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241. LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez
As Los Angeles prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we sit down with City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez to discuss making the game more accessible for everyone, the challenges that come with such a massive event, and what makes LA so special.
Timestamps
(01:47) How he became an LAFC fan
(08:00) Interacting with the LA soccer community from his work as a LA City Councilmember
(17:40) How LA is preparing for the 2026 World Cup
(29:27) The USMNT and Mexico: Who'll do better at the World Cup?
Cast
Hosts: Ramsey Abushahla, Julio Monterroza, & Brigitte Flores
Producer: Roy Cho
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