Gary Kleiban joins Kirk Kinsey on the Playmaker Fútbol Academy Podcast for a conversation about one of the biggest obstacles facing American soccer — and it isn’t happening on the field. Using Mauricio Pochettino’s press conference as a starting point, Gary explains why the reaction from much of the American soccer media missed the bigger […]
Live #5 – Pochettino’s USMNT: What Most People Are Missing
The USMNT is through to the knockout stage after winning its group, but the conversation coming out of the loss to Turkey tells a much bigger story. Recorded live on YouTube the day after the match, Gary Kleiban and Benny Rogers react to the result while taking questions and comments from viewers throughout the show. […]
#433 – What Makes a World-Class Center Mid? Breaking Down the 6, 8 & 10
What does a world-class central midfielder actually look like? In this episode, we break down the three midfield roles in a 4-3-3: the 6, the 8, and the 10. Rather than relying on buzzwords or coaching clichés, we examine the specific technical, tactical, and mental qualities that separate elite midfielders from everyone else. Using players […]
