U.S. Soccer Podcast: Max Arfsten Talks MLS All-Star Dreams & Gold Cup Journey
Six players from the USMNT Gold Cup roster will represent their clubs at the MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas
Six players from the most recent USMNT camp are headed to the MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas on July 23. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) and Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) will have the chance to represent their clubs at the highly anticipated event.
Patrick Agyemang was also named an MLS All-Star but transferred from Charlotte FC to Derby County in the EFL Championship on July 15.
On this week’s episode, hosts David Gass and Alejandro Bedoya preview the All-Star Game, breaking down the MLS seasons for each All-Star and discussing how they contributed to the United States’ run to the Concacaf 2025 Gold Cup Final.
Later, one of these All-Star selections joins the pod (22:00). Columbus Crew midfielder Max Arfsten discusses his rise to MLS All-Star status and takes us behind the scenes of the USMNT's Gold Cup journey. From laundry struggles to scoring goals, Arfsten shares candid insights on team chemistry, his defensive evolution and freestyle juggling skills.
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Hosts: David Gass, Alejandro Bedoya
Guest: Max Arfsten
Producer: Brad Fosler
The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.
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