s interests on and off the field including his active real estate investor status and efforts towards providing affordable housing through the “Yes in my back yard” movement.


]]> This week, Bobby and Play By Players bring Orlando City SC and Canada Men’s National Team forward Tesho Akindele to the podcast. Akindele boasts over 280 games played throughout his Major League Soccer career, 19 Canadian International Team representations, and two Open Cup championships. Listen in to hear more as Tesho sheds light on his life off the field, including the importance of education, exploring other interests as a professional athlete, and athletes using their voice for greater change.

Akindele grew up in Canada and then moved to Colorado where he spent most of his adolescent years. Brought up with a large family influence, his father guided him to find his passion for soccer while both his parents taught him to maintain discipline through both his athletic and academic career. With an emphasis on academia, Akindele describes to viewers how pursuing a degree allowed him to mature and build as a player and seek his full potential in the league. This episode, listeners will have the chance to see Akindele’s interests on and off the field including his active real estate investor status and efforts towards providing affordable housing through the “Yes in my back yard” movement.


]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3361 This week on Play By Players, Bobby Boswell is joined by Orlando City SC and Canada Men’s National Team forward Tesho Akindele to talk about the importance of education in his career and his off the field initiatives. This week on Play By Players, Bobby Boswell is joined by Orlando City SC and Canada Men’s National Team forward Tesho Akindele to talk about the importance of education in his career and his off the field initiatives. Major League Soccer, Tesho Akindele, Orlando City SC, Canada Men's National Team, education, professional athletes No Cristian Roldan 40 40 Cristian Roldan full 7b760ac2-1ef7-48a3-a46e-587c84122b63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9a658d1 On this week’s episode, Cristian Roldan of Seattle Sounders FC and the U.S. Men’s National Team talks with Bobby Boswell about the driving forces behind his midfield domination over 250 professional games, two MLS Cup Championships, and MLS All-Star status. 


Cristian spent much of his youth in Pico, California learning what it meant to build yourself from the ground up and remain loyal to family, community, and teammates. Playing soccer with his brothers at a young age, Roldan has never been a stranger to competition. While reiterating the importance of fan and community devotion as a professional athlete, viewers get to see how he fulfills his “rinse and repeat” lifestyle and how this translates to his role in the league. 


]]> On this week’s episode, Cristian Roldan of Seattle Sounders FC and the U.S. Men’s National Team talks with Bobby Boswell about the driving forces behind his midfield domination over 250 professional games, two MLS Cup Championships, and MLS All-Star status. 


Cristian spent much of his youth in Pico, California learning what it meant to build yourself from the ground up and remain loyal to family, community, and teammates. Playing soccer with his brothers at a young age, Roldan has never been a stranger to competition. While reiterating the importance of fan and community devotion as a professional athlete, viewers get to see how he fulfills his “rinse and repeat” lifestyle and how this translates to his role in the league. 


]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3555 This week on Play by Players, Cristian Roldan of Seattle Sounders FC and the U.S. Men’s National Team sits down with Bobby Boswell and talks about the driving forces behind his midfield domination over 250 professional games, two MLS Cup Championships, and MLS All-Star status. This week on Play by Players, Cristian Roldan of Seattle Sounders FC and the U.S. Men’s National Team sits down with Bobby Boswell and talks about the driving forces behind his midfield domination over 250 professional games, two MLS Cup Championships, an Seattle, Seattle Sounders, Sounders FC, Cristian Roldan, USMNT, World Cup, FIFA, Youth Soccer, Major League Soccer No Brandon Vazquez 39 39 Brandon Vazquez full 3375e8ea-7cae-49b2-a485-a4428f4cbf90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e0c6ea1 Bobby Boswell sits down with FC Cincinnati’s dynamic forward Brandon Vazquez, to talk about his unique and ‘meteoric rise’ to MLS. Growing up in Chula Vista, California, Vazquez spent many days of his week crossing the border from the U.S. to Mexico where he played for Club Tijuana. 


From playing across the country on dirt fields and training long hours every day, Vazquez worked his way up to his leading role on FC Cincinnati with no plans to stop there. Through the lens of Vazquez, listeners will be able to see how perseverance, family, and frustration come into play while navigating the MLS.


*Recorded September 1, 2022

]]> Bobby Boswell sits down with FC Cincinnati’s dynamic forward Brandon Vazquez, to talk about his unique and ‘meteoric rise’ to MLS. Growing up in Chula Vista, California, Vazquez spent many days of his week crossing the border from the U.S. to Mexico where he played for Club Tijuana. 


From playing across the country on dirt fields and training long hours every day, Vazquez worked his way up to his leading role on FC Cincinnati with no plans to stop there. Through the lens of Vazquez, listeners will be able to see how perseverance, family, and frustration come into play while navigating the MLS.


*Recorded September 1, 2022

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 2682 Bobby Boswell sits down with FC Cincinnati’s dynamic forward Brandon Vazquez, to talk about his unique and ‘meteoric rise’ to MLS. *Recorded September 1, 2022 Bobby Boswell sits down with FC Cincinnati’s dynamic forward Brandon Vazquez, to talk about his unique and ‘meteoric rise’ to MLS. *Recorded September 1, 2022 FC Cincinnati, Brandon Vazquez, FCC No Diego Fagúndez 38 38 Diego Fagúndez full df2bc7c0-a3b4-4593-857e-b70b5e1443f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f03214e0 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3362 Austin FC's Diego Fagúndez joins the latest episode of Play by Players with Bobby Boswell. Austin FC's Diego Fagúndez joins the latest episode of Play by Players with Bobby Boswell. Austin, Austin Soccer, Austin FC, Diego Fagundez, American Soccer, Futbol No Brad Stuver 37 37 Brad Stuver full 99e1cf32-63a2-4bbc-8ba1-25385604fd97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31d9b114 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:59:18 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3937 Brad Stuver joins Bobby Boswell on the pod this week. Brad, who was recently nominated for the 2022 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, shares his passion for community involvement and giving back. Brad Stuver joins Bobby Boswell on the pod this week. Brad, who was recently nominated for the 2022 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award, shares his passion for community involvement and giving back. Austin FC, Austin soccer, NYCFC, Austin No Memo Rodríguez 36 36 Memo Rodríguez full de0d3892-a12e-4f92-864b-5c6fc990fc88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bb8d897 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:19:01 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3506 Houston Dynamo homegrown Memo Rodríguez joins Bobby on the podcast. Houston Dynamo homegrown Memo Rodríguez joins Bobby on the podcast. Houston Dynamo, Houston, Houston Soccer No Jaylin Lindsey 35 35 Jaylin Lindsey full 7874505d-2423-4c7c-be0c-97b353fa77f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7de24abd Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3423 "To go in there and play in front of 74,000 fans at a stadium I grew up going to... it was unreal." Bobby is joined by Charlotte native Jaylin Lindsey to hear all about what it's like to play for your hometown club. Listen in to learn more on how Jaylin's soccer journey brought him back home. "To go in there and play in front of 74,000 fans at a stadium I grew up going to... it was unreal." Bobby is joined by Charlotte native Jaylin Lindsey to hear all about what it's like to play for your hometown club. Listen in to learn more on how Jaylin' Charlotte FC No Steve Birnbaum 34 34 Steve Birnbaum full 268da6ff-2ac3-4339-9eaf-0b539528e043 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f5be533 Play by Players is back for season two! To kick things off, Bobby is joined by DC United's Steve Birnbaum. The former teammates and old friends cover all of their history together, going all the way back to the RFK days. 

*Note: Episode was recorded in June 2022. 

]]> Play by Players is back for season two! To kick things off, Bobby is joined by DC United's Steve Birnbaum. The former teammates and old friends cover all of their history together, going all the way back to the RFK days. 

*Note: Episode was recorded in June 2022. 

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:12:07 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3333 Play by Players is back for season two! To kick things off, Bobby is joined by his friend and former teammate Steve Birnbaum. *Recorded June 2022. Play by Players is back for season two! To kick things off, Bobby is joined by his friend and former teammate Steve Birnbaum. *Recorded June 2022. MLS, major league soccer, DC United, soccer No Justin Mapp 33 33 Justin Mapp full 549ca5cb-a0ba-4d2e-98c5-c8fae6737f89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb1dee68 Bobby Boswell catches up with former 15-year MLS veteran Justin Mapp on the latest episode of Play by Players. Justin walks Bobby through his career, from going pro at just 17 years old to signing the first free agent deal in MLS history. 

]]> Bobby Boswell catches up with former 15-year MLS veteran Justin Mapp on the latest episode of Play by Players. Justin walks Bobby through his career, from going pro at just 17 years old to signing the first free agent deal in MLS history. 

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:26:17 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 3732 Bobby Boswell catches up with former player Justin Mapp on the latest episode of Play by Players. Bobby Boswell catches up with former player Justin Mapp on the latest episode of Play by Players. Justin Mapp, Major League Soccer, MLSPA, MLS, Soccer, Bobby Boswell, DC United No Drew Moor 32 32 Drew Moor full 09437b75-3a00-428d-b02e-69e1a5eb449e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c566726b Bobby is joined by 17-year MLS veteran Drew Moor on this week's episode. Fresh off his 400th appearance, Drew takes Bobby back to where things began when he was scoring 100 (literally) goals for his high school team. You'll hear about all the major moments; from what it was like to sign as Generation Adidas, to the moment he found out he made the All-Star team just 11 months after tearing his ACL. Plus, you won't want to miss the story of when Drew was a player coach for the week. 

]]> Bobby is joined by 17-year MLS veteran Drew Moor on this week's episode. Fresh off his 400th appearance, Drew takes Bobby back to where things began when he was scoring 100 (literally) goals for his high school team. You'll hear about all the major moments; from what it was like to sign as Generation Adidas, to the moment he found out he made the All-Star team just 11 months after tearing his ACL. Plus, you won't want to miss the story of when Drew was a player coach for the week. 

]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3812 On the heels of making his 400th MLS appearance, 17-year MLS veteran Drew Moor joins Play by Players. On the heels of making his 400th MLS appearance, 17-year MLS veteran Drew Moor joins Play by Players. MLS, major league soccer, MLSPA, Drew Moor, Colorado, Colorado Rapids, Toronto FC, FC Dallas, Bobby Boswell, DC United No Clyde Simms 31 31 Clyde Simms full a2fcf2f4-e8a3-464c-aba8-ea8f0d9b4d5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8d20bfe Bobby Boswell speaks with his friend and former teammate Clyde Simms. 

]]> Bobby Boswell speaks with his friend and former teammate Clyde Simms. 

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:13:26 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3975 Bobby Boswell is joined by his friend and former DC United teammate Clyde Simms. The duo walks through Clyde's unexpected journey to MLS, including how his career was jump-started by a minor league strike. After they talk all things on the pitch, Clyde shares how he played his entire career with depleted kidney function, leading to him needing two kidney transplants after his retirement. Bobby Boswell is joined by his friend and former DC United teammate Clyde Simms. The duo walks through Clyde's unexpected journey to MLS, including how his career was jump-started by a minor league strike. After they talk all things on the pitch, Clyde sh DC United, Clyde Simms, New England Revolution, Richmond Kickers, Bobby Boswell, USL, United Soccer League, Kidney translplant No Chase Gasper 30 30 Chase Gasper full df19136c-1b78-4bed-bfab-51cab2726fef https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f2cff41 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:45:12 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3454 Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper joins the podcast this week. In the episode, Bobby gets the scoop on his collegiate career all the way up to his first national team call up. Listen in to get the inside look at where Chase thought he was getting drafted before ending up in Minnesota and what life in MLS has been like so far. Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper joins the podcast this week. In the episode, Bobby gets the scoop on his collegiate career all the way up to his first national team call up. Listen in to get the inside look at where Chase thought he was getting dra MLSPA, Minnesota United, Chase Gasper, USMNT, soccer, football, MLS, major league soccer, University of Maryland, college soccer No Miguel Berry 29 29 Miguel Berry full d8154591-bd4c-4f87-b7a7-645100685081 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f30cdf5b Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:50:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3441 Miguel Berry joins the podcast this week and talks with Bobby about bursting onto the scene with the Columbus Crew this year. Miguel also shares what it was like to move to the U.S. from Spain at a young age, and how he finds strength from a close personal loss. Miguel Berry joins the podcast this week and talks with Bobby about bursting onto the scene with the Columbus Crew this year. Miguel also shares what it was like to move to the U.S. from Spain at a young age, and how he finds strength from a close persona Miguel Berry, Columbus Crew, Major League Soccer, MLSPA, Soccer, American Soccer, Bobby Boswell, MLS, professional soccer No Jeff Attinella 28 28 Jeff Attinella full 747039a6-606c-4c11-bb32-76305fa3261e https://share.transistor.fm/s/756854f5 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 4153 Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella joins Bobby for a conversation on his journey to the Timbers, and how he became an author and t-shirt maker off the field. Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella joins Bobby for a conversation on his journey to the Timbers, and how he became an author and t-shirt maker off the field. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Jeff Larentowicz 27 27 Jeff Larentowicz full 2ef77b4f-0200-4a64-a95a-8fffdc969d14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6576944d Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3840 After 16 MLS seasons, Jeff Larentowicz announced that he was hanging up his cleats in 2021. Now, the man notorious for having no social media is back to catch Bobby up on his life after the game. The two-time MLS Cup Champion takes Bobby through his MLS tenure, including the simple things that kept him motivated to play more than 400 games and his time on the MLSPA Executive Board. After 16 MLS seasons, Jeff Larentowicz announced that he was hanging up his cleats in 2021. Now, the man notorious for having no social media is back to catch Bobby up on his life after the game. The two-time MLS Cup Champion takes Bobby through his MLS soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Matt Turner 26 26 Matt Turner full 365dd3d0-f41e-463d-8b45-026187028de0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b67e497 Goalkeeper Matt Turner joins Bobby on the latest episode of Play by Players. Listen in to hear about Matt's journey to the league, the funny story of when he got the call from the New England Revolution, and his experience with the USMNT. 

]]> Goalkeeper Matt Turner joins Bobby on the latest episode of Play by Players. Listen in to hear about Matt's journey to the league, the funny story of when he got the call from the New England Revolution, and his experience with the USMNT. 

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:51:53 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3086 New England Revolution and USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner joins Play by Players. New England Revolution and USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner joins Play by Players. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Tim Parker 25 25 Tim Parker full c75b8bf9-87f4-4f19-8301-a5c0457ceb69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07c552ed Houston Dynamo center back Tim Parker joins Bobby Boswell this week. Tim and Bobby cover his life on and off the field, from starting his pro career in Vancouver to how he ended up on the runway in New York Fashion Week.

]]> Houston Dynamo center back Tim Parker joins Bobby Boswell this week. Tim and Bobby cover his life on and off the field, from starting his pro career in Vancouver to how he ended up on the runway in New York Fashion Week.

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3209 Houston Dynamo center back Tim Parker joins Bobby Boswell this week. Houston Dynamo center back Tim Parker joins Bobby Boswell this week. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Zarek Valentin 24 24 Zarek Valentin full 5aa65241-5312-4e05-a62f-b8f0ba39e888 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed46499c Zarek Valentin joins Bobby on the podcast this week. The pair cover everything from his experience growing up in Lancaster, PA to all of the best "only in MLS" stories from his career.

]]> Zarek Valentin joins Bobby on the podcast this week. The pair cover everything from his experience growing up in Lancaster, PA to all of the best "only in MLS" stories from his career.

]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:55:42 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 4235 Zarek Valentin joins Bobby on the podcast this week. Zarek Valentin joins Bobby on the podcast this week. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Diego Rubio 23 23 Diego Rubio full f5c41a3f-94f7-4c63-a40c-89b5d48fdde9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a0c49ac Play by Players is back this week with Diego Rubio joining Bobby Boswell. Listen in as the guys discuss Diego's family of soccer players, his time in Europe and the decision to make the move to MLS.

]]> Play by Players is back this week with Diego Rubio joining Bobby Boswell. Listen in as the guys discuss Diego's family of soccer players, his time in Europe and the decision to make the move to MLS.

]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3106 Play by Players is back this week with Diego Rubio joining Bobby Boswell. Play by Players is back this week with Diego Rubio joining Bobby Boswell. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Andrew Dykstra 22 22 Andrew Dykstra full 9c30f24c-97b3-4b42-af99-8149d0f1844f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b575434 Bobby's former DC United teammate Andrew Dykstra joins him on the podcast this week. The pair dive into Andrew's journey through MLS and the USL, and how he's staying involved in the game today.

]]> Bobby's former DC United teammate Andrew Dykstra joins him on the podcast this week. The pair dive into Andrew's journey through MLS and the USL, and how he's staying involved in the game today.

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:12:46 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 3794 Bobby's former DC United teammate Andrew Dykstra joins him on the podcast this week. Bobby's former DC United teammate Andrew Dykstra joins him on the podcast this week. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Jeremy Ebobisse 21 21 Jeremy Ebobisse full 333a9bb3-37f1-4c93-9649-a79351d41585 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e85fb83e Play by Players is back this week as Bobby is joined by Black Players for Change (BPC) Executive Board Member Jeremy Ebobisse. Jeremy provides perspective on the Timbers' time in the bubble and the creation of BPC. Plus, find out why he is still getting made fun of for his goal celebrations.

]]> Play by Players is back this week as Bobby is joined by Black Players for Change (BPC) Executive Board Member Jeremy Ebobisse. Jeremy provides perspective on the Timbers' time in the bubble and the creation of BPC. Plus, find out why he is still getting made fun of for his goal celebrations.

]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 4088 Play by Players is back this week as Bobby is joined by Black Players for Change (BPC) Executive Board Member Jeremy Ebobisse. Play by Players is back this week as Bobby is joined by Black Players for Change (BPC) Executive Board Member Jeremy Ebobisse. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Alecko Eskandarian 20 20 Alecko Eskandarian full 5081c8bf-94b6-441c-999c-b1b8cd9d2a93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/499603de On this week's episode of Play by Players, Bobby is joined by his friend and former teammate Alecko Eskandarian. The duo cover why Alecko's high school had to limit him to five goals a game, his Armenian-Iranian heritage and how he's raising awareness for the invisible injury. Plus, you won't want to miss the stories these guys have about being roommates on the road.

Follow Alecko on social media to learn more about his mission to donate to Armenian families.

]]> On this week's episode of Play by Players, Bobby is joined by his friend and former teammate Alecko Eskandarian. The duo cover why Alecko's high school had to limit him to five goals a game, his Armenian-Iranian heritage and how he's raising awareness for the invisible injury. Plus, you won't want to miss the stories these guys have about being roommates on the road.

Follow Alecko on social media to learn more about his mission to donate to Armenian families.

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:30:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 5330 On this week's episode of Play by Players, Bobby is joined by his friend and former teammate Alecko Eskandarian. On this week's episode of Play by Players, Bobby is joined by his friend and former teammate Alecko Eskandarian. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Jalil Anibaba 19 19 Jalil Anibaba full 3a9a1071-b965-44bc-9972-ff2e7509dba2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6c00f43 There's no shortage of laughs this week as MLS veteran Jalil Anibaba joins Bobby Boswell on the podcast. Bobby and Jalil cover everything from the grainy footage of his first goal, to the 100+ pairs of shoes he has in his closet. Plus, the pair discuss Jalil's important work on the board of Black Players for Change.

]]> There's no shortage of laughs this week as MLS veteran Jalil Anibaba joins Bobby Boswell on the podcast. Bobby and Jalil cover everything from the grainy footage of his first goal, to the 100+ pairs of shoes he has in his closet. Plus, the pair discuss Jalil's important work on the board of Black Players for Change.

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 3621 There's no shortage of laughs this week as MLS veteran Jalil Anibaba joins Bobby Boswell on the podcast. There's no shortage of laughs this week as MLS veteran Jalil Anibaba joins Bobby Boswell on the podcast. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Mikey Ambrose 18 18 Mikey Ambrose full a90ece9b-bdb1-4184-9ee0-76584bd8a2e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d34c46e Bobby Boswell catches up with Mikey Ambrose on the latest episode of Play by Players. Bobby and Mikey chat about Mikey's decision to leave home at 14 to pursue soccer, the path his career has taken in MLS and how he keeps his signature positive mindset.

]]> Bobby Boswell catches up with Mikey Ambrose on the latest episode of Play by Players. Bobby and Mikey chat about Mikey's decision to leave home at 14 to pursue soccer, the path his career has taken in MLS and how he keeps his signature positive mindset.

]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 2819 Bobby Boswell catches up with Mikey Ambrose on the latest episode of Play by Players. Bobby Boswell catches up with Mikey Ambrose on the latest episode of Play by Players. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Chris Mueller 17 17 Chris Mueller full 021b9f98-c9a1-4050-a9b2-6db1f1ac398a https://share.transistor.fm/s/658deaf4 Orlando City SC's Chris Mueller joins Bobby on Play by Players this week ahead of the start of the 2020 MLS playoffs. Chris shares his journey to the pros, including the book that lead him to have a crucial mindset change. The Orlando leading scorer also shares his passion for his club, as well as how his passion for reading off the field inspired him to start his Be The Best bookclub.

]]> Orlando City SC's Chris Mueller joins Bobby on Play by Players this week ahead of the start of the 2020 MLS playoffs. Chris shares his journey to the pros, including the book that lead him to have a crucial mindset change. The Orlando leading scorer also shares his passion for his club, as well as how his passion for reading off the field inspired him to start his Be The Best bookclub.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 2829 Orlando City SC's Chris Mueller joins Bobby on Play by Players this week ahead of the start of the 2020 MLS playoffs. Orlando City SC's Chris Mueller joins Bobby on Play by Players this week ahead of the start of the 2020 MLS playoffs. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Chris Rolfe 16 16 Chris Rolfe full 4dd4a837-324b-4f3a-81f6-6f1a562aedd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7967b717 This week on Play by Players Bobby is joined by his old friend, and teammate, Chris Rolfe. Chris and Bobby take a trip down memory lane and look back on Chris' playing career, the time they spent on the field together and what Chris is up to now.

]]> This week on Play by Players Bobby is joined by his old friend, and teammate, Chris Rolfe. Chris and Bobby take a trip down memory lane and look back on Chris' playing career, the time they spent on the field together and what Chris is up to now.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2020 19:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 3776 This week on Play by Players Bobby is joined by his old friend, and teammate, Chris Rolfe. This week on Play by Players Bobby is joined by his old friend, and teammate, Chris Rolfe. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Justin Morrow 15 15 Justin Morrow full d2c68cd9-ac17-462a-8e3e-a5ad5f149d9c https://share.transistor.fm/s/136d9141 Since entering the league in 2010, Justin Morrow has always had a passion for using his platform as an athlete for good. In June, Justin and more than 70 MLS players organized to create Black Players for Change. Since then, he has stepped into a leadership role and now serves as their Executive Director. Justin joined Play by Players to share his journey in MLS, how he balances his on and off field responsibilities and why we all need to do our part in making sure the conversations around race and equality continue past this year.

]]> Since entering the league in 2010, Justin Morrow has always had a passion for using his platform as an athlete for good. In June, Justin and more than 70 MLS players organized to create Black Players for Change. Since then, he has stepped into a leadership role and now serves as their Executive Director. Justin joined Play by Players to share his journey in MLS, how he balances his on and off field responsibilities and why we all need to do our part in making sure the conversations around race and equality continue past this year.

]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 2730 Black Players for Change Executive Director Justin Morrow joins the podcast this week. Black Players for Change Executive Director Justin Morrow joins the podcast this week. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Will Bruin 14 14 Will Bruin full bc110f8d-bac3-4ac7-a360-350af2efbd73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46bcb084 Now in his 10th MLS season, Will Bruin stops by to chat with Bobby Boswell about making his return from an injury in the middle of a very unique season. The former teammates also cover Will's time in Houston and what it's like to play against your old club. Plus, Will makes a prediction about when he'll score again that (spoiler alert) already came true.

]]> Now in his 10th MLS season, Will Bruin stops by to chat with Bobby Boswell about making his return from an injury in the middle of a very unique season. The former teammates also cover Will's time in Houston and what it's like to play against your old club. Plus, Will makes a prediction about when he'll score again that (spoiler alert) already came true.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 2645 Now in his 10th MLS season, Will Bruin stops by to chat with Bobby Boswell. Now in his 10th MLS season, Will Bruin stops by to chat with Bobby Boswell. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Tony Sanneh 13 13 Tony Sanneh full 99a34346-c94f-4e1f-a96c-c253ea5c2609 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9987bccc Two-time MLS Cup Champion Tony Sanneh joins Bobby Boswell on the podcast to discuss his decorated MLS career and his dedication to giving back. In 2003, Tony started the Sanneh Foundation with the mission of empowering kids, improving lives and uniting communities in Minnesota.

]]> Two-time MLS Cup Champion Tony Sanneh joins Bobby Boswell on the podcast to discuss his decorated MLS career and his dedication to giving back. In 2003, Tony started the Sanneh Foundation with the mission of empowering kids, improving lives and uniting communities in Minnesota.

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3084 Two-time MLS Cup Champion Tony Sanneh talks to Bobby. Two-time MLS Cup Champion Tony Sanneh talks to Bobby. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Harry Shipp 12 12 Harry Shipp full 4d1ebc56-e354-4c40-a87c-b195030cec9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c9293d5 Harry Shipp joins the podcast this week to talk about his recent decision to hang up his cleats, his time with the PA and what comes next in his life off the field.

]]> Harry Shipp joins the podcast this week to talk about his recent decision to hang up his cleats, his time with the PA and what comes next in his life off the field.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 2907 Bobby talks to Harry Shipp about his time in MLS and his recent retirement. Bobby talks to Harry Shipp about his time in MLS and his recent retirement. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Mark McKenzie 11 11 Mark McKenzie full 7bbe0c8b-b12a-47e4-9f3a-8e615506e068 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22c7bd97 Philadelphia Union Homegrown Mark McKenzie hops on Zoom with Bobby in the latest episode of Play by Players and earns the title of youngest podcast guest to date! Bobby chats with Mark about his path from college to MLS, his time with the USMNT and his dancing skills.

]]> Philadelphia Union Homegrown Mark McKenzie hops on Zoom with Bobby in the latest episode of Play by Players and earns the title of youngest podcast guest to date! Bobby chats with Mark about his path from college to MLS, his time with the USMNT and his dancing skills.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 2658 Bobby talks to Mark McKenzie of the Philadelphia Union and USMNT Bobby talks to Mark McKenzie of the Philadelphia Union and USMNT soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Julian Gressel 10 10 Julian Gressel full 41978665-6389-4414-9486-344b5897ecc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f5d4980 On the latest episode of Play by Players, Bobby chats with former teammate Julian Gressel. Fresh off a trade to DC United, the midfielder joins Bobby on Zoom to talk about his transition to a new city and team and fill us in on what he's been up to off the field during the suspension of play.

]]> On the latest episode of Play by Players, Bobby chats with former teammate Julian Gressel. Fresh off a trade to DC United, the midfielder joins Bobby on Zoom to talk about his transition to a new city and team and fill us in on what he's been up to off the field during the suspension of play.

]]> Tue, 05 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 2747 Bobby speaks with Julian Gressel via Zoom Bobby speaks with Julian Gressel via Zoom soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Steven Lenhart 9 9 Steven Lenhart full 38a71e9a-d545-461e-86ed-a9da8aa907e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c7f8173 On another Zoom edition of Play by Players, Bobby is joined by former MLS player Steven Lenhart. Lenhart, who is better known for being one half of the infamous "Bash Brothers," talks all things life after soccer and the journey his career took him on.

]]> On another Zoom edition of Play by Players, Bobby is joined by former MLS player Steven Lenhart. Lenhart, who is better known for being one half of the infamous "Bash Brothers," talks all things life after soccer and the journey his career took him on.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 2821 Bobby talks to Bash Brother Steven Lenhart Bobby talks to Bash Brother Steven Lenhart soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Walker Zimmerman 8 8 Walker Zimmerman full c82833ee-45ee-43c6-87bb-23ef2d61201c https://share.transistor.fm/s/68cdff56 Walker Zimmerman, or "big beautiful man" as Bobby likes to call him, joins us for Play by Players this week. Walker chats with Bobby about the journey his career has taken him on so far, including how he found out about the trade to Nashville just as he was settling in to watch The Bachelor.

]]> Walker Zimmerman, or "big beautiful man" as Bobby likes to call him, joins us for Play by Players this week. Walker chats with Bobby about the journey his career has taken him on so far, including how he found out about the trade to Nashville just as he was settling in to watch The Bachelor.

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3149 Bobby talks to Walker Zimmerman Bobby talks to Walker Zimmerman soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Tommy Thompson 7 7 Tommy Thompson full be2cefe5-eb25-4650-8d22-5ff612957cd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b50c8d5 Bobby Boswell is joined by Tommy Thompson via Zoom this week as the two practice responsible social distancing. Tommy lets us know more about how he was inspired to start his skills challenge to bring joy to kids during the COVID-19 emergency and why it's so important to be more than "just a soccer player."

]]> Bobby Boswell is joined by Tommy Thompson via Zoom this week as the two practice responsible social distancing. Tommy lets us know more about how he was inspired to start his skills challenge to bring joy to kids during the COVID-19 emergency and why it's so important to be more than "just a soccer player."

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 2725 Bobby talks to Tommy Thompson via Zoom Bobby talks to Tommy Thompson via Zoom soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Nick Rimando 6 6 Nick Rimando full e258c6b0-b33d-47dd-8526-c7237351c8fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6dda033 Bobby talks to Nick Rimando about his many years in the MLS. They discuss breaking things around the house, acting as a role model off the field, the strange relationships between keepers, proving doubters wrong, entrepreneurship and a legacy written in beer names. 

]]> Bobby talks to Nick Rimando about his many years in the MLS. They discuss breaking things around the house, acting as a role model off the field, the strange relationships between keepers, proving doubters wrong, entrepreneurship and a legacy written in beer names. 

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 3186 Nick Rimando talks about his long playing career in MLS including dismissing the doubters, becoming a role model and legacy on and off the field. Nick Rimando talks about his long playing career in MLS including dismissing the doubters, becoming a role model and legacy on and off the field. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Jimmy Conrad 5 5 Jimmy Conrad full 148ed7c5-9f07-4632-ab32-5804a03b8d89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3e3776c "You were never a guy that I wanted to punch." In the latest episode of Play by Players, Bobby Boswell is joined by Jimmy Conrad. The guys cover a wide variety of topics from Conrad's MLS tenure, including how not being drafted was a blessing in disguise, several of his former teammates and the ups and downs of his soccer career. 

]]> "You were never a guy that I wanted to punch." In the latest episode of Play by Players, Bobby Boswell is joined by Jimmy Conrad. The guys cover a wide variety of topics from Conrad's MLS tenure, including how not being drafted was a blessing in disguise, several of his former teammates and the ups and downs of his soccer career. 

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 MLSPA MLSPA 4447 "You were never a guy that I wanted to punch." In the latest episode of Play by Players, Bobby Boswell is joined by Jimmy Conrad. The guys cover a wide variety of topics from Conrad's MLS tenure, including how not being drafted was a blessing in disguise, several of his former teammates and the ups and downs of his soccer career. "You were never a guy that I wanted to punch." In the latest episode of Play by Players, Bobby Boswell is joined by Jimmy Conrad. The guys cover a wide variety of topics from Conrad's MLS tenure, including how not being drafted was a blessing in disguise, soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Sam Cronin 4 4 Sam Cronin full 559cce41-5450-48c9-b865-7c81796cd650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d16dfae3 Sam Cronin and Bobby discuss a long career in MLS including the impact of former teammates, the experience of being traded, starring in early promo videos with Wondo, getting under David Beckham's skin and a brief career kicking field goals. Sam also opens up about the end of his career and the impact of concussions, noting both the improvements in medical understanding and the lingering stigma.  

As a former Executive Board member, Sam shares his thoughts on working in the PA and his hopes for the future of the league.

This Episode was recorded in early November 2019.

]]> Sam Cronin and Bobby discuss a long career in MLS including the impact of former teammates, the experience of being traded, starring in early promo videos with Wondo, getting under David Beckham's skin and a brief career kicking field goals. Sam also opens up about the end of his career and the impact of concussions, noting both the improvements in medical understanding and the lingering stigma.  

As a former Executive Board member, Sam shares his thoughts on working in the PA and his hopes for the future of the league.

This Episode was recorded in early November 2019.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 3422 Bobby talks to Sam Cronin about his journey around MLS, playing with a wide-range of characters, irritating David Beckham, the impact of concussions, working with the MLSPA and kicking left-footed extra points. Bobby talks to Sam Cronin about his journey around MLS, playing with a wide-range of characters, irritating David Beckham, the impact of concussions, working with the MLSPA and kicking left-footed extra points. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Dax McCarty 3 3 Dax McCarty full 2b10c0d0-27a9-44f9-bffa-91f886bb7b31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efa8e74a Bobby chats with Dax McCarty about the importance of the Emirates Cup, the virtues of Florida, early MLS mayhem, playing with Thierry Henry, staying on the right side of the trash talk line and representing the US at the Olympics.

]]> Bobby chats with Dax McCarty about the importance of the Emirates Cup, the virtues of Florida, early MLS mayhem, playing with Thierry Henry, staying on the right side of the trash talk line and representing the US at the Olympics.

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 4457 Bobby talks to Dax McCarty about life in the MLS. Recorded in October 2019. Bobby talks to Dax McCarty about life in the MLS. Recorded in October 2019. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Michael Parkhurst 2 2 Michael Parkhurst full d336f080-fcb4-41cc-ac49-087d885e890a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b2883ab Bobby talks to Michael Parkhurst about his long and storied professional career. Parkhurst discusses his experience as a rookie in New England, the cast of characters he has called teammates, embracing leadership and his experience in the UEFA Champions League. 

]]> Bobby talks to Michael Parkhurst about his long and storied professional career. Parkhurst discusses his experience as a rookie in New England, the cast of characters he has called teammates, embracing leadership and his experience in the UEFA Champions League. 

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 2054 Bobby talks to Michael Parkhurst about his long career as a professional. Bobby talks to Michael Parkhurst about his long career as a professional. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Chris Wondolowski 1 1 Chris Wondolowski full cd11062b-9e58-4209-8b5c-a46bfa6ec418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb9e7d49 Bobby Boswell talks to Chris Wondolowski about the MLS experience on and off the field. In a wide ranging discussion Chris talks about record goal scoring, dangerous celebrations, Native American heritage and surviving the early years of MLS. This conversation originally took place at the end of September 2019.

]]> Bobby Boswell talks to Chris Wondolowski about the MLS experience on and off the field. In a wide ranging discussion Chris talks about record goal scoring, dangerous celebrations, Native American heritage and surviving the early years of MLS. This conversation originally took place at the end of September 2019.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 3221 Bobby sits down with San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski. Bobby sits down with San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No Introducing... Play By Play(ers)! Introducing... Play By Play(ers)! trailer 0058b583-79f2-4eb2-98d6-e6fd1b278fda https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc5a6a84 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 MLSPA MLSPA 81 A teaser for the MLSPA's upcoming podcast series hosted by former player Bobby Boswell. A teaser for the MLSPA's upcoming podcast series hosted by former player Bobby Boswell. soccer, MLS, major league soccer No