THE USMNT IS IN THE ROUND OF 16! WHILE SABA AND KOKE ARE OUT FOR ATL UTD | Five Stripe Playbook #21

In this ad-free episode #21 of the Five Stripe Playbook, Nick and Drew sift through a multitude of topics:

The USMNT’s Dos a Cero win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was the team’s first World Cup knockout win since 2002!

It’s on to Belgium in the Round of 16 again, which is a full circle moment for this program.

On Pochettino’s future and what a successful tournament looks like.

Atlanta United has been in the news - Saba is out and Koke isn’t coming, but will the club find the cap room to bring Galarza back?

And more!

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