Clean Sheets Podcast

Arizona United SC minority owner David Rappaport (heretofore known as D Rapp) takes a break from lawyering for Diplo and chats with Ryan and Kia about why so many artists are investing in Arizona's USL squad. Also in this episode: D Rapp's opinions on NYCFC, the Third Rail and watching soccer with kids Pete Wentz' semi-secret soccer skills Ryan invents the Octocalon Why the World Cup unites people more than the Olympics How minor-league soccer is like indie record labels Why Arizona United is called United when it didn't unite existing teams Brett Johnson's hugs bringing world peace American team names vs European club names How AZU ownership are caretakers, but the fans are in charge D Rapp's love for Phoenix and tacos and sandwiches Ideas for better AZU merchandise Ryan skipping Mothers Day to attend AO Rally Pancho Villa's Army sitting across Peoria Sports complex from La Furia Roja Countless musical references, including Jarvis Cocker, Vampire Weekend, Jeff Barrow, Jimmy Eat World, The National, Phi