CG Sports Media: E10 with guest Agustin Diaz

Good morning, welcome back Good morning, welcome back to another episode of CG Sport Spot. to another episode of CG Sport Spot. to another episode of CG Sport Spot. We were away for a couple of weeks, We were away for a couple of weeks, We were away for a couple of weeks, but we're back with lots of but we're back with lots of but we're back with lots of information. We're going to talk about the Dash, information. We're going to talk about the Dash, information. We're going to talk about the Dash, the Dynamo, and the Lexcop. Uh, we have the Dynamo, and the Lexcop. Uh, we have the Dynamo, and the Lexcop. Uh, we have news from Colombia, from Millonarios, news from Colombia, from Millonarios, news from Colombia, from Millonarios, quite a bit of information. So thanks quite a bit of information. So thanks quite a bit of information. So thanks for tuning in. We'll try to cover for tuning in. We'll try to cover for tuning in. We'll try to cover all of this in 30 to 45 minutes, all of this in 30 to 45 minutes, all of this in 30 to 45 minutes, but again, thank you to but again, thank you to but again, thank you to Creatopia Inc. for providing this Creatopia Inc. for providing this Creatopia Inc. for providing this space. And remember, we're space. And remember, we're space. And remember, we're broadcasting live from Innovation broadcasting live from Innovation broadcasting live from Innovation Studios in Downtown Houston through Studios in Downtown Houston through Studios in Downtown Houston through the YouTube, Instagram, and the YouTube, Instagram, and the YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook accounts of CG Sports Media and Facebook accounts of CG Sports Media and Facebook accounts of CG Sports Media and Creatopia Inc. So, thanks Creatopia Inc. So, thanks Creatopia Inc. So, thanks again for tuning in. We started a again for tuning in. We started a again for tuning in. We started a little late today, so thank you little late today, so thank you little late today, so thank you for your patience. Thanks to those who are for your patience. Thanks to those who are for your patience. Thanks to those who are connecting. If you want to interact, connecting. If you want to interact, connecting. If you want to interact, feel free and I will try to keep an eye on feel free and I will try to keep an eye on feel free and I will try to keep an eye on your your your comments. comments. comments. Well, today I have a guest again, Well, today I have a guest again, Well, today I have a guest again, he was here once before.

he was here once before. he was here once before. Okay, I'm going to give him the floor to Okay, I'm going to give him the floor to Okay, I'm going to give him the floor to introduce himself. I have Agustín Díaz back introduce himself. I have Agustín Díaz back introduce himself. I have Agustín Díaz back with us again, so thank you with us again, so thank you with us again, so thank you Agustín for being here. Agustín for being here. Agustín for being here. Uh, good morning. Uh, thanks David, uh, Uh, good morning. Uh, thanks David, uh, Uh, good morning. Uh, thanks David, uh, for the invitation, uh, to this, uh, well, beyond the for the invitation, uh, to this, uh, well, beyond the for the invitation, uh, to this, uh, well, beyond the program, program, program, a uh, chat, a get-together, a uh, chat, a get-together, a uh, chat, a get-together, right?, to uh, talk about football and right?, to uh, talk about football and right?, to uh, talk about football and and the truth is, well, it was very pleasant, and the truth is, well, it was very pleasant, and the truth is, well, it was very pleasant, right? The right? The right? The uh, chat and the studio, well, thanks to uh, chat and the studio, well, thanks to uh, chat and the studio, well, thanks to the owners, a very, very the owners, a very, very the owners, a very, very nice studio. So, I'm delighted to nice studio. So, I'm delighted to nice studio. So, I'm delighted to be here. be here. be here. Well, no, thanks for being here. Hey, if Well, no, thanks for being here. Hey, if Well, no, thanks for being here. Hey, if you remember, Agustín, he's with you remember, Agustín, he's with you remember, Agustín, he's with National Football 503, right? National Football 503, right? National Football 503, right? That's how it is. The other day we were talking about what That's how it is. The other day we were talking about what That's how it is. The other day we were talking about what 503 meant and 503 meant and 503 meant and what country's area code is it? what country's area code is it? what country's area code is it? El Salvador. El Salvador. El Salvador. El Salvador.

El Salvador. El Salvador. So that's where Agustín is from, right? So that's where Agustín is from, right? So that's where Agustín is from, right? Yes, yes, yes. The Yes, yes, yes. The Yes, yes, yes. The main focus is main focus is main focus is Salvadoran soccer, right? But it's a Salvadoran soccer, right? But it's a Salvadoran soccer, right? But it's a very broad field that never ends to very broad field that never ends to very broad field that never ends to talk about or cover, and those of us who talk about or cover, and those of us who talk about or cover, and those of us who love football always love football always love football always want to be attentive and want to be attentive and want to be attentive and informed about everything, right? And more than informed about everything, right? And more than informed about everything, right? And more than anything, to share with the audience, with anything, to share with the audience, with anything, to share with the audience, with our friends, and to stay up to our friends, and to stay up to our friends, and to stay up to date. date. date. Well, thanks for being here Well, thanks for being here Well, thanks for being here again. Um, I wanted to bring Agustín again. Um, I wanted to bring Agustín again. Um, I wanted to bring Agustín because, well, we because, well, we because, well, we recently coincided at the game, at one of recently coincided at the game, at one of recently coincided at the game, at one of the Dynamo games, and since he the Dynamo games, and since he the Dynamo games, and since he was there, I said, well, what better than to was there, I said, well, what better than to was there, I said, well, what better than to bring someone who was there so he bring someone who was there so he bring someone who was there so he can talk about the game. can talk about the game. can talk about the game. But starting with, getting down to But starting with, getting down to But starting with, getting down to business, let's begin with what is business, let's begin with what is business, let's begin with what is Leak Cup, Leak Cup, Leak Cup, a tournament that took place a tournament that took place a tournament that took place here, the third place and the final, something here, the third place and the final, something here, the third place and the final, something that well, semi-final, third place and that well, semi-final, third place and that well, semi-final, third place and final. Houston was chosen as the final. Houston was chosen as the final. Houston was chosen as the venue for this tournament, which was in fact venue for this tournament, which was in fact venue for this tournament, which was in fact only for Mexican teams; that had never happened before only for Mexican teams; that had never happened before only for Mexican teams; that had never happened before . Uh, the last four teams . Uh, the last four teams . Uh, the last four teams had generally been a mix of had generally been a mix of had generally been a mix of MLS and Liga MX, but this time they

MLS and Liga MX, but this time they MLS and Liga MX, but this time they were all from Mexico. There was America, it was going to were all from Mexico. There was America, it was going to were all from Mexico. There was America, it was going to be America de Cali because I am be America de Cali because I am be America de Cali because I am Colombian. America, Club America of Colombian. America, Club America of Colombian. America, Club America of Mexico, eh, León. Toluca and Rayados. Uh, Mexico, eh, León. Toluca and Rayados. Uh, Mexico, eh, León. Toluca and Rayados. Uh, starting with the semi-final, I was starting with the semi-final, I was starting with the semi-final, I was there. That was between Toluca and León. there. That was between Toluca and León. there. That was between Toluca and León. Toluca, a very, Toluca, a very, Toluca, a very, very complete team. Uh, they beat León 2-0 very complete team. Uh, they beat León 2-0 very complete team. Uh, they beat León 2-0 in the semi-final and that gave them the in the semi-final and that gave them the in the semi-final and that gave them the step, obviously, to the grand final. step, obviously, to the grand final. step, obviously, to the grand final. Did you manage to see anything of that match, Did you manage to see anything of that match, Did you manage to see anything of that match, more or less? more or less? more or less? Yes, I was really following it, Yes, I was really following it, Yes, I was really following it, since it was an event that took place since it was an event that took place since it was an event that took place here, as you say, in here, as you say, in here, as you say, in our city, right? And it's our city, right? And it's our city, right? And it's really nice because it doesn't always happen really nice because it doesn't always happen really nice because it doesn't always happen , right?, that there's a , right?, that there's a , right?, that there's a semi-final, semi-final, semi-final, then third place and the final to be then third place and the final to be then third place and the final to be played in Houston. So, well, the played in Houston. So, well, the played in Houston. So, well, the truth is, it truth is, it truth is, it depended on who was left and depended on who was left and depended on who was left and who made it to who made it to who made it to the final, to the final round, the final, to the final round, the final, to the final round, because I think there was talk that because I think there was talk that because I think there was talk that if America made it to the final, they would if America made it to the final, they would if America made it to the final, they would play in Los Angeles and so on, right?

play in Los Angeles and so on, right? play in Los Angeles and so on, right? So, well, So, well, So, well, the truth is that Houston is the truth is that Houston is the truth is that Houston is a city, not just because we live here, a city, not just because we live here, a city, not just because we live here, right? But, well, it has a lot of right? But, well, it has a lot of right? But, well, it has a lot of fans from Monterrey fans from Monterrey fans from Monterrey and I think that was and I think that was and I think that was one of the reasons one of the reasons one of the reasons why the final match why the final match why the final match stayed here. So yes, this is stayed here. So yes, this is stayed here. So yes, this is interesting because the Liga MX League Cup interesting because the Liga MX League Cup interesting because the Liga MX League Cup is played between teams from MLS and is played between teams from MLS and is played between teams from MLS and Liga MX, and in the last two years Liga MX, and in the last two years Liga MX, and in the last two years I think I think I think teams from both leagues have reached the teams from both leagues have reached the teams from both leagues have reached the final round, if I'm not mistaken, right? final round, if I'm not mistaken, right? final round, if I'm not mistaken, right? So, uh, and this time the So, uh, and this time the So, uh, and this time the final four, I mean, this time it was final four, I mean, this time it was final four, I mean, this time it was exclusive for Liga MX teams. exclusive for Liga MX teams. exclusive for Liga MX teams. So it's interesting because there So it's interesting because there So it's interesting because there you really see the level at which you really see the level at which you really see the level at which those teams are compared to those teams are compared to those teams are compared to those in MLS, right? So, those in MLS, right? So, those in MLS, right? So, Inter Miami won it two years ago, and Inter Miami won it two years ago, and Inter Miami won it two years ago, and I think Columbus won it last year, so you have I think Columbus won it last year, so you have that trend of

that trend of seeing two MLS teams win it two years ago, seeing two MLS teams win it two years ago, seeing two MLS teams win it two years ago, and now it's and now it's and now it's reversed, right? The plate turns over reversed, right? The plate turns over reversed, right? The plate turns over and they're watching and they're watching and they're watching Mexican teams. So, well, that's part Mexican teams. So, well, that's part Mexican teams. So, well, that's part of football, and that's where you see that, well, of football, and that's where you see that, well, of football, and that's where you see that, well, the truth is that currently, the truth is that currently, the truth is that currently, the Mexican teams the Mexican teams the Mexican teams are kind of above, right? Yes, it are kind of above, right? Yes, it are kind of above, right? Yes, it surprised me because I don't follow surprised me because I don't follow surprised me because I don't follow Liga MX, honestly I don't. It's Liga MX, honestly I don't. It's Liga MX, honestly I don't. It's impossible to keep up with MLS, MX, Copa impossible to keep up with MLS, MX, Copa impossible to keep up with MLS, MX, Copa Libertadores, Champions League, it's impossible Libertadores, Champions League, it's impossible Libertadores, Champions League, it's impossible for just one person. I was for just one person. I was for just one person. I was surprised because I didn't think of Toluca surprised because I didn't think of Toluca surprised because I didn't think of Toluca as a team that was as a team that was as a team that was above the others, but after above the others, but after above the others, but after analyzing it later analyzing it later analyzing it later with the Turk Mohamed as coach, with the Turk Mohamed as coach, with the Turk Mohamed as coach, Toluca has been above the rest for several Toluca has been above the rest for several Toluca has been above the rest for several years now and winning everything. So, years now and winning everything. So, years now and winning everything. So, after seeing that he beat after seeing that he beat after seeing that he beat León 2-0, I wasn't surprised that when he León 2-0, I wasn't surprised that when he León 2-0, I wasn't surprised that when he reached the final he was going to pull off reached the final he was going to pull off reached the final he was going to pull off another upset, but he did. And another upset, but he did. And another upset, but he did. And well, before talking about the final, well, before talking about the final, well, before talking about the final, the third place match that I the third place match that I the third place match that I was also at was between Club América and was also at was between Club América and was also at was between Club América and León, a very boring match. I was León, a very boring match. I was León, a very boring match. I was falling asleep. Aside from the heat, the falling asleep. Aside from the heat, the falling asleep. Aside from the heat, the heat it was, I heat it was, I heat it was, I was literally falling asleep, was literally falling asleep, was literally falling asleep, because it was a long day for me to get to

because it was a long day for me to get to because it was a long day for me to get to that game, the heat, but they seemed that game, the heat, but they seemed that game, the heat, but they seemed listless, and I was listless, and I was listless, and I was very surprised by Club América because it's a very surprised by Club América because it's a very surprised by Club América because it's a team that's usually the kind of team that's usually the kind of team that's usually the kind of team that team that team that plays to win, plays to win, plays to win, yes, to take control of the game, yes, to take control of the game, yes, to take control of the game, but no, in the end they ended up losing but no, in the end they ended up losing but no, in the end they ended up losing the game 1-0 with a goal from a the game 1-0 with a goal from a the game 1-0 with a goal from a Colombian player I wanted to see, his name is Colombian player I wanted to see, his name is Colombian player I wanted to see, his name is Diver Cambindo. Diver Cambindo. Diver Cambindo. And he's done very well in Mexico, eh, a And he's done very well in Mexico, eh, a And he's done very well in Mexico, eh, a header goal and that victory gave header goal and that victory gave header goal and that victory gave León the step to the Conca León the step to the Conca León the step to the Conca Champions League, it gave them a step there, but I don't Champions League, it gave them a step there, but I don't Champions League, it gave them a step there, but I don't know if you know much about Club América, know if you know much about Club América, know if you know much about Club América, but I think it's been declining in but I think it's been declining in but I think it's been declining in recent years. recent years. recent years. Yes, I think that, well, as you rightly Yes, I think that, well, as you rightly Yes, I think that, well, as you rightly say, America is a great team say, America is a great team say, America is a great team for Mexicans for Mexicans for Mexicans , right? who plays to win, to , right? who plays to win, to , right? who plays to win, to win, to win. Uh, I think in this win, to win. Uh, I think in this win, to win. Uh, I think in this case they had been champions case they had been champions case they had been champions two seasons ago, I think, uh, two seasons ago, I think, uh, two seasons ago, I think, uh, last year. So they had already last year. So they had already last year. So they had already qualified for the Conca Champions League, qualified for the Conca Champions League, qualified for the Conca Champions League, then then then they lost the semi-final and didn't qualify for the they lost the semi-final and didn't qualify for the they lost the semi-final and didn't qualify for the final. So, it was final. So, it was final. So, it was said that they played the said that they played the said that they played the game more out of obligation than to game more out of obligation than to game more out of obligation than to win it, because, well, the

win it, because, well, the win it, because, well, the third place game is sometimes, as they say, third place game is sometimes, as they say, third place game is sometimes, as they say, the game that nobody wants to play, the game that nobody wants to play, the game that nobody wants to play, right? So they're already right? So they're already right? So they're already qualified, that is, they don't win anymore, they qualified, that is, they don't win anymore, they qualified, that is, they don't win anymore, they don't fight in a final, right? So, don't fight in a final, right? So, don't fight in a final, right? So, in their minds, I think, what in their minds, I think, what in their minds, I think, what games? What game? It's games? What game? It's games? What game? It's often said that third- often said that third- often said that third- place matches don't count. In place matches don't count. In place matches don't count. In this case it mattered because León this case it mattered because León this case it mattered because León was playing for a spot in the Conca was playing for a spot in the Conca was playing for a spot in the Conca Champions League and they made it, but yes, I mean, in Champions League and they made it, but yes, I mean, in Champions League and they made it, but yes, I mean, in fact, América played with all their fact, América played with all their fact, América played with all their substitutes, I mean, they didn't give substitutes, I mean, they didn't give substitutes, I mean, they didn't give that match the importance it deserved. I honestly think that match the importance it deserved. I honestly think that match the importance it deserved. I honestly think León was more eager to win and León was more eager to win and León was more eager to win and knew the score would impact their knew the score would impact their knew the score would impact their future, right? It would affect their future. future, right? It would affect their future. future, right? It would affect their future. In what sense? In the standings. In what sense? In the standings. In what sense? In the standings. I repeat, America was already qualified, they I repeat, America was already qualified, they I repeat, America was already qualified, they were already qualified, were already qualified, were already qualified, win or lose. So, I don't think they win or lose. So, I don't think they win or lose. So, I don't think they put much effort into it. Now, if put much effort into it. Now, if put much effort into it. Now, if America had qualified for the America had qualified for the America had qualified for the final, I think it would have been final, I think it would have been final, I think it would have been totally different, right? Beyond that, totally different, right? Beyond that, totally different, right? Beyond that, I think that, well, you I think that, well, you I think that, well, you were there, there were very few fans of America, I were there, there were very few fans of America, I were there, there were very few fans of America, I mean, almost none, and they are one of the teams mean, almost none, and they are one of the teams mean, almost none, and they are one of the teams where they have loyal followers who are where they have loyal followers who are where they have loyal followers who are always there, but in this case always there, but in this case always there, but in this case I think that America, as you say, I mean, I think that America, as you say, I mean, I think that America, as you say, I mean, maybe there's a decline, a decline, maybe there's a decline, a decline, maybe there's a decline, a decline, uh, but there was a radical change

uh, but there was a radical change uh, but there was a radical change in the whole squad, right? in the whole squad, right? in the whole squad, right? technical staff. Well, they really do have a technical staff. Well, they really do have a technical staff. Well, they really do have a very good coach, but very good coach, but very good coach, but with so many changes, it's like with so many changes, it's like starting from scratch, right? Again, and starting from scratch, right? Again, and see how you lift the team. see how you lift the team. see how you lift the team. I was surprised, really, I I was surprised, really, I I was surprised, really, I expected and said, "Well, America, expected and said, "Well, America, expected and said, "Well, America, as you say, is a team with a long as you say, is a team with a long as you say, is a team with a long history, it's a big team." history, it's a big team." history, it's a big team." I said, "The stadium's going to be packed." I said, "The stadium's going to be packed." I said, "The stadium's going to be packed." But when I saw the number of people, But when I saw the number of people, But when I saw the number of people, I said, "Wow, I said, "Wow, I said, "Wow, yeah, I was surprised." yeah, I was surprised." yeah, I was surprised." And that's really how Club América fans are. And that's really how Club América fans are. And that's really how Club América fans are. I know a lot of them because, well, here, even if you're I know a lot of them because, well, here, even if you're I know a lot of them because, well, here, even if you're not fighting for anything, you're already in the not fighting for anything, you're already in the not fighting for anything, you're already in the Concacaf Champions League. I think it's just to Concacaf Champions League. I think it's just to Concacaf Champions League. I think it's just to fulfill the obligation, fulfill the obligation, fulfill the obligation, to participate, and to honor the to participate, and to honor the to participate, and to honor the commitment, right? commitment, right? commitment, right? Yes. And well, then we moved on from that, from Yes. And well, then we moved on from that, from Yes. And well, then we moved on from that, from a boring game, a game where a boring game, a game where a boring game, a game where practically nothing happened, except for practically nothing happened, except for practically nothing happened, except for Cambindo's goal.

Cambindo's goal. Cambindo's goal. We moved on to the main event, which was the We moved on to the main event, which was the We moved on to the main event, which was the League League League Cup final. And that's when Cup final. And that's when Cup final. And that's when the atmosphere changed. This is what we the atmosphere changed. This is what we the atmosphere changed. This is what we saw. I managed to get that shot. In saw. I managed to get that shot. In saw. I managed to get that shot. In fact, right when I was there was fact, right when I was there was fact, right when I was there was when Toluca scored their first goal. when Toluca scored their first goal. when Toluca scored their first goal. And even though Rayados, it says And even though Rayados, it says And even though Rayados, it says they conceded a goal, the they conceded a goal, the they conceded a goal, the Rayados fans were electric. I think Rayados fans were electric. I think Rayados fans were electric. I think that gave them even more energy, gave them more that gave them even more energy, gave them more that gave them even more energy, gave them more fire because they had just conceded a fire because they had just conceded a fire because they had just conceded a goal. It was in the 4th minute, a goal Alexis goal. It was in the 4th minute, a goal Alexis goal. It was in the 4th minute, a goal Alexis Vega got a rebound, and it was right there, in Vega got a rebound, and it was right there, in Vega got a rebound, and it was right there, in that goal you see there, where that goal you see there, where that goal you see there, where the camera panned. the camera panned. the camera panned. Then, the atmosphere completely changed. Then, the atmosphere completely changed. Then, the atmosphere completely changed. That's the kind of football atmosphere you That's the kind of football atmosphere you That's the kind of football atmosphere you unfortunately don't see with unfortunately don't see with unfortunately don't see with Dynamo. You don't see it. Dynamo Dynamo. You don't see it. Dynamo Dynamo. You don't see it. Dynamo has a group of about 20 to 30 has a group of about 20 to 30 has a group of about 20 to 30 people who make noise all the time, people who make noise all the time, people who make noise all the time, but the fans don't get involved. And well, but the fans don't get involved. And well, but the fans don't get involved. And well, we're in another country, it's another we're in another country, it's another we're in another country, it's another culture, culture, culture, but at the same time, the vast majority of but at the same time, the vast majority of but at the same time, the vast majority of the people who come to watch football are the people who come to watch football are the people who come to watch football are Hispanic.

Hispanic. Hispanic. Yes, it's truly impressive. Yes, it's truly impressive. Yes, it's truly impressive. 21,000 people at 21,000 people at 21,000 people at the Toluca- the Toluca- the Toluca- Monterrey final. Monterrey final. Monterrey final. Well, it doesn't surprise me, really, Well, it doesn't surprise me, really, Well, it doesn't surprise me, really, because we know, as you say, they're because we know, as you say, they're because we know, as you say, they're teams with a long history, with a long track record, teams with a long history, with a long track record, teams with a long history, with a long track record, and with fans everywhere, and with fans everywhere, and with fans everywhere, not just in Mexico, but outside of not just in Mexico, but outside of not just in Mexico, but outside of Mexico too. So, in fact, Mexico too. So, in fact, Mexico too. So, in fact, coming to play that game here, well coming to play that game here, well coming to play that game here, well , it's a League Cup match. Here, , it's a League Cup match. Here, , it's a League Cup match. Here, right? So, uh, well, the truth is, it's right? So, uh, well, the truth is, it's beneficial, it's in favor of beneficial, it's in favor of everything, right? So, and the truth is, it was a everything, right? So, and the truth is, it was a everything, right? So, and the truth is, it was a very beautiful match, very beautiful match, very beautiful match, precisely because of so much history, so much precisely because of so much history, so much precisely because of so much history, so much experience.

experience. experience. You have Turco Mohamed, who at one You have Turco Mohamed, who at one You have Turco Mohamed, who at one time was the manager time was the manager time was the manager of Monterrey. of Monterrey. of Monterrey. Uh, in fact, the Toluca goalkeeper, uh, Uh, in fact, the Toluca goalkeeper, uh, Uh, in fact, the Toluca goalkeeper, uh, I think he was at Monterrey, they didn't I think he was at Monterrey, they didn't I think he was at Monterrey, they didn't give him a chance, so he give him a chance, so he give him a chance, so he left and now he's playing in the final left and now he's playing in the final left and now he's playing in the final against Monterrey, right? So, uh, against Monterrey, right? So, uh, against Monterrey, right? So, uh, in short, so many things that in short, so many things that in short, so many things that really make an event really make an event really make an event like this interesting, right? And that there's like this interesting, right? And that there's like this interesting, right? And that there's that attraction that draws that attraction that draws that attraction that draws attention and makes people attention and makes people attention and makes people want to watch the match, right? So, I want to watch the match, right? So, I want to watch the match, right? So, I think that had an think that had an think that had an impact, it helped make the movement impact, it helped make the movement impact, it helped make the movement big, right? And the big, right? And the big, right? And the atmosphere was electric. In fact, I wasn't atmosphere was electric. In fact, I wasn't atmosphere was electric. In fact, I wasn't expecting it, they did a halftime show expecting it, they did a halftime show expecting it, they did a halftime show , a halftime show, and man, uh, , a halftime show, and man, uh, , a halftime show, and man, uh, look, they went all out. Actually, look, they went all out. Actually, look, they went all out. Actually, I didn't know why, because when this person, I didn't know why, because when this person, I didn't know why, because when this person, this group, came out, this group, came out, this group, came out, they started booing them, really booing them, and they started booing them, really booing them, and they started booing them, really booing them, and badly. And when I asked around, they told me badly. And when I asked around, they told me badly. And when I asked around, they told me that this singer, who is Mexican, her that this singer, who is Mexican, her that this singer, who is Mexican, her name is Yaritza, name is Yaritza, name is Yaritza, has been involved has been involved has been involved in some controversy because she in some controversy because she in some controversy because she said she didn't like said she didn't like said she didn't like Mexican food, being Mexican herself, that she preferred

Mexican food, being Mexican herself, that she preferred Mexican food, being Mexican herself, that she preferred nuggets, that she preferred something else. nuggets, that she preferred something else. nuggets, that she preferred something else. So, the show was very good and So, the show was very good and So, the show was very good and all, but people didn't all, but people didn't all, but people didn't like that they chose her to like that they chose her to like that they chose her to do the show. I don't know who do the show. I don't know who do the show. I don't know who chose her. chose her. chose her. Well, it's part of the show, right? Well, it's part of the show, right? Well, it's part of the show, right? Yes, yes, yes. Well, it's a good idea, I mean, to have Yes, yes, yes. Well, it's a good idea, I mean, to have Yes, yes, yes. Well, it's a good idea, I mean, to have a halftime a halftime a halftime show, right? It's not show, right? It's not show, right? It's not traditional in soccer. There have traditional in soccer. There have traditional in soccer. There have been events that been events that been events that I've been to where there have been I've been to where there have been I've been to where there have been halftime shows, but it's not halftime shows, but it's not halftime shows, but it's not something you see at something you see at something you see at every game. So, I think they every game. So, I think they every game. So, I think they could have looked for... could have looked for... could have looked for... Someone different, Someone different, Someone different, but yes, people did, and in fact, that was but yes, people did, and in fact, that was but yes, people did, and in fact, that was also broadcast on television, the also broadcast on television, the also broadcast on television, the halftime show, something you don't halftime show, something you don't halftime show, something you don't see in any other sport, right?

see in any other sport, right? see in any other sport, right? They do the halftime show, and those who have They do the halftime show, and those who have They do the halftime show, and those who have the benefit of enjoying it are the ones the benefit of enjoying it are the ones the benefit of enjoying it are the ones who are who are who are physically present there in the stadium, right? And well, they did physically present there in the stadium, right? And well, they did physically present there in the stadium, right? And well, they did broadcast it on broadcast it on broadcast it on television, and it was like, television, and it was like, television, and it was like, where did they get this group from where did they get this group from where did they get this group from ? Yes, and that's very common in ? Yes, and that's very common in ? Yes, and that's very common in the NFL; they do broadcast it, but the NFL; they do broadcast it, but the NFL; they do broadcast it, but in other events where there's a halftime in other events where there's a halftime in other events where there's a halftime show, it's not shown. show, it's not shown. show, it's not shown. Yes, Yes, Yes, if you're there, you experienced it; if not, you if you're there, you experienced it; if not, you if you're there, you experienced it; if not, you missed it. missed it. missed it. Exactly. Exactly. Exactly. But it was a good idea. But it was a good idea. But it was a good idea. Well, yes, the idea was a final, I Well, yes, the idea was a final, I Well, yes, the idea was a final, I mean, in the mean, in the mean, in the NFL, as you say, you see the NFL, as you say, you see the NFL, as you say, you see the Super Bowl halftime show when it's broadcast, Super Bowl halftime show when it's broadcast, Super Bowl halftime show when it's broadcast, right? So, it was a good initiative. right? So, it was a good initiative. right? So, it was a good initiative. I think there could be I think there could be I think there could be many improvements that might change things in the future many improvements that might change things in the future many improvements that might change things in the future , right? So, it's great , right? So, it's great , right? So, it's great , I mean, the logistics , I mean, the logistics , I mean, the logistics in general... It was good, a good in general... It was good, a good in general... It was good, a good experience, since it was played in our experience, since it was played in our experience, since it was played in our city and people were very happy to be city and people were very happy to be city and people were very happy to be able to have a match of this kind able to have a match of this kind able to have a match of this kind here. So, hopefully it will be a here. So, hopefully it will be a here. So, hopefully it will be a window for more events like window for more events like window for more events like this, right? Not just the League Cup, but this, right? Not just the League Cup, but this, right? Not just the League Cup, but other other other international events as well. I think Houston international events as well. I think Houston international events as well. I think Houston is a good venue and people

is a good venue and people is a good venue and people respond well, right? So, yes, quite a lot respond well, right? So, yes, quite a lot respond well, right? So, yes, quite a lot , , , how would I say it? Well, emotional, very how would I say it? Well, emotional, very how would I say it? Well, emotional, very emotional, and at the same time, it makes you wonder emotional, and at the same time, it makes you wonder emotional, and at the same time, it makes you wonder why Dynamo doesn't respond like that, why Dynamo doesn't respond like that, why Dynamo doesn't respond like that, right? Their fans, well, that's a right? Their fans, well, that's a right? Their fans, well, that's a different topic, different topic, different topic, I think, because I think, because I think, because Dynamo fans think Dynamo fans think Dynamo fans think differently now, they go for fun more than for differently now, they go for fun more than for differently now, they go for fun more than for love of the team and things like that, right? love of the team and things like that, right? love of the team and things like that, right? So So So yes, that's a topic, a topic that yes, that's a topic, a topic that yes, that's a topic, a topic that we'll address at some point. What does we'll address at some point. What does we'll address at some point. What does Dynamo need to be the team Dynamo need to be the team Dynamo need to be the team that brings in fans, that creates a that brings in fans, that creates a that brings in fans, that creates a fun atmosphere and all that? But, fun atmosphere and all that? But, fun atmosphere and all that? But, well, yes, I agree with what you said. The well, yes, I agree with what you said. The well, yes, I agree with what you said. The logistics for the logistics for the logistics for the League Cup were excellent, everything was very well League Cup were excellent, everything was very well League Cup were excellent, everything was very well organized, and in the end, organized, and in the end, organized, and in the end, Toluca Toluca Toluca was clearly superior in the final. The coach, Mohamed Mohamed, knew how to manage was clearly superior in the final. The coach, Mohamed Mohamed, knew how to manage was clearly superior in the final. The coach, Mohamed Mohamed, knew how to manage the game, how to assess the game, how to assess the game, how to assess it, and Monterrey was never able to.

it, and Monterrey was never able to. it, and Monterrey was never able to. They tried to do the same thing the whole They tried to do the same thing the whole They tried to do the same thing the whole time: crosses from the left, crosses time: crosses from the left, crosses time: crosses from the left, crosses from the right, and they just couldn't do it, they from the right, and they just couldn't do it, they from the right, and they just couldn't do it, they weren't capable. The weren't capable. The weren't capable. The game ended 2-0, a well-deserved victory game ended 2-0, a well-deserved victory game ended 2-0, a well-deserved victory for Toluca, with the second goal being a goalkeeper's for Toluca, with the second goal being a goalkeeper's for Toluca, with the second goal being a goalkeeper's goal. Both goals were, in fact, goal. Both goals were, in fact, goal. Both goals were, in fact, very similar; they were rebounds that very similar; they were rebounds that very similar; they were rebounds that fell to the goalkeeper, but the fell to the goalkeeper, but the fell to the goalkeeper, but the fans enjoyed it, and it was very well deserved, and in the fans enjoyed it, and it was very well deserved, and in the fans enjoyed it, and it was very well deserved, and in the end, they took the end, they took the end, they took the victory. Here we have the video of the victory. Here we have the video of the victory. Here we have the video of the League Cup Trophy ceremony. League Cup Trophy ceremony. League Cup Trophy ceremony. Yes, the trend, as Yes, the trend, as Yes, the trend, as we were saying, was that for we were saying, was that for we were saying, was that for many reasons it was a very, very many reasons it was a very, very many reasons it was a very, very beautiful match, and because of the team's trajectory, starting beautiful match, and because of the team's trajectory, starting beautiful match, and because of the team's trajectory, starting with Mohamed Mohamed, it was well with Mohamed Mohamed, it was well with Mohamed Mohamed, it was well deserved for Toluca. I think Toluca is deserved for Toluca. I think Toluca is deserved for Toluca. I think Toluca is playing at a top level, winning playing at a top level, winning playing at a top level, winning the league. MX, the league. MX, the league. MX, uh, and uh, and uh, and a winning streak is coming, really.

a winning streak is coming, really. a winning streak is coming, really. And well, that's great, congratulations to the And well, that's great, congratulations to the And well, that's great, congratulations to the team, and it's good that they were able to be team, and it's good that they were able to be team, and it's good that they were able to be crowned champions and add another title to their crowned champions and add another title to their crowned champions and add another title to their history, right? Because whether you history, right? Because whether you history, right? Because whether you like it or not, many don't like it or not, many don't like it or not, many don't see it as a big deal, or as we were saying, that see it as a big deal, or as we were saying, that see it as a big deal, or as we were saying, that América maybe lost interest in the América maybe lost interest in the América maybe lost interest in the tournament since they couldn't do any tournament since they couldn't do any tournament since they couldn't do any more, but it's another title, more, but it's another title, more, but it's another title, right? That's part of their history, their right? That's part of their history, their right? That's part of their history, their entire career, and well entire career, and well entire career, and well , , , well deserved, and it was a great well deserved, and it was a great well deserved, and it was a great show, was show, was show, was n't it? In fact, the show was so good n't it? In fact, the show was so good n't it? In fact, the show was so good that a rematch that a rematch that a rematch between these two teams has already been scheduled. Rayados and Toluca. between these two teams has already been scheduled. Rayados and Toluca. between these two teams has already been scheduled. Rayados and Toluca. It will be played again here in Houston It will be played again here in Houston It will be played again here in Houston on October 3rd. It's a on October 3rd. It's a on October 3rd. It's a friendly match, but it will take place friendly match, but it will take place friendly match, but it will take place here. If you didn't have the chance to here. If you didn't have the chance to here. If you didn't have the chance to go, the atmosphere is truly go, the atmosphere is truly go, the atmosphere is truly unmissable. I imagine the stadium will be unmissable. I imagine the stadium will be unmissable. I imagine the stadium will be packed again, packed again, packed again, and now with even more fans. Given the incentive that Toluca and now with even more fans. Given the incentive that Toluca and now with even more fans. Given the incentive that Toluca beat Rayados, I imagine beat Rayados, I imagine beat Rayados, I imagine more Toluca fans will come, and of course more Toluca fans will come, and of course more Toluca fans will come, and of course , the usual Rayados fans will definitely be there , the usual Rayados fans will definitely be there , the usual Rayados fans will definitely be there with their supporters. So with their supporters. So with their supporters. So plan accordingly. Tickets are already on plan accordingly. Tickets are already on plan accordingly. Tickets are already on sale for October 3rd at Shell sale for October 3rd at Shell sale for October 3rd at Shell Energy Stadium.

Energy Stadium. Energy Stadium. Between Toluca and Rayados. Between Toluca and Rayados. Between Toluca and Rayados. Well, that was all for the Well, that was all for the Well, that was all for the Lecop. Now let's get into Lecop. Now let's get into Lecop. Now let's get into the local scene, moving on from this huge the local scene, moving on from this huge the local scene, moving on from this huge celebration to the celebration to the celebration to the local news, Dynamo. Well local news, Dynamo. Well local news, Dynamo. Well , the team is doing well, they're in , the team is doing well, they're in , the team is doing well, they're in second place in the second place in the second place in the standings, standings, standings, but they've struggled a lot but they've struggled a lot but they've struggled a lot with a lack of goals. with a lack of goals. with a lack of goals. To summarize, they drew 0-0 To summarize, they drew 0-0 To summarize, they drew 0-0 with San Jose, drew 0-0 with with San Jose, drew 0-0 with with San Jose, drew 0-0 with Charlotte, and finally got Charlotte, and finally got Charlotte, and finally got a win last week, which we a win last week, which we a win last week, which we were there for, we'll talk about that in were there for, we'll talk about that in were there for, we'll talk about that in more detail later, but the team has undergone more detail later, but the team has undergone more detail later, but the team has undergone some changes that have affected them, I some changes that have affected them, I some changes that have affected them, I think. There have been players who have left think. There have been players who have left think. There have been players who have left and Ben Austen has had to adjust his and Ben Austen has had to adjust his and Ben Austen has had to adjust his team, and it's not easy when you lose team, and it's not easy when you lose team, and it's not easy when you lose players who are starters, who players who are starters, who players who are starters, who have been there for a long time. You have to have been there for a long time. You have to have been there for a long time. You have to readjust everything, and well, the lack of goals has readjust everything, and well, the lack of goals has readjust everything, and well, the lack of goals has been a very big problem for the been a very big problem for the been a very big problem for the Houston Dynamo. It's clear that they keep Houston Dynamo. It's clear that they keep Houston Dynamo. It's clear that they keep coming and coming and coming, but they ca coming and coming and coming, but they ca coming and coming and coming, but they ca n't find a player who n't find a player who n't find a player who makes the difference, except for Guilherme.

makes the difference, except for Guilherme. makes the difference, except for Guilherme. But when Guilherme isn't playing, or when he's But when Guilherme isn't playing, or when he's But when Guilherme isn't playing, or when he's not at his best, Bogush doesn't show up not at his best, Bogush doesn't show up not at his best, Bogush doesn't show up , Mwire doesn't show up, and for me, so far, he's , Mwire doesn't show up, and for me, so far, he's raised a lot of questions. raised a lot of questions. And that's it. There's no one else. Well, And that's it. There's no one else. Well, And that's it. There's no one else. Well, there's Liu, who's a player who there's Liu, who's a player who there's Liu, who's a player who comes on occasionally, but we don't have, or rather, comes on occasionally, but we don't have, or rather, comes on occasionally, but we don't have, or rather, the Dynamo doesn't have a number nine, a the Dynamo doesn't have a number nine, a the Dynamo doesn't have a number nine, a player who's lethal on the field. They just player who's lethal on the field. They just player who's lethal on the field. They just brought one in; we'll talk about brought one in; we'll talk about brought one in; we'll talk about that in a moment. We'll see if it that in a moment. We'll see if it that in a moment. We'll see if it works, but works, but works, but you, who more or less follow what you, who more or less follow what you, who more or less follow what the Dynamo have been doing, I'll say it again: the Dynamo have been doing, I'll say it again: the Dynamo have been doing, I'll say it again: the team is doing well in the team is doing well in the team is doing well in the standings, the team is doing the standings, the team is doing the standings, the team is doing very well. But in terms of very well. But in terms of very well. But in terms of football, it's raising a lot of doubts; football, it's raising a lot of doubts; football, it's raising a lot of doubts; the lack of goals is affecting them. the lack of goals is affecting them. the lack of goals is affecting them. What's your opinion on how What's your opinion on how What's your opinion on how the team is doing? How do you see them the team is doing? How do you see them the team is doing? How do you see them finishing the season? finishing the season? finishing the season? Yes, the truth is, it's Yes, the truth is, it's Yes, the truth is, it's quite quite quite impressive how they've managed to stay afloat impressive how they've managed to stay afloat impressive how they've managed to stay afloat despite so many changes despite so many changes despite so many changes in the team. In in the team. In in the team. In the last month or two, I'd say, the last month or two, I'd say, the last month or two, I'd say, players have left, new players have arrived, players have left, new players have arrived, players have left, new players have arrived, and all these changes in the middle of and all these changes in the middle of and all these changes in the middle of a season, and well, it's not easy a season, and well, it's not easy a season, and well, it's not easy for a team to handle for a team to handle for a team to handle those changes and adapt.

those changes and adapt. those changes and adapt. But I really feel that the But I really feel that the But I really feel that the players they've brought in are very good players they've brought in are very good players they've brought in are very good players, and I think that beyond all that, that's what players, and I think that beyond all that, that's what players, and I think that beyond all that, that's what has saved them and is the has saved them and is the has saved them and is the reason why they are where they are, reason why they are where they are, reason why they are where they are, right? In the position right? In the position right? In the position Dynamo is in. I think they have good players: Dynamo is in. I think they have good players: Dynamo is in. I think they have good players: Argentinians, Uruguayans, Argentinians, Uruguayans, Argentinians, Uruguayans, Brazilians, Brazilians, Brazilians, and good, I mean, and good, I mean, and good, I mean, competitive players who have played for national competitive players who have played for national competitive players who have played for national teams, for the U-20s, and maybe if not for the teams, for the U-20s, and maybe if not for the teams, for the U-20s, and maybe if not for the national team, but they've been teammates national team, but they've been teammates national team, but they've been teammates with players who are well-known, right? with players who are well-known, right? with players who are well-known, right? So, well, the I really think that So, well, the I really think that So, well, the I really think that talent is what has kept talent is what has kept talent is what has kept the team in the top two or three, and if it weren't for that the team in the top two or three, and if it weren't for that , well, I don't know where Dynamo would be. But I think that, despite these changes mid-season, they've maintained their position, and that's great, really great.

, well, I don't know where Dynamo would be. But I think that, despite these changes mid-season, they've maintained their position, and that's great, really great. And yes, apparently And yes, apparently And yes, apparently they need more they need more they need more goalscorers, because obviously the one with the goalscorers, because obviously the one with the goalscorers, because obviously the one with the most goals here is Guillerme, and most goals here is Guillerme, and most goals here is Guillerme, and if Guillerme isn't there, the if Guillerme isn't there, the if Guillerme isn't there, the team would fall apart. They need that team would fall apart. They need that team would fall apart. They need that player, but it is what it is, and I think player, but it is what it is, and I think player, but it is what it is, and I think that currently they've managed to that currently they've managed to that currently they've managed to cope. And you have a cope. And you have a cope. And you have a very good manager who very good manager who very good manager who knows how to arrange his pieces, and he's knows how to arrange his pieces, and he's knows how to arrange his pieces, and he's doing the best he doing the best he doing the best he can to get can to get can to get results. Plus, they have a results. Plus, they have a results. Plus, they have a very good coaching staff, made up of very good coaching staff, made up of very good coaching staff, made up of players who know their stuff, players who know their stuff, players who know their stuff, and that has helped, I think. Well, and that has helped, I think. Well, and that has helped, I think. Well, the Ben thing is kind of 50/50. the Ben thing is kind of 50/50. the Ben thing is kind of 50/50. There's 50% of the fans who There's 50% of the fans who There's 50% of the fans who love him and there's a 50% of them hate him love him and there's a 50% of them hate him love him and there's a 50% of them hate him and have been calling for his departure for a while now.

and have been calling for his departure for a while now. and have been calling for his departure for a while now. But okay, he's doing what he But okay, he's doing what he But okay, he's doing what he can with what he has. He doesn't have any can with what he has. He doesn't have any can with what he has. He doesn't have any autonomy whatsoever when it comes to deciding who to autonomy whatsoever when it comes to deciding who to autonomy whatsoever when it comes to deciding who to bring in; he doesn't bring in; he doesn't bring in; he doesn't control the budget. They simply control the budget. They simply control the budget. They simply present him with some players. Look, the present him with some players. Look, the present him with some players. Look, the scouts tell him, "Look, there's this one, this one, and scouts tell him, "Look, there's this one, this one, and scouts tell him, "Look, there's this one, this one, and this one." Those are the this one." Those are the this one." Those are the player's characteristics; you want him, player's characteristics; you want him, player's characteristics; you want him, he's useful, and they bring him in. But it's not like they he's useful, and they bring him in. But it's not like they he's useful, and they bring him in. But it's not like they see him and say, "I want them to bring me this one see him and say, "I want them to bring me this one see him and say, "I want them to bring me this one ." ." ." Here in the United States, it's a Here in the United States, it's a Here in the United States, it's a very, very difficult and complicated issue very, very difficult and complicated issue very, very difficult and complicated issue because it's the management who because it's the management who because it's the management who dictates who they want to bring in dictates who they want to bring in dictates who they want to bring in based on the budget and on based on the budget and on based on the budget and on transfers and all that. transfers and all that. transfers and all that. Speaking of which, let's review Speaking of which, let's review Speaking of which, let's review the Dynamo the Dynamo the Dynamo transfers transfers transfers . These are the players who . These are the players who . These are the players who left. left. left. Ezequiel Ponce, who, although he was the DP, Ezequiel Ponce, who, although he was the DP, Ezequiel Ponce, who, although he was the DP, the designated player, as they call him here, the designated player, as they call him here, the designated player, as they call him here, a player who, although He didn't score many a player who, although He didn't score many a player who, although He didn't score many goals; he arrived as a goalscorer, but he was a goals; he arrived as a goalscorer, but he was a goals; he arrived as a goalscorer, but he was a threat in the box. So, you have to threat in the box. So, you have to threat in the box. So, you have to replace that player. So replace that player. So replace that player. So far, no one has arrived. Lingard, a far, no one has arrived. Lingard, a far, no one has arrived. Lingard, a player who also arrived with a lot of player who also arrived with a lot of player who also arrived with a lot of promise.

promise. promise. In the end, he didn't manage to In the end, he didn't manage to In the end, he didn't manage to show his level, and he ended up leaving. show his level, and he ended up leaving. show his level, and he ended up leaving. Eric Shepchenko was a defender who, Eric Shepchenko was a defender who, Eric Shepchenko was a defender who, when given the when given the when given the opportunity, performed well, but he's a opportunity, performed well, but he's a opportunity, performed well, but he's a veteran now and was already on the bench veteran now and was already on the bench veteran now and was already on the bench because this Argentinian, Agustín Res, arrived because this Argentinian, Agustín Res, arrived because this Argentinian, Agustín Res, arrived and took the starting position. So, he and took the starting position. So, he and took the starting position. So, he was already on the bench, right? I think it was a was already on the bench, right? I think it was a was already on the bench, right? I think it was a mutual agreement that mutual agreement that mutual agreement that both Dynamo and the player decided to go their separate both Dynamo and the player decided to go their separate both Dynamo and the player decided to go their separate ways. And this is ways. And this is ways. And this is complicated, a player like Jack complicated, a player like Jack complicated, a player like Jack McLenn, McLenn, McLenn, that player should have stayed that player should have stayed that player should have stayed in my opinion, a player who's a in my opinion, a player who's a in my opinion, a player who's a US international, a US international, a US international, a left-footed player kind of like James, a left-footed player kind of like James, a left-footed player kind of like James, a young player who already has a lot of young player who already has a lot of young player who already has a lot of experience and who leaves experience and who leaves experience and who leaves a very big void in a very big void in a very big void in midfield. But what we know is that midfield. But what we know is that midfield. But what we know is that this player had already... He agreed with this player had already... He agreed with this player had already... He agreed with Dynamo that if Dynamo that if Dynamo that if the opportunity arose for him to go to Europe, the opportunity arose for him to go to Europe, the opportunity arose for him to go to Europe, they would facilitate it, and the they would facilitate it, and the they would facilitate it, and the opportunity came, and now he's gone to Stoke opportunity came, and now he's gone to Stoke opportunity came, and now he's gone to Stoke City. Now the problem is how to fill City. Now the problem is how to fill City. Now the problem is how to fill that space, who do you bring in? And that space, who do you bring in? And that space, who do you bring in? And Ben Oen has a very difficult job ahead of him Ben Oen has a very difficult job ahead of him Ben Oen has a very difficult job ahead of him because no player arrived, no because no player arrived, no because no player arrived, no reinforcement, the reinforcement, the reinforcement, the transfer windows closed,

transfer windows closed, transfer windows closed, and Dynamo was left with nothing. Two and Dynamo was left with nothing. Two and Dynamo was left with nothing. Two new players arrived. One arrived, I think he new players arrived. One arrived, I think he new players arrived. One arrived, I think he 's Uruguayan or Argentinian, 's Uruguayan or Argentinian, 's Uruguayan or Argentinian, Mauricio Mauricio Mauricio Marcelo, Marcelo, Marcelo, Uruguayan. Franco Uruguayan. Franco Uruguayan. Franco Negri is Argentinian, Negri is Argentinian, Negri is Argentinian, right? And right? And right? And well, the last one to arrive was L. Fuster. They well, the last one to arrive was L. Fuster. They well, the last one to arrive was L. Fuster. They sold him as the superstar sold him as the superstar sold him as the superstar who's going to solve the problems. who's going to solve the problems. who's going to solve the problems. He's a South African player, he He's a South African player, he He's a South African player, he played in the first World Cup match, played in the first World Cup match, played in the first World Cup match, but he's coming back from an injury. Maybe but he's coming back from an injury. Maybe but he's coming back from an injury. Maybe many people don't know this. many people don't know this. many people don't know this. He's injured, that's why he hasn't He's injured, that's why he hasn't He's injured, that's why he hasn't played, that's why they haven't brought him in yet played, that's why they haven't brought him in yet played, that's why they haven't brought him in yet . He's recovering from a . He's recovering from a . He's recovering from a muscle injury, and you bring in a A player muscle injury, and you bring in a A player muscle injury, and you bring in a A player coming back from an injury, that doesn't give you coming back from an injury, that doesn't give you the confidence to be, well, to the confidence to be, well, to be there and give it your be there and give it your be there and give it your all because you arrive kind of all because you arrive kind of all because you arrive kind of inhibited, afraid you'll get injured inhibited, afraid you'll get injured inhibited, afraid you'll get injured again. So maybe it's the again. So maybe it's the again. So maybe it's the player. I honestly don't know. Uh, for me, player. I honestly don't know. Uh, for me, player. I honestly don't know. Uh, for me, if they were going to bring someone in, in my opinion, if they were going to bring someone in, in my opinion, if they were going to bring someone in, in my opinion, this wasn't it, because why bring in a this wasn't it, because why bring in a this wasn't it, because why bring in a player coming back from an injury who has player coming back from an injury who has player coming back from an injury who has n't been able to, uh, but maybe he'll n't been able to, uh, but maybe he'll n't been able to, uh, but maybe he'll surprise us, uh, L Foster comes from surprise us, uh, L Foster comes from surprise us, uh, L Foster comes from Burnley in the Premier League and is on Burnley in the Premier League and is on Burnley in the Premier League and is on loan, he's on loan

loan, he's on loan loan, he's on loan until June 2027, until June 2027, until June 2027, and from there Dynamo has the option to and from there Dynamo has the option to and from there Dynamo has the option to buy for $10,000 if the buy for $10,000 if the buy for $10,000 if the player performs well and Dynamo wants to keep player performs well and Dynamo wants to keep player performs well and Dynamo wants to keep him. him. him. Yes, I think Yes, I think Yes, I think Dynamo is hesitant to take risks, Dynamo is hesitant to take risks, Dynamo is hesitant to take risks, right? Uh, you see other teams right? Uh, you see other teams right? Uh, you see other teams that bring in superstars, who have that bring in superstars, who have that bring in superstars, who have played for the best teams in Europe, played for the best teams in Europe, played for the best teams in Europe, who, yes, maybe they're already, one would say, on their way who, yes, maybe they're already, one would say, on their way who, yes, maybe they're already, one would say, on their way out, right?, very close to out, right?, very close to out, right?, very close to retirement. But they still bring retirement. But they still bring retirement. But they still bring talent, they bring showmanship, they bring talent, they bring showmanship, they bring talent, they bring showmanship, they bring entertainment, and in many ways, they entertainment, and in many ways, they entertainment, and in many ways, they definitely help the team. So, definitely help the team. So, definitely help the team. So, I think that's the part Dynamo struggles with: I think that's the part Dynamo struggles with: I think that's the part Dynamo struggles with: taking risks. They taking risks. They taking risks. They apparently bet more on apparently bet more on apparently bet more on academy players. I academy players. I academy players. I mean, yes, they do sign contracts with mean, yes, they do sign contracts with mean, yes, they do sign contracts with their existing players to their existing players to their existing players to give them opportunities and then sell them, give them opportunities and then sell them, give them opportunities and then sell them, right? I think their focus has right? I think their focus has right? I think their focus has been more on that business aspect instead of been more on that business aspect instead of been more on that business aspect instead of bringing in bringing in bringing in players who are really going to make a players who are really going to make a players who are really going to make a difference, difference, difference, like, for example, the case of Héctor like, for example, the case of Héctor like, for example, the case of Héctor Herrera. You bring him in, he

Herrera. You bring him in, he Herrera. You bring him in, he leaves, you bring him back, and he's not the leaves, you bring him back, and he's not the leaves, you bring him back, and he's not the same. same. same. Yes, sure, he plays, but he does Yes, sure, he plays, but he does Yes, sure, he plays, but he does n't perform the same anymore, right? So, it's n't perform the same anymore, right? So, it's n't perform the same anymore, right? So, it's not like he's just coming for a not like he's just coming for a not like he's just coming for a few bucks; he's one of few bucks; he's one of few bucks; he's one of the most expensive players the most expensive players the most expensive players in the league. So, why not in the league. So, why not in the league. So, why not bet on other players who are bet on other players who are bet on other players who are really going to make a difference really going to make a difference really going to make a difference ? So, in fact, starting the This ? So, in fact, starting the This ? So, in fact, starting the This season, Héctor Herrera was on the season, Héctor Herrera was on the season, Héctor Herrera was on the bench. bench. bench. Mm. So, Mm. So, Mm. So, as you say, this South African player as you say, this South African player as you say, this South African player Lil Foster is Lil Foster is Lil Foster is injured, so there's no injured, so there's no injured, so there's no explanation, right? Not enough to explanation, right? Not enough to explanation, right? Not enough to determine what determine what determine what Dynamo's strategy is, but well, the Dynamo's strategy is, but well, the Dynamo's strategy is, but well, the important thing is that they stay important thing is that they stay important thing is that they stay in the top two, top three, right? And in the top two, top three, right? And in the top two, top three, right? And I think they have a very good I think they have a very good I think they have a very good chance of making chance of making chance of making the playoffs and seeing how the playoffs and seeing how the playoffs and seeing how far they go, right?

far they go, right? far they go, right? Yes. And part of what helped them Yes. And part of what helped them Yes. And part of what helped them stay there was this last game they stay there was this last game they stay there was this last game they played on Wednesday against Real So played on Wednesday against Real So played on Wednesday against Real So Lake. And let's start with Lake. And let's start with Lake. And let's start with the the the players coming onto players coming onto players coming onto the field. This was the the field. This was the the field. This was the exit. Not many people came that day. It's exit. Not many people came that day. It's exit. Not many people came that day. It's a midweek game, so it's difficult a midweek game, so it's difficult a midweek game, so it's difficult because of the traffic; it's in Houston, right because of the traffic; it's in Houston, right because of the traffic; it's in Houston, right downtown. It's hard to get there, the streets downtown. It's hard to get there, the streets downtown. It's hard to get there, the streets are very narrow, but I'd say are very narrow, but I'd say are very narrow, but I'd say maybe 8,000 people came, maybe 8,000 people came, maybe 8,000 people came, and Real So Lake is a A very and Real So Lake is a A very and Real So Lake is a A very complicated team, they've always made complicated team, they've always made complicated team, they've always made life difficult for Dynamo, and it showed. Dynamo life difficult for Dynamo, and it showed. Dynamo life difficult for Dynamo, and it showed. Dynamo couldn't figure out what Real couldn't figure out what Real couldn't figure out what Real Soul Lake was doing. And at Soul Lake was doing. And at Soul Lake was doing. And at times the game got a little times the game got a little times the game got a little dull, a little boring too, but dull, a little boring too, but dull, a little boring too, but then then then the goals came.

the goals came. the goals came. In fact, In fact, In fact, Guillerme scored. Guillerme scored. Guillerme scored. Here we have Here we have Here we have Guillerme's celebration. Guillerme's celebration. Guillerme's celebration. We were there, what a goal! We were there, what a goal! A fantastic goal! In fact, both goals A fantastic goal! In fact, both goals were very similar, from the were very similar, from the were very similar, from the same angle, with the same left foot. He's same angle, with the same left foot. He's same angle, with the same left foot. He's a player who makes a difference a player who makes a difference a player who makes a difference , Dynamo really , Dynamo really , Dynamo really nailed it with him, but like you were saying, nailed it with him, but like you were saying, nailed it with him, but like you were saying, if he's not there, who is he? if he's not there, who is he? if he's not there, who is he? Yes. And that's where people ask for Yes. And that's where people ask for Yes. And that's where people ask for another Guillerme, right? Another another Guillerme, right? Another another Guillerme, right? Another Guillerme. Guillerme. Guillerme. But they don't have them, they don't bring them in. And that's the But they don't have them, they don't bring them in. And that's the problem. This isn't a problem for the team problem. This isn't a problem for the team because they're focused on other because they're focused on other because they're focused on other things, but things, but things, but I feel their focus is I feel their focus is I feel their focus is elsewhere, and right now they see the elsewhere, and right now they see the elsewhere, and right now they see the team in a good position, well- team in a good position, well- team in a good position, well- positioned.

positioned. positioned. So, well, the So, well, the So, well, the transfer window is closed, transfer window is closed, transfer window is closed, so there's nothing more to be done, right? so there's nothing more to be done, right? so there's nothing more to be done, right? Other than to take a chance with what you have. Other than to take a chance with what you have. There's actually a player from whom There's actually a player from whom more is expected, and he has flashes of brilliance, more is expected, and he has flashes of brilliance, more is expected, and he has flashes of brilliance, that Bogush, who also scored a great that Bogush, who also scored a great that Bogush, who also scored a great goal. There's goal. There's goal. There's his celebration. He his celebration. He his celebration. He 's a very good player, but 's a very good player, but 's a very good player, but sometimes he's too overly cautious with the ball sometimes he's too overly cautious with the ball sometimes he's too overly cautious with the ball when he has to make decisions, when he has to make decisions, when he has to make decisions, sometimes he's too cautious, sometimes it works for him, sometimes he's too cautious, sometimes it works for him, sometimes he's too cautious, sometimes it works for him, but this was a goal that came at the very but this was a goal that came at the very but this was a goal that came at the very end, we were already in the 85th minute, end, we were already in the 85th minute, end, we were already in the 85th minute, and it was going to be a tie. Because, what and it was going to be a tie. Because, what and it was going to be a tie. Because, what happens? Dynamo keeps doing the same thing, happens? Dynamo keeps doing the same thing, happens? Dynamo keeps doing the same thing, they score the goal and then they sit back, they they score the goal and then they sit back, they they score the goal and then they sit back, they start defending. start defending. start defending. It's something they've been doing for quite some It's something they've been doing for quite some It's something they've been doing for quite some time. So, time. So, time. So, Real So Lake's equalizer was already expected, but then came a moment of Real So Lake's equalizer was already expected, but then came a moment of Real So Lake's equalizer was already expected, but then came a moment of brilliance. Bogush's goal, which ultimately led to brilliance. Bogush's goal, which ultimately led to brilliance. Bogush's goal, which ultimately led to Dynamo winning 2-1 and the Dynamo winning 2-1 and the Dynamo winning 2-1 and the people left happy, but people left happy, but people left happy, but doubts remain about who should doubts remain about who should doubts remain about who should be up there.

be up there. be up there. Ali is still playing defense, a Ali is still playing defense, a Ali is still playing defense, a player who should be playing up front on player who should be playing up front on player who should be playing up front on offense, but in the end, a win offense, but in the end, a win offense, but in the end, a win is a win. 2-1 keeps Dynamo at is a win. 2-1 keeps Dynamo at is a win. 2-1 keeps Dynamo at the top of the table, well, not at the very the top of the table, well, not at the very the top of the table, well, not at the very top, below Vancouver, top, below Vancouver, top, below Vancouver, but they're getting there, they're getting there, and today but they're getting there, they're getting there, and today but they're getting there, they're getting there, and today they play again, uh, today there's a they play again, uh, today there's a they play again, uh, today there's a key game against San Jose, uh, a key game against San Jose, uh, a key game against San Jose, uh, a difficult team too, uh, San Jose is difficult team too, uh, San Jose is difficult team too, uh, San Jose is currently in fifth place, so they're currently in fifth place, so they're currently in fifth place, so they're a tough team. In a tough team. In a tough team. In fact, they played here recently in fact, they played here recently in fact, they played here recently in Houston and that game ended 0-0. I know it's Houston and that game ended 0-0. I know it's Houston and that game ended 0-0. I know it's a very close game, a very a very close game, a very a very close game, a very close game. And speaking of that, since we close game. And speaking of that, since we close game. And speaking of that, since we 're here, I think it's the perfect time 're here, I think it's the perfect time 're here, I think it's the perfect time to make some predictions, to make some predictions, to make some predictions, because because because that game is being played tonight, and that game is being played tonight, and that game is being played tonight, and the Dash are playing tonight too, which we'll the Dash are playing tonight too, which we'll the Dash are playing tonight too, which we'll talk about in a moment, but I think it's talk about in a moment, but I think it's talk about in a moment, but I think it's time to make a time to make a time to make a prediction, uh, let's prediction, uh, let's prediction, uh, let's see how you think see how you think see how you think that game is going to end, and we're not going to reveal that that game is going to end, and we're not going to reveal that that game is going to end, and we're not going to reveal that until the next one. And while we do until the next one. And while we do until the next one. And while we do that, we're going to reveal the past, the past results. Let's see past, the past results. Let's see who hit who hit who hit this. It was Roselia. Okay, Dynamo 2, this. It was Roselia. Okay, Dynamo 2, this. It was Roselia. Okay, Dynamo 2, San Luis San Luis San Luis Zero.

Zero. Zero. The match that we've been missing for The match that we've been missing for The match that we've been missing for three weeks. three weeks. three weeks. Dynamo won that game they played Dynamo won that game they played Dynamo won that game they played . No, . No, . No, no, that was against San Luis. He lost 21. no, that was against San Luis. He lost 21. no, that was against San Luis. He lost 21. He lost. Yes, that's true. So Roselia, you did He lost. Yes, that's true. So Roselia, you did He lost. Yes, that's true. So Roselia, you did n't hit him, you didn't hit him. 2-0. Uh, n't hit him, you didn't hit him. 2-0. Uh, n't hit him, you didn't hit him. 2-0. Uh, she said Dynamo was winning 2-0. she said Dynamo was winning 2-0. she said Dynamo was winning 2-0. Dynamo lost 21. Dynamo lost 21. Dynamo lost 21. Here we already have the first Here we already have the first Here we already have the first predictions. Roselia also said that predictions. Roselia also said that predictions. Roselia also said that Dash was winning 2-1 and Dash actually Dash was winning 2-1 and Dash actually Dash was winning 2-1 and Dash actually lost lost lost to BFC 1-0, so Roselia didn't get it right to BFC 1-0, so Roselia didn't get it right to BFC 1-0, so Roselia didn't get it right . . . Okay, Ben, Ben was pretty keen, Ben was pretty keen, he wanted Dynamo to win 3-0, but he wanted Dynamo to win 3-0, but he wanted Dynamo to win 3-0, but Dynamo lost 2-1 and Dash also Dynamo lost 2-1 and Dash also Dynamo lost 2-1 and Dash also lost 1-0, so he predicted Dash would win 3-0 lost 1-0, so he predicted Dash would win 3-0 lost 1-0, so he predicted Dash would win 3-0 . Uh, we had Rudy here, uh, he . Uh, we had Rudy here, uh, he . Uh, we had Rudy here, uh, he predicted Dynamo would win 2-1 and Dash would predicted Dynamo would win 2-1 and Dash would predicted Dynamo would win 2-1 and Dash would win 2-0. He didn't hit him, and I didn't win 2-0. He didn't hit him, and I didn't win 2-0. He didn't hit him, and I didn't hit him either. I bet 2 and 10 hit him either. I bet 2 and 10 hit him either. I bet 2 and 10 that the dash would win, so nobody.

that the dash would win, so nobody. that the dash would win, so nobody. So let's continue with the standings. So let's continue with the standings. So let's continue with the standings. We'll put the standings table there. We'll put the standings table there. We'll put the standings table there. We're still at Ah, well, that's the We're still at Ah, well, that's the We're still at Ah, well, that's the old one, but still nobody's hit him. old one, but still nobody's hit him. old one, but still nobody's hit him. We're still at zero. And here we have the We're still at zero. And here we have the We're still at zero. And here we have the new predictions for new predictions for new predictions for today's matches. Where is? I'm today's matches. Where is? I'm today's matches. Where is? I'm going to fill mine up. going to fill mine up. going to fill mine up. So, Dash plays tonight. Just in case So, Dash plays tonight. Just in case So, Dash plays tonight. Just in case , Dash is in 12th position , Dash is in 12th position , Dash is in 12th position and Uta Royals is in fourth. and Uta Royals is in fourth. and Uta Royals is in fourth. So, based on that, So, based on that, So, based on that, I say, well, I'm not going to say, but I do I say, well, I'm not going to say, but I do I say, well, I'm not going to say, but I do n't know, n't know, n't know, miracle or if it follows the trend, I do miracle or if it follows the trend, I do miracle or if it follows the trend, I do n't know. We're going to talk about that because n't know. We're going to talk about that because n't know. We're going to talk about that because the dash is having a lot of problems the dash is having a lot of problems the dash is having a lot of problems right now. Well, I'm feeling right now. Well, I'm feeling right now. Well, I'm feeling a bit more positive about the dynamo, a bit more positive about the dynamo, a bit more positive about the dynamo, but we'll see. but we'll see. but we'll see. So if you want to participate in So if you want to participate in So if you want to participate in the predictions, you can leave your the predictions, you can leave your the predictions, you can leave your comment here and maybe later comment here and maybe later comment here and maybe later we'll do some kind of giveaway, we'll do some kind of giveaway, we'll do some kind of giveaway, some kind of gift if you some kind of gift if you some kind of gift if you guess the prediction correctly, but so far guess the prediction correctly, but so far guess the prediction correctly, but so far none of us have guessed correctly, none of us have guessed correctly, none of us have guessed correctly, not even me, and I follow the team.

not even me, and I follow the team. not even me, and I follow the team. So, that was the predictions. So, that was the predictions. So, that was the predictions. We already talked about Dynamo, we talked about what's We already talked about Dynamo, we talked about what's We already talked about Dynamo, we talked about what's coming tonight against San Jose, coming tonight against San Jose, coming tonight against San Jose, and I think that being the case, we can move on now. and I think that being the case, we can move on now. and I think that being the case, we can move on now. Well, Lawrence Ali gave an interview Well, Lawrence Ali gave an interview Well, Lawrence Ali gave an interview to wrap things up, talking about to wrap things up, talking about to wrap things up, talking about the game, and I think we have it here: the game, and I think we have it here: the game, and I think we have it here: Lawrence's interview. Sou Lake um at this point um it's always Sou Lake um at this point um it's always a tough game against them and um yeah a tough game against them and um yeah a tough game against them and um yeah it's by the way it's so it's always it's by the way it's so it's always it's by the way it's so it's always physical well eh there was the conference, well eh there was the conference, well, the interview that Lawrence gave us well, the interview that Lawrence gave us well, the interview that Lawrence gave us . . . He said that the matches against He said that the matches against He said that the matches against Salados.

He also said that there was a He also said that there was a Rosia-type there with Diego Luna. Rosia-type there with Diego Luna. Rosia-type there with Diego Luna. Yes. Yes. Yes. Where he said that he should have been Where he said that he should have been Where he said that he should have been given a yellow card because I think he given a yellow card because I think he given a yellow card because I think he hit Jonathan Bond in the head and hit Jonathan Bond in the head and hit Jonathan Bond in the head and well, in the end it worked out. The well, in the end it worked out. The well, in the end it worked out. The players are still happy, they still have players are still happy, they still have players are still happy, they still have the mentality of continuing to climb to the mentality of continuing to climb to the mentality of continuing to climb to reach the number one position, which is currently reach the number one position, which is currently reach the number one position, which is currently held by Vancouver, a team that held by Vancouver, a team that held by Vancouver, a team that is flying high right now. They have a is flying high right now. They have a is flying high right now. They have a goal difference of plus 31. goal difference of plus 31. goal difference of plus 31. Dynamo has a goal difference of Dynamo has a goal difference of Dynamo has a goal difference of plus five. That tells you everything. plus five. That tells you everything. plus five. That tells you everything. Yes, really. Well, going back to the Yes, really. Well, going back to the Yes, really. Well, going back to the topic of topic of topic of the drastic changes that have occurred in the drastic changes that have occurred in the drastic changes that have occurred in the team, with the team, with the team, with players leaving and new players players leaving and new players players leaving and new players arriving, arriving, arriving, the balance has been maintained because they are the balance has been maintained because they are the balance has been maintained because they are good players, right? But in good players, right? But in good players, right? But in the the the post-match interviews, post-match interviews, post-match interviews, the players were asked—I don't know if Ali was the players were asked—I don't know if Ali was the players were asked—I don't know if Ali was asked, but there was another asked, but there was another asked, but there was another Mali player, Diari Mali player, Diari Mali player, Diari Samaseu, who was asked Samaseu, who was asked Samaseu, who was asked directly, "What do you think of how you saw the directly, "What do you think of how you saw the directly, "What do you think of how you saw the team rivalry?" And his team rivalry?" And his team rivalry?" And his response was, "I didn't know there was a

response was, "I didn't know there was a response was, "I didn't know there was a rivalry, right? So, uh, I rivalry, right? So, uh, I rivalry, right? So, uh, I think that in the end think that in the end think that in the end the rivalry doesn't really matter because the player the rivalry doesn't really matter because the player the rivalry doesn't really matter because the player focuses on the game, right? focuses on the game, right? focuses on the game, right? On playing and winning every game. But I On playing and winning every game. But I On playing and winning every game. But I also think that if you know about the also think that if you know about the also think that if you know about the rivalry, rivalry, rivalry, I think as a player you're going to put in a I think as a player you're going to put in a I think as a player you're going to put in a little more effort to little more effort to little more effort to stand out and keep winning in that stand out and keep winning in that stand out and keep winning in that rivalry, right? So that's rivalry, right? So that's rivalry, right? So that's where where where the team lacks dynamism, I think. I the team lacks dynamism, I think. I the team lacks dynamism, I think. I mean, you have talent, you play mean, you have talent, you play mean, you have talent, you play well, but there are internal dynamics that well, but there are internal dynamics that well, but there are internal dynamics that help, right? To keep the help, right? To keep the help, right? To keep the team at the top. And well, just team at the top. And well, just one observation there, which I one observation there, which I think is another of think is another of think is another of Dinamo's deficiencies, is the Dinamo's deficiencies, is the Dinamo's deficiencies, is the internal dynamics, internal dynamics, the mentality.

the mentality. Exactly. I mean, you have Exactly. I mean, you have Exactly. I mean, you have good players, you have talent, they get along well good players, you have talent, they get along well good players, you have talent, they get along well as a team, but there are things that... well, as a team, but there are things that... well, as a team, but there are things that... well, modern football is like that modern football is like that modern football is like that too, right? I mean, you see, we saw too, right? I mean, you see, we saw too, right? I mean, you see, we saw the World Cup, young teams the World Cup, young teams the World Cup, young teams playing their game playing their game playing their game without..." Knowing, I mean, the reality of without..." Knowing, I mean, the reality of without..." Knowing, I mean, the reality of where you stand and who's been in where you stand and who's been in where you stand and who's been in this position before you, right? I mean, this position before you, right? I mean, this position before you, right? I mean, as a player, I as a player, I as a player, I think you have a challenge there, think you have a challenge there, think you have a challenge there, but nowadays in but nowadays in but nowadays in modern football, well, modern football, well, modern football, well, maybe many players don't maybe many players don't maybe many players don't think about that history, that think about that history, that think about that history, that track record, who was here. I mean, track record, who was here. I mean, track record, who was here. I mean, wearing the number 10 does wearing the number 10 does wearing the number 10 does n't weigh on me n't weigh on me n't weigh on me . Exactly. So, maybe that's being . Exactly. So, maybe that's being . Exactly. So, maybe that's being lost.

lost. lost. Yes, that's the difference between one of Yes, that's the difference between one of Yes, that's the difference between one of our leagues and an MLS league, our leagues and an MLS league, our leagues and an MLS league, but well, an but well, an but well, an MLS team... Anyway, that was all for MLS team... Anyway, that was all for MLS team... Anyway, that was all for Dynamo. Um, if you want to leave your Dynamo. Um, if you want to leave your Dynamo. Um, if you want to leave your predictions, your comments on predictions, your comments on predictions, your comments on what you think about what Dynamo is doing what you think about what Dynamo is doing what you think about what Dynamo is doing , do you agree? Yes or no? , do you agree? Yes or no? , do you agree? Yes or no? With the transfers, how With the transfers, how With the transfers, how the team is being managed, the the team is being managed, the the team is being managed, the changes being made, how do changes being made, how do changes being made, how do you project the team will finish you project the team will finish you project the team will finish the season? There are only a the season? There are only a the season? There are only a few games left, right? few games left, right? few games left, right? No more than 10. 10 games. No more than 10. 10 games. No more than 10. 10 games. 10 home games, what? About four, 10 home games, what? About four, 10 home games, what? About four, four, four, four, four. We wo four. We wo four. We wo n't be in the stadium anymore. n't be in the stadium anymore. n't be in the stadium anymore. Well, maybe we will because Well, maybe we will because Well, maybe we will because the playoffs start. the playoffs start. the playoffs start. The playoffs, but the regular season is The playoffs, but the regular season is The playoffs, but the regular season is four home games. four home games. four home games. Home games and 10 in total, and Home games and 10 in total, and Home games and 10 in total, and six away games. So it's a six away games. So it's a six away games. So it's a tough finish tough finish tough finish on the road, on the road, on the road, but well, betting on talent but well, betting on talent but well, betting on talent more than anything, and we'll see what happens, more than anything, and we'll see what happens, more than anything, and we'll see what happens, right? right? right? Sure. Okay, now let's change to the Sure. Okay, now let's change to the Sure. Okay, now let's change to the topic of Dash. That's another topic.

topic of Dash. That's another topic. topic of Dash. That's another topic. Coach Fabrice Scott Rot, who is a Coach Fabrice Scott Rot, who is a French coach, has French coach, has had the team for two had the team for two had the team for two years now and hasn't been able to. At some point years now and hasn't been able to. At some point years now and hasn't been able to. At some point he found the team, at some point he he found the team, at some point he he found the team, at some point he had it, he has many new players, uh, had it, he has many new players, uh, had it, he has many new players, uh, Rockies who are holding the team together, Rockies who are holding the team together, Rockies who are holding the team together, but the Rockies don't have the but the Rockies don't have the but the Rockies don't have the experience and you can't rely on that, experience and you can't rely on that, experience and you can't rely on that, uh? And he hasn't been able to, the truth is it's been uh? And he hasn't been able to, the truth is it's been uh? And he hasn't been able to, the truth is it's been very difficult for them after the World Cup, it's been very difficult for them after the World Cup, it's been very difficult for them after the World Cup, it's been very difficult for them. very difficult for them. very difficult for them. They've gone from loss to loss. Uh, the They've gone from loss to loss. Uh, the They've gone from loss to loss. Uh, the most they've been able to do recently It most they've been able to do recently It most they've been able to do recently It was a home win against the Chicago was a home win against the Chicago was a home win against the Chicago Stars, but Chicago is in Stars, but Chicago is in Stars, but Chicago is in last place, they're the team that's conceded the most goals last place, they're the team that's conceded the most goals last place, they're the team that's conceded the most goals , but when they've , but when they've , but when they've played against top-tier teams, they have played against top-tier teams, they have played against top-tier teams, they have n't been able to pull it off. They lost to BFC, they lost n't been able to pull it off. They lost to BFC, they lost n't been able to pull it off. They lost to BFC, they lost to Seattle, they lost to to Seattle, they lost to to Seattle, they lost to Orlando, and today they play Uta Royals. They've lost Orlando, and today they play Uta Royals. They've lost Orlando, and today they play Uta Royals. They've lost three games in a row, three games in a row, three games in a row, and today they face a very tough test and today they face a very tough test and today they face a very tough test against Uta Royals, a team in against Uta Royals, a team in against Uta Royals, a team in fourth place. That fourth place. That fourth place. That was the prediction we made.

was the prediction we made. was the prediction we made. I honestly think they're out of I honestly think they're out of I honestly think they're out of contention. They have contention. They have seven games left. seven games left. I think that's not enough for them; they I think that's not enough for them; they I think that's not enough for them; they would have to win every single one from now on would have to win every single one from now on would have to win every single one from now on to make the to make the to make the playoffs. They're playoffs. They're playoffs. They're eight points behind the eight points behind the eight points behind the playoff spots. It's very complicated, and the playoff spots. It's very complicated, and the playoff spots. It's very complicated, and the way the team is playing right now way the team is playing right now way the team is playing right now , they have a very good player , they have a very good player , they have a very good player who's playing with the who's playing with the who's playing with the U-20 national team in the World Cup, Linda Hmark, and they U-20 national team in the World Cup, Linda Hmark, and they U-20 national team in the World Cup, Linda Hmark, and they also lost a key player also lost a key player also lost a key player in midfield, and they haven't been able to... in midfield, and they haven't been able to... in midfield, and they haven't been able to... the coach hasn't... He's been able to figure out the coach hasn't... He's been able to figure out the coach hasn't... He's been able to figure out which team to field. So, in a which team to field. So, in a which team to field. So, in a situation like this situation like this situation like this where the team keeps losing and losing and where the team keeps losing and losing and where the team keeps losing and losing and losing, and a coach has been there for two losing, and a coach has been there for two losing, and a coach has been there for two years— years— years— if you were the owner of the Dynamo or if you were the owner of the Dynamo or if you were the owner of the Dynamo or the Dash—you're thinking about a the Dash—you're thinking about a the Dash—you're thinking about a renewal as the season is ending, renewal as the season is ending, renewal as the season is ending, changing the coach is changing the coach is changing the coach is difficult because the difficult because the difficult because the season is almost over, right? I season is almost over, right? I season is almost over, right? I mean, the season was almost over.

mean, the season was almost over. mean, the season was almost over. Oh, the season was almost over, yes, Oh, the season was almost over, yes, Oh, the season was almost over, yes, sorry. Uh, yes, yes. Why not make sorry. Uh, yes, yes. Why not make sorry. Uh, yes, yes. Why not make that change and take a risk if things didn't go that change and take a risk if things didn't go that change and take a risk if things didn't go well, well, well, try with another try with another try with another coaching staff, right? coaching staff, right? coaching staff, right? Uh, and also evaluate, I think, Uh, and also evaluate, I think, Uh, and also evaluate, I think, the Dash has brought in good players, I the Dash has brought in good players, I the Dash has brought in good players, I mean, they've had players from the mean, they've had players from the mean, they've had players from the US national team, from Mexico, uh, US national team, from Mexico, uh, US national team, from Mexico, uh, they had this Mexican player who I they had this Mexican player who I they had this Mexican player who I think is now with Tigres, María think is now with Tigres, María think is now with Tigres, María Sánchez. Sánchez was there too. Sánchez. Sánchez was there too. Sánchez. Sánchez was there too. And this player from the And this player from the And this player from the US national team, a World Cup player, Rapin, or US national team, a World Cup player, Rapin, or US national team, a World Cup player, Rapin, or oh, you're not talking about the goalkeeper. oh, you're not talking about the goalkeeper. oh, you're not talking about the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper, I think. The goalkeeper, I think. The goalkeeper, I think. Jane Campbell. Jane Campbell. Jane Campbell. So, she's So, she's So, she's not there anymore, but So, it's not there anymore, but So, it's not there anymore, but So, it's like, and then they bring in a like, and then they bring in a like, and then they bring in a coach who doesn't deliver coach who doesn't deliver coach who doesn't deliver results. I do results. I do results. I do n't know what's going to happen. Maybe the n't know what's going to happen. Maybe the n't know what's going to happen. Maybe the administration is failing, administration is failing, administration is failing, and they need to evaluate that aspect.

and they need to evaluate that aspect. and they need to evaluate that aspect. The coach, I'm telling you, showed a lot of promise, The coach, I'm telling you, showed a lot of promise, The coach, I'm telling you, showed a lot of promise, and there was a time when things really and there was a time when things really and there was a time when things really clicked, but lately, the clicked, but lately, the clicked, but lately, the team seems to have lost its way. It doesn't team seems to have lost its way. It doesn't team seems to have lost its way. It doesn't understand, it doesn't know how to play, there's no clear understand, it doesn't know how to play, there's no clear understand, it doesn't know how to play, there's no clear game plan, game plan, game plan, and yet it has some very good players. There's Kiki and yet it has some very good players. There's Kiki and yet it has some very good players. There's Kiki Van Santon, a Van Santon, a Van Santon, a Jamaican player who plays for the Jamaican national team Jamaican player who plays for the Jamaican national team Jamaican player who plays for the Jamaican national team . And then there are all the Rockies, . And then there are all the Rockies, . And then there are all the Rockies, who are very, very who are very, very who are very, very talented players, starting with Cat Raider, talented players, starting with Cat Raider, talented players, starting with Cat Raider, who's the who's the who's the team's top scorer. She's about to team's top scorer. She's about to team's top scorer. She's about to break a Rocky record for most break a Rocky record for most break a Rocky record for most goals in a season, but that's not goals in a season, but that's not goals in a season, but that's not enough. You can't rely on just enough. You can't rely on just enough. You can't rely on just one player to carry the one player to carry the one player to carry the team. In the end, it's a team, and the team. In the end, it's a team, and the team. In the end, it's a team, and the team is good, but the coach does team is good, but the coach does team is good, but the coach does n't seem to understand which n't seem to understand which n't seem to understand which players should be there, and it's players should be there, and it's players should be there, and it's showing in the games. So, showing in the games. So, showing in the games. So, we'll see how... They're doing well today. But I did we'll see how... They're doing well today. But I did we'll see how... They're doing well today. But I did want to know your opinion as someone who want to know your opinion as someone who want to know your opinion as someone who knows about soccer. Like you said, you've already given them a knows about soccer. Like you said, you've already given them a knows about soccer. Like you said, you've already given them a chance, it's been two years now, chance, it's been two years now, chance, it's been two years now, the team is about to miss the team is about to miss the team is about to miss the playoffs again, and the playoffs again, and the playoffs again, and I think they need a coach who knows I think they need a coach who knows I think they need a coach who knows how to manage a group, bring out the how to manage a group, bring out the how to manage a group, bring out the players' abilities, and get them players' abilities, and get them players' abilities, and get them back to those back to those back to those top spots, to be in the playoffs, to top spots, to be in the playoffs, to top spots, to be in the playoffs, to compete for something, and for people to compete for something, and for people to compete for something, and for people to come to the stadium with something, with

come to the stadium with something, with come to the stadium with something, with hope that the team is going to hope that the team is going to hope that the team is going to do something different. Yes, do something different. Yes, do something different. Yes, I think that I think that I think that in women's soccer there are in women's soccer there are in women's soccer there are more limitations, perhaps. You do more limitations, perhaps. You do more limitations, perhaps. You do n't have the same n't have the same n't have the same options as in men's soccer where you have options as in men's soccer where you have options as in men's soccer where you have coaches, players, you can pick them coaches, players, you can pick them coaches, players, you can pick them from wherever you want. from wherever you want. from wherever you want. Women's soccer, which Women's soccer, which Women's soccer, which is quite new here is quite new here is quite new here in terms of popularity, in terms of popularity, in terms of popularity, right? It's existed, but it hadn't been right? It's existed, but it hadn't been right? It's existed, but it hadn't been given that importance, and given that importance, and given that importance, and talking about women's soccer, talking about women's soccer, talking about women's soccer, giving it publicity, or announcing the... giving it publicity, or announcing the... giving it publicity, or announcing the... games, and well, I think it's been games, and well, I think it's been games, and well, I think it's been complicated for this league, but there's complicated for this league, but there's complicated for this league, but there's the college league the college league the college league where you have competitive teams that where you have competitive teams that where you have competitive teams that you see good results, good games, you see good results, good games, you see good results, good games, and I think that for the most part, what they and I think that for the most part, what they and I think that for the most part, what they tend to do is, well, perhaps due to a lack tend to do is, well, perhaps due to a lack tend to do is, well, perhaps due to a lack of options, of options, of options, most teams stay most teams stay most teams stay with the same coach for many years,

with the same coach for many years, with the same coach for many years, much, much longer than, much, much longer than, much, much longer than, really, like really, like really, like in in in men's soccer, right? So, maybe that has men's soccer, right? So, maybe that has men's soccer, right? So, maybe that has something to do with it, I don't something to do with it, I don't something to do with it, I don't know. The Dash, in fact, has already changed know. The Dash, in fact, has already changed know. The Dash, in fact, has already changed coaches; it's like the third one since coaches; it's like the third one since coaches; it's like the third one since I was covering the team, the I was covering the team, the I was covering the team, the third or fourth, and they haven't been able to third or fourth, and they haven't been able to third or fourth, and they haven't been able to find the one who really find the one who really find the one who really clicks. This one was the one who seemed to clicks. This one was the one who seemed to clicks. This one was the one who seemed to understand the understand the understand the idea of ​​women's soccer a little better, but he still couldn't idea of ​​women's soccer a little better, but he still couldn't idea of ​​women's soccer a little better, but he still couldn't , he hasn't been able to, , he hasn't been able to, , he hasn't been able to, and honestly, I think he won't last past and honestly, I think he won't last past and honestly, I think he won't last past this season. As soon as the team this season. As soon as the team this season. As soon as the team finishes, I think the Dash will finishes, I think the Dash will finishes, I think the Dash will go looking, if they aren't already go looking, if they aren't already go looking, if they aren't already looking, for looking, for looking, for a new coach who can a new coach who can a new coach who can turn this team around and... So, the turn this team around and... So, the turn this team around and... So, the team, well, let's be a competitive team again team, well, let's be a competitive team again . Yes, let's be a competitive team again. . Yes, let's be a competitive team again. So, well, that was all for the So, well, that was all for the So, well, that was all for the dash. Now, to wrap things up, we dash. Now, to wrap things up, we dash. Now, to wrap things up, we 're finishing the program.

're finishing the program. 're finishing the program. There's news from Colombia. I'm There's news from Colombia. I'm There's news from Colombia. I'm Colombian, and I generally don't Colombian, and I generally don't Colombian, and I generally don't talk about Colombian news unless it's talk about Colombian news unless it's talk about Colombian news unless it's something big, and there's something big something big, and there's something big something big, and there's something big that needs to be discussed, and that's about a that needs to be discussed, and that's about a that needs to be discussed, and that's about a person, a player I've person, a player I've person, a player I've criticized a lot lately: criticized a lot lately: criticized a lot lately: James Rodríguez. If you've seen James Rodríguez. If you've seen James Rodríguez. If you've seen the programs, you've seen me mention him—I think I the programs, you've seen me mention him—I think I the programs, you've seen me mention him—I think I mention him on every program—a mention him on every program—a mention him on every program—a player I've criticized a lot. He has player I've criticized a lot. He has player I've criticized a lot. He has undeniable technique, undeniable technique, but lately, he's been moving from but lately, he's been moving from one team to another, and he's not performing, and one team to another, and he's not performing, and one team to another, and he's not performing, and then he's not playing, he's not getting then he's not playing, he's not getting then he's not playing, he's not getting minutes, he's not consistent. The minutes, he's not consistent. The minutes, he's not consistent. The coach calls him up, the coach of the coach calls him up, the coach of the coach calls him up, the coach of the Colombian national team calls him up to play in Colombian national team calls him up to play in Colombian national team calls him up to play in the World Cup, and he doesn't perform. That's how the World Cup, and he doesn't perform. That's how the World Cup, and he doesn't perform. That's how the player arrived, but the player arrived, but the player arrived, but this week he just signed with this week he just signed with this week he just signed with Atlético Nacional, one of the most Atlético Nacional, one of the most Atlético Nacional, one of the most emblematic teams in Colombia, and he's going to... He was emblematic teams in Colombia, and he's going to... He was emblematic teams in Colombia, and he's going to... He was playing for Atlético Nacional when it playing for Atlético Nacional when it playing for Atlético Nacional when it seemed like he was without a team, that no seemed like he was without a team, that no seemed like he was without a team, that no one was going to sign him. He arrives at one of one was going to sign him. He arrives at one of one was going to sign him. He arrives at one of the biggest clubs in Colombia, which is the biggest clubs in Colombia, which is the biggest clubs in Colombia, which is very good news very good news very good news for the for the for the Colombian national team. If he has consistency, if he maintains his Colombian national team. If he has consistency, if he maintains his Colombian national team. If he has consistency, if he maintains his rhythm, gets playing time, and is on a rhythm, gets playing time, and is on a rhythm, gets playing time, and is on a competitive team like Atlético Nacional, I competitive team like Atlético Nacional, I competitive team like Atlético Nacional, I think that will open think that will open think that will open doors for him again. Not that the coach doors for him again. Not that the coach doors for him again. Not that the coach closed them, but those of us who know closed them, but those of us who know closed them, but those of us who know about football, if I were the coach, I would have about football, if I were the coach, I would have about football, if I were the coach, I would have closed the door on him a long time ago. But if

closed the door on him a long time ago. But if closed the door on him a long time ago. But if he remains competitive, he remains competitive, he remains competitive, if he shows discipline as a if he shows discipline as a if he shows discipline as a player, player, player, he has a chance with the he has a chance with the he has a chance with the national team. And his national team. And his national team. And his potential, his magic left foot, potential, his magic left foot, potential, his magic left foot, that's undeniable, and what he that's undeniable, and what he that's undeniable, and what he can do is incredible. So it's a can do is incredible. So it's a can do is incredible. So it's a bombshell. bombshell. bombshell. These kinds of signings of top players have been happening in Colombia lately These kinds of signings of top players have been happening in Colombia lately These kinds of signings of top players have been happening in Colombia lately . There was Falcao, who played for . There was Falcao, who played for . There was Falcao, who played for Millonarios two seasons ago. Millonarios two seasons ago. Millonarios two seasons ago. Juan Guillermo Cuadrado is also arriving, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado is also arriving, Juan Guillermo Cuadrado is also arriving, a player who played in Europe for a player who played in Europe for a player who played in Europe for years, I mean... Fifteen years playing in Europe. years, I mean... Fifteen years playing in Europe. years, I mean... Fifteen years playing in Europe. He arrives at Millonarios as a free agent to He arrives at Millonarios as a free agent to He arrives at Millonarios as a free agent to strengthen the team. Uh, I think it's a strengthen the team. Uh, I think it's a strengthen the team. Uh, I think it's a great signing. great signing. great signing. Jackson Martínez arrives, a player who Jackson Martínez arrives, a player who Jackson Martínez arrives, a player who was retired for was retired for was retired for six years, he was dedicating himself to music, six years, he was dedicating himself to music, six years, he was dedicating himself to music, in fact he's returning as a rapper, and now he's in fact he's returning as a rapper, and now he's in fact he's returning as a rapper, and now he's coming to Independiente Medellín, another coming to Independiente Medellín, another coming to Independiente Medellín, another big team. I do big team. I do big team. I do n't know how he'll be in terms of form, n't know how he'll be in terms of form, n't know how he'll be in terms of form, but he's a player who has been on the but he's a player who has been on the but he's a player who has been on the Colombian national team, so these Colombian national team, so these Colombian national team, so these are news coming from are news coming from are news coming from Colombia that will enhance or Colombia that will enhance or Colombia that will enhance or enrich Colombian football because they enrich Colombian football because they enrich Colombian football because they are big-name signings that are big-name signings that are big-name signings that help. I hope they help the help. I hope they help the help. I hope they help the spectacle, that the level of spectacle, that the level of spectacle, that the level of Colombian football rises. You obviously know,

Colombian football rises. You obviously know, Colombian football rises. You obviously know, I imagine, about James, uh, I imagine, about James, uh, I imagine, about James, uh, maybe you've been able to follow his career a bit, what he maybe you've been able to follow his career a bit, what he maybe you've been able to follow his career a bit, what he 's done recently. 's done recently. 's done recently. What's your opinion on What's your opinion on What's your opinion on James now James now James now returning to a Colombian team that he hasn't played for returning to a Colombian team that he hasn't played for returning to a Colombian team that he hasn't played for many years, but many years, but many years, but the elite teams in Europe no longer consider the elite teams in Europe no longer consider the elite teams in Europe no longer consider him, and that's him, and that's him, and that's really good for really good for really good for Colombian football, right? Well, because Colombian football, right? Well, because Colombian football, right? Well, because for those reasons we now for those reasons we now for those reasons we now have a nice topic to talk about, have a nice topic to talk about, have a nice topic to talk about, and what I was mentioning and what I was mentioning and what I was mentioning that Dynamo needs, right? That is, to take that Dynamo needs, right? That is, to take that Dynamo needs, right? That is, to take risks and bring in big- risks and bring in big- risks and bring in big- name players, even if they're close to name players, even if they're close to name players, even if they're close to retirement, because that's what retirement, because that's what retirement, because that's what brings in fans and enthusiasm, it brings in fans and enthusiasm, it brings in fans and enthusiasm, it gives the players the gives the players the gives the players the desire to do something beautiful, something good, a desire to do something beautiful, something good, a desire to do something beautiful, something good, a good show for their fans.

good show for their fans. good show for their fans. So, I think they live for So, I think they live for So, I think they live for Colombian football. They're really Colombian football. They're really Colombian football. They're really getting the most out of what getting the most out of what getting the most out of what they produced with these they produced with these they produced with these elite players. I mean, the market elite players. I mean, the market elite players. I mean, the market has already generated revenue, right? And now, more has already generated revenue, right? And now, more has already generated revenue, right? And now, more than generating revenue, they bring entertainment, than generating revenue, they bring entertainment, than generating revenue, they bring entertainment, joy to the people, because I think joy to the people, because I think joy to the people, because I think people are very happy to see their people are very happy to see their people are very happy to see their players, players, players, role models for many children, their role models for many children, their role models for many children, their favorite players. I mean, in Colombia, favorite players. I mean, in Colombia, favorite players. I mean, in Colombia, I imagine that these I imagine that these I imagine that these players are stars, they are legends players are stars, they are legends players are stars, they are legends that any Colombian, I think, has that any Colombian, I think, has that any Colombian, I think, has n't had that The opportunity to n't had that The opportunity to n't had that The opportunity to see him play live, I mean, he's going to want to see him play live, I mean, he's going to want to see him play live, I mean, he's going to want to go to the stadium and say, "I saw go to the stadium and say, "I saw go to the stadium and say, "I saw James Rodríguez play, I saw James Rodríguez play, I saw James Rodríguez play, I saw Cuadrado play, I mean, the one from Cuadrado play, I mean, the one from Cuadrado play, I mean, the one from Juventus, the one from Real Madrid, the one who won the Juventus, the one from Real Madrid, the one who won the Juventus, the one from Real Madrid, the one who won the Puscas Award." So I think it's Puscas Award." So I think it's Puscas Award." So I think it's great for Colombian football, and it great for Colombian football, and it great for Colombian football, and it gives it a different image, a different gives it a different image, a different gives it a different image, a different level of focus, right? I think there's going to be level of focus, right? I think there's going to be level of focus, right? I think there's going to be a bit more to talk about because, a bit more to talk about because, a bit more to talk about because, whether you like it or not, these players are, I whether you like it or not, these players are, I whether you like it or not, these players are, I mean, maybe they're not at their mean, maybe they're not at their mean, maybe they're not at their peak anymore, but

peak anymore, but peak anymore, but they're players that the cameras are always they're players that the cameras are always they're players that the cameras are always following, right? So, this is going to following, right? So, this is going to following, right? So, this is going to bring a lot of benefits to bring a lot of benefits to bring a lot of benefits to Colombian football, Colombian football, Colombian football, right? And in international competitions, it's going to right? And in international competitions, it's going to right? And in international competitions, it's going to be very good be very good be very good because James will also be there, because James will also be there, because James will also be there, Cuadrado will be there, well, if Cuadrado will be there, well, if Cuadrado will be there, well, if Millonarios manages to qualify, but Millonarios manages to qualify, but Millonarios manages to qualify, but Atlético Nacional is a team that's Atlético Nacional is a team that's Atlético Nacional is a team that's always in always in always in international competitions, whether it's the Copa international competitions, whether it's the Copa international competitions, whether it's the Copa Sudamericana, the Copa Libertadores. Sudamericana, the Copa Libertadores. Sudamericana, the Copa Libertadores. So, it's going to be something that will also be, So, it's going to be something that will also be, So, it's going to be something that will also be, wherever it goes, I don't know if it will be It's not wherever it goes, I don't know if it will be It's not wherever it goes, I don't know if it will be It's not the Messi effect because you can't the Messi effect because you can't the Messi effect because you can't compare them. compare them. compare them. But wherever James goes, I think he'll make it But wherever James goes, I think he'll make it But wherever James goes, I think he'll make it , , , but I also think in Colombia. but I also think in Colombia. but I also think in Colombia. Ah, it's going to be in Colombia, I Ah, it's going to be in Colombia, I Ah, it's going to be in Colombia, I mean, yes, of course. So, uh, mean, yes, of course. So, uh, mean, yes, of course. So, uh, Millonarios from Bogotá, right? Millonarios from Bogotá, right? Millonarios from Bogotá, right? From Bogotá. In fact, I have the From Bogotá. In fact, I have the From Bogotá. In fact, I have the ball here. ball here. ball here. Okay. A Okay. A Okay. A ball that was given to me. ball that was given to me. ball that was given to me. So, I mean, So, I mean, So, I mean, you follow Millonarios you follow Millonarios you follow Millonarios , it's your team. , it's your team. , it's your team. I follow Millonarios. So now, how are you I follow Millonarios. So now, how are you I follow Millonarios. So now, how are you going to get along with James going to get along with James going to get along with James Rodríguez after having criticized him Rodríguez after having criticized him Rodríguez after having criticized him and now your team is coming?

and now your team is coming? and now your team is coming? Well, no, he's coming to Nacional. Well, no, he's coming to Nacional. Well, no, he's coming to Nacional. Ah, Nacional, sorry. Yes, yes, yes. Ah, Nacional, sorry. Yes, yes, yes. Ah, Nacional, sorry. Yes, yes, yes. Cuadrado is the one who's coming to Millonarios. Cuadrado is the one who's coming to Millonarios. Cuadrado is the one who's coming to Millonarios. Cuadrado. Cuadrado. Yes, sorry, sorry. Cuadrado. Cuadrado. Yes, sorry, sorry. Cuadrado. Cuadrado. Yes, sorry, sorry. But in fact, in a couple of weeks they're going to But in fact, in a couple of weeks they're going to But in fact, in a couple of weeks they're going to play, play, play, but Nacional is from Medellín. but Nacional is from Medellín. but Nacional is from Medellín. Medellín. Okay. Okay. Medellín. Okay. Okay. Medellín. Okay. Okay. But in fact, in a couple of weeks But in fact, in a couple of weeks But in fact, in a couple of weeks Millonarios is going to play against Nacional, Millonarios is going to play against Nacional, Millonarios is going to play against Nacional, so it's possible that the so it's possible that the so it's possible that the meeting between Cuadrado and James will happen. It's going to That's meeting between Cuadrado and James will happen. It's going to That's meeting between Cuadrado and James will happen. It's going to That's very interesting. Um, and since very interesting. Um, and since very interesting. Um, and since you mentioned Millonarios, to wrap up the you mentioned Millonarios, to wrap up the you mentioned Millonarios, to wrap up the program, I have some news program, I have some news program, I have some news about Millonarios: they made about Millonarios: they made about Millonarios: they made a complete shake-up a complete shake-up a complete shake-up that no one expected. They fired the that no one expected. They fired the that no one expected. They fired the coach coach coach out of nowhere before the derby, the day out of nowhere before the derby, the day out of nowhere before the derby, the day before the derby against before the derby against before the derby against Independiente Santa Fe. Fabian Independiente Santa Fe. Fabian Independiente Santa Fe. Fabian Bustos left; they told him he wasn't in the right place Bustos left; they told him he wasn't in the right place Bustos left; they told him he wasn't in the right place with the team. It's very strange because, with the team. It's very strange because, with the team. It's very strange because, even though the team wasn't playing even though the team wasn't playing even though the team wasn't playing attractive football, he attractive football, he attractive football, he was getting results and was getting results and was getting results and left the team near the left the team near the left the team near the top of the table. So, it's hard to top of the table. So, it's hard to top of the table. So, it's hard to understand how a coach—yes, the team was understand how a coach—yes, the team was understand how a coach—yes, the team was n't playing attractive football, they weren't playing n't playing attractive football, they weren't playing n't playing attractive football, they weren't playing well, but they were getting well, but they were getting well, but they were getting results and he left with a results and he left with a results and he left with a very high performance rating—could be fired just like that, out of the blue. It's very high performance rating—could be fired just like that, out of the blue. It's very high performance rating—could be fired just like that, out of the blue. It's not typical not typical not typical for a team like Millonarios. But for a team like Millonarios. But for a team like Millonarios. But they brought in a coach who's been they brought in a coach who's been they brought in a coach who's been there before, Alberto Gamero.

there before, Alberto Gamero. there before, Alberto Gamero. Alberto Gamero is back, the one who led the team to the Alberto Gamero is back, the one who led the team to the Alberto Gamero is back, the one who led the team to the championship championship championship a couple of years ago, and he's a coach who a couple of years ago, and he's a coach who a couple of years ago, and he's a coach who knows the club very well. knows the club very well. knows the club very well. From the club, in fact, and he From the club, in fact, and he From the club, in fact, and he brought in another former brought in another former brought in another former Millonarios coach, a man named Mayer Candelo. Millonarios coach, a man named Mayer Candelo. Millonarios coach, a man named Mayer Candelo. Mayer Candelo arrives as assistant Mayer Candelo arrives as assistant Mayer Candelo arrives as assistant coach, also someone from the club who coach, also someone from the club who coach, also someone from the club who loves the blue colors, and well, loves the blue colors, and well, loves the blue colors, and well, we'll see how they do. They're currently we'll see how they do. They're currently we'll see how they do. They're currently in fifth place and are in fifth place and are in fifth place and are about halfway through the season. about halfway through the season. about halfway through the season. So we'll see if this coach So we'll see if this coach So we'll see if this coach can take a team that was already can take a team that was already can take a team that was already built. Right now, he faces built. Right now, he faces built. Right now, he faces the challenge of figuring out the challenge of figuring out the challenge of figuring out where to position Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, who to where to position Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, who to where to position Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, who to take out, and how to adjust his take out, and how to adjust his take out, and how to adjust his lines to accommodate this player, lines to accommodate this player, lines to accommodate this player, because you didn't bring him in just for the sake of it, you because you didn't bring him in just for the sake of it, you because you didn't bring him in just for the sake of it, you brought him in to play.

brought him in to play. brought him in to play. Ah, to play. A player of Ah, to play. A player of Ah, to play. A player of that caliber can't sit on the bench. that caliber can't sit on the bench. that caliber can't sit on the bench. Maybe in the first few games he'll get Maybe in the first few games he'll get Maybe in the first few games he'll get a couple of minutes, but it's going to be a couple of minutes, but it's going to be a couple of minutes, but it's going to be interesting. We'll see, maybe interesting. We'll see, maybe interesting. We'll see, maybe we'll be talking about that in the we'll be talking about that in the we'll be talking about that in the following programs. following programs. following programs. Any opinions on that? Any opinions on that? Any opinions on that? Well, you've already talked about Well, you've already talked about Well, you've already talked about Colombia, you don't know about... Millionaires? Uh, Colombia, you don't know about... Millionaires? Uh, Colombia, you don't know about... Millionaires? Uh, yes, no, but in contrast to all that, well, yes, no, but in contrast to all that, well, yes, no, but in contrast to all that, well, we're hearing that Colombian soccer is getting a we're hearing that Colombian soccer is getting a we're hearing that Colombian soccer is getting a bit more attention, and it's going to continue to get more attention bit more attention, and it's going to continue to get more attention bit more attention, and it's going to continue to get more attention . In fact, . In fact, . In fact, during the last World Cup, during during the last World Cup, during during the last World Cup, during the MLS break, the MLS break, the MLS break, we had América de Cali here in we had América de Cali here in we had América de Cali here in Houston. Houston. Houston. So, So, So, something that something that something that , well, I repeat, is great for , well, I repeat, is great for , well, I repeat, is great for Colombian soccer, right? That it's going to get Colombian soccer, right? That it's going to get Colombian soccer, right? That it's going to get more attention, it's going to be in the more attention, it's going to be in the more attention, it's going to be in the news, and we're seeing it. I mean, they news, and we're seeing it. I mean, they news, and we're seeing it. I mean, they came to play against the Dynamo, and now came to play against the Dynamo, and now came to play against the Dynamo, and now many people who maybe had many people who maybe had many people who maybe had n't heard of that team or n't heard of that team or n't heard of that team or other teams, now they know. So, other teams, now they know. So, other teams, now they know. So, that's great, right? I mean, it's going to bring that's great, right? I mean, it's going to bring that's great, right? I mean, it's going to bring something nice and good for the league, I think, something nice and good for the league, I think, something nice and good for the league, I think, the arrival of these players.

the arrival of these players. the arrival of these players. Definitely. Well, I was just Definitely. Well, I was just Definitely. Well, I was just reading a comment from Juan García, reading a comment from Juan García, reading a comment from Juan García, who's someone we've had on the who's someone we've had on the who's someone we've had on the podcast before. He gave his podcast before. He gave his podcast before. He gave his predictions. He says that San Jose, predictions. He says that San Jose, predictions. He says that San Jose, changing the subject a little, just changing the subject a little, just changing the subject a little, just to give way to give way to give way to the comments, San Jose to the comments, San Jose to the comments, San Jose 1, Houston 1 is his prediction, and he 1, Houston 1 is his prediction, and he 1, Houston 1 is his prediction, and he says Dash will lose two to one at home says Dash will lose two to one at home says Dash will lose two to one at home against the Utah Royals. He also mentions against the Utah Royals. He also mentions against the Utah Royals. He also mentions that for him it's time for a change, a that for him it's time for a change, a that for him it's time for a change, a change of direction at Dash, which change of direction at Dash, which change of direction at Dash, which we were talking about. It's time to make a we were talking about. It's time to make a we were talking about. It's time to make a coaching change, and preferably coaching change, and preferably coaching change, and preferably a woman, he says, maybe they're out there a woman, he says, maybe they're out there a woman, he says, maybe they're out there . . . Yes, yes. Perhaps a Yes, yes. Perhaps a Yes, yes. Perhaps a retired coach who is now playing the retired coach who is now playing the retired coach who is now playing the role of coach. So, role of coach. So, role of coach. So, let's see let's see let's see how they do. Yes, how they do. Yes, how they do. Yes, but well, I think but well, I think but well, I think we covered everything, we covered the Leak Cup, we covered we covered everything, we covered the Leak Cup, we covered we covered everything, we covered the Leak Cup, we covered Dynamo, we covered Millonarios, we Dynamo, we covered Millonarios, we Dynamo, we covered Millonarios, we covered Colombia, we covered Dash, covered Colombia, we covered Dash, covered Colombia, we covered Dash, we covered everything. It's a we covered everything. It's a we covered everything. It's a slightly longer show today, so thank you slightly longer show today, so thank you slightly longer show today, so thank you for your patience. But there was quite a lot for your patience. But there was quite a lot for your patience. But there was quite a lot to cover. We were to cover. We were to cover. We were off the air for two weeks and we hope to be back off the air for two weeks and we hope to be back off the air for two weeks and we hope to be back with you next week with you next week with you next week for another episode of CG Sports for another episode of CG Sports for another episode of CG Sports Pod. Thank you, Agustín, again for Pod. Thank you, Agustín, again for Pod. Thank you, Agustín, again for being with us. How can people being with us. How can people being with us. How can people find you on the... Networks?

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