Sporting Kansas City homegrown midfielder Gianluca Busio was the star of the Soccer Cooligans Podcast this week, joining comedian hosts Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco to discuss the MLS is Back Tournament, his upward career trajectory as a promising 18-year-old, his close ties with club and youth international teammates, plus several other compelling topics.
Busio appeared in all five matches for Sporting at the MLS is Back Tournament in Walt Disney World, notably converting the game-winning penalty in a shootout win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC on July 26. As one of the brightest teenage prospects in American soccer, the North Carolina native and Sporting Kansas City Academy product has already notched four goals and two assists in 41 competitive appearances for the club, including 14 starts.
The talented midfielder is likely to play a key role for Sporting in the weeks and months ahead, as Sporting will play 18 more regular season fixtures between Aug. 21 and Nov. 8 to round out the 23-game campaign. The Audi MLS Cup Playoffs will then commence on Nov. 20, featuring an expanded field of 18 teams, and culminate with MLS Cup on Dec. 12.
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Sporting midfielder Gianluca Busio joins the Soccer Cooligans Podcast
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