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Aug 13, 2022Liked by Grant Wahl

Shared your excellent Leeds story w my nephew and his son. I look forward to pretty much everything you’re writing these days and LOVED your podcast interview with HAYO. Thanks for the equal focus on all things women soccer!

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So 5 cities competing for three MLS. spots. Other than Vegas (meh), I’d have to think SD is a favorite with new Snapdragon Stadium. Also pulling for Detroit and Sacto due to their outstanding tenures in the lower leagues.

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Your United analysis is spot on.

The first two goals were on De Gea.

The third goal was on Lisandro who's too short for CB and was manhandled by Ben Mee. The fourth, arguably, as well. If Maguire is the physical CB and Lisandro is the fast one - there was a Lisandro-sized (that's 4'5"? haha) hole in the middle on the break.

Varane (WC winner, Real Madrid bunker starter) should start each and every game. Lisandro as a holding MF is not a bad idea. Fred is more of an 8 than a 6 (Casemiro or Fabinho play 6 for Brazil, so Fred gets the freedom to flourish there), McTominay is just not good enough.

Rabiot is not a 6 either, nor is De Jong. It's shocking that Yves Bissouma was available for 30m pounds and United didn't outbid Spurs for him.

It's about to get uglier next week. At 0-0-3, and with no All or Nothing crew to film the amazing turnaround, I'm afraid that this Man United team is going to struggle for a while.

Ronaldo must go, for a small fee, for free, holding a suitcase full of cash - anything goes. He's a distraction, his disposition is a drag, he doesn't produce - the sooner the better.

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You chose the wrong 10AM :) (but it's understandable considering the Leeds story, and the US-focus) Regardless, COYG!

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While I’m not a fan of this World Cup, Ill be going and plan to go to 8 games at least. Kinda crazy that I can almost visit every stadium during the group stage. Should be definitely an experience. Fully prepared to consume many Shirley Temples.

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