About this episode

The hosts discuss the USMNT's performance in the World Cup and the implications of VAR technology in soccer, along with NYCFC's new signing Benie Traore.

In Their Traore Era While the World Cup continues for some, the men of the United States are heading home.  After a solid group stage and knock out round win against Bosnia-Herzegovina the USMNT looked like their old selves in a 4-1 loss to Belgium.  This week Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen talk about all of the controversy surrounding the Round of 16 match and have a broader conversation about VAR and technology in the game. The guys also talk about the new signing for NYCFC, striker Benie Traore.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart, Mike Allen

Topics covered

• USMNT
• World Cup
• VAR
• technology in sports
• NYCFC
• soccer controversy

Keywords

• USMNT
• World Cup
• VAR
• soccer
• NYCFC
• Benie Traore
• Belgium
• Bosnia-Herzegovina
• Round of 16

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United States, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belgium, NYCFC

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