Scuffed | U.S. soccer, World Cup, Yanks Abroad, futbol in America

Found from woso coverage, really enjoying it. Even dipping my toes in broso because y’all are so enjoyable.

Absolutely LOVE the content of this podcast. I appreciate the no frills just facts aspect of the vibe, as well as the tangents and sidebars that each host goes on— let’s us see them as people more than pundits. Production values have improved greatly from early days. Quality and integrity through and through.

This is a podcast with soul, veracity, and vim. Belz is the protagonist who works alongside compatriots Vince, Tara, Greg Velazquez (away goals), and watke to weave a tapestry of footballing fervor. I wish they would go more into detail about youth soccer but maybe there’s not as much of an appetite for it. The recent episodes with Salerno discussing the champions league have been okay. Salerno provides a decent foil for the even keel of Belz and Tara. I’d like to see more pushback against his takes but they might be giving him grace because he’s new.

If you are a fan of US national team soccer, USMNT or USWNT, this is a great podcast. They follow the established pool players at their clubs and are always interested in the up and coming players too. In depth analysis from die hard fans who put in the effort to not just offer takes.