Todd Gurley on retirement at 28, soccer's international impact, investing in MLS, and the Georgia experience (Soccer 03/18)

Two-time First Team All-Pro, and 2017 Offensive Player of the Year Todd Gurley joins Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey and Charlie Davies for a candid conversation about life before and after football, leaving college early, the power of investment in soccer, hobbies, and having a kid on the way. The group also try to bait Gurley into some freestyle rapping before discussing his musical interests and Georgia experience.

Retirement (2:03): Life after playing, having a good perspective, his love for Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Welcome to the NFL (10:56): Inspiring teammates, sports are humbling, and surreal moments.

Roc Nation (17:45): International soccer stardom, missing Messi, and the atmosphere of European football, career longevity.

Entrepreneur (28:11): Bringing the NFL around the world, investing in MLS, and becoming a father.

Southern Cooking California Living (36:56): Grilling & Gator Bites, hiking, ski attempt, next travel destinations.

Sports Fandom (41:55): Duke basketball, LA Galaxy, and wherever Neymar goes.

Music aspirations (43:58): Rapping, what's spinning, and being around country music at Georgia.

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