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Riqui The Clown, USMNT U20s, Crocker Speaks, Summer Rosters May 26, 2023

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The boys are in rare form this week, talking about the Riqui v. Giorgio incident in the US Open Cup, the status of the US U20s at the World Cup in Argentina, Matt Crocker's (Joe Cocker's) comments about the USMNT head coaching search, and how Hudson will handle summer rosters.

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WE GOT BALOGUN! Jesse Marsch to USMNT Rumors Heat Up May 19, 2023

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SUNS OUT BALOGUNS OUT! The boys gather to celebrate Folarin Balogun's decision to play for the United States of America over stinky old England and discuss how he fits into the lineup with the Nations League games coming next month.

Plus, there are fresh rumors that Jesse Marsch will be the next head coach of the USMNT. Does Jesse's style fit the team? Can he be flexible? Will his players have respect for the gegner?

We get into the news that San Diego will get an MLS expansion franchise for an eye-watering $500 million and discuss a couple of transfer rumors swirling around USMNT players.

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Onyewu Joins USSF, How Summer USMNT Rosters Will Work May 12, 2023

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Jason and Jared discuss the hiring of Oguchi Onyewu as "VP of Sporting" with US soccer and ponder what that means for the USMNT head coaching search. The boys get into what the summer USMNT rosters will look like and which players might not play in both the Nations League and Gold Cup.

There's also a game!

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Americans Abroad: Why the Poor Form? Plus, Introducing SoccerGPT May 05, 2023

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Jason, Jared, and Nick discuss the bad times for a number of Americans playing abroad and ponder the problematic centerback situation for the USMNT. Should John Brooks get called up?!?!

There's some USMNT head coach candidate pool talk before the guys do a retrospective on the incredible career of Brek Shea, play an MLS trivia game, and ask ChatGPT to give us some autobiography titles for MLS players.

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US Soccer Hires Matt Crocker, USMNT Player Pool Apr 28, 2023

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The right people came together to talk about the hiring of Matt Crocker as US Soccer sporting director. Jason and Jared breakdown the choice of Crocker to lead all of the US soccer programs and debate what it means for the choice of next USMNT head coach.

The boys also dive into the USMNT player pool with Nations League and Gold Cup coming up this summer. It's the return of Marco Polo, big pool/kiddie pool edition.

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US Draws Mexico And Potential American Transfers Apr 25, 2023

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The USMNT played a game of soccer against Mexico and some thing happened. Plus, Jason and Jared ponder transfer rumors swirling around some key American players in Europe.

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Messi to MLS Rumors Back on & Oguchi Onyewu for US Soccer Sporting Director? Mar 13, 2023

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Jason Davis and Jared DuBois debate whether MLS should be flexible for one of the greatest footballers of ALL-TIME join the league. How much would the league benefit from signing Lionel Messi? The guys also discuss the report that former USMNT defender Oguchi Onyewu is throwing his hat into the ring to become US Soccer's newest Sporting Director.

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Major League Soccer's Debut on Apple TV+ Mar 07, 2023

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Jason Davis and Jared DuBois discuss the opening weekend of MLS and their first impressions of the new MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+.

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MLS Changes Playoff Format AGAIN and 2023 Season Predictions Feb 24, 2023

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On this week's episode, Jason Davis and Jared DuBois take a closer look at Major League Soccer's next new playoff format - featuring a notable best of 3 series for round one. What do you make of the changes? The guys also offer up our 2023 MLS season predictions and place a few friendly wagers.

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Jesse Marsch to Southampton Falls Apart Feb 17, 2023

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Jason Davis and Jared DuBois discuss the latest surrounding Jesse Marsch's move to Southampton falling apart. The guys get into going on with the American coach and what's next for him.

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