About this episode

The episode discusses the US Men's historic World Cup opener and previews the upcoming match against Australia.

The vibes are high as the US Men did things they've never done before in a 4-1 win over Paraguay in their World Cup opener. What to make of Pulisic's injury and the defensive performance. Even social media is doing the World Cup right! Then we preview the match-up with Australia on Friday. Can the US attack break down the Socceroos staunch defense? Ben Wright of SixOneFiveSoccer.com and Braden Gall of 440 Sports talk Nashville SC and USA 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

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