Early U20 World Cup drama, Balogun makes USMNT history, U.S. Open Cup preview, more! (Soccer 5/22/2023)

The United States got the dub in the U20 World Cup opener thanks to a 93rd-minute thunderbolt from Jonathan Gomez. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce discuss the win over Ecuador and look ahead to Tuesday's game against Fiji. Plus, Folarin Balogun takes his season tally to 20, relegation looks likely for Leeds and the guys take a hard look at the U.S. Open Cup bracket.

(04:54) -- U.S U20 Squad beats Ecuador 1-0 in 1st match of U.S. Open Cup

(10:01) -- Importance of making dual nationals feel wanted

(13:52) -- Heath triggers Charlie with more Folarin Balogun talk

(31:47) -- U.S. Open Cup predictions and bracket

(43:29) -- Americans Abroad: Weekend Recap

(48:30) -- Reputations matter for USMNT players at club level

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