Could Christian Pulisic win the Ballon d'Or? What's the best festive-themed XI? And more listener questions ...

Published: Dec. 6, 2019, 10:44 p.m.

There's one Wall Street Journal article, two ads, and 11 listener questions on today's show. Here are the timestamps:\n 00:00 \u2014 Discussing Rachel Bachman's WSJ article about how the US Soccer Federation is being run. Link to article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-soccer-federations-struggles-deepen-11575567787\n 13:15 \u2014 What does "Kop" mean at football grounds in England?\n 16:08 \u2014 Could Christian Pulisic one day win the Ballon D'Or?\n 20:28 \u2014 Are we being too harsh on Berhalter for having his "group"? Haven't other USMNT coaches had the same criticism?\n 27:17 \u2014 Today's show sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss9\xa0and use code TSS9 for nine meals free\n 29:40 \u2014 Why don't people mention Juan Pablo Angel more as being one of the true elite players to help build MLS?\n 33:03 \u2014 Has the application of VAR in the EPL has been rougher than in other leagues? And if so, why?\n 38:25 \u2014 What\u2019s is the most festive starting eleven you can make in the Christmas tree formation?\n 42:10 \u2014 Today's show is sponsored by Talisman Caps! Use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% off at http://talismancaps.com\n 44:15 \u2014 Which USMNT player, or players', injury/injuries do you think had the greatest impact on putting us on the path to where the men's national team is now?\n 50:55 \u2014 How do you view Samuel Eto\u2019o\u2019s career and where does he rank in top African footballers?\n 58:45 \u2014 Would PSG actually benefit from an equivalent-size takeover of a rival team in Ligue 1?\n 1:03:10 \u2014 With negotiations between MLS and MLSPA taking place this winter, what do you think are the main things a collective bargaining agreement needs to have to help the league move forward?\n 1:10:01 \u2014 How are UK citizens allocated to national teams? They all have a UK passport, but they play for England, Scotland, Wales, or Nothern Ireland. How does this work?\n\n\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices