SUNS OUT BALOGUNS OUT! The boys gather to celebrate Folarin Balogun's decision to play for the United States of America over stinky old England and discuss how he fits into the lineup with the Nations League games coming next month.

Plus, there are fresh rumors that Jesse Marsch will be the next head coach of the USMNT. Does Jesse's style fit the team? Can he be flexible? Will his players have respect for the gegner? 

We get into the news that San Diego will get an MLS expansion franchise for an eye-watering $500 million and discuss a couple of transfer rumors swirling around USMNT players. 

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