The Swan Dive with Meg Swanick

The Swan Dive with Meg Swanick

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Jesse Marsch speaks to the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia
Marsch recorded an exclusive interview for attendees of "the world's leading soccer coaching event". The conversation shared here includes taking over…
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Live from Leeds: Notes from Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams' Premier League debut
I spent 5 days in Leeds surrounding the Premier League debut of Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams at Leeds United on August 6th. These are my notes from…
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Fire Gregg Berhalter.
The US started their pre-Copa tuneups with a 5-1 loss to Colombia, marking the worst defeat in Berhalter's reign
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The USA, Iran, & the god of football: a World Cup press conference for the ages
The USA v Iran match day -1 press conference was one for the ages. From politics to possibility to the god that rules over it. Notes from a wild…
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Zack Steffen starts a new chapter in the Championship
I went to Middlesbrough to investigate the American goalkeeper's new home in the north, and catch his first match of the season. My notes on the place…
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A visit to Monchengladbach & a conversation with Joe Scally
I visited the west German city Monchengladbach and spoke with Joe Scally, who plays as a fullback for Gladbach and the US National Team. We talked…
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USA defeats Iran 1-0: Notes from Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar
The USA lives to fight another day at the World Cup, defeating Iran. Christian Pulisic sent himself to the hospital getting the team's only goal. Notes…
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Media Day One with USMNT in Qatar
Today marks the first day of US media availability at the Qatar FIFA World Cup. Brief notes on the training facility, press conference with Gregg, and…
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Christian Pulisic feels the big moment coming
We're now five days away from the evening the United States plays Wales in the World Cup. Christian Pulisic sat before a crowded table of media in Doha…
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Hang it in the Louvre: USA 3 - Mexico 0
We've got ourselves a tres a cero for the ages. Notes from Allegiant Stadium last night
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Quick thoughts on USA 0 - England 0
Coming into this match, expectation was England would drastically out match the USA. But ending with a 0-0 draw, the USA earns another point in a World…
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MLS is back. And Philly hates you too
Reflections on Philadelphia, on the ethos of a sports town, on anonymous quotes, and Ale Bedoya calling that guy a coward.
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