Hi and welcome to the Tales From the Trail podcast by Matchplay. In this episode I welcome back former #1 pick in the MLS draft, Omar Salgado and his former teammate Jay DeMerit. As an experienced player and captain of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Jay helped a teenaged Omar adjust to life as a professional soccer player. They reflect on their experiences as professionals and together as teammates. Omar shares his appreciation for Jay and what he did for him. Please enjoy!

Summary

In this conversation, Jay DeMerit and Omar Salgado discuss their experiences transitioning from playing soccer to coaching and other ventures. They talk about the challenges they faced and the lack of transparency in soccer clubs. They also discuss the importance of support for young players and the need for better development programs. Jay and Omar reflect  ...