Phil and Russ are joined by former Philadelphia Union beat writer and current Sixers beat writer for Crossing Broad Kevin Kinkead to discuss:

  • Feelings on the international break (1:40)
  • The negative impact of the international break on domestic leagues (2:35)
  • How much time players need to jell (4:30)
  • The USMNT/Jonathan Gonzalez debacle: Part 1 (6:10)
  • USSF’s inability to identify raw talent from inner cities (7:30)
  • The financial implications of playing competitively (9:30)
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s signing with LA Galaxy (12:25)
  • LAFC v. LA Galaxy stadium disparity (18:00)
  • DC United’s stadium issues (20:00)
  • Zlatan’s signing v. MLS retirement stigma (21:30)
  • USA v. Paraguay (27:00)
  • The USMNT/Jonathan Gonzalez debacle: Part 2 (29:30)
  • Spain v. Argentina (35:45)
  • South American teams in the World Cup (38:00)
  • England v. Italy (42:00)
  • Mbappe & Pogba’s redemption game (45:00)
  • Chelsea v. Tottenham (45:50)
  • The job Rafa Benitez has done at Newcastle United (48:00)
  • West Ham United v. Southampton (48:50)
  • La Liga preview (51:10)
  • Napoli and Juventus battling for first in Serie A (53:00)
  • A meaningless “Der Klassiker” and Bayern’s inevitable Bundesliga title (54:50)

Audio after the jump:

https://art19.com/shows/crossing-broad-fc-a-soccer-podcast/episodes/7777c8ee-4383-4afe-aa21-8bae35846e10

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