The U.S. Open Cup matters | Americans meet in UCL | Turner's Forest future | MLS updates rules (Soccer 12/28)

Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies react to PSV and Dortmund being drawn together in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 and discuss AC Milan’s chances of winning the Europa League (4:20). Jesse Marsch to help analyze the performances of three European-based Americans in Emmanuel Sabbi, Malik Tillman and Matt Turner (15:55), and tip their caps to newly-crowned Liga MX champion Alejandro Zendejas. Things take an emotional turn as the crew lament MLS’ controversial plans to withdraw its first teams from the historic and beloved Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (25:55). Then, Jimmy and Jesse share their thoughts on the new rules coming to MLS next season (45:03). And what does FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup format mean for CONCACAF teams as the United States gets set to host the 2025 edition of the competition (52:52)?

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