In this episode, Megan Linke sits down with Tristan Bowen, the first-ever MLS homegrown player, who went pro at just 17 with LA Galaxy. From training alongside icons like David Beckham and Landon Donovan to launching a media brand that gives voice to the athlete journeyâTristanâs story is filled with real-world lessons for players and parents alike.
Inside the episode:
- How Tristanâs path to LA Galaxy unfoldedâand the mindset that got him there
- Why he believes players should pursue coaching licenses early
- His time training in Brazil and what it taught him about street-style passion
- Mental health, self-motivation, and bouncing back from hard moments
- How to build your own support system as a young athlete
- Advice for parents navigating their childâs soccer path
- The purpose behind his new platform, â @aproslifemediadotcomâ , and why athlete storytelling matters more than ever
Plus:
- The most underrated player heâs ever played with
- His take on Messi vs. Ronaldo
- The one thing he wishes every young player knew
- What Beckham was really like off the field
 Whether youâre an academy parent, youth player, coach, or soccer fanâthis episode offers rare insights you wonât find anywhere else.
Guest: Tristan Bowen Instagram: â @tristanbowenâ Â
TikTok: â @tristanbowennâ Â
YouTube: â @tristanbowenâ Â
Media Brand: â @aproslifemediadotcomâ Â
Host: Megan Linke â @meganlinkeofficialâ Â
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