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Staff Suspensions Amid U.S. Exit | Mesa News
The U.S. men’s soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup in a 4-1 loss to Belgium—but the real drama? Two top staff members, manager Sam Zapatka and VP of security Frank Pannell, were suspended for the match. FIFA handed down the punishments without explaining why, and U.S. Soccer dodged questions, denying any link to player issues like Balogun’s red card. Zapatka, a veteran with over a decade at the federation, was just promoted last year—this move feels especially odd for such a high-stakes game. As the team heads home, the mystery around the suspensions adds an eerie layer to their…
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