Here and Abroad podcast

Here and Abroad

Frank Garza

A podcast following the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and their player pool across Europe, MLS, or wherever else they play their club football. Each week, Frank Garza talks with journalists, pundits, and media personalities who cover the USMNT, as well as international reporters who cover the club teams of Americans playing abroad.

182 Episodes

USMNT vs Haiti Preview: Pochettino's Roster, Starting XI & Players to Watch
11/9/2026
31:38
On today’s show, we preview the USMNT’s upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matchup against Haiti, with the first leg on November 14 and the second leg on November 17.We’ll start by breaking down Mauricio Pochettino’s 25-man roster, including some surprising selections and omissions. We’ll discuss the additions of Jack McGlynn and Mark McKenzie, some of the unexpected young players who made the squad, and which established USMNT players might be losing ground in the national team picture.We’ll also look at the biggest storylines heading into the Haiti matches. Could Christian Pulisic and Cavan Sullivan start together? What should we expect from Folarin Balogun? Which young prospects could continue to make an impression? And how is the goalkeeper competition shaping up?Plus, we’ll discuss the starting lineup we’d like to see from Pochettino in the first leg and take a closer look at Haiti, including their recent results, player pool, and what the USMNT should expect from their opponent.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 Roster Takeaways10:51 Storylines & Players To Watch20:56 Starting XI Prediction27:17 What To Know about Haiti
USMNT November Roster Prediction for Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals
11/2/2026
30:49
On today’s show, we’re predicting Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT roster for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti on November 14 and 17.With Pochettino expected to announce his roster later this week, we go position by position to predict which players will get the call. From goalkeepers and defenders to midfielders and forwards, we discuss who we expect to see on the roster, which players could be left out, and where there might be a few surprises.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 Goalkeepers05:31 Defenders12:13 Midfielders19:32 Forwards
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Americans on the Scoresheet Across Europe + Big Matches Ahead
10/26/2026
23:18
On today’s show, we break down a big weekend for Americans playing in Europe, with several USMNT players finding the back of the net. Christian Pulisic scored for AC Milan, Joe Scally delivered a goal and an assist for Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Alex Freeman, and Aidan Morris also got on the scoresheet. We’ll discuss the standout performances and the latest concerns surrounding Folarin Balogun’s playing time at Monaco.We’ll also catch up on the latest MLS action, including the Philadelphia Union’s unbeaten streak coming to an end against New England and another impressive performance from the young players at New York Red Bulls. What impact did Cavan Sullivan’s absence have on Philadelphia, and which young Americans are making a name for themselves in MLS?Plus, we look ahead to a busy week of club soccer, with Americans in European domestic cup competitions, a full slate of MLS matches, and a huge Milan derby between AC Milan and Inter. We’ll discuss the USMNT players and young prospects we’ll be watching in the days ahead.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 European Standout Performances09:57 MLS Standout Performances16:08 What To Watch This Week
Gio Reyna Continues to Shine + USMNT Questions Ahead of November
10/19/2026
29:49
On today’s show, we break down the latest performances from Americans playing in Europe and MLS, including Gio Reyna scoring again for Strasbourg as his impressive run of form continues. We’ll also discuss Milan Iloski’s latest goal for the Philadelphia Union and his climb up the MLS Golden Boot race, along with Christian Pulisic’s recent playing time and whether there’s any reason for concern at AC Milan.With Mauricio Pochettino expected to announce his next USMNT roster in just over two weeks, we’ll look at what we’re hoping to see from the player pool before the November international window. Can Folarin Balogun find his form at Monaco? And with Ricardo Pepi still sidelined, which other strikers - including Julian Hall and Justin Ellis - could make a case for themselves?Plus, we look ahead to a busy week of club soccer, including Americans in Champions League and Europa League action, the Philadelphia Union taking on New England in MLS, and PSV facing Feyenoord in a big Eredivisie matchup. We’ll discuss which USMNT players and young American prospects we’ll be keeping an eye on.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 Standouts From Past Week13:55 November Roster Questions20:45 What To Watch This Week
USMNT Fall Window Winners & Losers + Who Makes the November Roster?
10/12/2026
40:44
On today’s show, we look back at the USMNT’s undefeated fall window, which saw Mauricio Pochettino’s team win all four matches and 13 players make their national team debuts. We’ll break down which players exceeded expectations, who underwhelmed, and what we learned about the USMNT player pool heading into November.We’ll also look ahead to Pochettino’s November roster. Which of the 13 players who made their debuts will earn another call-up? Which veterans might be left off the roster? And which players who weren't part of the September/October window could return to the national team?Plus, with club soccer back in action, we’ll discuss some of the standout performances from Americans playing in Europe and MLS over the weekend.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 Standouts From Fall Window14:26 Which Debutantes Make The Cut26:40 Which Veterans Make The Cut31:56 Who Will Be Back in Nov38:22 Standouts From Weekend
USMNT Makes a Statement Against Mexico + Canada Preview
10/5/2026
34:13
On today’s show, we break down the USMNT’s 3-0 win over Mexico and our biggest takeaways from the match. It wasn’t always the prettiest performance, but the U.S. was ruthless in taking advantage of Mexico’s mistakes and continued its nearly perfect start to the fall window.We’ll also discuss the standout performances, including Cavan Sullivan becoming the youngest goalscorer in USMNT history, Julian Hall scoring his third goal of the window, and another impressive performance from Alex Freeman.Plus, we look ahead to Tuesday’s match against Canada. We’ll discuss the starting lineup we’d like to see from Mauricio Pochettino, how he might balance resting players with putting out a strong team, which young players we still want to see get more minutes, and what to expect from Jesse Marsch and Canada as the USMNT looks to finish the window strong.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 Biggest Takeaways vs Mexico10:06 Standout Player Performances19:07 Projected Starting XI vs Canada28:12 What To Watch For vs Canada
USMNT Beats Peru 4-1 With 11 Debuts + What’s Next Against Chile?
9/28/2026
35:27
On today’s show, we break down the USMNT’s 4-1 win over Peru, a match that saw 11 players make their national team debuts, including eight teenagers. We’ll discuss our biggest takeaways from the match and some of the standout performances, including Sebastian Berhalter, Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan and George Campbell.We’ll also look ahead to Tuesday’s match against Chile and discuss the starting lineup we’d like to see from Mauricio Pochettino. With a heavily rotated squad expected, which players should get their opportunity and will Pochettino be able to get everyone on the roster some minutes before the end of the match?Plus, we preview Chile, what we’ll be watching for in the USMNT’s second match of the fall window, and the upcoming recognition of former USMNT captain and St. Louis native Tim Ream.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 Biggest Takeaways06:32 Player Standouts20:47 Projected Starting XI vs Chile27:23 What To Watch vs Chile
USMNT Fall Friendlies Preview: Cavan Sullivan, Starting XI We Want, Peru Matchup
9/21/2026
42:00
On today’s show, we’re previewing the USMNT’s upcoming Fall window, which includes four friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. We’ll start by breaking down the roster called up by Mauricio Pochettino, then discuss the key storylines we’ll be watching throughout the window, the starting lineup we’d like to see, and preview the first match against Peru this Saturday.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 Roster Breakdown11:22 Key Storylines To Watch23:28 Starting XI We Want35:10 Peru Preview
Predicting the USMNT Fall Roster
9/15/2026
15:30
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to announce his USMNT roster this week for the upcoming fall friendlies. On today’s show, I’m going to give you my projection for what that roster might look like.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/
Gio Reyna & Tyler Adams Shine + MLS Set to Return to U.S. Open Cup
9/7/2026
46:53
On today’s show, we break down the latest performances from the USMNT player pool, including Gio Reyna scoring for Strasbourg and a standout performance from Tyler Adams for Bournemouth. We’ll also discuss reports that MLS is set to return to full participation in the U.S. Open Cup next year and what that could mean for the tournament.We’ll also look at U.S. Soccer’s newly announced restructuring and the decision to move away from the sporting director model, with Mauricio Pochettino now reporting directly to CEO JT Batson.Plus, we catch up on the latest USMNT transfer news, including Folarin Balogun’s proposed move to Everton falling apart in the final hours of the transfer window, and look ahead to the start of the UEFA Champions League and the Americans to watch this week.Here And Abroad is hosted by Frank Garza alongside Chuck Booth. You can follow us at:Here And Abroad: @hereandabroadpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/hereandabroadpod.bsky.socialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hereandabroadpodFrank: @FrankGarza007https://bsky.app/profile/frankgarza007.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/FrankGarza007Chuck: @chuckyeaahttps://bsky.app/profile/chuckyeaa.bsky.socialhttps://www.cbssports.com/writers/chuck-booth/00:00 Transfer Window Wrap-Up & Balogun Saga19:09 MLS Returning to the U.S. Open Cup25:22 U.S. Soccer Restructures34:20 Reyna, Adams & USMNT Standouts43:31 Americans to Watch in Champions League

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