Matt Langone and Matt Doherty are joined by special guest Frank Dell'Apa, a New England Soccer Journal contributor who covers the Revolution for the Boston Globe. The trio discusses the state of U.S. Soccer as the nation prepares to host the 2026 World Cup. They analyze the U.S. team's performance in the last World Cup, expectations for the upcoming tournament, and the potential impact on soccer's growth in the U.S. Key players like Christian Pulisic, Miles Robinson and Patrick Agyemang are highlighted, and the broader implications of hosting the World Cup, including the excitement and challenges it brings, are discussed. Additionally, predictions for likely World Cup contenders and insights into how the event might unfold are provided.

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00:38 Special Guest Introduction: Frank Dell'Apa

01:06 US Soccer's Current State and World Cup Expectations

05:11 Impact of the 1994 World Cup on US Soccer

09:49 Key Players to Watch for US Team in 2026

18:05 Global Soccer Powerhouses and Predictions

23:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts