On today’s show, we’re going to work through five USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll touch on which players have been impressing at their clubs, possible winter transfer movement, how the striker and center back depth charts may be shifting, and where things stand with Antonee Robinson following his return from injury.

To help me today, I’ve invited Seth Vertelney to join the show. Seth is the Soccer Editor at USA Today Sports. You can follow Seth on X at: @svertelney

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

Is reaching the Round of 16 in 2026 enough for the USMNT? Frank Garza is joined by Chuck Booth from CBS Sports to break down the team’s goals, players to watch in the new year, and what a truly successful year could look like for the USMNT.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What the USMNT’s top New Year’s resolutions should be for 2026.

- Key players to watch in the new year

- How injuries and roster depth could shape the team’s World Cup journey.

- What it will take for the U.S. Men’s National Team to exceed expectations.

- Key storylines to watch for the March friendlies and the run-up to the World Cup.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting into U.S. men’s soccer, this episode gives you a clear look at the challenges and opportunities facing the team in 2026.

Follow and Connect:

Frank Garza on X: @FrankGarza007

Chuck Booth on Blue Sky: @chuckyeaa.bsky.social

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00:00 USMNT Resolutions

04:58 Player Resolutions

12:44 Poch’s Resolutions

20:57 Run-up to World Cup

28:09 What is success in 2026?

We are nearing the end of 2025 and so it’s time for our USMNT year-end awards show. Today, we’re going to choose our player of the year, players with the biggest stock up and down of the year, most memorable moment, and then we’ve got a bonus category for you. You’ll have to stick around to the end to hear that one.

To help me today, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

On today’s show, we are going to get the inside scoop on the two Americans playing at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Gio Reyna and Joe Scally.

To help me do that, I’ve invited Jannik Sorgatz to join the show. Jannik is the chief reporter for Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Rheinische Post, a daily German newspaper headquartered in Düsseldorf.

You can follow Jannik on X at: @aufmplatz

You can also check out his podcast, Fohlenfutter, that covers Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

On today’s show, we are going to preview the World Cup draw that will happen this Friday, December 5. With 48 teams, split into 12 different groups, there are a load of possibilities for what the USMNT’s draw could look like. I’m going to look at 4 different potential scenarios today - their best case, worst case, most entertaining case, and the draw I would choose if it were up to me. 

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

We’re less than seven months away from the USMNT’s opening World Cup match, and after these last three Fall windows, it seems we have a lot more data on what kind of roster Pochettino wants to put together. So I thought today’s show would be a good time to take everything we know as of now, and try to predict what the final 26-man World Cup roster will look like.

To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

On today’s show, we are going to break down the USMNT’s November window that just wrapped up. The team won both of their friendlies, beating Paraguay 2-1 and Uruguay 5-1.

Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfire

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

The USMNT are set for two South American tests — Paraguay on Saturday, November 15, and Uruguay the following Tuesday.

Host Frank Garza is joined by Chuck Booth, soccer writer at CBS Sports, to preview the friendlies and break down what fans should expect from Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.

They cover:

• Key takeaways from Pochettino’s roster selection

• Which players to watch closely in the upcoming matches

• A projected starting XI for the USMNT

• What to know about Paraguay and Uruguay heading into these games

• The bigger picture - what would make this international window a success?

  
  

Connect:

• Host Frank Garza - X: @FrankGarza007

• Guest Chuck Booth - Bluesky: @chuckyeaa.bsky.social

Next week, we’re expecting Mauricio Pochettino to announce his USMNT roster for the upcoming November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay. On today’s show, we’re going to give our predictions as to what that roster might look like.

Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfire

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

On today’s show, we are going to dig into three different USMNT topics - Which players have the most to gain and lose from the MLS playoffs, who has impressed and disappointed the most in Europe so far, and Poch’s center back depth chart.

To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer and Live Reporter at The Athletic. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019

Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007