They handled him crying really well. I hate it when hosts feel the need to immediately comfort them or offer to change the subject, which happens all the time. Glad they just let it happen and unfold.

Tony is legend. I am in my 40's and he was the 1st American GK that I saw. Tony is a good man.

I wish more American fans knew about our history before the MLS. While other leagues were already established and thriving, many American players played just for the love of the sport during a time of financial uncertainty. Happy to see how far the sport has come.

@drewbranch7700

Ай бұрын

Bro I remember it like it was yesterday.

Kate Abdo is exceptional

childhood hero ...and I grew up in Nigeria and was not a gk. You are a legend, Uncle Tony.

Okay why was this so special 😢 what a career Tony! You left your mark man! In a generation behind you and always knew you name.

tony meola is everything good about US soccer

This is why I root for the US as an American, I remember those early days following such humble beginnings. Also love that the Football Powerhouse Nations like England still laugh at the US. It’s a chip on our shoulders as a team and a nation. The “Can Do” attitude

I was born in '81, so Meola and the lads from '90 and '94 were the team that brought my attention to the International game. All these years later and Meola is still proving that he is every bit the class act and kind human that I had assumed he was when I was a child. Good stuff.

Tony is a class act. Love him.

So many people across the world don't even know the impact this WC is about to have in America. Expect it to become the biggest sport in this country, and expect the next generation coming after that will breed the world class players we are waiting for. I can't wait for this country to finally appreciate this sport

@Michael-cb5nm

Ай бұрын

Just like what happened in after the US hosted in 94? It will help the game like it did then, but don’t expect it to become the biggest sport in the country based on one big spectacle.

What a solid dude and a fantastic job by Kate, Clint, Charlie helping illuminate that. T. Meola is not only an absolute hero for his role helping establish the game in this country, but should be someone with a role in advancing it forward still- further sinking in our roots. Such a humble, salt of the earth, intelligent guy that gets it on the sporting level of a team, but most importantly as a human being. We desperately need expertise within US Soccer, but also people like Tony with grounding character to help mold the culture.

Tony Meola my first U.S football hero! Thanks for the great memories!

@TheGloryHunters

Ай бұрын

mine too

Nothing is better than seeing those you admire be courageous enough to drop their guard. Another level of admiration. Great show.

Tony is a gem of a media personality in the American soccer landscape. Great episode. As a Galaxy fan Meola pissed me tf off in the late 90s/early 00s because he was so friggin good. Had no idea how much of an OG he was at the time (the first WC I can recall watching was France ‘98).

@Handysoccersc

Ай бұрын

Galaxy was my team also . The Landon Donovan Peter veganas Herculez Gomez days

I'm glad your grandmother was in the stadium before she passed away. After would have been weird. On a serious note, that's an awesome memory.

As a Kansas City Wizards supporter, Tony is The GK! He's an absolute Legend for the club and an important part of our history. I had so much respect for him as a player and as a builder of this game that we love. But now I also have a huge respect for him as a person and a human being. Tony is legit. A real OG in US Soccer. Love the show and love this episode!

American legend! Met him and USNMT in Seoul 88. The team came to our HS on base.

amazing episode. Love how candid and honest everyone is. Genuinely genuine show.

Amazing interview! I was such a fan of Tony in the 90’s and he’s still an amazing human being and ambassador of the American version of this great game! I love his points about working together in US Soccer and knowing our own history!

What a greate guy, Tony. More power to you, legend.

Such a fantastic interview. Tony reminds me my childhood. I grew up in Togo and I remember waking up at midnight to watch the 1994 world cup games. I did not know much about the US team but I remember Tony was an impressive goalkeeper with his iconic jersey during that world cup. Players like Alexis Lalas, Cobi Jones, Marcelo Balboa... were the back bone of the US team. I watched all their games and was heartbroken when they in the round of 16 to Brazil.

This is by far the best episode yet. Powerful, nostalgic, and full of substance. He has a great perspective and part of a generation that should be honored/remembered more often for their contribution and impact on the sport domestically. All young players coming up should have an understanding and appreciation of who Tony and his teammates were. Quality stuff and more of this, please.

1994 World cup was one of the most pivotal moments in kickstarting my interest and desire to play the game. The personalities (Tony Meola, Alexi Lalas, Coby Jones ) an the rest.. I will forever be indebted to you all. Special shout out to Clint... I was in the stadium In Nuremberg when you scored against Ghana. I also saw you play in Fullham at Craven Cottage. REGION 3 REPRESENT!!! Also played against your brother a few times :) Love the podcast----- Goes without saying

Absolutely amazing!!! Another fabulous show!!! Got mad love for Tony. He is amazing on this episode and love the cameos on Goalazo and of course his show Counter Attack on XM 157. Meola is a legend.

1994 is when it started for me!

@drewbranch7700

Ай бұрын

Say that again,my first World Cup.

Tony is the best. Such a legend.

Great discussions about the grass roots of US Soccer. I remember watching Tony play fr LI Roughriders & Metrostars. Glad to have him as such a positive spokesperson for US Soccer.

Tony, a REAL legend

Kate is the best. Love seeing the vulnerability Kate. You always get the guys to one up and to see you be vulnerable was really nice. xoxo

Such a fantastic interview. Tony is a legend and always will be a legend of football in this country. I am happy to see him still involved in the sport....

Good interview. Open, honest and raw. Hope the US can keep climbing up.

When does part 2 come out? For real. Bring Meola back for more

Great interview, massive respect 🫡 to Tony for the man he is…I relate to Clint so much saying Tony better man than him and the way he is w/ his daughter playing. Hope I can be more like Tony! 🙌🏼

I would love to see a show with a handful of players from the 94 team together.

Deuce is scared of Tony and rightly so. 90s players were built different. literally ready to fight. generation where that would likely happen not just with players but amongst fans, poisoned water in hotels, bribing refs, a whole different world. and his hands are HUGE. literal paws. love Tony Meola.

i love this series

Tony Meola is a total class act and was the bedrock of our US team in the 90’s. The federations behavior and attitude is embarrassing and also the epitome of how lame they were at the time. Thank you Tony, you deserved so much better in that moment and always.

Legends

Y'all put on a helluva show. I love it

I love this show!

Tony!!!

As a kid who grew in that period and also sharing the same sentiments as Deuce about how we North Americans/US are perceived about soccer/fútbol.

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION LEGEND! 💙 I have his jersey, wish he’d sign it someday 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

from south american ..greetings..luv the show...one thing is left you gotta play the south american teams or europeans teams more often and consistenly and that's it...

Legend 🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Great episode!

I really like Tony

This episode was great, people at the US federation should get this guy a job

I'm embarrassed that I didn't know him but now I do. He was a legend and a beast in the box!!! 💯

I do like Tony in the media a lot. I hope to see more of him. And I can tell a lot of people like this content. But Tony, Jesse, Clint before that, I think Charlie and Thierry too. This pod has become the freaking water works show! Is this kicking it or the view??

Tony Meola!

OK where is the ‘love’ button?

Tony, "No Host team has ever not made it to the next round"... South Africa, "Hold my beer".

@drewbranch7700

Ай бұрын

I think he meant previously to them at that time.

Luckily, times seem to be changing and athletes are being allowed to deal with personal issue and not be told to "tough it out." Whatever it was, Tony, sorry you had to go through it.

In 1994 I was given a hamster. I named it Tony Meola 🐹🐁🐭

Don’t know about this guy but the way he talks about adversity & not being part of the problem in us soccer is very commendable, us soccer should be made up of people solely like him we’d make insane progress in 3-5 yrs max

Believe it or not Tony’s parents are from the same town in Italy my father is. I’m told we are relatives

No disrespect to Tony, he's a legend and I watched him play live on TV when I was growing up. But Tonys proportions, his build is wild. Dude is wide as hell, the man doesnt trim his nails. They drag.

what a gem of an episode. So deep. Thanks for let us in on who you are. God bless! Still remember Tony with the poney tail at WC'90

Got to take a few shots on this guy in a 5-a-side goal well after ge retired. I scored 0. UNCLE TONYYYYYYYYYY

I could never understand why he was the starting goalkeeper for the national team. He was terrible and they had Brad Friedel who was top notch and far more talented than Meola.

Haway man Kate. Sort the accent out. It’s really uncomfortable the way it morphs. Stay true as you’re really good but please keep it real.