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Grant Wahl, one of the world’s leading soccer journalists, shares his thoughts on the sport and interviews the biggest names and the most fascinating figures in the game.
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Assessing The US Managerial Situation + World Cup Quarterfinal Preview
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham do a full deep dive on where the US Men's National Team should go from here with their managerial situation. Should Gregg Berhalter come back? Who would replace him? How should the process work? Plus, the guys look ahead to a star studded World Cup Quarterfinal round.
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The Favorites Dominating The World Cup Round of 16, Highlighted By Brazil
Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down what we've seen so far in the World Cup Round of 16 that's been very chalky. Can Morocco or Switzerland turn that around? Who has impressed us? How unique was that Brazil performance? And how much more can we look forward to with Kylian Mbappe? These questions answered and more
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US Eliminated From The World Cup By The Netherlands + Catarina Macario
Grant and Chris Wittyngham do their postmortem on the USA's elimination from the World Cup by the Netherlands. What went wrong in this game, what did Gregg Berhalter get wrong, and where do the US go from here are among the questions asked and answered. Then, US Women's National Team and Lyon star Catarina Macario talks to Grant about her recovery from injury and the growth of her career.
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USA-Netherlands Preview + Belgium/Mexico/Germany Eulogies
Grant and Chris Wittyngham look ahead to the US game against the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday by asking whether the US should play without a recognized striker, praising Christian Pulisic's commitment to the US, and discussing the Gio Reyna situation. Plus, we discuss a crazy couple of days in Group stage conclusions that saw some big nations go out of the tournament.
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USA Beat Iran 1-0, Will Play The Netherlands In The Round of 16
Grant and Chris Wittyngham react to the USMNT's 1-0 win over Iran in their final group game of the World Cup, seeing them advance to the knockout round beginning Saturday. They discuss Christian Pulisic's deciding goal, the significance of getting out of the group, and highlight how solid the US has been defensively in this tournament. Plus, Grant tells a cool story from his day in Qatar.
Customer Reviews
Interview Style is excellent
I again was impressed with your interview style. In particular your interview with Jack Harrison. I live near Leeds, but I am from KC like you, and your really got him to express his unique path to first team football. Please keep up the good work👍🏿
Great Pod
Really love what Grant’s been doing on this pod. The research done in prepping the pods is showing here. The interviewees are good value for money. Good stuff.
My favorite soccer podcast.
I’ve followed Grant Wahl since the 90’s. He has always been at the forefront of reporting and discussing all things US soccer. I’m glad to see such names as a Landon Donovan and Julie Foudy follow him to his new podcast.