In this special episode of The Kickback FC, we sit down with Joseph-Claude Gyau — U.S. international and current Las Vegas Lights FC winger, to talk about his incredible journey through the global game.From signing with Hoffenheim out of high school to playing under Jürgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, Gyau shares what it takes to grind through injuries, adapt across leagues, and give back through his training platform, Gyau Skills Academy.We dive into his football roots as a third-generation pro, life after the USMNT, his Chelsea fandom, and the importance of legacy on and off the pitch.🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations with players you should know.⏱️ Chapters:00:40 Intro1:47 Joe Gyau, Welcome to the KickBack2:40 How’d you become a fan of Chelsea FC?4:20 Joe Gyau on his thoughts on the current Chelsea team6:47 Growing up as a third-generation footballer12:56 Playing at IMG Academy16:16 Current landscape of youth soccer in the U.S.21:47 Going pro out of high school25:17 Joe Gyau on Charles Rankin30:26 Getting to Hoffenheim35:10 Moving to FC St. Pauli39:01 Signing with Borussia Dortmund46:17 Playing under Jürgen Klopp50:56 Learning from Klopp, Tuchel & Klinsmann53:00 Persevering through injury56:13 Signing with FC Cincinnati1:00:00 Differences between MLS and European leagues1:02:32 How has fatherhood changed you as a professional1:05:17 Gyau Skills Academy1:08:00 One thing from your upbringing that’s helped you as a pro1:12:38 Advice to the youth1:14:39 Rapid Fire Questions1:14:42 What’s on your game day playlist?1:15:33 Hobbies outside of soccer1:16:22 Joe Gyau’s five-a-side team1:18:58 Signing with Las Vegas Lights FC1:20:08 Underrated part of your game?1:21:27 One game you could relive?1:23:00 Toughest opponent and team?1:26:00 Favorite Ghanaian, German & Swedish dish?1:29:00 Outro#TheKickbackFC #JoeGyau #JoesphClaudeGyau #IMG #IMGAcademy #Hoffenheim #USMNT #SoccerJourney #Bundesliga #ProSoccer #SoccerPodcast #YouthSoccer

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