Episode 97: USA v Mexico recap, and Berhalter's stubbornness
Episode Date: September 7, 2019Woe is us. Greg V lays this one at the feet of Gregg Berhalter, and this dogmatic commitment to play through a recklessly high press. Skip the ads! Su...
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582 episodes transcribedWoe is us. Greg V lays this one at the feet of Gregg Berhalter, and this dogmatic commitment to play through a recklessly high press. Skip the ads! Su...
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