Top-5 MLS Players Who Need to Impress Pochettino, and The Next Step for U.S. Soccer's Evolution

About this episode

Tab Ramos and Matt Doyle discuss MLS players' performances, USMNT depth, and the evolution of U.S. soccer.

Tab Ramos and Matt Doyle examine the impact of Josh Sargent ’s move to Major League Soccer and where he fits in the USMNT No. 9 depth chart behind Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi . They also raise concerns about Tyler Adams ’ return to the Premier League and discuss potential World Cup replacements if needed. The duo ranks their Top 5 MLS players who must impress Mauricio Pochettino to earn a look in the March friendlies, and Tab shares the story of when U.S. Soccer made the leap from likable underdog to true professionals. Plus, they break down the next step the United States must take to become a genuine global soccer power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Tab Ramos

Guest: Matt Doyle

Topics covered

• MLS players
• USMNT
• soccer evolution
• World Cup
• Pochettino
• Josh Sargent

Keywords

• MLS
• Josh Sargent
• USMNT
• Pochettino
• soccer
• World Cup
• Tyler Adams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Soccer

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