Marcelo Balboa on Playing with Edge, Beating Argentina & Building the USMNT

On this bonus episode of Inside American Soccer, Marcelo Balboa joins Tab Ramos and Matt Doyle for a candid conversation about one of the most important eras in U.S. Soccer history. Marcelo reflects on learning the game the hard way under his father, embracing his edge on the field, and the World Cup moment everything changed for the USMNT. The group revisits the legendary 1995 Copa América run, including the United States’ historic 3–0 victory over Argentina, and discusses why that tournament changed how the world viewed American soccer. Marcelo also reveals who he believes is the greatest player the U.S. has ever produced, shares the defining moment of his career, and unveils his All-Time USMNT Starting XI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.