Part Two - Coming to America

In the second episode of this documentary series, presenter Mike Zimmermann explores what Lionel Messi’s arrival will mean for American Soccer. Pablo Maurer looks back at the stars who have tried to crack the USA, while Felipe Cardenas looks ahead to how Messi and Inter Miami will attempt to build on this. You'll also hear from Ex-MLS players Bradley Wright-Phillips and Nedum Onuoha, who talk us through playing Soccer in the States, and how they think the Argentine will fit in. Produced by Jay Beale. 

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Lionel Messi - arguably the greatest footballer of all time - is now an Inter Miami player and the biggest asset MLS has ever had. Over this three-part series, The Athletic details why Messi is deemed as the GOAT in almost every department, his complex relationship with Argentina and the nuances of the unique deal that brought him to Florida. Featuring interviews with the likes of Bradley Wright-Phillips and Nedum Onuoha, as well as leaning on the expertise of Athletic writers from both sides of the Atlantic. Initially homed on The Athletic's soccer documentary feed Go Deeper: https://podfollow.com/godeeper Artwork illustration credits: Marcus Marritt