Ep 386: FINAL VERDICT on the USMNT

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In this episode, we wrap up discussions on the US men’s national team following their 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final.

We dive into roster decisions, tactical choices, and the higher-level takeaways from both the match and the broader program.

We also emphasize the critical role fans play in shaping soccer culture and hence success or failure in America.

00:00 Intro
08:11 USMNT vs Mexico
09:30 Sub: Diego Luna Talk
15:54 Sub: The Key High Level Takeaways
18:19 MLS/USMNT Fans are the Most Arrogant in the World
20:27 Further Explanation of What Would be Good “Fandom” from Americans
27:15 Sub: Why are Serious Soccer People Not Hardcore about USMNT?
31:04 Remarks on Pochettino’s Response to a Reporter about the A-list Players
35:44 Reasons For Pochettino’s Roster Decisions
42:27 Why is There a Budding Smear Campaign Against Pochettino
45:00 Sub: Why Did Pochettino Get Hired?
49:59 Would USMNT Doing Good in The World Cup be Bad?
53:03 How is Mexico Doing?
55:07 What Did Pochettino Get out of this Camp?
59:56 Back to How Fans Can Level Up

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