USA Impress in World Cup Opener, Canada Earn First Point – Daily Recap
USA Impress, Canada Earn First Point in World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson, and Pablo Maurer as the USA begin their World Cup campaign. Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.

USA Shine in Opening Match

On the podcast today: the USA … might actually be very good? They blew Paraguay away in their opening game in LA. Christian Pulisic, we owe you a huge apology.

Canada's Historic Point

Elsewhere, Canada come back to draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina. An inspired triple substitution from Jesse Marsch turned things around, and if not for some brilliant Bosnian blocks they should have won it.

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Upcoming Matches and Listener Questions

Plus, a preview of the next batch of games including Haiti v Scotland, the developing domestic bliss between Max and Barry, and your questions answered.

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