500 days to go until the 2026 World Cup! Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola take a trip down memory lane with Charlie Davies, reflecting on their own preparations for World Cups of yesteryear (06:45). With Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Yunus Musah lighting it up at their clubs, the guys debate: is the USMNT's midfield trio too good to drop for Mauricio Pochettino (14:57)? Josh Sargent marked his first start since October with a brace, but can the Norwich City striker leapfrog Folarin Balogun in the USMNT pecking order (30:45)? Meanwhile, Ricardo Pepi continues to dominate in the Eredivisie—but is the Championship a stronger proving ground (34:46)? And as "Matchday Mayhem" takes over the UEFA Champions League, the crew break down the key permutations for teams with American players hoping to march on in Europe’s premier club competition (46:40).

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