Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola (we miss you, Chuck!) analyze Mauricio Pochettino's defender-heavy roster for the USMNT January camp, and defend the often-criticized practice of providing MLS players with national team opportunities (03:30). AC Milan are off to an impressive start under new manager Sérgio Conceição, highlighted by a Supercoppa Italiana victory in just his second game. The guys explore how the managerial change is showing early signs of being great news for Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah (28:33). Antonee Robinson had an incredible 2024, but is the Fulham left back truly deserving of the U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year Award (40:04)? Brandon Vazquez returns to MLS as Austin FC’s record-breaking signing (45:34), Jalen Neal's pursuit of more playing time lands him in CF Montréal, and is Lorenzo Insigne the worst DP transfer in MLS history (51:07)?

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