{"id":12660,"date":"2025-07-10T21:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T01:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/10\/brad-friedel-unpacks-the-usmnt-conundrum-striker-vs-goalkeeper-plus-are-saudi-arabias-league-players-outpacing-mls-rivals\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T21:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T01:08:08","slug":"brad-friedel-unpacks-the-usmnt-conundrum-striker-vs-goalkeeper-plus-are-saudi-arabias-league-players-outpacing-mls-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/10\/brad-friedel-unpacks-the-usmnt-conundrum-striker-vs-goalkeeper-plus-are-saudi-arabias-league-players-outpacing-mls-rivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Brad Friedel Unpacks the USMNT Conundrum: Striker vs. Goalkeeper! Plus, Are Saudi Arabia&#8217;s League Players Outpacing MLS Rivals?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"subscribe-to-the-cooligans\"><strong>Join the Cooligans<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros are set to welcome the iconic USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel, engaging in discussions covering topics like the current striker and goalkeeper lineup. Friedel emphasizes the necessity of patience as Pochettino works to transform the culture of the USMNT, sharing his roster thoughts and the implications of summer call-ups on the national team.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Christian and Alexis review the latest developments from the Club World Cup, notably the surprising exit of PSG against Real Madrid. They also look ahead to the final, where Chelsea and PSG are gearing up for a showdown. A burning question is raised: has the Club World Cup shown that Saudi Arabia is now outperforming MLS?<\/p>\n<p>The duo further discusses the recent arrest of Thomas Partey, providing insights into the four-year investigation that led to this outcome.<\/p>\n<p>(10:00) &#8211; Brad Friedel joins the Cooligans<\/p>\n<p>(12:30) &#8211; Recap of the Club World Cup<\/p>\n<p>(21:00) &#8211; Can Pochettino shift the culture of the USMNT?<\/p>\n<p>(29:00) &#8211; Examining summer roster questions for the USMNT<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>(47:30) &#8211; PSG thrashes Real Madrid to advance to the CWC Final<\/p>\n<p>(57:30) &#8211; Is the Saudi Arabian league overtaking the MLS?<\/p>\n<p>(1:04:30) &#8211; Thomas Partey&#8217;s arrest and charges of rape<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Brad Friedel Asmund\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jbVkZ69zGjT65EuyXlLS3A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-07\/cfca5460-5db6-11f0-bff3-81b8f5485ac0\"><br \/>\n<button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button><br \/>\n<dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"><\/dialog>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Brad Friedel Asmund<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udda5\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f <\/strong><strong><em>Catch the full episode on YouTube<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Explore the other podcasts in the Yahoo Sports family <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>https:\/\/apple.co\/3Zeutqj<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>    Or <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Yahoo Sports Podcasts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This discussion is crucial for soccer fans as it not only addresses the evolving landscape of the USMNT under Pochettino&#8217;s leadership but also highlights the growing competition from leagues like Saudi Arabia. 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