Urban Pitch's video: Pro Footballer Tristan Bowen on playing for LA Galaxy Chivas USA and targeting his hometown LAFC

Tristan Bowen is a pro footballer with the distinction of being the first Homegrown Player to sign an MLS contract, making the LA Galaxy roster as the youngest player by way of an open tryout at age sixteen, and having highs and lows through a well-traveled playing career. He shares his experiences of playing alongside David Beckham and Landon Donovan as a young teenager, his current work of building his podcast, and his goal of playing for his hometown MLS team, LAFC. 01:50 - Being home schooled in order to pursue a professional soccer career 02:40 - Process of becoming first MLS homegrown and youngest player for LA Galaxy 07:40 - Falling in love with the beautiful game as a kid and competing with older players 08:50 - Training with the LA Galaxy at 16 years old 16:14 - Being welcomed to the team by Landon Donovan, David Beckham and veterans 18:07 - Going from a top LA Galaxy team to being traded to a dysfunctional Chivas USA team 25:05 - Being recruited in New England but deciding to play abroad in Europe 32:22 - The level and style of play in Europe 34:40 - Identifying with and aiming to play on LAFC 36:40 - His masterplan to get onto the LAFC roster 41:10 - Dating and life in Los Angeles 43:15 - How he keeps his relationship interesting and fresh 45:45 - His plan for the next 3-6 months and pursuing outside interests 48:48 - Playing Bean Boozled 50:50 - Giveaway: Tristan’s game-worn signed boots! Tristan Bowen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristanbowen/ A Pros Life: Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aproslifepodcast/ ___________________ Follow us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/urban-pitch-podcast-beautiful/id1154401327 Follow us on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/urban-pitch Subscribe for more interviews and latest news on street football, freestyle, and urban culture: http://bit.ly/2cruHdF Read more about Street Football on Urban Pitch: http://www.urbanpitch.com Join a Futsal League in Los Angeles: http://www.urbanfutsal.la Find us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urban.pitch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urbanpitchofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/UrbanFutsalLA