“It’s like a movie” is how 2x MLS All-Star Dema Kovalenko describes the dire war situation in his native Ukraine. The Call Up speaks to Dema from Poland, where he tries to find out what and where is next for his family, who were forced to flee their Kyiv home.
0:00 Intro
1:14 Welcome Dema Kovalenko
1:58 His life/How he came to America
3:54 Growing Up in Ukraine
4:55 Family Cameo/Reunited in Poland
8:33 What’s next?
10:53 The state of Ukraine
11:40 Family on the Frontlines
12:48 What he hopes his family’s next steps are
14:05 What should people know about life in Ukraine?
16:04 The outpouring of support
20:02 How can people help?
22:27 HFT: Kovalenko family reunion
25:45 HFT: Pulisic’s special celebration
28:00 HFT: “Greggy B’s” tees
30:55 Who’s your [USMNT] captain?
33:24 What’s on Tap?
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