The United States drew 0-0 to Saudi Arabia in their final match before their World Cup campaign opens against Wales on November 21st. What went well, what continues to go wrong, and is there anything this team can do to salvage the 2022 World Cup cycle?

Major questions were raised after the United States failed to compete with Japan in their latest international friendly. Is there any hope for the Stars and Stripes before the World Cup, or will Qatar be the latest addition to a laundry list of embarrassments on the world's biggest stage?

Matthew Placzek tries to understand the chaos at FC Barcelona and discusses if a new coach is the solution to their dilemma.

Matthew Placzek looks at the updates from the transfer window before scrutinizing each of the 8 groups and their teams in the 2021/22 Champions League. 

Matthew Placzek tries to pick apart the breaking news from the transfer portal, discusses the decay of the Ligue 1, and previews this season's UEFA Champions League draw.

Matthew Placzek breaks down what led to Messi's exit from FC Barcelona and previews possible destinations for the Argentine.

Matthew Placzek reviews the USMNT's performance in their 1-0 win against Qatar, looks at the upcoming final against Mexico, and assesses the quarterfinals of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

Matthew Placzek looks at the last batch of group games from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and evaluates the US Men's National Team after their first four games of the Gold Cup.

Matthew Placzek breaks down the second batch of games from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

Host Matthew Placzek recaps all the action from the first batch of games in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.