Welcome to this week’s edition of The Roundup, where we keep you updated on all things Hartford Athletic, as well as what's going on around the United Soccer League and the Soccer world. This week, we spoke to two of the newest returning squad members for the 2021 season, Alex Lara and Conor McGlynn. The pair spoke about last season’s experiences, looking forward to next season and some Champions League talk.
Alex Lara and Conor McGlynn return for the 2021 season:
Defender Alex Lara who was announced earlier this week, tuned in from his home state of California and discussed last season and his expectations for 2021!
The second player that was announced this week was Conor McGlynn. The midfielder has come a long way from open tryouts last year and is excited to come back for his second season with the club. Check out what they had to say about their rookie seasons and what's to come in 2021!
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Roundup, where we keep you updated on all things Hartford Athletic, as well as what’s going on around the United Soccer League and the Soccer world. This week, we spoke to two of the newest returning squad members for the 2021 season, Alex Lara and Conor McGlynn. The pair spoke about last season’s experiences, looking forward to next season and some Champions League talk.
Alex Lara and Conor McGlynn return for the 2021 season:
Defender Alex Lara who was announced earlier this week, tuned in from his home state of California and discussed last season and his expectations for 2021!
The second player that was announced this week was Conor McGlynn. The midfielder has come a long way from open tryouts last year and is excited to come back for his second season with the club. Check out what they had to say about their rookie seasons and what’s to come in 2021!
Around the USL:
– League President Jake Edwards speaks to “The Athletic” about this past season, the future of the league, and the potential launch of a Women’s USL league.
Former two-time “USL First League” Championship winner Brian Schmezter leads Seattle Sounders to their fourth MLS Cup in five seasons.
Lara and McGlynn model FC Bayern and RB Leipzig’s styles of play:
In the midst of the Champions League Group Stages coming to a close, we asked Alex and Conor who they have been most impressed with and if they emulate their game off of any style of play. Conor's choice was the current champions of Europe, Bayern Munich, especially the work of their midfield players.
Around the USL:
– League President Jake Edwards speaks to “The Athletic” about this past season, the future of the league, and the potential launch of a Women’s USL league.Â
Former two-time “USL First League” Championship winner Brian Schmezter leads Seattle Sounders to their fourth MLS Cup in five seasons.Â
Lara and McGlynn model FC Bayern and RB Leipzig’s styles of play:
In the midst of the Champions League Group Stages coming to a close, we asked Alex and Conor who they have been most impressed with and if they emulate their game off of any style of play. Conor’s choice was the current champions of Europe, Bayern Munich, especially the work of their midfield players.Â
Likewise, Lara mentioned Red Bull Leipzig, another team who have impressed in the Champions League this season. He even gives us an inside look at how last year’s squad referred to some of Leipzig’s playstyle.
Likewise, Lara mentioned Red Bull Leipzig, another team who have impressed in the Champions League this season. He even gives us an inside look at how last year’s squad referred to some of Leipzig’s playstyle.Â
