Ep. 117: This Week in MLS's Eli Lesser
In the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast, the crew sits down with Eli Lesser of This Week in MLS to discuss how he got into the league, the El Trafico rivalry, and how he deals with haters.
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Show Notes
Eli Lesser is a busy guy. As one of the more prominent content creators in MLS, he has consistently been covering the league and all of its drama since 2015. As an adamant LA Galaxy fan, much of his coverage has surrounded the vibrant El Trafico rivalry, and we discuss his thoughts on how its helped the league, how the LA soccer scene has changed since LAFC joined the fray, and how he's dealt with sticky situations involving rival fans.
Timestamps
(02:0)1 Eli's status as an LA Galaxy fan and his thoughts on the LA soccer scene and rivalry
(10:25) The El Trafico Derby at the Rose Bowl and the state of MLS
(24:00) The origins of This Week in MLS and how Eli got into the league
(31:24) Dealing with haters and negative comments
(40:00) The most hyped stadiums and supporters' sections in MLS
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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