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Tim Weah Controversy, Pepi's Spot in Jeopardy, and World Cup Starting XI with Marcelo Balboa

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Tim Weah Controversy, Pepi's Spot in Jeopardy, and World Cup Starting XI with Marcelo Balboa

Inside American Soccer with Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos›

Feb 4, 202659:13

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With Tom on paternity leave for a few weeks, Tab Ramos teams up with MLS Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle, and they are joined by USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa for an epic show! They discuss the pressure on the current National Team to at least reach the Quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, and why it was easier being the underdog back in the day. Tom and Marcelo talk about how Pochettino should have handled the ticket prices comments from Tim Weah, the Alex Freeman move to Villarreal, plus Ricardo Pepi's failed move to Fulham and it's impact on his place on the USMNT roster. We also get Marcelo's Starting XI for the U.S., his advice for the 2026 squad, and the behind the scenes details of his legendary near miss bicycle kick goal vs Colombia in the 1994 World Cup.

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