Founding Futbol

Extra Time: Jeff Agoos Returns to Talk Dos a Cero

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Jeff Agoos previously joined Founding Futbol to share his memories from the early days of MLS. On this episode of Extra Time, he returns to talk more about his USMNT career, and specifically recount the evolution of the team's rivalry with Mexico. He talks about two games that began to turn the rivalry into something meaningful. Agoos also shares his experience playing in the 2002 World Cup, the critical knockout stage win against Mexico that dawned the "Dos a cero" name, and more.

Agoos had storied career at the University of Virginia, and was reunited with Bruce Arena as part of the first DC United team. He played in the very first MLS game and was a key part of the league's first great success story. Agoos won MLS championships in five of the league’s first eight seasons, and emerged as a stalwart for the USMNT -- playing in 134 international games. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2009.

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Host: Kent Malmros

Guest: Jeff Agoos (Former MLS and USMNT Player)

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