The Goal Club

Ep. 15 - Iliana Limón Romero - MLS Cup Recap, World Cup Preparations


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In this episode the Sports Editor for the Los Angeles Times joins The Goal Club to talk about the electric MLS Cup game between LAFC and the Philadelphia Union which the Black and Gold won in  thrilling fashion in a penalty shootout and discusses what it means for the franchise moving forward.

Iliana and our host Edwin Delgado also talk about the roster selection for the U.S. Men's National team ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including the omission of fellow El Pasoan Ricardo Pepi from the squad.

They also discuss what to expect from the World Cup, the unknowns that remain ahead to the tournament and the coverage the Los Angeles Times will provide throughout the tournament.

Iliana also shares her story on how she became intrigued by sports, and the unexpected opportunity she got early in her career that allowed her to switch to sports and eventually become the first female sports editor at two different newspapers in major markets.

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