It’s the best time of the year, or every four years, but the World Cup is HERE. In episode 16 I break down what to expect tactically from both the USMNT & PMNT, and who we can expect to see in both starting XIs. Today I broke down the common theme of how game one sets the tone for the USMNT’s World Cup runs, thus making Friday’s game at 9:00 pm EST that much more important.

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