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Pepi was denied a move to Fulham at the transfer deadline despite all terms agreed and met. Why was it denied? Official statement is they could not find a replacement, but given their circumstances within their league, we aren't quite sure....Tim Weah was asked a question about the ticket prices at the World Cup and provided a mild 2-3 sentences as an answer claiming that he's disappointed in the price hikes. Pochettino was asked about Weah's answer and his response was divisive among the fanbase. You are either in the camp that he threw Weah under the bus OR that he was correct in attempting to squash any narratives surrounding the players and the team when they should be focusing on their own performance.

Nothing new has been rumored but Tactical Manager has some inside information and much like the most of us he can connect the dots. One thing is apparent, when the new manager comes in he has to disband the leadership coalition

Gregg Berhalter has been removed as the manager of the USMNT. Matt Crocker is set to hire a new manager by the September window and he has a laundry list of candidates. Mainstream Media are pushing Cherundolo as the lead candidate.

Sullivan bags a hat trick and the US top the group in qualifying. On the 25th, they will face Nicaragua in the Round 16. Despite the score, the actual performance left some wanting. One thing is for certain, we are starting to get an idea who our top 11 are.Derek and Brett talk about how the team performed. Who had a good game? Bad game? Or just "Meh"?

Derek and Brett go over the absolute thrashing win over St. Kitts, the good, the bad, the meh. Typically the US plays to the level of the opposition and given a team we should destroy tends to be a grind low scoring event. Fortunately the U20s showed up and handled business to set themselves up for a potential top finish in the group.

Christian Pulisic is the second most productive player, behind Mason Mount, for Chelsea, but Thomas Tuchel tends to rotate not only him on and off the pitch but where Pulisic plays on the pitch. Is this just how Tuchel is? WIll Pulisic find some level of consistency under Tuchel?Weston McKennie, according to reports, is being used as trade fodder for Juventus to keep Morata. It wouldn't be the silly season without a rumor of Weston being sold by Juventus would it? Do you find any validity?If you want to support us further:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowV-n8EAVAEZP_84ZmUFkwThe Straight Red Card t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and beer glasses:https://the-straight-red-card.creator-spring.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/straight_red_cardFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/straight_red

Derek and Brett discuss in detail Group A in the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in November in Qatar. Who moves on? Who is stacked? Is there a likely upset? Netherlands, Senegal, Qatar, and Ecuador fill the group and only two can go through.

In this livestream Derek and Brett discuss the return of Giovanni Reyna, Pulisic's current form, and our current expectations starting XI against Mexico. Obviously this is subject to whom the USMNT call in on Thursday.