June 17, 2021
How did Mark McKenzie bounce back from his Nations League final gaff? Why did he decide to tackle racism head on? How did he break into the Genk team that qualified for Champions League? What’s the best musical chairs tactic? Andrew, David and Charlie bring you a show with three important conversations. First, Austin FC supporter Jorge Chavez ahead of the opening of Q2 Stadium. Then, McKenzie. Finally, Israel Solomon, who designed the commemorative box and jersey numbers you’ll see this weekend in celebrations of Juneteenth.
0:00 - Intro
2:16 – Does Extratime have a coastal bias???
4:53 – Interview: Jorge Chavez, Austin FC Supporter, on Q2 Stadium
17:24 – What to expect from Austin FC’s stadium opener
19:14– Interview: Mark McKenzie
- How he bounced back in the Nations League final
- What it was like to experience the USA - MEX rivalry
- How he decided to deal with the racial abuse and hate he received
- Juneteenth and the need for action, not just words
- Orange Slices podcast
- Breaking through in Belgium at Genk
1:10:51 – Are Houston Dynamo LAFC lite?
1:13:12 – Jim Curtin contract extension
1:13:42 – ESPN+ Games of the Week
1:18:46 – Interview: Israel Solomon on his art and celebrating Juneteenth
1:31:09 – Mailbag
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