Marcelo Balboa – Then
When it comes to longevity in soccer, Marcelo Balboa is the man to look up to. He made sure that USA’s defensive line was as tight as a tourniquet. Balboa played every minute of every game. This remained true even when the Brazilians managed to sneak one past his defenders. He was a player who set stability in the American’s defense.
Marcelo Balboa – Now
ESPN and ABC got lucky when Marcelo Balboa took up a commentating position for them. In his repertoire include MLS and the World Cup. The former was also the arena where Balboa played – the likes of the Colorado Rapids and MetroStars. He took a major step out of the limelight to become a soccer coach at Monarch High School in Colorado.