How does a player go from American high school soccer to Real Madrid? In this episode, we break down the remarkable rise of Yan Diomande and ask the bigger question: how does a player reportedly valued around $144 million fall through the canyons of American soccer? His story exposes deeper problems within the American soccer […]

Mauricio Pochettino has committed to the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup, but the media is already framing his second cycle around trophies, tournament results, and an unrealistic definition of success. We explain why that framing misses the larger purpose of having a manager with Pochettino’s pedigree. The United States is not suddenly becoming a […]

Reports indicate Mauricio Pochettino and U.S. Soccer are moving closer to a new agreement, but what would his return actually mean for American soccer? Gary and Benny discuss why Pochettino’s biggest impact could come through changing the conversation around the game rather than simply coaching the national team. They also examine FIFA’s proposed commercial investment […]