Who would dare say Christian Pulisic’s first season at AC Milan has been anything other than a resounding success? James Benge, that’s who. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch welcome the CBS Sports journalist on to explain his misgivings about the American’s underlying stats. Then, CBS Sports rules expert Christina Unkel joins to talk about MLS replacement referees and the standard of officiating during the opening weekend of the season. Plus, the guys talk Americans Abroad and revisit their CONCACAF Nations League roster locks.
Talent vs. xG (05:23): James Benge explains his ‘Pulisic is overrated’ take.
MLS replacement refs (22:09): Christina Unkel on the ongoing dispute between MLS/PRO and PRSA, the shortcomings of replacement refs, negotiations.
Americans Abroad (38:45): Folarin Balogun ends goal drought, Chris Richards opens his PL account, Weston McKennie excels & dislocates shoulder.
Preliminary CNL squad (50:04): John Brooks among 60-man list, who are the automatic picks for the next USMNT roster?
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