Maxime Chanot is the longest serving member of defending MLS Cup Champions, New York City FC. He suffered a potential career ending injury less than two months ago that could have changed his life forever – the initial report from a doctor was – 50/50 who would permanently lose sight in his left eye.

Maxime speaks in detail about his emotions during the recovery.

Maxime also talks about winning the MLS Cup and how as a younger player he probably would have been ejected in those waning moments at Portland.

And his partnership at the back with Alexander Callens – despite speaking very much to him on or off the field.

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