Episode Details

The most anticipated signing in Philadelphia Union history not to be announced? That's right, we're talking promising Venezuelan Jose Riasco to the Philadelphia Union! Todd is joined by friend of the pod, Author of the book, Red Wine & Arepas: Football Venezuela's Religion, Jordan Florit. Todd and Jordan discuss what kind of player are The Union getting in Jose Riasco, and how he's made such a rapid rise into the soccer scene in Venezuela. They also discuss the pipeline between MLS and Deportivo La Guairá, and take a look at the current Venezuelans at The Union in Jose Martinez and Jesus Bueno!

Jose Riasco:

• Rising onto the scene: [9:35-18:16]
• Improvements to his game: [18:17-21:05]
• Ranking in terms of talent compared to past prospects: [21:06-24:44]

Deportivo La Guairá developing talent:

• Why there's a pipeline between Deportivo La Guairá and MLS: [24:45-30:07]

Jose "El Brujo" Martinez:

• Rise to the top: [30:08-34:43]
• How Venezuelans feel about him: [34:44-37:51]

Jesus Bueno: 

• What kind of player is Bueno: [37:52-41:22]

Random Questions:

• When does Europe start getting involved with players in Venezuela: [41:23-44:27]

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