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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s lackluster performance against New Zealand in this episode of The Cooligans. They analyze what the team is missing and how the addition of Mauricio Pochettino could make a difference.
During the episode, Christian and Alexis chat with Nicole Baxter from EA Sports about her soccer journey and her impact on women’s soccer in America. They also delve into the latest soccer news from around the world.
Key Points Discussed:
- (6:26) – Who’s to blame for recent lackluster USMNT performances?
- (15:20) – Who’s responsible for current culture issues within USMNT?
- (24:32) – Is the USMNT job attractive for elite head coaches?
- (31:58) – Nicole Baxter’s soccer journey
- (43:52) – Nicole’s experience watching Gotham FC win NWSL title
- (45:52) – Nicole on the state of women’s soccer in America
- (49:30) – Nicole’s experience playing in the NWSL Summer Cup
- (58:31) – How will no drafts in NWSL benefit the players?
- (1:02:10) – Would women’s soccer in America benefit from promotion/relegation?
- (1:05:31) – Nicole’s experience working on the EA FC video game
- (1:14:42) – rápido reactions: Premier League, World Cup qualifiers & more
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