How Clint Dempsey & Charlie Davies got discovered in US | CBS Sports Kickin' It | Episode 9

Published 2023-11-15
Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in CBS Sports colleague and former United States U-20 MYNT head coach Thomas Rongen to talk about his experiences as U.S. Soccer’s chief scout. Thomas opens up about his unorthodox approach to coaching, coming to America from the Netherlands, getting posterized by George Best during his NASL playing days, and his regrets about not consoling Clint and Charlie after each of them had suffered a personal tragedy. Then, the tables turn and it’s Kate’s turn to be interviewed as the guys ask about her career path, love of soccer, and succeeding in a male-dominated industry.

Raw. Authentic. Unfiltered. This is Kickin' It - a new weekly show hosted by Kate Abdo and former United States men's national team players Clint Dempsey, Maurice Edu, and Charlie Davies.

The show will see the quartet engage in original conversations and agenda-setting discussion with each other and a wide variety of guests across the soccer world.

00:00 - Thomas Rongen joins Kickin' It
0:46 - How Thomas Rongen discovered Dempsey & Davies
8:34 - Thomas Rongen shares memories of Johan Cruyff
10:51 - Rongen reveals the length he took to grow the USMNT U-20s
17:00 - Rongen apologies to Dempsey & Davies for not reaching out during personal tragedy
24:43 - Clint freestyle raps!
26:48 - How Kate Abdo got into sport & broadcasting
36:24 - Who does Kate prefer: UCL Today or Kickin’ It crew?
38:17 - Kate Abdo on the impact she’s made to television

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All Comments (21)
  • @jordandavis7101
    Kate is the best thing to happen to CBS sports. She completes this shown and it’d be much worse if she wasn’t on it. Congrats on your success Kate, you deserve it!!
  • @bradmeyer13
    not an interview that will get a lot of views based on the name but honestly my favorite one yet!!! people like Thomas Rongen are reasons Soccer has risen from the ashes of the 1900's. Legend
  • @juanmachado1844
    Rongen has contributed so much to American soccer. I hope he gets his dues soon from The US Federation
  • @nickross1770
    Clint is for me the best football talent that ever represented the USA.
  • @Monstar760
    Rongen as a coach would have been an amazing experience. Great interview
  • @mikepearson3226
    I had the pleasure of knowing Thomas when he was in the Tampa Bay Area. A great guy, warm, generous personality and a credit to the Netherlands.
  • @Lugotti
    Wow!! This postcast is super under-rated! It's one of the best soccer podcasts on the web!
  • @NIVEA815
    kate is a gem! would have loved an entire episode on her. but this will do for now. i definitely had a feeling that this team is her favorite.
  • @mrbuckmeister
    What's amazing about Kate is that she is both glamorous and one of the sharpest people in the room, often the sharpest person. I have so much respect for someone who has learned all the languages she knows and is as quick witted as she is. We are blessed every time we get to spend time with her.
  • Oh- and Thomas Rongan: he is the most authentically original character in entire growth of US Soccer. I saw him quite a bit in Ft Lauderdale days and what he says is what you get. A completely transparent head or coach of anything is difficult to find. His relationship with Clint and Charlie is truly touching…
  • @StudioGREGORIO
    WOW! Great show. Kate is a joy to watch and you just know she is always on her game. Cheers!
  • @cupolove1
    I’m ready for the Kate-centric multi episode run
  • The one thing I can add about Kate is this: from when she started at BIEN sports in Miami with Ray Hudson etc she has gotten so incredibly much better in every way…
  • @Rab_Daddy
    Was this the last episode of the season? No sneak peak for next week 😱😱😱😱 Kate, we all love you and your energy. You are the best in the Industry!
  • @brianhinkle5057
    Love these, keep it up CBS sports, appreciate you guys being real, I hope this helps the fan be gracious and cheer you on, being a pro athlete isn't easy and you guys are doing a great job being so authentic. Well done and such a great platform
  • @user-jo6tp9bq7j
    Best insites into folks and futbol/soccer...ever. please allow some more time for the soccer stories. I could watch for hours! I can't wait for this to move onto cable/tv!!
  • @davegomezjr
    These shows are the BEST. I sincerely mean that. I love each and every episode. I've done the pod and the vpod. I love them both but the visual aspect is key. Thank you.
  • @NIVEA815
    kate conducts great interviews and gives good interviews. i just wanted her to keep talking @ CBS 20 minutes isn't enough.