Here and Abroad Frank Garza

On today’s show, we are going to preview the USMNT’s upcoming friendlies against Colombia this Saturday, June 8 and Brazil the following Wednesday, June 12. Once these two friendlies are complete, the U.S. will only be 11 days away from it’s opening match of the Copa America! We’re getting close!

To help me today, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr  to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor and USMNT Insider at SBI Soccer. He’s also a writer for MLS and MLS NEXT Pro. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

We are just over three weeks away from the USMNT’s opening match against Bolivia in the Copa America. And one of the biggest questions U.S. fans still have is: Who’s going to replace Sergiño Dest at right back?

The U.S. still has a full training camp to figure that out including two friendlies against Colombia and Brazil. Gregg Berhalter recently announced which 27 players will be participating in that camp and in his press conference afterwards, he provided a few clues about the options he’s considering to fill-in for the injured Dest. On today’s show, we’re going to dig into each of those options.

To help me do that, I’ve invited Seth Vertelney to join the show. Seth is the Managing Editor at Pro Soccer Wire. You can follow Seth on X at: @svertelney

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

Most of the European leagues have ended their seasons or will be ending them soon. And on today’s show, we are going to look back on the European season and discuss which Americans had the most notable performances abroad. We'll discuss our American MVP, most disappointing player, and who surprised us.

To help me do that, I’ve invited Greg O'Keeffe to join the show. Greg is a senior writer for The Athletic covering US soccer players in the UK & Europe. Previously he spent a decade at the Liverpool Echo covering news and features before an eight-year stint as the paper's Everton correspondent. He has also worked as a news and sport journalist for the BBC and hosts a podcast in his spare time. You can follow Greg on X at: @GregOK

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

On today’s show, we are going to discuss Americans playing in the Belgian Pro League. From my research, I counted seven Americans that currently play in the league with the most well known being USMNT center back Mark McKenzie at Genk. 

To help me today, I’ve invited Joris Becq to join the show. Joris is one of the hosts of The Belgian Football Podcast. You can follow Joris on X at: @Joris_Becq

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

On today’s show, we are going to repeat an episode format we used a few months ago called 5 USMNT Questions: 5 Leagues. This is where I ask my guest 5 questions about U.S. Internationals from 5 different leagues around the world. Today, all of those leagues will be from Europe.

To help me with this, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr back to the show. Larry is the Managing Editor and USMNT Insider at SBI Soccer. He’s also a writer for MLS and MLS NEXT Pro. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

On today’s show, we are going to talk about Haji Wright and the season he’s having at Coventry City FC. He joined the club in August and has 18 goals in all competitions so far this season. Haji’s momentum with the USMNT also seems to be surging with his recent performance in the Nations League Finals where he scored 2 goals in the semifinal which earned him a start in the final.

To help me talk through all of this, I’ve invited Andy Turner to join the show. Andy is the Coventry Telegraph sports writer covering Coventry City FC. He is a lifelong Sky Blues fan who has been covering the club since 1998. You can follow Andy on X at: @AndyTurnerccfc

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007