With Tom on paternity leave for a few weeks, Tab Ramos teams up with MLS Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle, and they are joined by USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa for an epic show! They discuss the pressure on the current National Team to at least reach the Quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, and why it was easier being the underdog back in the day. Tom and Marcelo talk about how Pochettino should have handled the ticket prices comments from Tim Weah, the Alex Freeman move to Villarreal, plus Ricardo Pepi's failed move to Fulham and it's impact on his place on the USMNT roster. We also get Marcelo's Starting XI for the U.S., his advice for the 2026 squad, and the behind the scenes details of his legendary near miss bicycle kick goal vs Colombia in the 1994 World Cup.

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Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos are joined by USMNT analyst Brian Dunseth for a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. Soccer. The group revisits Tab’s legendary Snickers commercial, breaks down the latest transfer news involving Alex Freeman, Ricardo Pepi, and Patrick Agyemang, and digs into the biggest culture shift Mauricio Pochettino has brought to the national team. Dunseth unveils his USMNT Starting XI, sparking a debate about Weston McKennie’s role and why his presence on the field is essential. Plus, Dunny shares unforgettable stories from the 2000 U.S. Olympic team, including Landon Donovan's juggling, John O’Brien's fashion, and Clint Mathis' rock star status!

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Tom and Tab are joined by Paul Tenorio of The Athletic to discuss the latest news on Josh Sargent's struggle to get to MLS, Weston McKennie's leverage over Juventus and Paul's Top 5 USMNT Things to Watch before the World Cup. Tab is honest about Gio Reyna and where he can be useful for the US Team, and Tab also tells an incredible story about the 1990 World Cup and how the US was unprepared for what was coming. Plus, we dive into the bizarre stealing of towels situation at the AFCON Final and talk about Paul's new book, The Messi Effect.

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