Scuffed | U.S. soccer, World Cup, Yanks Abroad, futbol in America

Adam Belz and Greg Velasquez

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#485: John O'Brien joins the pod

#485: John O'Brien joins the pod

The former Ajax and USMNT midfielder, a key player in the 2002 World Cup quarterfinal run, joins Belz for a conversation that touches on, among other things, how the Dutch trained total football in the late 1990s, playing for Bruce Arena, the goal v Portugal, some of the innovative stuff John is working on in his psychology practice in Colorado, and the extent to which club academies have a responsibility to develop not just soccer players but whole people and functioning adults.———Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedOTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrgWe’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/storeScuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

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#485: John O'Brien joins the pod

#485: John O'Brien joins the pod

The former Ajax and USMNT midfielder, a key player in the 2002 World Cup quarterfinal run, joins Belz for a conversation that touches on, among other things, how the Dutch trained total football in the late 1990s, playing for Bruce Arena, the goal v Portugal, some of the innovative stuff John is working on in his psychology practice in Colorado, and the extent to which club academies have a responsibility to develop not just soccer players but whole people and functioning adults.———Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedOTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrgWe’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/storeScuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#484: WoSo — Boots on ground in Columbus, Olympics roster, young guns in NWSL

#484: WoSo — Boots on ground in Columbus, Olympics roster, young guns in NWSL

Vince and Tara report on their visit to lovely Columbus for the She Believes final victory over Canada, a rundown of the best young talent in NWSL, and Olympics roster discussion.———Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#483: USWNT v Canada recap

#483: USWNT v Canada recap

Another She Believes trophy for the cabinet. Some good progress in this camp, a midfield setup that works, and we now look forward to the real beginning of the Emma Hayes era.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedOTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrgWe’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/storeScuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#482 — USWNT v Japan recap

#482 — USWNT v Japan recap

Hey! A giant leap forward from the soccer we watched at the W Gold Cup last month. Combinations, lots of chances, Mal Swanson back from with the NT and as dynamic as ever, very little created by Japan (a good team) outside the first 30 seconds. Full recap/celebration of a very good performance as the Olympics draw near.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#481: WoSo — Mal scores, Hutton shines, Hayes v Eidevall, Korbinghazi

#481: WoSo — Mal scores, Hutton shines, Hayes v Eidevall, Korbinghazi

Lots of European and NWSL action to catch up on, Korbin Albert's TikTok reposts and her long-range strikes for PSG, Mallory Swanson scores, Sam Coffey scores, Claire Hutton shines, and potential XIs vs Japan on Saturday.———Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#480: Nations League cool-down with Watke and Vince

#480: Nations League cool-down with Watke and Vince

The last Monday Review of the month, recorded on Wednesday night with Watke and Vince. Mexico's decline, our matter-of-fact demeanor in victory, Gio's shine and defending, reports from metro Dallas, more on Pulisic's outrageous touch and his tenacious off-ball movement, and the importance of winning in growing the fan base.———Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#479: USMNT v Mexico recap

#479: USMNT v Mexico recap

Greg and Belz talk through another very satisfying win over El Tri. Tyler bombazo, Gio player of the tournament, a bit of a slugfest from both teams on Sunday but it feels like we're cruising these days with regard to our biggest rival.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#478: USMNT v Jamaica recap

#478: USMNT v Jamaica recap

Greg and Belz talk through the crazy victory over Jamaica in Dallas. Lots to discuss, plenty to critique, and a boatload of opportunities for breathless descriptions of Gio Reyna.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#477: Yunus Musah joins the pod

#477: Yunus Musah joins the pod

Sanjay Sujanthakumar and Belz sat down with the 21-year-old midfielder the day after the wild 3-1 win over Jamaica to talk about what goes through one's mind when one eliminates other people on the dribble, the feeling in the locker room at the half last night, his adjustment to Italian soccer, what language he dreams in, what to do in Milan, and much more.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#476: The USMNT Nations League roster

#476: The USMNT Nations League roster

Greg and Belz talk through the roster for the game against Jamaica and (we hope) the final next Sunday. No big surprises. We give our XIs for the Jamaica match, and Greg has a curveball. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed SCUFFED TRIP TO ITALYInformation sheet on the trip: https://earthlydelights.notion.site/Italia-24-with-Scuffed-info-sheet-50449936319a48babe75dea13eefdae1Form to fill out if you’re interested: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYPo58LFY5kfsU2qkxzfTXY9RxDiHXUblnAQ-VHsq2nD2gsg/viewformOTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#475: Gold Cup Final — USWNT v Brazil recap

#475: Gold Cup Final — USWNT v Brazil recap

Greg and Belz dig in on a victorious, but not very encouraging, performance from the U.S. women's national team.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#474: USWNT v Canada recap

#474: USWNT v Canada recap

Tara and Belz quickly recap the key incidents from the absurd water-logged contest in San Diego late last night. Shaw and Smith score nice goals. Mostly no soccer was played. Survive and advance!———Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#473: USWNT beats Colombia, full recap

#473: USWNT beats Colombia, full recap

We went direct vs Colombia in a Gold Cup knockout game, and pressed them hard. Greg and Belz break it down.———Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed ———SCUFFED TRIP TO ITALYInformation sheet on the trip: https://earthlydelights.notion.site/Italia-24-with-Scuffed-info-sheet-50449936319a48babe75dea13eefdae1Form to fill out if you’re interested: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYPo58LFY5kfsU2qkxzfTXY9RxDiHXUblnAQ-VHsq2nD2gsg/viewform———OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#472: USWNT loses to Mexico, full recap

#472: USWNT loses to Mexico, full recap

WoSo Wednesday this week is a belated but fully-loaded assessment of the reverse dos a cero in Carson. Lots to discuss. Greg, Belz, Vince and Tara go in on it.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

#471: Monday Review — Big goals for Cardoso & Richards, full pool rundown

#471: Monday Review — Big goals for Cardoso & Richards, full pool rundown

Goal contributions from all over Europe and North America over the weekend, Wes dislocates his shoulder so that needs deciphering, lovely goal from Johnny Soccer, huge goal from Chris Richards, Paxten gets on the scoresheet, Vince changes his tune on Pefok, plus much more with Vince, Watke and Belz.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

W Gold Cup: USWNT v Argentina recap

W Gold Cup: USWNT v Argentina recap

Lots to be encouraged about! Lots to work on. Twila and the team are putting the ball on the deck and trying to play through the opponent. A good test against a pretty defensively solid Argentina side. Full recap from Greg and Belz.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

W Gold Cup: USWNT v Dominican Republic recap

W Gold Cup: USWNT v Dominican Republic recap

A soggy night in southern California, hung over by the shadow of Mia Fishel's injury, but Greg and Belz find plenty to be glad about.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

WoSo — Star Wars, Sauerbrunn and the 16-year-old

WoSo — Star Wars, Sauerbrunn and the 16-year-old

Emma Hayes on the meaning of Star Wars, Gold Cup lineup discussion, Cat Macario inching back to full health, Belz stans Lily Yohannes, Sauerbrunn is back after Cook suffers a minor injury, the U17s win the Concacaf tournament, and much more with Tara and Belz.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

Quick reaction to the USWNT's Gold Cup roster

Quick reaction to the USWNT's Gold Cup roster

Greg and Belz convene briefly after the Kilgore press conference on Wednesday. Morgan omitted, what are knock-on effects for selection? Does anything matter until Hayes takes over?Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU

Gratitude, ambition and fatherhood with Diego Luna

Gratitude, ambition and fatherhood with Diego Luna

The Real Salt Lake live wire joined the pod to talk about how he improved between 2022 and 2023, his stint moonlighting behind the counter at Dutch Bros, his first cap for the USMNT, the gratitude he still feels for many of the veterans at the El Paso Locomotive, having a newborn son and his ambitions for the future.Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private feed for the Monday Review, which is, among other things, a run-down of club action for national team players every week with Watke and Vince. We have recently added patron-only content that’s available every Friday. Patrons also get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffed OTHER LINKSScuffed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoundrEkZUgZ13IE5XIqrg We’ve streamlined and revamped the merch we’re selling. Check it out: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Scuffed on Discord: https://discord.gg/X6tfzkM8XU