Expectation setting for USMNT + The Decision revisited

About this episode

The episode discusses expectations for the US Men's National Team ahead of the World Cup and reflects on Braden's first season as an EPL fan.

Nashville SC got three All-Stars this year - but did someone get snubbed? We set expectations for the US Men's National Team on the eve of the World Cup beginning. What does success look like? Then we dive into Braden's first season of EPL fandom one year after The Decision - the highs, lows, favorite moments and lessons learned. Wes Boling, Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk soccer. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports YouTube channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yazoo Brewing Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tennessee Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ downtown ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Nashville Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Wilson County and the Eastside

People in this episode

Hosts: Wes Boling, Steve Cavendish, Braden Gall

Topics covered

• USMNT
• World Cup
• EPL fandom
• Nashville SC
• soccer

Keywords

• USMNT
• World Cup
• Nashville SC
• EPL
• soccer
• Braden Gall
• Wes Boling
• Steve Cavendish

Sponsors

Yazoo Brewing Company, Tennessee Brew Works, East Nashville Brew Works

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nashville SC, US Men's National Team, EPL

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