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 31 - Gareth Ainsworth, Wimbledon legend and manager
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Gareth Ainsworth
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Season 1
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Episode 31
We talk to former flying winger Gareth Ainsworth about his playing and managerial career.
He tells us about his literal baptism of fire at Wimbledon, what he learned there about culture and how he models himself on Diego Simeone.
Gareth talks about his desire to manage in the US, the away dressing room at Accrington Stanley and why Ryan Reynolds made such a brave choice at Wrexham.
We cover promotion and relegation, causing havoc against Newcastle and his love of music - and performances with The Cold Blooded Hearts.
A fun chat with a real character of the game.