America the Beautiful Game
America the Beautiful Game is a podcast about soccer in the US and its relationship with Europe. Each week Dan Rutstein, a former sports journalist and diplomat and now head of International at Orange County Soccer Club, sits down with a new guest to discuss the sport and its growth in this country. We have current and former players, coaches, administrators and those from industries linked to soccer - betting, data, marketing and more. America the Beautiful game is a chance to see soccer in the US from a new angle. Please join us.
America the Beautiful Game
Matchday 17 - Rob Kiernan, Orange County, Rangers, Watford
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Rob Kiernan
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Season 1
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Episode 17
We talk to Orange County Soccer Club defender Rob Kiernan.
The former Rangers, Watford and Wigan player talks about making the transition to the US, his memories of playing at Ibrox and helping the next generation of young US players.
Rob talks about the quality of the youth system in the UK, what he learned as a youth at Watford and doing the extra "1%s" that make a difference.
He remembers his time in Scotland, the enormity of Old Firm games and his career highlights over there.
And he talks about the US, the huge potential, the off-field activities for fans and how hard it is to play in Vegas when over 100 degrees.