The USMNT return to World Cup Qualifying in just over a week and the guys run through their picks for the 26 man roster. The most pressing question remains, will Weston McKennie rejoin the team this window? The guys listen to excerpts from Gregg Berhalter's podcast to get some insight. Does the USMNT need to add some more veteran presence to the team to make sure similar mistakes don't happen again? Is it time for Julian Green to return!? Finally, MLS & Liga MX announced the New Leagues Cup format launching in 2023 and let's just say... the guys are divided.

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On a night Ted Lasso claims some of the most prestigious awards at the Emmys, the guys are back to talk US Soccer. Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna are still on the mend at their clubs and the guys debate who can step up in their place. Brenden Aaronson has been in great form at RB Salzburg recently and is ready to step into a starting winger role on this team. But is he really the most important player heading into this next international break? Plus, Jonathon Tannenwald calls in to make a case for Daryl Dike to be included in the October Roster. Finally, Jared introduces a new game, we briefly recap the Carli Lloyd show against Panama and 2026 World Cup venues.

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Jason and Jared open the phone lines on a Sunday night after a couple of non-stop weeks. The guys each break down 3 things they learned about this USMNT squad after these first 3 matches. The guys open the phone lines as well for the Besties to weigh in. Who can the US bring in the connect the midfield to the forward line so Pulisic doesn't have to come back to retrieve the ball? The guys throw out some suggestions that will surprise you. Finally, the next window is less than a month away already, who should be called in that wasn't already and debate what a successful window would be against Jamaica, Panama & Costa Rica.

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Jason and Jared open the phone lines early into Friday morning after the USMNT finally get a win this WCQ in Honduras. After a disastrous first half, the guys were preparing for the worst but 3 subs and some critical tactical changes turned things around for the red, white & blue. Our callers were fired up for this one. Is Pepi the real deal? Should Gregg Berhalter still be on the hot seat regardless of the result? What was he thinking with that starting XI? Is Matt Turner locked in as #1? All this and much, much more. Thank you to everyone for calling in! We will be back on Sunday with the regular show and back with post match shows in October.

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Jason and Jared open the phone lines up to the Besties after the USMNT fail to win again - this time at home in Tennessee against Canada. The calls for Gregg Berhalter to be on the hot seat are getting louder, Weston McKennie let the team down, who are our starting full backs, are the Us in danger of not qualifying for Qatar and much, much more. Thank you to everyone for their calls!

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Jason and Jared are LIVE immediately following the USMNT's draw away at El Salvador to open up World Cup Qualifying. The phone lines were hot for this one! Hear what the Besties thought about dropping points, Josh Sargent v Jordan Pefok, Brenden Aaronson deployed in central midfield, Konrad's return and much, much more. Given all our talent, should US Soccer fans be happy with the point? How will Gregg Berhalter change things up for the Canada match at home and is that now a must win? Tune in to find out!

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Jason and Jared catch up one more time before World Cup Qualifying officially kicks off! With the news of Tim Weah picking up an injury, the guys talk through who they most want to see replace him in the squad and who is most likely. Matthew Hoppe, Christian Roldan, Luca de la Torre and Julian Green are all possibilities. Next, the guys go through their ideal starting XI for the El Salvador match. Should we expect a 5 man back line? Pulisic, Adams and McKennie all starting together for the first time? Finally Jared shares a new game with the guys to close the show. 

We will be live on Thursday evening on Youtube after the USMNT v El Salvador match! 

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We are less than a week away from kicking off World Cup Qualifying and the guys have a lot on their minds. On this week’s From The Stands, Jason and Jared break down the entire roster and pick their strongest XI. Is this Matt Turner’s time to start? Will Gregg Berhalter go with a 3 CB backline and if so who is he starting? Ricardo Pepi finally gets the call in and the US needs to cap tie him in this window. Plus, is Christian Pulisic going to be able to play? Finally, the guys react to the awesome US Soccer hype video that dropped this week.

From The Stands is a weekly show where Jason Davis talks to podcasters, bloggers, journalists and supporters of clubs that are home to some of the United States’ current and legendary players.

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Jason and Jared open the show discussing Jason’s recent bout of COVID and what it meant for his travel plans. The USMNT is set to call in players next week for qualifying - will Pulisic be able to play in our away matches given the timeframe? Plus, who will be the startling striker for this squad? Zardes goes down injured this week and Dike is still recovering from h is nonstop year… will an MLS veteran need to be called in to help? Finally, the guys celebrate Carli Lloyds incredible career and rank her very high on the all time USWNT rankings.  

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Jason and Jared open the show with some college music memories before getting right into Pulisic’s big week at Chelsea. Ziyech went down in the Super Cup but Pulisic didn’t exactly set the world on fire in the match. After scoring this weekend, is this his big chance to claim his spot in Tuchel’s XI? And, what does the arrival of. Lukaku mean for Wonder Boy? Plus, Josh Sargent debuted for Norwich, Gio Reyna picks up where he left off at Dortmund and Dest is still doing his thing at Barcelona. The guys then go through every starting position of the USMNT and rate their confidence in the position heading into World Cup Qualifying. There are definitely some question marks but also some locks we can all celebrate. Finally, the guys debate whether it’s right to cap-tie players when they are as young as Ricardo Pepi. 

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