# PA Replay: Former MLS Star & USMNT Player Taylor Twellman

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Podcast: [The Pure Athlete Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pure-athlete-podcast-5760819)
Published: 2026-06-16T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.pureathlete.com/episodes/ep-45-taylor-twellman
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## Resource

Former MLS star and current MLS TV Analyst Taylor Twellman shares his youth sports story as a multi-sport athlete who played both baseball and soccer in college before going all-in on soccer. Taylor had a prolific soccer career as a 2x Golden Boot winner and MLS MVP. He shares some strong opinions about American soccer, our current youth sports cullture, advice for parents, and advice for coaches.

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