The end came in dramatic fashion as Sweden eliminated the USWNT in penalty kicks to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

The two time defending champions will prevail in overtime 2-1 over Sweden in a thrilling and hard-fought knockout round match up.

It might be soooo cliche, but I’m all in! I actually look forward to watching Messi play for Inter Miami…and all the glitz and glamour that goes along with it.

There is a tremendous amount of fame and fortune associated with being a part of the USWNT nowadays. And it could be becoming an unwanted distraction to the team at this FIFA World Cup.

Way back in the day, before free internet calling, you had to pay a premium. For me, it was close to $400 to chat with USMNT goalkeeper Kasey Keller about his life in Germany and England back when he was with Gladbach.

Manchester United sorta let me down by featuring basically their youth team when I drove 300 miles to see them. Inter Miami not only has me intrigued, but has hooked me with their ambition, drive and exquisite play!

Thank goodness we’ve all already forgotten about the MLS All-Star game (unless you’re an Arsenal fan) and are looking forward to Messi’s debut Friday - because it was a terrible performance by the league’s “best.”

Ronaldo thinks his league is better than MLS. Messi might beg to differ. This is setting up for an epic pay per view event.

The World Cup winning Argentine will take Inter Miami to heights they never saw possible as they just became a global daily talking point with his signing.

The American maestro will have hefty expectations put on him in Milan. But I’m confident that after a pro-longed adaptation period - he will flourish in Serie A.