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Our Regions. Our Fútbol. Bringing you the very best stories of Concacaf, Conmebol, and beyond. VAMOS features shows from Herculez Gomez and The Give N Go with Reynoso and Soltero. Part of the Men In Blazers Media Network.

  1. From playing in São Paulo with Casemiro to winning the MLS CUP under Tata Martino

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    From playing in São Paulo with Casemiro to winning the MLS CUP under Tata Martino

    Herc sat down with Greg Garza, a true US soccer product, as he recounts the sacrifice of leaving Dallas at 12 to learn the Brazilian flair at Sao Paulo's Academy, and shares details of the mindset required to make it pro at 16 in Sporting Lisbon, where everything was based on Cristiano Ronaldo's discipline. Greg opens up about embracing his Mexican American identity after his European stint, culminating in a Liga MX title with Xolos—El Equipo Sin Fronteras—and details his inspiring comeback from a career-threatening hip injury to find glory with Atlanta United under Gerardo 'Tata' Martino. Now, after his retirement, he enjoys his days through his new project, Beyond Goals Mentorship, where he teaches youth the key personality traits of a professional player: confidence, leadership, and resilience. 00:00 - COMING UP (VAMOS w/ Greg Garza). 01:01 - Defining the Brazilian Ginga, and Growing up in Texas. 04:12 - A "True US Soccer Product". 07:12 - The Duality of Being Mexican-American. 09:19 - 24/7 Athlete lifestyle in São Paulo while still a kid. 12:17 - 2007 U-17 World Cup, and Competing against Toni Kroos. 14:57 - Sporting CP Academy. 22:23 - Playing in Portugal's Second Division. 25:07 - Winning Liga MX with Xolos. 32:25 - Atlanta United rises to the MLS Cup Title 38:59 - Gerardo 'Tata' Martino 40:52 - USMNT Experience 46:19 - What are Santi Gimenez's chances of playing in this World Cup? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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  2. What drove Janusz Michallik to CHOOSE the USMNT over playing in England?

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    What drove Janusz Michallik to CHOOSE the USMNT over playing in England?

    "The biggest loss of my life was being cut right before World Cup 1994." Herc sat down with USMNT's pioneer Janusz Michallik, a core member of the squad that lifted the 1991 Gold Cup—a key moment for an American program trying to gain relevance. He explains how Bora Milutinović's famous World Tour against teams like Brazil and AC Milan helped shape the identity of the US Soccer team. Janusz shared memories from his youth in Poland, including time with his dad, a national team legend, and his decision to turn down a transfer to play for Southampton in England to pursue the American dream. Plus, his experience of the 1991 Gold Cup victory, and his powerful message about the groundwork his generation laid for the 2026 World Cup. 00:00 - (COMING UP) VAMOS w/ Janusz Michallik. 00:56 - Polish Roots and the Pressure of Heritage 05:53 - MISL "Wild Wild West" Indoor Soccer. 11:57 - Becoming a US Citizen and First USMNT Call. 16:15 - Coaching under Bora Milutinović. 22:22 - The USMNT was a "Club Team" in the 90s. 24:18 - US Soccer's Mision Viejo Residency. 30:32 - Loyalty, European Offers, and the World Cup Dream. 35:47 - "Soccer-Tennis" as Bora's Selection Method. 39:03 - 1994 World Cup and Personal Heartbreak. 46:41 - Legacy of the Pioneer Generation for 2026. 49:24 - USMNT or El Tri? Who's the real "Gigante de America"? SUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=1 CONTACT: vamos@meninblazers.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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