Why European Soccer Is Different (Pro Footballer Erik McCue)

I sat down with pro footballer Erik McCue, who's played in Thailand, Sweden, and the U.S. — and asked him what actually separates European soccer from ours. His answer surprised me: in Sweden, his team runs 1-2 full video sessions a day, breaking down every training rep like game film. In the U.S., that happened maybe twice a week. We talk about what it's like installing a new tactical system with a new coaching staff, why raw athleticism gets you noticed here but barely matters there, and what he now tells young American players trying to make the jump overseas.