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Here and Abroad
by Frank Garza
A podcast following the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and their player pool across Europe, MLS, or wherever else they play their club football. Each week, Frank Garza talks with journalists, pundits, and media personalities who cover the USMNT, as well as international reporters who cover the club teams of Americans playing abroad.
Episodes
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Gio Reyna Continues to Shine + USMNT Questions Ahead of November
On today’s show, we break down the latest performances from Americans playing in Europe and MLS, including Gio Reyna scoring again for Strasbourg as his impressive run of form continues. We’ll also discuss Milan Iloski’s latest goal for the Philadelphia Union and his climb up the MLS Golden Boot...
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USMNT Fall Window Winners & Losers + Who Makes the November Roster?
On today’s show, we look back at the USMNT’s undefeated fall window, which saw Mauricio Pochettino’s team win all four matches and 13 players make their national team debuts. We’ll break down which players exceeded expectations, who underwhelmed, and what we learned about the USMNT player pool...
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USMNT Makes a Statement Against Mexico + Canada Preview
On today’s show, we break down the USMNT’s 3-0 win over Mexico and our biggest takeaways from the match. It wasn’t always the prettiest performance, but the U.S. was ruthless in taking advantage of Mexico’s mistakes and continued its nearly perfect start to the fall window. We’ll also discuss the...
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USMNT Beats Peru 4-1 With 11 Debuts + What’s Next Against Chile?
On today’s show, we break down the USMNT’s 4-1 win over Peru, a match that saw 11 players make their national team debuts, including eight teenagers. We’ll discuss our biggest takeaways from the match and some of the standout performances, including Sebastian Berhalter, Julian Hall, Cavan…
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USMNT Fall Friendlies Preview: Cavan Sullivan, Starting XI We Want, Peru Matchup
On today’s show, we’re previewing the USMNT’s upcoming Fall window, which includes four friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. We’ll start by breaking down the roster called up by Mauricio Pochettino, then discuss the key storylines we’ll be watching throughout the window, the…
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Predicting the USMNT Fall Roster
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to announce his USMNT roster this week for the upcoming fall friendlies. On today’s show, I’m going to give you my projection for what that roster might look like. Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at: Here And…
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Gio Reyna & Tyler Adams Shine + MLS Set to Return to U.S. Open Cup
On today’s show, we break down the latest performances from the USMNT player pool, including Gio Reyna scoring for Strasbourg and a standout performance from Tyler Adams for Bournemouth. We’ll also discuss reports that MLS is set to return to full participation in the U.S. Open Cup next year and...
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A Glimpse at the Future USMNT? + Balogun Closing In on Everton Move
On today’s show, we break down a big weekend for young American players in MLS, including five American teenagers starting in the Philadelphia Union’s 3-1 win over Red Bull New York. Did the matchup give us a glimpse at the future of the USMNT? We’ll discuss Cavan Sullivan’s performance and some…
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Concacaf & UEFA Discuss Joint Nations League + USMNT Weekend Recap
On today’s show, we discuss reports that Concacaf and UEFA are exploring the possibility of a joint Nations League and what that could mean for the USMNT and the future of international soccer in the region.We also break down the latest news from the USMNT player pool, including which Americans...
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USMNT Players Return to Action in Europe: Who Stood Out & Who’s Up Next?
On today’s show, we’re checking in on the USMNT player pool as the club season starts to get into full swing. We’ll look at which Americans stood out over the weekend in Europe and MLS, catch up on the latest summer transfers, and then look ahead to next weekend as the Premier League, Serie A and...
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What’s Been Happening With the USMNT? Pochettino, Transfers & More
This is our first episode since the World Cup, so today we’re catching up on what’s been happening with the USMNT and their player pool. We’ll talk about Mauricio Pochettino’s return, the friendlies announced for September and October, some of the biggest USMNT transfers of the summer, and what...
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USMNT Crashes Out of the World Cup: What Went Wrong? What's Next?
The U.S. Men’s National Team is out of the World Cup. They crashed out in the round of 16 with a 4-1 loss to Belgium and on today’s show, we’re going to break down: What went wrong How we’d grade the team’s overall performance at the World Cup The players who saw the biggest stock up and down…
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USMNT vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup Round of 32 Preview
On today’s show, we are going to look back on the USMNT’s 3-2 loss to Türkiye and then preview their path forward in the knockout rounds starting with their Round of 32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. Joining me today is Ryan Tolmich. Ryan is the American Soccer Correspondent…
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USMNT Wins Group D | Biggest Takeaways & Türkiye Preview
On today’s show, we’re going to break down the USMNT’s performance in the group stage so far and look ahead to their final group stage match against Türkiye this Thursday. To help me do that, I’m joined by Chuck Booth. Chuck is a soccer writer for CBS Sports. You can follow Chuck on Bluesky at:...
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USMNT vs. Paraguay Recap + Australia Preview
The USMNT kicked off their World Cup with a dominating 4-1 win over Paraguay last week. On today’s show, we’re going to recap the match as well as preview their next one against Australia this Friday. To help me do that, Larry Henry Jr is back on the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI...
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USMNT vs Paraguay World Cup Preview: Predicted Starting Lineup & Keys to Victory
The USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay is almost here. On today's show, we recap the USMNT's recent friendly against Germany and preview Friday's World Cup match against Paraguay. We discuss our biggest takeaway from the Germany match, what we're watching during the final days of...
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USMNT vs. Senegal Recap + Germany Preview
On today’s show, we are going to recap the USMNT’s 3-2 win over Senegal and preview their upcoming friendly against Germany this weekend. All of this is leading up to the team’s opening match of the World Cup against Paraguay on June 12. To help me today, Kyle Bonn is back on the show. Kyle is a...
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USMNT World Cup Roster Breakdown + Senegal Preview
Mauricio Pochettino has named his final 26-man roster for the World Cup and on today’s show we’re going to break it all down. We’ll also preview the team’s first tune-up friendly against Senegal this Sunday. To help me do that, I’ve invited Chuck Booth to join the show. Chuck is a soccer writer…
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Final USMNT World Cup Roster Prediction
We are one week away from Mauricio Pochettino announcing his final USMNT roster for the World Cup! The roster reveal show will be on Tuesday, May 26 and on today’s show we’re going to predict what that roster will look like. To help me do that, Larry Henry Jr is back on the show. Larry is the...
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5 USMNT Questions: Weekend Performances, Cavan Sullivan, Roster Bubble Players, and More
On today’s show, we’re back with five USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll dig into standout and disappointing performances from the weekend, Cavan Sullivan’s role in Philly, bubble players we’re keeping an eye on before the May 26 World Cup roster announcement, and what…
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What’s Pochettino’s Toughest USMNT Roster Decision? + 4 More Questions
On today’s show, we’re back with five USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll break down the weekend for U.S. internationals—who stood out and who didn’t—get into the toughest roster calls Mauricio Pochettino still has to make, and preview the final weekend of the English...
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Is Cardoso In or Out? + 4 More USMNT Questions
On today’s show, we’re back with five USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll start by breaking down which U.S. internationals stood out for their clubs this weekend, then get into some of the toughest roster decisions Mauricio Pochettino will have to make ahead of the World…
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5 USMNT Questions: Roster, Starting Lineup, and Weekend Standouts
On today’s show, we’re back with five USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll dig into some of the toughest roster and starting lineup decisions Mauricio Pochettino will face ahead of the World Cup. Plus, we’ll break down the weekend and highlight which U.S. internationals…
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March Window Recap and Its Impact on Pochettino’s Final World Cup Roster Selection
On today’s show, we’re breaking down the USMNT’s March friendlies. They lost 5-2 to Belgium and 2-0 to Portugal. We’ll discuss the biggest takeaways from the window and how it will impact Mauricio Pochettino’s final World Cup roster selection. Which players are in and which are out? To help me...
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Preview: USMNT March Friendlies vs Belgium & Portugal
On today’s show, we’re previewing the USMNT’s upcoming March friendlies against Belgium this Saturday, March 28 and against Portugal on the following Tuesday. To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You can follow Larry on X…
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Breaking Down the USMNT March Roster
Mauricio Pochettino announced his USMNT roster today for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. On today’s show, we’re going to break down that roster. To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You can follow…
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Predicting the USMNT March Roster
The USMNT roster for the March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal is expected to be announced next week! On today’s show, we’re going to predict what that roster will look like. To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You...
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Which MLS-Based U.S. Internationals Are Strengthening Their Case for the March Roster?
We are two weeks into the MLS season and we’re going to spend most of today’s show talking about what we’ve learned so far from U.S. Internationals playing in the league. We’ll also take a look at the USMNT striker depth chart now that we’re only a few weeks away from learning who Mauricio...
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How Patrick Agyemang Won Over Derby County Fans and What It Means for His USMNT Future
Patrick Agyemang’s rise at Derby County has surprised many USMNT fans. We break down his breakout season, what he does well, what still needs improvement, and whether he can win a USMNT roster spot at the 2026 World Cup. My guest this week is Leigh Curtis, the Derby County writer for the Derby...
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MLS Season Preview For U.S. Internationals
The new MLS season kicks off this Saturday, February 21, and on today’s show, we’re previewing the season with a specific focus on USMNT players in the league. To help me do that, I’ve invited Favian Renkel to join the show. Favian is the Content Lead for Kickbase USA, the new home of MLS…
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Could Pochettino Leave a Starter From the USMNT’s Win vs Uruguay Off the March Roster? + 4 More USMNT Questions
On today’s show, we’re back with five new USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll look at the best and worst moves of the winter transfer window, U.S. Internationals in the Champion League, the central midfield depth chart, and how much the big win over Uruguay back in November...
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Which Players Will Make the Final USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster? February Update
On today’s show, we are going to update our projections of the final USMNT World Cup roster. We’re about a month and a half away from seeing the roster Pochettino names for the March friendlies and less than 5 months away from the U.S. team’s opening match of the World Cup. To help me today, I’ve...
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How a Coventry City Reporter Assesses Haji Wright’s Season
On today’s show, we’re talking about Haji Wright - his season at Coventry City so far, how he’s grown during his time at the club, and his USMNT outlook for the World Cup. To help me today, I’ve invited Andy Turner to join the show. Andy is the Coventry Telegraph sports writer covering Coventry...
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Who Starts as the Other 10 Next to Pulisic Right Now? + 4 More USMNT Questions
On today’s show, we’re back with five new USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll look at the current center back and attacking midfielder depth charts, what to watch as the winter transfer window winds down, Jack McGlynn’s World Cup chances, and what to keep an eye on during…
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How High Is Aidan Morris’ Level and Is It World Cup-Ready?
On today’s show, we’re talking about Aidan Morris — his season at Middlesbrough so far, how his game has evolved since arriving, and what the future might hold for him at both club and international level. To help me do that, I’ve invited Craig Johns to join the show. Craig is the Middlesbrough…
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Will Ricardo Pepi Leave PSV This Winter? + 4 Other Big USMNT Questions
On today’s show, we’re going to work through five USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll touch on which players have been impressing at their clubs, possible winter transfer movement, how the striker and center back depth charts may be shifting, and where things stand with...
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Is the Round of 16 Enough? What Success Actually Looks Like for the USMNT in 2026
Is reaching the Round of 16 in 2026 enough for the USMNT? Frank Garza is joined by Chuck Booth from CBS Sports to break down the team’s goals, players to watch in the new year, and what a truly successful year could look like for the USMNT. In this episode, we discuss: - What the USMNT’s top New...
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USMNT 2025 Year-End Awards Show
We are nearing the end of 2025 and so it’s time for our USMNT year-end awards show. Today, we’re going to choose our player of the year, players with the biggest stock up and down of the year, most memorable moment, and then we’ve got a bonus category for you. You’ll have to stick around to the…
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Will Gio Reyna Break Through at Borussia Mönchengladbach? A Local Reporter Shares What He’s Seeing
On today’s show, we are going to get the inside scoop on the two Americans playing at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Gio Reyna and Joe Scally. To help me do that, I’ve invited Jannik Sorgatz to join the show. Jannik is the chief reporter for Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Rheinische Post, a daily...
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Previewing the 2026 World Cup Draw for the USMNT
On today’s show, we are going to preview the World Cup draw that will happen this Friday, December 5. With 48 teams, split into 12 different groups, there are a load of possibilities for what the USMNT’s draw could look like. I’m going to look at 4 different potential scenarios today - their best...
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Which Players Will Make the Final USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster?
We’re less than seven months away from the USMNT’s opening World Cup match, and after these last three Fall windows, it seems we have a lot more data on what kind of roster Pochettino wants to put together. So I thought today’s show would be a good time to take everything we know as of now, and…
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USMNT November Window Recap: What We Learned vs Paraguay & Uruguay
On today’s show, we are going to break down the USMNT’s November window that just wrapped up. The team won both of their friendlies, beating Paraguay 2-1 and Uruguay 5-1. Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfire Here And Abroad is produced…
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Preview: USMNT vs. Paraguay & Uruguay Friendlies
The USMNT are set for two South American tests — Paraguay on Saturday, November 15, and Uruguay the following Tuesday. Host Frank Garza is joined by Chuck Booth, soccer writer at CBS Sports, to preview the friendlies and break down what fans should expect from Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. They...
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Pochettino’s Big Decisions Ahead of the November Roster Announcement
Next week, we’re expecting Mauricio Pochettino to announce his USMNT roster for the upcoming November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay. On today’s show, we’re going to give our predictions as to what that roster might look like. Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can...
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3 Big USMNT Questions: MLS Playoffs Impact, European Standouts, and Poch's CB Depth Chart
On today’s show, we are going to dig into three different USMNT topics - Which players have the most to gain and lose from the MLS playoffs, who has impressed and disappointed the most in Europe so far, and Poch’s center back depth chart. To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join…
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What We Learned: USMNT vs. Ecuador & Australia
The October window is complete for the USMNT. They drew their first match 1-1 against Ecuador and beat Australia 2-1. On today’s show, we’re going to break down the U.S. performance in the two friendlies. Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at:...
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Preview: USMNT October Friendlies Against Ecuador and Australia
On today’s show, we are going to preview the USMNT’s upcoming friendlies against Ecuador this Friday, October 10 and Australia the following Tuesday. To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer and Live Reporter at The Athletic.…
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USMNT October Roster Is Announced
Mauricio Pochettino has announced his roster for the USMNT’s upcoming friendlies against Ecuador on October 10 and Australia on October 14. On today’s show, we’re going to do a full breakdown of this roster. Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at:...
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PSV Insider Rik Elfrink on Pepi, Dest, and the American Impact at PSV
On today’s show, we’re digging into the American contingent at PSV. We’ll look at how their seasons are going so far and what their futures may hold. We’ll spend most of our time talking about Ricardo Pepi and Sergiño Dest, but there are a few other Americans at the club we’ll touch on as well.…
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Predicting the USMNT October Roster
The USMNT will play their next two friendlies against Ecuador on October 10 and Australia on October 14. We are only a few weeks away from learning the roster for those two matches. So on today’s show, we are going to predict what that roster will look like. Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast following the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and their player pool across Europe, MLS, or wherever else they play their club football. Each week, Frank Garza talks with journalists, pundits, and media personalities who cover the USMNT, as well as international reporters who cover the club teams of Americans playing abroad.
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A podcast following the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and their player pool across Europe, MLS, or wherever else they play their club football. Each week, Frank Garza talks with journalists, pundits, and media personalities who cover the USMNT, as well as international reporters who cover the...
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