Episode Details

New York Red Bulls' new Designated Player and Mexican International Jorge Ruvalcaba sits down with our own Herc Gomez to discuss the dynamic squad Head Coach Michael Bradley has assembled this season, including breakout stars Adri Mehmeti and Julian Hall.

Jorge also details his shocking $6.5M transfer from Pumas UNAM in LigaMX to MLS and how he almost quit soccer before getting his big opportunity with the Mexican side.

Later, Herc and Ruvalcaba speak on the growing quality of MLS versus LigaMX and why Jorge felt compelled to chose the Mexican National Team over the USMNT.

We wrap up the show with the VAMOS Hotline presented by Verizon, as Herc takes a look at Paraguay's defensive strength, a key factor heading into the World Cup 2026.

0:00 - Vamos with Jorge Ruvalcaba

1:05 - Pumas UNAM to NYRB

1:59 - Michael Bradley

3:05 - Has Football Changed?

3:42 - Young NY Red Bulls

4:21 - Julian Hall & Adri Mehmeti

5:24 - Hall to USMNT for 2026 World Cup

7:09 - Liga MX and MLS Gap Shorting

8:10 - Aspirations for Europe

9:02 - Hudson River Derby

10:05 - CDMX or NYC Traffic

10:27 - Football Since 3 Years Old

10:58 - HS MVP

11:38 - Sparring 2022 World Cup

12:23 - Representing Mexico Over USA

13:48 - Navigating Two Cultures

15:01 - Almost Quitting Football

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