Ep. 28: Peter Wilt Interview + USMNT vs Italy Preview - a podcast by Barstool Sports

Before turning to the USMNT's overseas friendly, we first shine a light on soccer here at home, and specifically Sam's hometown of Madison (Wis.) where the latest addition to the USL was just unveiled. We sit down with Peter Wilt (aka the "Johnny Appleseed of Grassroots Soccer") and discuss his experiences with getting fledgling clubs -- including Indy Eleven and what is now Minnesota United -- up and running, and how that process has changed over the past few decades. We also discuss our difference of opinion about whether Sam will eventually lace 'em up and starts up top for Forward Madison, and Peter's thoughts on when/how Promotion/Relegation happens. Finally, it is on to our beloved USMNT (23:22) . Last week's spanking by England painted a bleak picture but it is always darkest before the dawn. Sam and Mikey pull some more positives from the wreckage of that game and (frankly) the last 12 months before highlighting what to watch for in this week's game against Italy, including preferred starting XIs and a sure-fire, can't-miss, never-wrong prediction. Last but not least we run through what turned out to be a pretty damn entertaining week of Nations League games in Europe (42:37), and debate whether Memphis Depay is in fact the next Messi.

   

 

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