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ESPN's Jon Champion + Preseason Expectations

ESPN's Jon Champion + Preseason Expectations

Club and Country

February 8, 20221h 20m

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Show Notes

The season draws closer, and the guys preview Nashville SC's third campaign with ESPN lead commentator Jon Champion. Plus, setting expectations for early preseason action and reviewing Walker Zimmerman's standout performance with the U.S. Men's National Team.

EARLY SHOUT: 5:25

  • What should we learn from the first preseason match?
  • Zimmerman's heroics for the U.S.
  • Introducing ourselves to Teal Bunbury


INTERVIEW WITH JON CHAMPION: 23:30

  • Why leave the Premier League for MLS?
  • Why the Western Conference is tougher than the East
  • Covering Gary Smith at Stevenage


MAILBAG: 54:24

  • Does Gregg Berhalter deserve the vitriol he gets?
  • What does an MLS assistant coach do?
  • Chances of adding a third DP this offseason?


OUTSIDE N: 1:11:39

  • Is there any reason to worry about the USMNT's qualifying chances?