Ep 340: From Berhalter to the Bleachers, Everything is Connected – Is American Soccer Finally Going to Level Up?

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Exploring U.S. Soccer: Politics, Development, and Coaching with Kirk Kinsey

Gary’s guest appearance on the Counter Press Podcast with Kirk Kinsey is featured. They delve into the U.S. Soccer Federation’s decision to terminate Gregg Berhalter and its broader repercussions on the U.S. Men’s National Team.

The discussion covers intricate aspects of American soccer, including Major League Soccer’s influence, player development, transfers, and the role of soccer media. The pressures on European clubs, the impact on MLS players, and differing perspectives on enhancing American soccer culture are also examined.

04:09 Bigger than Just Gregg
07:03 Pressure on US Soccer
08:36 MLS/USSF Tied together
12:50 MLS Gatekeeping the Youth
15:23 Promotion/Relegation Opportunity Missed
17:15 Gary’s experience on being blind
20:45 On Money and the System
22:59 No Incentives For Coaches to be great
24:43 Criticism of Journalist overseas
28:32 On Bielsa
32:18 Judging Managers is extremely difficult if you are not there
34:12 On xG
36:37 Journalist use stats to create narratives
42:12 On Alexi Lalas
47:16 Lack of Integrity from Journalists
48:27 On Jimmy Conrad’s Show
50:38 On the “golden” generation
51:47 Gary’s Take on the Player Pool
58:06 Another Yes Man will be brought in
01:05:36 MLS Managers get comfortable with MLS Players
01:10:25 Kirk Testimonial

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