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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 1H 20M

Is the USMNT World Cup Ready?? | Favian Renkel Interview

from The PitchGrid Podcast · host John McDaniel

In this episode of The PitchGrid, we’re joined by Favian Renkel—writer for The Athletic and head of content at Kickbase, the new home of MLS fantasy!We break down the biggest storylines across MLS, the USMNT, and the global game, including World Cup predictions, media narratives, and the growth of football in the United States. From what MLS gets wrong to whether the USMNT is truly ready for the World Cup, this episode covers it all.

In this episode of The PitchGrid, we’re joined by Favian Renkel—writer for The Athletic and head of content at Kickbase, the new home of MLS fantasy!We break down the biggest storylines across MLS, the USMNT, and the global game, including World Cup predictions, media narratives, and the growth of football in the United States. From what MLS gets wrong to whether the USMNT is truly ready for the World Cup, this episode covers it all.

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