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#19 USA v Argentina, 1995 Copa America Mar 24, 2020

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We review the USA's incredible 3-0 win over Argentina at the 1995 Copa America, maybe the scrappiest upset win in US history.

Here's video of the full match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th7DEe6DokE

Here's just the goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qhl2xXXchE

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#18 USA v Mexico, 2002 World Cup Mar 16, 2020

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We review the game that made Dos a Cero go mainstream.

It's the USA's famous 2-0 win over Mexico at the 2002 World Cup.

The context, the tactics, the players, the goals, the handball that wasn't called, and the famous Rafa Marquez meltdown.

Some helpful links to augment your listening pleasure:

USA v Mexico 2002, full match, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OPPaDcu50M

Just the goals/highlights, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDnPIq3c0Vc

Oral History of the game, by Arielle Castillo: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/10/08/legend-dos-a-cero-an-oral-history

Lineups via Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_FIFA_World_Cup_knockout_stage#Mexico_vs_United_States

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#17 Bundesliga 50+1 rule — how it works, why it was needed, and how Red Bull beat it Dec 01, 2019

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Daryl calls up Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast to get a full and thorough explanation of the 50+1 rule, including the story of how Red Bull found a loophole

Talking Fussball website: https://www.talkingfussball.com/

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#16 Why does the UK have four teams? Also: What is IFAB? Nov 28, 2019

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Daryl explains why the United Kingdom is allowed to have four separate international teams — England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

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#15 Promotion/Relegation and how it could work in the United States Nov 22, 2019

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What is promotion/relegation, why hasn't it been implemented in the United States, and could it be good for soccer in America?

Plus, we reveal our plans for how Pro/Rel could be established in the US. No tinfoil needed!

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#14 Why does the League Cup exist? (and how to make it better) Nov 22, 2019

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We explain the origin of the English Football League Cup, and ponder the big questions like why does the League Cup exist, why doesn't anyone seem to care about it, and how could it be better?

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#13 History and meaning of the lines and markings on a football pitch Nov 20, 2019

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We take you all the way back to the 1800s to explain what football pitches used to look like and how they evolved into what we see today.

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#12 How Johan Cruyff changed soccer Nov 15, 2019

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We look at the life and career of Johan Cruyff, explaining the numerous ways he changed the way soccer is played.

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#11 Strengths and weakness of different formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2 Nov 12, 2019

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We explain and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some of the most commonly used formations in soccer.

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#10 USMNT All-Time XI Nov 07, 2019

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We look back at the history of the US Men's National Team and go position by position to decide the all-time best XI.

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