Here and Abroad
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A podcast following the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and their player pool across Europe, MLS, or wherever else they play their club football. Each week, Frank Garza talks with journalists, pundits, and media personalities who cover the USMNT, as well as international reporters who cover the club teams of Americans playing abroad.
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The new MLS season kicks off this Saturday, February 21, and on today’s show, we’re previewing the season with a specific focus on USMNT players in the league.To help me do that, I’ve invited Favian Renkel to join the show. Favian is the Content Lead for Kickbase USA, the new home of MLS Fantasy. You can follow Favian on X at: @FavianRenkelHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we’re back with five new USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll look at the best and worst moves of the winter transfer window, U.S. Internationals in the Champion League, the central midfield depth chart, and how much the big win over Uruguay back in November will influence Mauricio Pochettino’s roster selection for the March friendlies.To help me do that, I’ve invited Chuck Booth to join the show. Chuck is a soccer writer at CBS Sports. You can follow Chuck on Bluesky at: @chuckyeaa.bsky.socialHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we are going to update our projections of the final USMNT World Cup roster. We’re about a month and a half away from seeing the roster Pochettino names for the March friendlies and less than 5 months away from the U.S. team’s opening match of the World Cup.To help me today, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we’re talking about Haji Wright - his season at Coventry City so far, how he’s grown during his time at the club, and his USMNT outlook for the World Cup.To help me today, I’ve invited Andy Turner to join the show. Andy is the Coventry Telegraph sports writer covering Coventry City FC. He is a lifelong Sky Blues fan who has been covering the club since 1998. You can follow Andy on X at: @AndyTurnerccfcHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we’re back with five new USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll look at the current center back and attacking midfielder depth charts, what to watch as the winter transfer window winds down, Jack McGlynn’s World Cup chances, and what to keep an eye on during MLS preseason.To help me today, I’ve invited Ryan Tolmich to join the show. Ryan is the American Soccer Correspondent for GOAL. You can follow Ryan on X at: @RyanTolmichHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we’re talking about Aidan Morris — his season at Middlesbrough so far, how his game has evolved since arriving, and what the future might hold for him at both club and international level.To help me do that, I’ve invited Craig Johns to join the show. Craig is the Middlesbrough FC reporter for The Gazette/Teesside Live. You can follow Craig on X at: @craig_johnsHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we’re going to work through five USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll touch on which players have been impressing at their clubs, possible winter transfer movement, how the striker and center back depth charts may be shifting, and where things stand with Antonee Robinson following his return from injury.To help me today, I’ve invited Seth Vertelney to join the show. Seth is the Soccer Editor at USA Today Sports. You can follow Seth on X at: @svertelneyHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
Is reaching the Round of 16 in 2026 enough for the USMNT? Frank Garza is joined by Chuck Booth from CBS Sports to break down the team’s goals, players to watch in the new year, and what a truly successful year could look like for the USMNT.In this episode, we discuss:- What the USMNT’s top New Year’s resolutions should be for 2026.- Key players to watch in the new year- How injuries and roster depth could shape the team’s World Cup journey.- What it will take for the U.S. Men’s National Team to exceed expectations.- Key storylines to watch for the March friendlies and the run-up to the World Cup.Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting into U.S. men’s soccer, this episode gives you a clear look at the challenges and opportunities facing the team in 2026.Follow and Connect:Frank Garza on X: @FrankGarza007Chuck Booth on Blue Sky: @chuckyeaa.bsky.social#USMNT #WorldCup2026 #USMNTPredictions #Soccer #Futbol00:00 USMNT Resolutions04:58 Player Resolutions12:44 Poch’s Resolutions20:57 Run-up to World Cup28:09 What is success in 2026?
We are nearing the end of 2025 and so it’s time for our USMNT year-end awards show. Today, we’re going to choose our player of the year, players with the biggest stock up and down of the year, most memorable moment, and then we’ve got a bonus category for you. You’ll have to stick around to the end to hear that one.To help me today, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we are going to get the inside scoop on the two Americans playing at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Gio Reyna and Joe Scally.To help me do that, I’ve invited Jannik Sorgatz to join the show. Jannik is the chief reporter for Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Rheinische Post, a daily German newspaper headquartered in Düsseldorf.You can follow Jannik on X at: @aufmplatzYou can also check out his podcast, Fohlenfutter, that covers Borussia Mönchengladbach.Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we are going to preview the World Cup draw that will happen this Friday, December 5. With 48 teams, split into 12 different groups, there are a load of possibilities for what the USMNT’s draw could look like. I’m going to look at 4 different potential scenarios today - their best case, worst case, most entertaining case, and the draw I would choose if it were up to me. Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
We’re less than seven months away from the USMNT’s opening World Cup match, and after these last three Fall windows, it seems we have a lot more data on what kind of roster Pochettino wants to put together. So I thought today’s show would be a good time to take everything we know as of now, and try to predict what the final 26-man World Cup roster will look like.To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we are going to break down the USMNT’s November window that just wrapped up. The team won both of their friendlies, beating Paraguay 2-1 and Uruguay 5-1.Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfireHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
The USMNT are set for two South American tests — Paraguay on Saturday, November 15, and Uruguay the following Tuesday.Host Frank Garza is joined by Chuck Booth, soccer writer at CBS Sports, to preview the friendlies and break down what fans should expect from Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.They cover:Key takeaways from Pochettino’s roster selectionWhich players to watch closely in the upcoming matchesA projected starting XI for the USMNTWhat to know about Paraguay and Uruguay heading into these gamesThe bigger picture - what would make this international window a success?Connect:Host Frank Garza - X: @FrankGarza007Guest Chuck Booth - Bluesky: @chuckyeaa.bsky.social
Next week, we’re expecting Mauricio Pochettino to announce his USMNT roster for the upcoming November friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay. On today’s show, we’re going to give our predictions as to what that roster might look like.Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfireHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we are going to dig into three different USMNT topics - Which players have the most to gain and lose from the MLS playoffs, who has impressed and disappointed the most in Europe so far, and Poch’s center back depth chart.To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer and Live Reporter at The Athletic. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
The October window is complete for the USMNT. They drew their first match 1-1 against Ecuador and beat Australia 2-1. On today’s show, we’re going to break down the U.S. performance in the two friendlies.Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfireHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we are going to preview the USMNT’s upcoming friendlies against Ecuador this Friday, October 10 and Australia the following Tuesday.To help me do that, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer and Live Reporter at The Athletic. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
Mauricio Pochettino has announced his roster for the USMNT’s upcoming friendlies against Ecuador on October 10 and Australia on October 14. On today’s show, we’re going to do a full breakdown of this roster.Joining me again is Kyle Bonn from The Sporting News. You can follow Kyle on X at: @the_bonnfireHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
On today’s show, we’re digging into the American contingent at PSV. We’ll look at how their seasons are going so far and what their futures may hold. We’ll spend most of our time talking about Ricardo Pepi and Sergiño Dest, but there are a few other Americans at the club we’ll touch on as well.To help me do all that, Rik Elfrink is joining the show again. Rik is a journalist who covers PSV for Eindhovens Dagblad and AD Sportwereld. You can follow Rik on X at: @RikElfrinkHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007
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