Here and Abroad

Will Ricardo Pepi Leave PSV This Winter? + 4 Other Big USMNT Questions

On today’s show, we’re going to work through five USMNT questions that have been on my mind this week. We’ll touch on which players have been impressing at their clubs, possible winter transfer movement, how the striker and center back depth charts may be shifting, and where things stand with Antonee Robinson following his return from injury.To help me today, I’ve invited Seth Vertelney to join the show. Seth is the Soccer Editor at USA Today Sports. You can follow Seth on X at: @svertelneyHere And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

Is the Round of 16 Enough? What Success Actually Looks Like for the USMNT in 2026

Is reaching the Round of 16 in 2026 enough for the USMNT? Frank Garza is joined by Chuck Booth from CBS Sports to break down the team’s goals, players to watch in the new year, and what a truly successful year could look like for the USMNT.In this episode, we discuss:- What the USMNT’s top New Year’s resolutions should be for 2026.- Key players to watch in the new year- How injuries and roster depth could shape the team’s World Cup journey.- What it will take for the U.S. Men’s National Team to exceed expectations.- Key storylines to watch for the March friendlies and the run-up to the World Cup.Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting into U.S. men’s soccer, this episode gives you a clear look at the challenges and opportunities facing the team in 2026.Follow and Connect:Frank Garza on X: @FrankGarza007Chuck Booth on Blue Sky: @chuckyeaa.bsky.social#USMNT #WorldCup2026 #USMNTPredictions #Soccer #Futbol00:00 USMNT Resolutions04:58 Player Resolutions12:44 Poch’s Resolutions20:57 Run-up to World Cup28:09 What is success in 2026?

USMNT 2025 Year-End Awards Show

We are nearing the end of 2025 and so it’s time for our USMNT year-end awards show. Today, we’re going to choose our player of the year, players with the biggest stock up and down of the year, most memorable moment, and then we’ve got a bonus category for you. You’ll have to stick around to the end to hear that one.To help me today, I’ve invited Larry Henry Jr to join the show. Larry is the Managing Editor for SBI Soccer. You can follow Larry on X at: @lhenry019Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

Will Gio Reyna Break Through at Borussia Mönchengladbach? A Local Reporter Shares What He’s Seeing

On today’s show, we are going to get the inside scoop on the two Americans playing at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Gio Reyna and Joe Scally.To help me do that, I’ve invited Jannik Sorgatz to join the show. Jannik is the chief reporter for Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Rheinische Post, a daily German newspaper headquartered in Düsseldorf.You can follow Jannik on X at: @aufmplatzYou can also check out his podcast, Fohlenfutter, that covers Borussia Mönchengladbach.Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007

Previewing the 2026 World Cup Draw for the USMNT

On today’s show, we are going to preview the World Cup draw that will happen this Friday, December 5. With 48 teams, split into 12 different groups, there are a load of possibilities for what the USMNT’s draw could look like. I’m going to look at 4 different potential scenarios today - their best case, worst case, most entertaining case, and the draw I would choose if it were up to me. Here And Abroad is produced by me, Frank Garza. You can follow me on X at: @FrankGarza007