The World Cup always gives us plenty to talk about, but the real value isn’t found in the headlines themselves. It’s found in the lessons hiding underneath them. This live episode begins with the quarterfinals and a preview of the semifinals as we examine Argentina’s run, Messi’s evolving role at 39 years old, England’s progress […]
Live #7 – The USMNT’s World Cup Failure—and the Story the Media Won’t Tell
The USMNT’s World Cup ended with a humbling defeat to Belgium. Predictably, the mainstream American soccer media immediately went to work. Some blamed Mauricio Pochettino. Others blamed tactics, substitutions, Pulisic, Matt Freese, mentality, youth development or pay-to-play. They’re all missing the point. In this episode, Gary explains why Belgium didn’t expose a tactical problem. They […]
Live #6 – USMNT, CORRUPTION, and Your Questions
Balogun Red Card Reversal, VAR Controversy, and US Soccer’s Closed-System Problem Sports are never just sports. Football reflects the society around it — the incentives, the politics, the corruption, the culture, and the values people choose to defend when the pressure is on. That’s where this episode begins: with the Balogun red card being rescinded. […]
