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The wild stories that explain the USMNT's growth
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Journalist Leander Schaerlaeckens makes his TSS debut to discuss his new book, "The Long Game: U.S. men's soccer and its savage, four-decade journey to the top, or thereabouts."
The book presents an in-depth (but accessible) look at the history of the US men's national team, interspersed with chapters on key members of the 2026 World Cup squad. There are wild stories, colorful anecdotes, useful table-setting, brilliant narratives, and so much more! You can pre-order your copy now!
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Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song!
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USMNT WEEKLY CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
04:04 - Humble beginnings
08:26 - Coaching characters
22:35 - Repeated trends
29:00 - A welcoming camp
34:31 - Outspoken figures
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