EPISODE · Mar 29, 2024 · 2H 13M
Episode 26 - USMNT(For Real This Time?) - Juventus Falling Apart - Gareth Southgate has no Friends - and 'Der Klassiker'
from Beckham's Basement Podcast · host crittysmith
Takeaways The United States has dominated Mexico in recent years, but their success should be measured beyond CONCACAF and in major tournaments. The current generation of American players, while playing for major clubs in Europe, have not yet reached the level of other top national teams. Advancing in major tournaments and performing well against top teams will be crucial for the United States to be considered a true golden generation. The performances of individual players, such as Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, have been inconsistent and need improvement. The upcoming Copa America will be an important test for the United States to gauge their progress and compete against top South American teams. Dortmund continues to struggle against Bayern Munich, indicating a mental block that affects their performance. The debate over Gareth Southgate's future as England manager is ongoing, with some advocating for his removal and others suggesting he should be given a chance in the upcoming Euros. The potential of Jose Mourinho as England manager is discussed, but it is unlikely that he would take the job. The lack of a winning mentality in Southgate is highlighted, with comparisons to successful managers like Klopp and Mourinho. Chapters: 01:25 - USA vs Mexico rivalry 12:17 - Assessment of USA players 18:21 - Measuring success of USMNT 35:19 - Expectations for USMNT 46:24 - European Championship final qualifications 53:50 - Man City - Arsenal 110:26 - Juventus' struggles 126:18 - Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund 141:10 - Debate over Gareth Southgate's future
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Takeaways The United States has dominated Mexico in recent years, but their success should be measured beyond CONCACAF and in major tournaments. The current generation of American players, while playing for major clubs in Europe, have not yet reached the level of other top national teams. Advancing in major tournaments and performing well against top teams will be crucial for the United States to be considered a true golden generation. The performances of individual players, such as Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, have been inconsistent and need improvement. The upcoming Copa America will be an important test for the United States to gauge their progress and compete against top South American teams. Dortmund continues to struggle against Bayern Munich, indicating a mental block that affects their performance. The debate over Gareth Southgate's future as England manager is ongoing, with some advocating for his removal and others suggesting he should be given a chance in the upcoming Euros. The potential of Jose Mourinho as England manager is discussed, but it is unlikely that he would take the job. The lack of a winning mentality in Southgate is highlighted, with comparisons to successful managers like Klopp and Mourinho. Chapters: 01:25 - USA vs Mexico rivalry 12:17 - Assessment of USA players 18:21 - Measuring success of USMNT 35:19 - Expectations for USMNT 46:24 - European Championship final qualifications 53:50 - Man City - Arsenal 110:26 - Juventus' struggles 126:18 - Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund 141:10 - Debate over Gareth Southgate's future
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Episode 26 - USMNT(For Real This Time?) - Juventus Falling Apart - Gareth Southgate has no Friends - and 'Der Klassiker'
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