Episode Details

After all the fanfare, the time has come for Mauricio Pochettino to make his USMNT debut! Jimmy Conrad and special guest co-host Mike Grella look ahead to Saturday's friendly against Panama as the new coach looks to implement his intense playing style on the Stars and Stipes (04:59). Mike shares his thoughts on Brenden Aaronson's return to form at Leeds United (09:25). The guys project Poch's starting XI against Los Canaleros (13:48). Tyler Adams is nearing his return to EPL action, but can he put his bad run of injuries behind him (21:10)? Pochettino has warned his European-based bench warmers that he's not opposed to calling up MLS players (26:43). With Gregg Berhalter taking the reins of Chicago Fire, Mike talks about playing under the former U.S. coach at Columbus Crew (39:10). SoFi Stadium will host the next two Concacaf Nations League finals. And the guys give their predictions for USA vs. Panama (46:33).

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