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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are joined by former MLS player and current agent Chris Wingert as they talk about his MLS career, which included winning the 2009 MLS Cup, playing in New York City FC’s inaugural season and his views on current American players. Chris shares stories about playing with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard, why winning the MLS Cup was such a huge moment for the league and going backstage at a concert featuring The Black Crowes and The Smashing Pumpkins.
1:55 – Chris Wingert joins the show!
5:40 – His experience getting drafted
22:47 – Playing with Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard
42:55 – Why did Chris become an agent?
55:21 – The current state of American soccer players
1:25:47 – Memories from the 2009 MLS Cup
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