The USWNT now know their road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup runs through Texas, as Mansfield and Houston will host the 2026 Concacaf W Championship. We go through the bracket and discuss the USWNT’s road to qualifying directly for the Women’s World Cup. We also touch on how other teams can qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be hosted in LA.

After the break, the USWNT are preparing for Women’s World Cup qualifying by hitting the road in June…to Brazil. We discuss the upcoming friendlies in São Paulo and Fortaleza and how they serve as a great scouting trip for the team in addition to great prep for what they can see should they qualify for next summer’s tournament.

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Shaq Moore is playing well for FC Dallas in their start to the season, and he’s also excited to talk World Cup. We get to ask him about his career to date, which took him to Spain for several years before he came to Nashville SC and ultimately FC Dallas. The 29-year-old may be on the outside looking in for this summer’s World Cup roster, but he’s in a similar position to what he was 4 years ago when he not only surprised in making the roster, but also playing in two World Cup matches for the United States. He also speaks on the World Cup coming to the United States and the excitement around Dallas-Fort Worth for the matches…and make sure you stay for his one recommendation on where to eat if you’re in town!

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First, the USWNT closed out their series with Japan with a statement win. We discuss the window for the team and what we will see moving forward from them as they get ready for this fall’s Concacaf W Championship. We also get into the departure of US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker as he leaves the federation for a similar role with Saudi Arabia. We discuss the timing of his announcement as well as how it will affect the structure of the federation approaching the World Cup and beyond.

After the break, we get into some of the news surrounding the 2026 World Cup, first addressing the unsourced rumor that tailgating had been banned by FIFA. We discuss what will actually happen and why it’s important for FIFA to get in front of some of the information coming out that affects ticket holders for this summer’s tournament. We then get into the price gouging, especially in the area of public transit to the stadiums. We discuss the wild plans that New Jersey and Boston have that include astronomical prices for trains and buses, while giving kudos to cities like Philadelphia who are getting fans to and from the matches at a free or nominal price.

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Wilson was on as part of her partnership with Mondelēz International, which includes some limited edition cookies as well as a sweepstakes to win some cool prizes. But in addition to cookies, we talk about the soccer and what she’s learned about herself as she worked her way back onto the field. We also discuss the USWNT and what they need to do in order to prepare for the Concacaf W Championship this fall, which serves as Women’s World Cup qualifying and Olympic qualifying. Finally, we talk with Sophia Wilson about her connection to young fans all across the country and how she embraces the responsibility of being a role model and leader very early in her career. It’s a fun interview you don’t want to miss!

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The USWNT have 2 shots of espresso back on the roster, as Sophia Smith returns after maternity leave. Tierna Davidson is back from injury as well, and the roster is strong. We get into how Emma Hayes hopes to rotate everyone over the course of three matches so everyone can get some decent time on the field against the 5th ranked Nadeshiko. We hear from Emma Hayes on that squad rotation and what she plans to do with a defensive unit that only includes one natural left back.

After the break, we discuss Japan and whether the turmoil behind their coaching change is something that could affect their performance. We get you ready for the three friendlies in San Jose, Seattle, and Denver!

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The USMNT took two losses to top 10 teams, but in that process they didn’t look great either. We review the 5-2 loss to Belgium and 2-0 loss to Portugal in Atlanta and what went wrong for the team. We also discuss the experiementation and why it may not have been the best course of action for head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

We then look at what’s next for the USMNT as the players try to state their final cases for the World Cup roster through their club play. What’s in Pochettino’s mind? Who are the guys who have the most work to do? All of those questions will be solved in the next month and a half.

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The USMNT roster has 27 guys who get one final chance to leave an impression upon head coach Mauricio Pochettino and the coaching staff and hopefully have their name included on the 26-player World Cup roster. However, there will be some incredible competition in this camp. We hear from Mauricio Pochettino on why he opted to include Gio Reyna despite not having a lot of recent club minutes, and what it might mean for the guys who aren’t on the roster. We also discuss some of the exclusions from the roster and whether they might be on the outside looking in when the final World Cup roster is announced in May.

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Now that the jerseys have been released, we discuss some of the details that are now present and how closely they match previous leaks. The home jersey has the waving flag design, while the away jersey is a midnight navy jersey that has a muted stars design. Together, they tie into the the theme that U.S. Soccer has for the collection: Stars & Stripes.

We also speak with Maribeth Towers, U.S. Soccer VP of Consumer Products, to get more insight into the design process of these jerseys. Who was involved in that process? What feedback did the players give? How did they ultimately end up with these designs? We discuss it all as we learn more about the story behind U.S. Soccer’s look for 2026.

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Justin speaks on the inspiration behind the new AO shoe and how they came to collaborate with Adidas to design a shoe to try and bridge the gap between the 1994 World Cup and today. To bring the nostalgia into the modern. It has a limited run of 2,026 pairs and members get the first crack at purchasing the shoe ($95 retail price) before it’s opened to non-members.

Adidas also released their Denim collection, including a re-release of the Denim jersey that the USMNT wore at the 1994 World Cup. The American Outlaws worked with World Soccer Shop to allow the option of customizing the AO logo over the left chest and sleeve for fans that want it. It’s part of an aggressive campaign by Adidas to bring back memories of 1994 as people look ahead to this summer. 

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After three seasons with Toronto FC, Johnson signed with DC United in the offseason, a team hoping to emerge from the MLS cellar after claiming the Wooden Spoon last season. Sean Johnson has taken over the starting job for the Black-and-Red, and we speak with him about his new opportunity. We get into what has made him successful at each stop he’s made, what motivates him to provide the leadership he does, and whether he maintains any dreams of making the World Cup squad.

We also talk with him about his place in the history books for the USMNT and his work with Black Players for Change. It’s a nice interview with a goalkeeper who’s looking to once again adapt to bring his veteran skills to help DC United climb out of the basement.

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The USWNT took care of business in what was a physical match. We discuss how the young players are really stepping up to the plate and making it where the player pool is strong as they progress towards the Concacaf W Championship this fall.

After the break, we get into the NWSL, who released their 2026 jerseys last week. It’s time to rank them! We go through which jerseys were great, which missed the mark, and which need to go back to the drawing board.

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We speak with Max about his rise to the national team and how he was able to play himself into the mix in such a short period of time. We get his thoughts on Major League Soccer’s schedule shift and what he wants to continue to do to show he has earned a spot on the World Cup time. We also get his Super Bowl picks as he discusses some activations he is doing for P&G.

We also discuss the selection of venues for the 2028 Olympic soccer tournaments. The tournament will be played across the country and we discuss why that traditionally happens at the Olympics and the format changes on both the men’s and women’s soccer sides. We end with an introduction to Black History Month and what you can do to make it a fruitful month of knowledge as we celebrate Black History both here and abroad.

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In a virtual press conference yesterday, Pochettino was asked whether FIFA was doing all it could to make the World Cup affordable for supporters after Tim Weah commented last week that World Cup tickets were too expensive and pricing out fans. Pochettino’s response? Weah and the rest of the players should focus on the field, not the other stuff.

We take Pochettino’s comments to task on this episode, emphasizing the platform that players and coaches have and the true duty to use that platform to help bring the changes that will help make not just the World Cup successful but make the game grow and improve. Pochettino’s comments were disappointing, to say the least. We spend some time on why they were disappointing.

After the break, we get into some of the USMNT transfers that have happened and others that are rumored. Are these guys taking some risks in making a move right now? Risks are there. But we comment on why some of these moves could be good for certain players and why others may want to stay put to better their chances of making the World Cup roster.

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The numbers are in from FIFA, and it’s a big one: they report that over 500 million ticket requests were made during the latest application window. That makes the odds super slim that fans will get all the tickets that they want for the World Cup. So, for those supporters who entered through the Supporter Draw or for fans who applied through FIFA, we discuss what the next steps will be in finding out whether you’re one of the lucky ones who will grab the $60 tickets or the ones that will have a much lighter wallet with the full price tickets.

After the break, we discuss the reported 2026 away jersey that was leaked last week by FootyHeadlines. We discuss what it looks like and what it’s trying to accomplish as we dive fully into this pivotal year of soccer.

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First, US Soccer has emailed Insiders members along with members of the three main supporters groups - American Outlaws, Barra 76, and Sammers SC - with details on how to apply for tickets in US Soccer’s allocation for the 2026 World Cup. It’s a lot of information and there have been several questions about how it will work. We do our best to clarify what the process will be, how you can apply for tickets, and whether you should apply through US Soccer or FIFA (or both!) to try and claim USMNT tickets.

After the break, we get into the talk around the rumored 2026 home jerseys for the USMNT and USWNT. They’re the closest US Soccer has come to recreating the Waldos from 2012, and this guy loves them. We have a couple more details on the jersey and we have some fun as we like to hope these jerseys come to life on the field this year.

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First, it’s the USMNT, and with the World Cup taking center stage this summer, the bulk of the predictions are centered around that tournament. From a Golden Boot winner to predicting how far the team will go, we break down the predictions quickly for the team.

We also discuss the USWNT, who have World Cup qualifying coming this fall when they play in the Concacaf W Championship. Their year builds up to that tournament, and they hope to have a year full of quality moments, player development, and some big results on the field.

Finally, the show hopes to build to new heights in 2026, and it will be a busy year! If you have topic suggestions or you have questions for the pod, hit up the social media feeds to let us know!

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The US Soccer Insiders Ticket Draw will commence in January, and we have the information on how it will work. We go through how the lottery application will go and some frequently asked questions, some of which may not have clear answers. We also go through the difference between the US Soccer draw and the FIFA lottery which is currently in an application window. There will be two separate draws: the Standard Insider draw for free Insiders members. 10% of the US Soccer allocation will be earmarked for that draw. The Premium-Keeper Insider Draw will see 90% of tickets earmarked for paid members, outside of Coaches Circle members who are guaranteed World Cup ticket access. Members can also get additional lottery entries based on longevity of membership. We detail all the process and discuss the questions in a way that hopefully provides some clarity.

After the break, we have been working on new merch and finally we have it! We recently announced the 2026 USA Soccercast line of jerseys, lightweight hoodies, and other team gear through our friends at Stimulus Athletic! We’ve done some designs to get us ready for a pivotal 2026, and they’re at affordable prices with options for the whole family. You can head to our Stimulus storefront to see all of our offerings as well as place an order!

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Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of UEFA Playoff C (Türkiye, Slovakia, Romania, or Kosovo) will be the USMNT’s opponents in Group D next summer. We take a look at the rest of the groups and how they were drawn out, and we of course touch a little bit on the circus that was the World Cup Draw. It took 85 minutes for the world to see the first non-host team drawn, but on this episode we reveal the groups much quicker than that!

After the break, we touch on some comments from Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, and head coach Mauricio Pochettino about the USMNT’s draw, how drawing teams they’ve seen recently in Paraguay and Australia affects preparation, and if they are focused solely on the group stage or allowed themselves to think beyond that on potential pathways. It’s great to get their take on the draw and the work they have to make the roster when it’s announced in May.

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We first go through the most recent window and some of the best performances. Catarina Macario, Olivia Moultrie, Claire Hutton, Sam Coffey, Rose Lavelle, and Lily Yohannes all get kudos for their play. Italy was a strong team, but the USWNT were in control from Moultrie’s goal 75 seconds into the first match all the way till the very end of the second match.

We also look back at 2025 for the USWNT. They were 12W-3L-0D on the year, but the biggest victory they had was the elevation of the depth of the player pool. We’ll discuss how Emma Hayes created that depth by not just bringing along new players, but giving them more opportunities to play at all levels of the national team system to get them comfortable with the system. The result is a large player pool of talent that is ready to step in when their name is called to play at a high level.

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The World Cup Draw procedures and pots were released earlier in the week, and the USMNT knows which teams it could draw for each match in the group stage. We take a look at the draw, who is in each pot, and which teams the USMNT could draw for each match of the group stage. As a reminder, the pots for the World Cup Draw, which takes place on December 5th:

Pot 1 - United States (14), Mexico (15), Canada (27), Spain (1), Argentina (2), France (3), England (4), Brazil (5), Portugal (6), Netherlands (7), Belgium (8), Germany (9)

Pot 2 - Croatia (10), Morocco (11), Colombia (13), Uruguay (16), Switzerland (17), Japan (18), Senegal (19), Iran (20), South Korea (22), Ecuador (23), Austria (24), Australia (26)

Pot 3 - Norway (29), Panama (30), Egypt (34), Algeria (35), Scotland (36), Paraguay (39), Tunisia (40), Ivory Coast (42), Uzbekistan (50), Qatar (51), Saudi Arabia (60), South Africa (61)

Pot 4 - Jordan (66), Cape Verde (68), Ghana (72), Curaçao (82), Haiti (84), New Zealand (86), UEFA Playoff A winner, UEFA Playoff B winner, UEFA Playoff C winner, UEFA Playoff D winner, Inter-confederation Playoff Path 1 winner, Inter-confederation Playoff Path 2 winner

We look at how the draw will work and the new pathways that have been created for the top teams.

After the break, we ask the questions: what is the ideal group for the USMNT? Conversely, what is the group to avoid? There are some teams that could be favorable for the USMNT to face, particularly when they would face them. There are also some doomsday options that would pose some real concerns for the team and make the group stage a real effort.

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It’s a morning after the match edition of the podcast, where we recap what was a very successful window for the USMNT: a 2-1 victory over Paraguay and a 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay. We go through what some of the successes were, notably the players that excelled, and discuss how the intensity has increased and the fight has elevated for this team and maybe that’s why they’re doing so well. We go through the goal scorers and briefly rate the performances of players by positions. As we move closer to the 2026 World Cup, we’ve learned a lot about these players and we discuss some of that briefly.

We also discuss the news that Major League Soccer is moving to a fall-spring schedule, and some of the positives and negative that will come with the change. There’s also a format shift in how the table will work as well as who teams will play during each season - a single table with divisions. We touch on that as we fly high with happiness from the international window.

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The USMNT are back in action in a couple of weeks, and the competition is starting to pick up. We discuss some of the priorities for the national team as they get ready for matches against Paraguay and Uruguay. From improvements to the midfield play to leveling up against tougher competition, the USMNT still has their work cut out for them in November.

We also dive into the news that January Camp will be replaced starting in December 2026 with December Camp. The move could help MLS players get those opportunities at times where they are more in peak fitness and outside of preseason windows where their clubs could balk at their absence. However, it would put a strain on fans who enjoy traveling to the annual camp to watch guys fight to become the next line of players who work their way into the mix with the USMNT.

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A lot of questions centered around the USMNT, from the roster to certain players and their chances of making the World Cup roster. There’s also the questions on head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s evaluation of the player pool and narrowing down the choices for his roster. We even discuss whether the USMNT have adequate competition lined up to properly prepare them to host the world next summer.

We also get into aspects of the World Cup, from the recent announcement of the mascots to which venues we’re looking forward to seeing to the questions about how morally we can support the USMNT in these “interesting” times. No question gets ducked on this episode, and we welcome more on Bluesky or Twitter as we get ready for the October international window.

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There are so many big wins to consider throughout the course of time, from the obvious to the cult classics. From Columbus and Jeonju to Natal and Belo Horizonte, we go through the list and recall some of the biggest moments ever for the USMNT. So sit back, relax, and fire up the time machine for the trip down memory lane!

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First, we discuss the World Cup Draw which is reportedly set to take place on December 5th in Las Vegas. The draw always is a night for glitz and glamor, and Vegas could be the best backdrop for that particular night.

After quickly discussing the draw, we get into the first ticket phase for the 2026 World Cup, and it’s one for all Visa cardholders. The application window runs September 10-19 and will provide the first major lottery for fans around the world to get tickets to the biggest sporting event on the planet.

After the break, we get to the questions. There have been several general questions about how the process will go for fans to get tickets to World Cup matches, whether they are for the USMNT or matches involving other teams. How much will tickets likely cost? Can I just find tickets on StubHub or another third party reseller? What will it be like to travel between the United States, Mexico, and Canada for matches? We don’t have all the answers, but we get into a lot of information that we do know on this episode.

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Enter Landon Donovan. He’s been outspoken in both his criticism of the USMNT and what it needs to do to improve as well as supportive of some of the strides the team took during the Gold Cup. The USMNT legend spoke with the USA Soccercast on Episode 157 about his work he’s doing with Real Madrid and Abbott to increase access and opportunity to kids across the country looking to improve their game. He also took the time to evaluate what the USMNT needs to prioritize ahead of next summer and what they need to do to make a deep run in the 2026 World Cup. He then closes out with his wish list for what the lasting legacy from the World Cup would be.

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The USWNT defeated China 3-0 and Jamaica 4-0 during their most recent window, and it feels like Emma Hayes is closer to identifying the players who could form the core of her plans as we progress through this Women’s World Cup cycle. We discuss some of the players who performed very well during the camp, including Phallon Tullis-Joyce’s case to be the #1 goalkeeper. We also get into some of the players that maybe had a camp to forget as well as what the team needs to lean on as they move forward: a fast, creative midfield.

After the break, we discuss the USMNT Gold Cup roster that was announced on Thursday. We take a look at who made the roster as well as the main notable omission of Sergiño Dest, who was deemed not quite 100% to play in the tournament by the USMNT coaching staff. We discuss what that means for a team that will enter the tournament with just a few guys with Gold Cup experience.

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Jake does content that focuses on Köln and German soccer as a whole, and he gives us some incredible insight on Downs and what he’s done well at the club level. He also discusses what Downs will have to improve as he prepares for his time with the USMNT and helping Köln as they return to the Bundesliga next season. It’s a great interview that also expands to why German soccer is normally so beneficial for American players to develop and how the wave can shift back to players thriving in the Bundesliga.

After the break, the USWNT take the field this weekend in two friendlies where we will see the team continue to develop some of the young talent. We look at the roster and some notes about who we are excited about seeing against China and Jamaica. We close out with discussion on the news of an expanded 2031 Women’s World Cup and a potential trans-Pacific men’s World Cup in 2038.

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Christian Pulisic has decided that after a long season for AC Milan, he wants to sit the summer out. That decision has taken American soccer by storm and it has prompted a lot of critical feedback. We offer our own thoughts on his decision and what it means for him and the USMNT. With other absences, this means the A roster that fans were promised for the Gold Cup is left with some newcomers who have a huge opportunity ahead of them.

We also get into the new 2025 US Soccer jerseys that were released a couple of weeks ago. While we’re still Team Waldos as the permanent home identity, we’re excited about these really cool looking jerseys for this summer.

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The NWSL has submitted a bid to create a second division league called NWSL Division 2 that would serve as a reserve league beginning in 2026. It would begin with 8 teams, with every NWSL team eventually having a reserve team in the league. There is also WPSL Pro, who also announced their intention to launch in 2026 with 15 teams. We quickly go through the new proposed leagues.

We then get into the evolving women’s soccer pyramid in the United States and some of the things that these leagues will need to overcome. We also discuss soccer markets that are increasingly crowded as leagues rush to ride the coat tails of the 2026 World Cup. The eye should be on sustainability, and the legacy of 2026 doesn’t have to mean that a league rushes to launch in 2026. As more information comes out about these leagues, we can continue to debate the pros and cons, but it’s a discussion worth having to make sure that women’s soccer remains successful and is not set up in a hurried manner that increases the potential for failure.

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USL Division One is a new league that will debut in 2027-2028, but the United Soccer Leagues are going even further to try and create more interest in the league. Starting in 2028, they will implement promotion-relegation among their 3 professional divisions. We first discuss the new D1 league that USL is starting and what will be required of them. We then chat with Eboni Christmas of the Walkin 90 Podcast and Shea Butter FC about how she thinks promotion-relegation will work and how her team - North Carolina FC - will prepare themselves for it.

After the break, we further analyze what USL needs to do to really be ready to help this system succeed in the United States. It’s a bold move, but it’s not without its questions and concerns. There’s a lot that has to be done for this to work well and to really bring what everyone who favors promotion-relegation says it will. It’s a huge gamble for the league. And, the clock is now ticking to satisfy all the requirements. You won’t want to miss this episode!

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The USMNT seek to lift the Concacaf Nations League trophy for the 4th straight time. To do that, they’ll have to get past Panama in the semifinals and then either Canada or Mexico in the final. The roster is out, so we look at the updated version after injuries forced some changes.

We also take a look at where some players are listed, including Yunus Musah being listed as a forward. We hear from Mauricio Pochettino on where he envisions Musah playing on the field.

Matches against Panama are normally very chippy and full of wild moments and lots of cards. Yunus Musah speaks on how the team keeps its emotions in check and we analyze what the USMNT need to bring to the field to beat Panama and compete once again for the title.

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The USWNT are back in action for SheBelieves Cup, and we have a roster. We analyze the roster and get some of Emma Hayes’ thinking behind the call-ins and how she plans to utilize some of the players against another quality set of opponents. While certain players are out, others get a prime opportunity to show that they can be ready when called upon to produce. We break down several positions and players and hear from Emma herself on some of her thoughts on key players as well as the recent move of a few American players to European leagues.

After the break, the USMNT U-17s went down to World Cup qualifying in Costa Rica and hung 22 goals on the U.S. Virgin Islands! We update you on who scored what in a record setting night for the U-17s as they seek to qualify for this fall’s U-17 World Cup.

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MLS will send teams to the Concacaf Champions Cup, the U.S. Open Cup, Leagues Cup, the Canadian Championship, and the FIFA Club World Cup this season. But, in a new set of qualification criteria, teams (with the exception of the Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami, due to their participation in the Club World Cup) will take part in at least one, but not more than two, cup competitions in 2025 and 2026. We first start by examining that criteria as well as detailing which teams will play in each of those competitions.

After the break, we continue our discussion by analyzing how MLS is going about its participation in the various cup competitions. The increased focus on Leagues Cup - despite teams balking at its format and how it disrupts the season - continues to be something that is rightfully scrutinized, and this episode is no exception. But, we don’t just come to the table with the negatives. There’s a format that would reduce the importance of the Leagues Cup but also improve schedule congestion and perhaps fan excitement in the competition...and we look to college basketball for that idea.

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The USMNT had two wins last week over Venezuela and Costa Rica to give this January Camp fun vibes. We saw some players take advantage of their opportunity and we saw some good play as the team got the first two wins of 2025 under their belt. We recap what we saw from that camp and how it could affect some of the players moving forward as we dive into the year.

After the break, Naomi Girma is officially on the move to Chelsea in a world record transfer. But what does it mean for the NWSL that she leaves behind? We discuss how it’s important for Girma, important for Chelsea, and important for the NWSL, but that it shouldn’t signify a mass exodus of players to teams across the pond.

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January Camp is normally a camp where the USWNT comes together for the first time in the new year to play a couple of friendlies and begin their preparations for a loaded schedule. However, Emma Hayes has softened the approach to January Camp, bringing in 49 players across two rosters: the USWNT training roster and a Futures Camp of U-23s designed to give them a chance to get involved and make an impression. There are no matches this time, and as we discuss, Hayes has decided that January Camps will remain an opportunity to develop talent and organize the overall strategy for the year.

We get into the WNT roster as well as the Futures roster and how it’s a big year for some positions as some veterans are not present for various reasons. Overall, Emma Hayes wants to create more opportunities for the younger players, but first she wants to get them into this camp to get to know them and begin to implement her methodology that sets the program up for future success.

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The USMNT enter 2025 needing to start figuring out what their depth will look like as they get ready for Concacaf Nations League and the Gold Cup. They of course continue to have their eyes on the 2026 World Cup, and the January Camp friendlies are a chance for MLS-based players to make an impression. We take you through the roster of players and note how one of them has a wild path to the national team. There are some players who have a great opportunity to show they can be counted on as depth pieces as the race to 2026 hits full stride.

After the break, we get into a little bit of the calendar for the USMNT and what awaits them in 2025. There are some potentials for big time friendlies, but Concacaf competitions will dominate the first half of the year as the USMNT seek to hold onto the Concacaf Nations League trophy and reclaim the Gold Cup.

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The streaming service has tens of millions of subscribers, and they will now be the sole broadcast provider for the next two Women’s World Cup tournaments. Ryan Rosenblatt, who has amazing insight on the intricacies behind these sorts of deals, comes on the show to discuss those details. From the ramp up in production to the addressing of their recent failures with one-off sporting events to how accessible they would need to make each match, it’s a great conversation that has some thoughtful approaches to what Netflix could and should do as well as the sharing of the real concerns facing the streaming service as it prepares to bring the tournament to a national audience. They have 2.5 years to make things happen, which is still a good bit of time. But, it’s short enough that the urgency needs to be there for Netflix to put together the production that they want and make it accessible to American sports fans, particularly those who wish to watch the USWNT.

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The USWNT are in Europe to take on England and the Dutch on the road. With a roster that’s a mix of veterans and young players hoping to make an impact, it’s going to be a big test for Emma Hayes’s group as she begins to evaluate where this player pool can go during this World Cup cycle.

After the break, we discuss the two huge announcements from players in the program: Lily Yohannes committing her future to the USWNT and Alyssa Naeher announcing her retirement from the national team. Both are huge moves that will affect the player pool for the future, and we discuss both announcements at length.

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The USMNT had two tough matches against Concacaf opponents, the first matches with Mauricio Pochettino in charge. We review the 2-0 win against Panama and then spend some time discussing what happened in the 2-0 loss to Mexico. There’s a lot of things that the USMNT must face if they wish to improve, so we answer some questions and lay some truths on the table.

After the break, we discuss the U.S. drawing Jamaica for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. Jamaica won their group in the League A group stage, so they’re ready to take the next step and take out another seeded team like they did with Canada last year. The USMNT need to take Jamaica seriously and approach this match with the same intensity that the Reggae Boyz will if they want to defend their title once again.

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The USMNT have a new coach, and while his first roster may have already undergone some changes due to various injuries, everyone has a fresh approach to this training camp. We go through the roster and note who’s absent as well as who is getting a fresh start (and a new shot) to show that they can be a productive part of this player pool. Competition is the theme of this camp, and every position feels like it’s up for grabs.

After the break, we discuss the two opponents for the USMNT, as they take on Panama in Austin and then head to Guadalajara for a rare road friendly against Mexico. There’s one thing that we should be looking for in this camp above all else: competitive fire and a sense of urgency to improve and get better. The team has dropped off in several ways over the past few months, but with a new coach in charge, it means a fresh start and a chance to get back on track.

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The USMNT are coming off a September window that was not great, but the biggest story occurred just before the match against New Zealand on Tuesday night, when U.S. Soccer confirmed the hire of Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino is tasked with building the program back up towards the 2026 World Cup and preparing the team to host the world and try to go deep in the tournament. It’s a shortened timetable for him with less than two years to go, but we break down what the Argentine coach brings to the table as he takes on the new project.

We also answer some listener questions about Pochettino’s hire, from how we could play to what kind of formation he could employ to who we could possibly play between now and June 2026. There are a lot of factors that affect the program’s trajectory and he will be responsible for addressing them all. With his first press conference coming tomorrow morning, it will be fans’ initial chance to hear from the man himself on how he plans to get this team back on track.

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The USMNT are gathering for matches over the next week against Canada and New Zealand and they’re doing so with an interim coach: Mikey Varas. There’s also a new roster with some players who have been called in to compete for some depth spots. Also, with some players out due to injury or rest, there’s an opportunity for guys to show they should be a part of the main core of the player pool.

We also discuss what the team should be looking to accomplish in this window despite the fact no permanent coach is in place. Competition is one thing, but it’s a chance to reset and really begin to play with the sense of urgency that’s required in every match. The team may have friendlies the next couple of months, but they can still approach those matches like they are World Cup matches.

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Gregg Berhalter’s tenure is done, which has given a large portion of the fanbase some happiness this morning. We break down what happened and offer a post mortem on Gregg Berhalter’s time as USMNT head coach. Make no mistake, despite some of the shortcomings that were held against him, he brought this program back from its lowest point and achieved quite a few goals during his time in charge. He also leaves as one of the winningest coaches in USMNT history. So, we take the time to go through some of his accomplishments as well as some of those shortcomings, including crashing out in the group stage of Copa America. In the end, we wish him well as he departs the team.

Now that Berhalter is out, the work begins to find a replacement. Of course, some big names are coveted by the fanbase, but are some of those names realistic? Probably not, but to get to some of the coaches who are, we lay out some criteria that we wish to see in the next coach. The main one: we need a coach who’s available who can come in now and get straight to work by the September international window. Then, we offer some possible candidates. In the end, we all have a lot of work to do before the 2026 World Cup arrives, and once the new coach arrives, it’s time to get going.

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The USMNT are out of Copa América, and we talk to Deuce about what happened to the team and what led to the abrupt exit. We get his take on whether Gregg Berhalter needs to be removed as head coach, and his response is simple: whatever happens, it needs to happen now.

Deuce has many comments on what the team needs to do in order to get better, including playing better competition, getting our players in situations where they are on the field consistently for their clubs, and what players he thinks has the same qualities he possessed on the field. It’s a great interview that you don’t want to miss!

Dempsey also discusses his work with DraftKings, where he currently has a promotion for the Copa America and Euro 2024 semifinals. We end with what he hopes people take from his enduring legacy on the field as the theme of his success story.

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The USMNT have exited Copa América in the group stage thanks to losses against Panama and Uruguay, and in the aftermath, there are plenty of questions that have to be discused. First, we recap the group stage results, from the win against Bolivia to Tim Weah’s red card and a terrible loss to Panama to the match last night against Uruguay. The results on the field were poor, but we still have to go through them.

After the break, we get into the questions surrounding the USMNT program, and it includes the big one: should Gregg Berhalter remain as head coach of the United States Men’s National Team? We answer that question and break down everything surrounding what changes need to come to move the team forward. It’s not just a straight forward answer and there’s no fall person. Everyone shares some blame, but a change definitely needs to be made as we begin our advancement towards the 2026 World Cup.

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The USMNT enter this tournament as the hosts and wanting to be successful in this tournament. But, what does success look like? We first start with the play on the field and the players, and we discuss what they need to do in order to get out of the group and challenge for the title. It involves limiting mistakes, playing with a sense of urgency, and capitalizing on the chances you create to score goals.

On the other side, we look at what success means for head coach Gregg Berhalter and the coaching staff. What kind of success is possible? When is it realistic to have a conversation about the direction of the program? What does the coaching staff have to do to prepare this team for not just Copa América, but beyond? We get into that quickly as the start of the tournament is here and the USMNT’s chance on the field approaches.

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Before the interview, the USMNT had 2 friendlies against Colombia and Brazil as their tune-up matches, and each match had a lot of takeaways for various reasons. We discuss what happened in each match and break down what went right and very wrong in those games. We then get into the full Copa América roster for the United States, highlighting who made it, who was the lone cut from the June training camp, and what question marks still exist for the team.

After the break, we get into the interview with Tyler and Wes, which was done as they were doing a promotional tour for an ad for Truly Hard Seltzer that will be released this week. The pair speak on their bond, what’s it’s like to play on the club level together, and how they hope to be successful this summer and what it will take for them to win. It’s a great interview you won’t want to miss!

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Before André joins, we run through the roster and note some of the changes from the April team that won the SheBelieves Cup. There are a few new faces in camp as the USWNT prepares for two matches against South Korea. We discuss some of the new additions as well as some returning players to the national team.

After the break, André is here to discuss Emma Hayes. From her ruthless, relentless philosophy to how she utilizes different tactics for various opponents, Carlisle breaks down some of the changes we can expect to see implemented by Hayes and how this team will line up against the rest of the world. Will change come slowly or quickly? Either way, it’s clear that the expectation for Hayes is to return the USWNT to the top of the world rankings and be dominant, but a lot has to change and improve to make that possible.

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The Deaf Women’s National Team match on Saturday kicks off at 2:00pm ET and will be televised on TruTV. It’s the first time an Extended National Team has been broadcast on TV in a US Soccer-controlled match, while Volkswagen’s title sponsorship is the first time an ENT match has had a presenting partner. Amy Griffin speaks with us to discuss how the program has been so successful - unbeaten all time in 38 matches and with 3 Deaf World Championships and gold medals at 4 Deaflympics. She also discusses some of the challenges the team faced before they became a part of U.S. Soccer’s Extended National Team program in 2022.

The platform that they will have being on national TV this weekend is a historic one, but it’s also a special one for them. Griffin breaks down some of the nuances of the deaf soccer game and how she had to adapt as a coach, and she even gives fans some tips on how to support the team when they’re playing on the field. You won’t want to miss this interview ahead of an important match!

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The USA and Mexico have decided to hold back from potentially hosting in 2027 a little over a couple weeks before the FIFA Congress casts their votes on it at their next meeting. That leaves Brazil and the joint bid of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands to duke it out. But, what does it mean for the USWNT and for women’s soccer in the United States and Mexico? Sylvs has tremendous knowledge and perspective on this, so she joins after the break to discuss the implications.

Brazil is rumored to be the favorite now to host in 2027, and that has us excited. Sylvs discusses what it would mean for Brazil to host and why it would be a good thing for women’s soccer worldwide. We also look at the race for 2031 between the USA/Mexico and South Africa, which poses an intriguing matchup: growth of the game vs. equal investment and payouts. We’re thankful to have Sylvs come on and kick some knowledge, and be sure to follow the Shea Butter FC Podcast for their continued excellent perspectives on the game.

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The USWNT have a difficult 2 matches coming up, as we discuss the change to the SheBelieves Cup format and how the team will need to approach it. While they bring in a really good squad, with some new additions and some returning veterans, the competition for Olympic spots is going to be seriously tight over the next few months, as a national team roster’s worth of players was left off the squad. And, they have to come together and beat Japan and either Canada or Brazil to win the trophy.

After the break, it’s time to discuss Korbin Albert’s controversial social media over the last week. It’s clear that the team will have to address it this week as they prepare for SheBelieves Cup, and we discuss the implications of her unacceptable social media posts along with her liking a post that joked about Megan Rapinoe’s injury. The team that is normally unified has to rebuild that unity as they enter this international window.

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The USMNT went down to Texas with the Concacaf Nations League trophy under their arms, and they left Texas still holding the trophy. It wasn’t easy, as they needed extra time to defeat Jamaica before another Dos A Cero against Mexico in the final. We discuss all the heroes from the tournament and how the team overcame a terrible performance to win their 3rd straight Nations League title.

After the break, the Olympic draw also took place, and the USWNT and USMNT U-23s learned who they will face in the Olympic tournaments this summer. Both teams will have their work cut out for them, as they drew some difficult teams in their groups. Still, both have a great chance at playing for a medal in Paris.

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The USMNT roster has been named for the Concacaf Nations League Finals, and it’s a strong one. We take a look at the roster and how difficult of a decision it was for head coach Gregg Berhalter. It’s a chance for the USMNT to win a trophy, in this case win one for the 3rd straight time. That’s not something that many people thought this team could do, but it keeps the team motivated for success as they continue to progress towards this summer’s Copa America.

The U-23s are also playing this week in two friendlies against some tough opponents that they could see at the Olympics this summer. They also have a loaded roster that has a lot of players with USMNT experience, and they’re looking to get even more time together as they head to Paris this summer to try and go for gold.

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The USMNT, USWNT, and the youth and extended national teams will all wear the new look, and of course it has people talking. We discuss the jerseys and how they look, focusing on the need for U.S. Soccer to develop a jersey identity ahead of the 2026 World Cup (and you KNOW which one is preferred).

After the break, we recap the USWNT’s win at the Concacaf W Gold Cup to become the inaugural champions. Still, some questions are left about the team’s play, their roster construction, and how it changes as we approach this summer’s Olympics. The USWNT will have to further reduce the squad from 23 players to 18, and that’s with so many players who didn’t make the W Gold Cup roster or are returning from lengthy injury absences. Emma Hayes will have her work cut out for her, and time is not a luxury that she will possess. We discuss some of the things the USWNT need to figure out moving forward.

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Battista reported earlier this week that chronicled the potential for the 2024 U.S. Open Cup to be canceled due to U.S. Soccer failing to agree on a format that MLS would accept for its first teams to participate. The league has been public in their desire to field their reserve teams for the tournament, which has been meant with condemnation from fans across the country. Michael speaks on how the discussions have been going thus far and breaks down some of the many reasons why the tournament is in this precarious position. We also consider U.S. Soccer’s side and discuss how the negotiations have arrived at this point where we are still wondering as fans whether MLS will be involved.

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Dr. Zopfi is the chairman of U.S. Youth Soccer and a member of the U.S. Soccer board of directors. He currently serves on the sports medicine research, education, and advisory committee, and the nominating and governance committee. He’s also been a part of several other committees and task forces while on the U.S. Soccer board.

Through our conversation with Dr. Zopfi, we learn more about his candidacy and why he thinks he is best to serve as the new Vice President alongside President Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO JT Batson. We address topics like youth development, player safety, referee and coaching training, and how to increase fan accessibility and diversity while attempting to keep costs down for the major soccer events that are coming to our shores. We also spend some time discussing the extended national teams, like beach soccer, power soccer, and the deaf national teams, and how to increase their presence here in the United States to gain even more traction. This interview, along with the others, will help fans gain some insight into the governance of U.S. Soccer but also can keep the discussion going over how best to keep soccer growing in this country and to have our teams be the best they can be.

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Cullina is the CEO of US Club Soccer and serves as the Youth Council representative on the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors. Cullina was a candidate for U.S. Soccer Vice President, but decided back on January 13th to withdraw from the race. Still, he appeared on the show to discuss his reasons for getting involved in the race and his work on the board of directors for U.S. Soccer, addressing many questions on several topics that affect the entire umbrella of American soccer.

The work that U.S. Soccer has to do in order to grow the game in this country is expansive, and Cullina details some of the many steps they need to take to improve one area of the soccer landscape while working with the numerous member associations so that the game continues to improve in the United States. From referee development and player safety to expanding the resources of our extended national teams, Cullina gives a fascinating interview that is sure to leave everyone with a better understanding of how U.S. Soccer both currently operates and where they can improve operations to keep progress moving forward.

We will have our final candidate interview with Dr. Pete Zopfi early next week. We hope to touch on as many topics as we can that are important to fans in an effort to bring you into the governance process. If you have a question for the candidates, submit it on our Google form!

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The governance of the federation is something fans should be well informed about, and through our interview with Goldberg, we learn about why he wants to join the Board of Directors as the Vice President and what he hopes to accomplish in the role. We address topics like youth development, player safety, increased fan accessibility, increased diversity and inclusion, how to increase our coaching and referee pool, as well as how to bring each of the member associations together and working with the professional soccer leagues. Goldberg gives us his thoughts on so many questions to showcase why he believes he is best to help lead the federation alongside President Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO JT Batson.

We will be hosting interviews over the next week with Dr. Pete Zopfi, the other candidate for U.S. Soccer Vice President going against Nathán Goldberg, as well as Mike Cullina, who was a candidate until he withdrew from the race recently. We hope to touch on as many topics as we can that are important to fans in an effort to bring you into the governance process. If you have a question for the candidates, submit it on our Google form!

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The USMNT opened 2024 with a loss to Slovenia last weekend, but it was a chance for fans to see the future as several players on the roster could be at the Olympics this summer. We quickly discuss the players and how January Camp can serve as a potential springboard to the full national team for players.

For the USWNT, SheBelieves Cup will take place in April now, and it will be a mini tournament. Brazil, Canada, and Japan will once again join the USWNT as semifinal matches will take place in Atlanta and Columbus will host the final and 3rd place matches. In another loaded year for the USWNT, SheBelieves Cup once again brings some quality competition.

After the break, Sam Mewis announced her retirement last week as her knee injury proved to be too much to return to the field. We pay tribute to one of the most dynamic and dominant midfielders America has ever produced. We’ll really miss her on the field.

Finally, U.S. Soccer will hold an election to fill the Vice President role at their Annual General Meeting in early February. We will be having interviews with each of the candidates for U.S. Soccer Vice President: Nathán Goldberg and Dr. Pete Zopfi. Mike Cullina, who was a candidate before he withdrew from the race last week, has also agreed to come on the show to answer questions and speak directly to fan issues and topics important to us. If you have a question for the candidates, submit it on our Google form!

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Major League Soccer has brought about some rules changes for the 2024 season, and some of them are very intriguing and welcomed. However, the worst change they attempted was to withdraw its first teams from the U.S. Open Cup. U.S. Soccer said nope, and now we have a stalemate. But, we discuss how severely stupid it was for the league to try and withdraw from America’s longest running tournament.

After the break, FIFA has set up the slots for each confederation for the 2025 Club World Cup. That includes 1 slot for the host country, the United States. Could that be the MLS Cup champion, or will they just figure out a way to get Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in? There’s also a new tournament to replace the normal Club World Cup, but the new tournament is set up to fully benefit the UEFA Champions League winner. We discuss that tournament as well.

Finally, the 2026 World Cup could have a match schedule very soon. Where could the USMNT play, and where could all the matches be played? We quickly discuss the U.S. venues and how the group stage could set up for the USMNT.

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The USMNT will host the 2024 Copa América, and we know now where they will play and whom. The USMNT drew Uruguay, Panama, and Bolivia in Group C and will play their group stage matches in Arlington, Texas; Atlanta; and Kansas City. We go through the draw to discuss what the path looks like for the United States and who they could face should they advance to the knockout stage.

After the break, we put the W Gold Cup on the stage, as their draw occurred just a few days after the Copa América Draw. The USWNT were matched up with Mexico, Argentina, and the winner of a playoff between Guyana and the Dominican Republic. All group stage matches will take place in Carson, California and will see the USWNT remain in Southern California (LA and San Diego) for the duration of the tournament. We review that draw and what the USWNT should expect in the first edition of the W Gold Cup.

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The and their jersey numbers - we discuss some of the players that Vlatko decided to include. There were some new players that made the roster as well as some veterans, and we sing some of the praises of the players that earned their spot on the plane.

There were also players who didn’t make the roster, whether it was due to injury or a coach’s decision. Some of them are incredible talents who will be missed, like Becky Sauerbrunn, Catarina Macario, Christen Press, Samantha Mewis, or Tobin Heath. Others just didn’t feel to be in the plans of head coach Vlatko Andonovski. We discuss some of them and why those players didn’t make the cut.

Finally, the USWNT are facing a lot of pressure as they try to win a third straight World Cup title, something no men’s or women’s team has ever done. They’ve already faced immense pressure as they struggle with the prevailing thought that the world has caught up with them. However, this team has an ability to lock in and focus on the goal in front of them better than most teams in the course of sports history, and that helps us get excited about the tournament as it begins in just under 30 days.

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There were some people who wrongly thought that this would never happen, but Messi to Inter Miami is now a reality. And it has already made a major impact on the profile of the league, to add to the wave of excitement that soccer fans all across the country have that arguably the greatest to ever do it comes to our shores.

We discuss what we know about the deal, from the profit sharing with Apple and Adidas to the ownership stake. We also discuss some of the other players who are rumored to want to venture to MLS to play with their friend Leo.

However, it’s a big moment for the league and they need to figure out pretty quickly how to maximize the impact and make it sustainable. From the facilities to the marketing to even roster rules, MLS has to meet the moment and make this sustain long after Messi hangs up his cleats.

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After the break, the Men’s U-20s are at the U-20 World Cup and are through to the quarterfinals for the 4th straight time. We discuss their tournament thus far as well as who could be ahead of them in the quarterfinals and beyond.

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The 26-player roster in camp, including a few surprise returners like Julie Ertz and Casey Krueger. However, with this being the final international window before the World Cup roster is named, it leaves us with questions about who has the inside track to making the roster and who appears to be on the outside looking in at this point. They face Ireland, who is ranked 22nd in the FIFA world rankings and will also be at the Women’s World Cup this summer. Which players should we look out for? What does Julie Ertz’s return mean for the shape of this team? We touch on a bit of all of that on this episode.

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I’m here to throw cold water on the idea that Messi will end up at Inter Miami, and there are several reasons why, but many of them center around money. Vast amounts of money, enough to make Scrooge McDuck say “that’s a lot of money!” MLS has been doing its best to keep the name of the league attached to Messi as he sorts out his future plans, but in the end, the type of money being offered to Messi by Saudi club Al Hilal might be too much to turn down. We discuss the several scenarios and end with the conclusion that the arguable GOAT coming to America just doesn’t feel like it’s truly in the cards.

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