Prost Amerika’s Alan Hinton was featured in a long article from The Guardian about his life and soccer career. In the video below, Hinton commented on the story, and the heartbreak of losing his son Matthew to cancer 40 years ago on April 21.
He went on to make predictions on Seattle Sounders FC’s season and eventual EPL title winner.
The Guardian calls Hinton America’s Mr. Soccer (:40)
“I’m cancer free. I went public with it so the people need to go to the damn doctor and get a test…I just love being around people. I love what the Sounders are doing, and I am proud of my involvement with them and my contribution. It’s just a fantastic feeling.”–The Guardian (April 19, 2016)
Writer Michael Lewis paid homage to Hinton’s own cancer battle and survival. He wrote about the former First Division winger’s ability to deal with adversity, and how he continues to share his enthusiasm for life with others.
Sounders FC (2:48)
“I’m sure there’s a load lifted off his (Jordan Morris) shoulders…Hopefully, it will be the first of many.”
The Prost columnist predicted several weeks ago a turnaround for the Sounders and rookie forward Jordan Morris. After the April 16 win over Philadelphia, Seattle’s undefeated in their last three matches. Morris tallied his first career league goal and game winner in the 2-1 win over the Union.
Hinton noted the year (2008) Columbus won their MLS title, current Sounder Chad Marshall scored four goals. The burly defender already has two tallies in six matches.
Tottenham to win EPL title (5:00)
“I think Tottenham’s playing out of their brains…It looks like a complete team.”
Leicester City holds a five-point edge over Tottenham with four games left in the season for the EPL title. Hinton thought the London side would prevail to win it all.
Chelsea could be the spoiler in their two home matches against Spurs and Foxes. The Blues host Tottenham on May 2 and Leicester City in the season finale on May 15.
