Luca Gate A month ago he began a new stage in his career by joining the New England Revolution of the Major League Soccer (MLS). But for something to start, he also had to end his story with Bocathe club that formed him since he was a child and where he made his debut in the First Division and was instrumental in winning the 2022 First Division Championship. This Wednesday, during the MLS Media Day the forward born in Laferrere shared with Clarion his first impressions about his experience in American soccer, his adaptation to the new environment and the expectations he has in his first year in the league. At just 22 years old, the winger seeks to establish himself as a key piece in the team. Gran Boston and leave their mark in one of the championships that has grown the most in recent years and that has Lionel Messi as its top figure.
He Lobster spoke about the similarities he finds between the MLS and the Argentine Leaguehighlighted the level of competitiveness and the intensity of the matches. He also explained the reasons that led him to leave the club that formed him and mentioned the need for new challenges and growth, both personal and professional.
In addition, he shared what his process of adapting to life in a new city has been like, noting that, although he misses Buenos Aires, he feels motivated by the opportunity to immerse himself in a new culture and be part of a team with great aspirations in the Major. League Soccer. Langoni has played 6 games in the MLS and has already scored two goals, although the team is not going through a good moment and with the Argentine on the field they have accumulated one win, two draws and three losses.
-How do you feel about arriving in MLS and how was your debut with New England?
-I’m really happy. It is a tremendous joy for me, for my family, we are all very happy. Luckily I was able to have a good debut in the team, a great game was played and everyone included me very well in the team and I am happy about that. I am adapting little by little, now with my teammates and coaching staff everything becomes easier.
-How are you adapting to MLS and what differences do you find with Argentine soccer?
-The truth is, it’s good. My teammates made it much easier for me to adapt quickly. It is also a different culture to live here, but I have it quite calmly, well and adapting little by little. I don’t know if there is a big difference because MLS is very competitive. A little more physically perhaps, but I don’t see a very big difference. It’s like I told you, it’s very competitive like in Argentina and those who play there know that it’s very tough, with a lot of friction and I’m used to that.
-What did you feel when you got the offer from New England?
-I didn’t talk to any player here to give me advice, but I did start looking a little more and getting into the league, and I felt that it was a good opportunity for me. I understand that I was not in a good moment in Boca, I was not going through a good football moment and I felt that it was time to take a step in my career. I thought about it a lot, it was difficult, but today I am here and I am happy.
-How did a figure like Lionel Messi influence your arrival in the MLS and what did you see in the league that motivated you to come?
-The first motivation was that Messi is there. The truth is that I was very attracted to that and playing against him is going to be something very nice. I wanted a change of scenery, I was not going through a good football moment in Boca and I felt that I had to take this step. Today I’m here, I’m enjoying it, giving everything for the team.
-How do you approach these remaining games and what are the chances of qualifying for the playoffs?
-Obviously we always see chances of qualifying and we are working for that. We know that we are not getting the results, but we are working very well this week to face these remaining games.
-Did you have any bitter taste left from your last time in Boca? Do you have the desire to return at some point?
-There is always the desire to return and I want to return at some point. I was not at my best and that is why I felt that I had to take this step and I hope that at some point I can return.
-How do you get along with food in the United States?
-Pretty good, don’t worry really. The people here make me feel very comfortable and I’m getting along well with the food too. Things are a little strange, but I’m adjusting well. I’m here with my girlfriend, we get ready and we’re doing very well.
-Did you ask where to buy asado and those tips on places where you can get the food most similar to that of Argentina?
-Yes, they already gave me some places to shop here and today we ate barbecue at the club so very good. People from Argentina came too and we ate some barbecue. I already missed it a little.
-How is your relationship with Latin players in the MLS?
-I have a relationship with everyone in the club, more so with Tomás Chancalay who is Argentine and we talk all the time and organize things, but the truth is I get along well with all the Latinos and we have a relationship. They made me feel part of the group very quickly and I appreciate that very much because it is difficult to come from another country and today be here and feel that way, the truth is that I am very grateful to them.
-Do you think you have a chance of making it to the Argentine National Team? Taking into account that Messi and previously Almada are from the MLS…
-It is a dream to reach the National Team, but I don’t know if I am in a good moment. I think I have to give a lot more, work a lot harder to be able to be there because that’s how it is. You have to work because nobody gives you anything and you have to earn it.
-How did your teammates help you the most within football and outside the club in the city? And how did you experience these last months of Boca with the elimination of the Sudamericana and the Superclásico?
-On the court we all help each other. Obviously I try to talk to everyone, to communicate to improve game situations. Day by day we get to know each other more and each one of us adapts. And regarding the elimination of the Sudamericana, it was very sad, we were really looking forward to it and I saw everything about the superclásico after the game and with a lot of anger. I am a fan and losing a classic is ugly, but I have no doubt that Boca is Boca and will move forward no matter what.