Brad Guzan on USMNT-Mexico, MLS, Atlanta United & What's Next

USMNT goalkeeper turned podcaster Brad Guzan joins the show this week to reflect on his incredible 21-year career which included stints in MLS and the Premier League. Guzan shares what he's been up to since retiring from professional soccer at the end of the 2025 season and talks about his new role as a sporting advisor and club ambassador for Atlanta United  where he supports various club initiatives and hosts The Guuuzan Show. His conversation with host Meghan Klingenberg also touches on the unique challenges and rewards of being a goalkeeper plus U.S.-Mexico, which renews its rivalry this fall in Glendale, Ariz. on Oct. 3. Chapters: 01:58 - Kling interviews Brad Guzan 09:58 - Are field players crazy? 17:35 - Early days of MLS at Chivas USA 26:28 - Why is the USA so good at goalkeeping? 35:22 - When Guzan knew it was time to hang up the boots 51:15 - What part of his career makes Guz the most proud? 54:20 - Can the USWNT take away anything from the USMNT's World Cup run? More info: http://www.ussoccer.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices