Host Tom McCabe is joined The Athletic's Pablo Mauer and Matt Pentz to discuss their recent article, “The disappearance of Wee Willie McLean: Solving America’s oldest soccer mystery.”

William “Wee Willie” McLean was born in Scotland at the beginning of the 20th century. A speedy winger, Wee Willie’s dominant play in Chicago and St. Louis led to multiple league and U.S. Open Cup titles during the 1930s. His stellar play also earned him a spot on the U.S. Men’s National Team’s World Cup squad in 1934. McLean disappeared without a trace in 1938.

Podcast produced by Brian Quarstad.

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View the video of the session at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5wwxC8WJZM&list=PLF9oL3yRaMyyYqsS1Qqj6XxUV8RU6p4tC&index=17&pp=iAQB

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