As part of a series getting to know coaches better. Thad Bell from the Kansas City Soccer Journal sits down with Kansas City Current assistant coach Lucas Rodriguez. This interview took place in late August.

Coach Rodriguez talks about his favorite player now that Messi is in the United States, spicy food, and more.

In this series, we talk with KC Current assistant coaches Lloyd Yaxley, Lee Nguyen, Lucas Rodriguez, and interim head coach Caroline Sjöblom.

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