About this episode

The episode discusses the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Australia, highlighting key performances and fan questions.

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is live from U.S. Soccer House presented by Bank of America in Venice Beach following the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Australia. Meghan Klingenberg and Heath Pierce break down a gritty, complete performance that puts the USA atop the group with six points, including Alex Freeman’s player-of-the-match performance, the team’s collective fight, managing yellow cards and injuries, and what the result means heading into the final group-stage match against Turkey. Plus, Meghan and Heath take questions from fans on the USMNT’s belief, the World Cup’s potential impact on youth soccer, and their all-time U.S. five-a-side team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, Heath Pierce

Topics covered

• USMNT
• soccer
• post-game analysis
• World Cup
• youth soccer
• fan interaction

Keywords

• USMNT
• Australia
• soccer
• post-game
• World Cup
• youth soccer
• Meghan Klingenberg
• Heath Pierce

Sponsors

Bank of America

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Soccer

Places: Australia, Seattle, Turkey

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