The U.S. Open Cup compromise | USMNT CNL what ifs | Matarazzo’s Bundesliga development (Soccer 3/4)

It’s official, only eight MLS teams will compete in the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss the Major League Soccer-U.S. Soccer power dynamic as uncertainty hangs over the future of the country’s oldest club competition. Plus, Gregg Berhalter’s Nations League midfield options, Christian Pulisic’s mastery of the dark arts, flowers for Pellegrino Matarazzo, and the greatest USMNT of all time! 

New look Open Cup (05:55): MLS breaks with tradition while Leagues Cup gets full participation.

CNL lineup questions (16:25): What if no Adams or McKennie? Should Tillman start over Gio?

Americans Abroad (30:14): Pulisic outsmarts Lazio, Charlie endorses Sargent, Malik on target.

Coach in focus (42:51): Matarazzo has Hoffenheim dreaming of Europe. 

Leaked kits (53:45): What is the best ever USMNT jersey? 

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