Fantasy Poolies Footy Show
Welcome to Fantasy Poolies Footy Show —the ultimate banter-filled podcast for football fanatics! Hosted by former professional Andrea Lombardo and longtime friends Luca Forno and Adrian Pena. We dive deep into world football with a side of laughs and the occasional hot take on other sports.
Expect weekly candid conversations, locker-room stories, tactical insights, and plenty of banter from three former teammates who know the game inside out. Whether you’re here for the football insights or just the laughs, we’ve got you covered.
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Fantasy Poolies Footy Show
From MLS Cup MVP to League Exec: Alecko Eskandarian on Legacy, Leadership & the Future of Soccer
In this episode of The Technical Area, Andrea Lombardo and Luca Forno are joined by Alecko Eskandarian — former MLS Cup Champion 🏆, MLS Cup MVP ⭐, and current Vice President of Player Relations & Development at Major League Soccer ⚽.
Alecko shares his journey from growing up in a legendary soccer household — his father, Andranik Eskandarian, played alongside Pelé and Beckenbauer at the New York Cosmos 🇺🇸 — to making his own mark as a #1 draft pick and key figure in D.C. United’s 2004 MLS Cup run.
We talk:
- Playing alongside legends like David Beckham 🌟
- The emotional toll of career-ending injuries 🧠
- His transition from player to exec 👔
- Youth development, academy culture & keeping the game fun ⚽🎒
- How MLS is supporting the next generation on and off the pitch 🔄📈
This one’s for the players, coaches, dreamers & die-hards.
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