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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s poor performance against New Zealand in this episode of The CooligansThey analyse what is missing from this team and how the addition of Mauricio Pochettino could change it.
Christian and Alexis sit down with EA Sports’ Nicole Baxter and discuss their journey in soccer. They also go in-depth on the state of women’s soccer in the United States and its influence on the new edition of “EA Sports FC.”
Later, Christian and Alexis return to offer “quick reactions” and give their opinion on current events in world football.
(6:26) – Who is to blame for the USMNT’s recent lackluster performances?
(15:20) – Who is responsible for the current cultural issues within the USMNT?
(24:32) – Is the USMNT job attractive to elite head coaches?
(31:58) – Nicole Baxter’s football career
(43:52) – Nicole’s experience watching Gotham FC win the NWSL title
(45:52) – Nicole talks about the state of women’s soccer in the United States
(49:30) – Nicole’s experience playing in the NWSL Summer Cup
(58:31) – How will the absence of drafts in the NWSL benefit players?
(1:02:10) – Would women’s soccer in the United States benefit from promotion or relegation?
(1:05:31) – Nicole’s work experience in the EA FC video game
(1:14:42) – Quick Reactions: Premier League, World Cup Qualifiers and More
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