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Sorry for the wait! With all the soccer going on its important to remember that #BlackLivesMatter! In the first half of the episode Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) go over whats been going on with the MLS, NWSL and briefly touch on European soccer. In the second half, the guys had on special guest MLS Legend Shalrie Joseph (@Shalrie21). Shalrie shares some of his favorite memories of his playing career, while throwing jabs at the guys for being Metrostars/New York Red Bull fans. He also highlights some of the players that stood out to him during his tenure as the Grenada national team coach.



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Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) bring along a few special guests for a BONUS EPISODE! This time it's Professional soccer player Andrew Jean-Baptiste (@ajeanbaptiste92) along with some old neighborhood friends Angel Velez (@Angelitoo12) and Jovany Ventura (@jovanyvee). We talk about Andrew's career and where it has taken him so far. We also hold a discussion about the return of the Bundesliga as well as how this pandemic can and will impact soccer worldwide in the long run. Tag along, nothing better than a bonus episode. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.

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Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) bring along another special guest, this time it's Professional soccer player Quincy Amarikwa (@QuincyAmarikwa) . He shares with us his unorthodox route to becoming a Pro player, his thoughts on the current state of Major League Soccer as well as what it could do to improve and also gives us a little insight on what player's head he currently lives in #RentFree. Come along for the ride, this was a fun one. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.



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Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) have their first player guest, Pablo Punyed @pablopunyed90. We get into the specifics on how he ended up playing collegiate soccer at St. John's, professionally in Iceland and his journey to representing El Salvador at the national team level. He shares with us the adversity he's faced throughout his life and career. Tune in to this week's episode and find out what his favorite type of cleats are...not what we expected. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.



Pablo & some of the member of the El Salvador national team have partnered to collect donations to feed those effected by this pandemic in El Salvador. Please share and donate if possible www.esunido.com every little bit helps.



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Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) have their first special guest @NotAlexis of the SoccerCooligans. They get into how Alexis got into soccer and what his take is on the current  state of the MLS. We ask him questions on his experience as a fan/spectator and he shares with us who his favorite guest has been so far. Do we hate him for being an NYCFC fan? FInd out on this week's episode.

Rene and Litos (@5050ballpod) recap all 13 matches from week 1 of the MLS regular season. They also go on to discuss the El Clasico match as well as the Premier League and FA Cup fixtures. What are your thoughts? Find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @5050ballpod and also use Twitter hashtag #ask5050 to ask us any questions you have or provide any topics to discuss.