There is no linear path in soccer, as each journey is unique and different from the others, and that's no different for former Philadelphia Union midfielder and current Louisville City head coach Danny Cruz. José sits down with Danny to discuss a wide variety of topics, including his time in Philadelphia, what made Sébastien Le Toux and Andre Blake so special, being surrounded by up-and-coming coaches like BJ Callaghan, Jim Curtin, Brenden Burke, and Mike Sorber, the 2025 season for Louisville City, and the overall state of the club.

• Louisville City's preseason plans against MLS opponents: [4:15]

• Danny Cruz on the early stages of the Union: [7:02]

• Could Danny Cruz sense Le Toux and Bedoya would have the career's they had: [10:57]

• What was it like to go from John Hackworth to Jim Curtin during the season: [13:37]

• Playing under up and coming coaches: [17:07]

• Has MLS Next Pro hurt or helped USL Championship: [21:57]

• Building through the academy: [27:47]

• How has being a coach changed Danny: [30:17]

• Not dwelling too much on the lows: [31:56]

• What is Danny most proud of during his time in USL: [33:40]

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