Host Ives Galarcep discusses the selections of Columbus, Ohio and Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota as hosts of the next two USMNT home qualifiers, and the decision to go with cold-weather venues.

Episode 344 also digs into the recent arguments against the current allocation of World Cup berths, and argues against the notion Europe should have more World Cup slots.

The MLS playoffs are in full swing and Episode 344 recaps some of the bigger storylines from the early-round matches, including Real Salt Lake's upset of the Seattle Sounders and Portland's win over Colorado.

Episode 344 (Talking USMNT home venues, World Cup slots, MLS playoffs, and more)

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Host Ives Galarcep previews the World Cup final between Argentina and France, and also dives deep into the debate over whether Lionel Messi is the greatest soccer player of all time.

Episode 366 also discusses the USMNT and USWNT Player of the Year award finalists and who is likely to win those awards.

Episode 366 (World Cup Final Preview, talking USMNT POY and more)

Host Ives Galarcep discusses the tragic passing of American soccer writer Grant Wahl. Episode 365 also digs into the Gio Reyna-Gregg Berhalter controversy and who carries the blame for the messy situation.

Episode 365 (World Cup Ep. 13: Remembering Grant Wahl, the Reyna-Berhalter soap opera, and more)

Host Ives Galarcep discusses Gregg Berhalter's future, and what the U.S. men's national team coach should be considering amid reports that U.S. Soccer has opened talks on a new contract.

Episode 364 also touches on the World Cup quarterfinals, and more.

Episode 364 (World Cup Episode 12: Talking Berhalter's next move, World Cup quarterfinals, and more)

Host Ives Galarcep breaks down the U.S. men's national team World Cup elimination after its Round of 16 loss to the Netherlands. Episode 363 digs into Gregg Berhalter's performance as coach in the tournament, and we hear sound bytes from Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Tim Ream and DeAndre Yedlin.

Episode 363 (World Cup Episode 11: USMNT-Netherlands breakdown)

Host Ives Galarcep previews the U.S. men's national team's World Cup Round of 16 clash with the Netherlands.

Episode 344 (Talking USMNT home venues, World Cup slots, MLS playoffs, and more)

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