The Alphonso Davies Special
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As Alphonso Davies takes the spotlight in the Bundesliga, Dan and Jeff discuss the impact he can have for Canadian soccer at an international level now and in the future. The guys are joined by Canada’s Men’s National Team Head Coach John Herdman to talk about the development and deployment of ‘Phonzie.’ They also touch on the difficulties of managing a side during COVID-19 and how he’s planning for the challenges that may arise. Also, FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas breaks down why he thinks Davies is the best player in Concacaf and takes a look at the restart plan for the MLS. This episode is produced by Cam Barra and hosted by Dan Riccio and Jeff Blair. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 
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