1 hr 12 min

Destination Qatar: The Legacy Part 1 After the Final Whistle

    • Soccer

In the third episode of Destination Qatar, Matthew gives his thoughts on the Berhalter/Reyna feud and the tough road ahead for U.S. Soccer. Then, he’ll predict what legacy Qatar 2022 will leave behind — by going back to 1930 and the bizarre inception of the World Cup. Why was Uruguay chosen as the host? Which squad was chosen entirely by a king? And how did fog, a chicken coop and mounted police impact the first ever World Cup final?


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

In the third episode of Destination Qatar, Matthew gives his thoughts on the Berhalter/Reyna feud and the tough road ahead for U.S. Soccer. Then, he’ll predict what legacy Qatar 2022 will leave behind — by going back to 1930 and the bizarre inception of the World Cup. Why was Uruguay chosen as the host? Which squad was chosen entirely by a king? And how did fog, a chicken coop and mounted police impact the first ever World Cup final?


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewplaczek.substack.com

1 hr 12 min