The Road to MetLife Starts Now, Can the USMNT Break Down Bosnia's Low-block?

Some Things Never Change, USMNT Embarrassed by Belgium 4–1, a World Cup Wrap Up

Tune in today for an all-time rant from the GLG and Jack Cavanaugh, as the USMNT go crashing out of the 2026 World Cup in disastrous fashion.Timestamp 14:58 for the Christian Pulisic rantTimestamp 19:30 for why this loss hurts that much moreTimestamp 36:47 was Alexi Lalas right? Does his 2017 rant still ring true? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lukeballard.substack.com [https://lukeballard.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Balogun Freed by FIFA, USMNT Set to Take on Belgium in Round of 16

In an unprecedented move, FIFA have removed Floarin Balogun's 1-match red card ban from the incident in the Bosnia game, allowing Flo to play in tonight's matchup against Belgium. Tune in as we break down this wild situation, which includes U.S President Donald J. Trump making a phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino to protest the decision, as well as harsh backlash from a hypocritical UEFA. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lukeballard.substack.com [https://lukeballard.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Join, or Die. USMNT Topple Bosnia 2–0 Amidst Red Card

In an absolute mess of a game late last night, the USMNT toppled Bosnia 2–0 in a physical, and poorly refereed game. Tune in to Ep. 24 as I break down the gross inconsistencies FIFA has amongst their referees and the decisions they make. This was an absolute malpractice of VAR, and it now leaves the U.S without their best player as they face European giant Belgium this Monday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lukeballard.substack.com [https://lukeballard.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Road to MetLife Starts Now, Can the USMNT Break Down Bosnia's Low-block?

Today I break down exactly what the USMNT need to do if they want to crack Bosnia's mid-low-block that they will sit in all night for the opening Ro32 game. It is critical the U.S take a Switzerland-like approach to Bosnia, as they trumped them 4–1 in the group stage, and not a Canada-like approach, which ended in a 1–1 draw. With Pulisic back, I think it looks better than ever for the U.S to grab some much-needed momentum going into what is hopefully the Ro16. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lukeballard.substack.com [https://lukeballard.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Just How Far can the U.S go? A Full Ro32 Prediction

Join Jack Cavanaugh and I as we break down how the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will unfold, and just how far the U.S will go. We have some BLAZING HOT takes on some European giants and their recent lack of success and inability to perform under the world's brightest lights. Tune in for the best analysis you could ever wish for. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lukeballard.substack.com [https://lukeballard.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]