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“Changed my entire outlook of US Soccer!”
Brewt.Scamander via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/23
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“I was made aware of this from the Caught Offside podcast.
I feel like I’ve consumed just about everything on American soccer but somehow this slipped my notice. I’m so glad the boys called it out on their recent podcast and I’m so grateful that I was able to listen to it still. I hope there’s...”Read full review »
donnbwilson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/23
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“Now it’s time to do the same on the Women’s game as they have massively failed after “saving” soccer for the men.”
Soccer lovvvvve via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“I’ve followed US Soccer my I’m whole life but this podcast shared so many stories I’d never heard of before. Highly recommend this to any sports fan.”
KBH5555 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/23
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“I didn’t start following soccer and the usmnt closely until the 2010 but I recognized many of the names of players and coaches. This was fanatasitc and I hope us soccer can avoid something similar form happening again (although they have some new drama going now)”
Minnesota Kicks Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/23
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“I followed the USMNT since Italia ‘90, only being able to spectate what was a third class sport in the US. With little media coverage through the MLS era, we had no idea what was going on in the training camps and locker rooms. Roger Bennet blows the lid off this pre-MLS era and delivers the...”Read full review »
mrjdm1200 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
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“Having been a teenager during this era, I found this incredibly entertaining as I remember the games only but none of the outside drama that surrounded this. Well done Rog”
GNC44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“Amazing podcast. Such an amazing peak into the 1998 USMNT! Have sent it to my whole family to listen.
10/10 recommend”
Minesweeping chick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/23
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“Fascinating exploration into the dark heart of the USMNT’s failed 1998 World Cup bid, by the always entertaining Roger Bennett. Eerily foreshadows the 2022 USMNT scandal. Highly recommended.”
Joe Sam B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/23
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“What an awesome blast from my last reliving these moments from my childhood. Definitely learned a lot that I had never heard before.”
Hoosierdaddy765 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“You don’t even have to like soccer to appreciate this podcast. If you’re just a fan of sports you’ll love this. Well done!”
chip is too legit to quit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“Quick, easy, fun, informative, and filled with first hand accounts. Excellent listen!”
Al-Russ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/22
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“What an amazing story, perfectly executed. Great work my friend!”
Pinguino Tuxedo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/22
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“I listen to this series every summer and have since it same out. It’s a great story well told with fantastic interviews and real audio edited in to make it totally immersive and very entertaining. I just started the first episode, again, and can’t wait to get back into it. Comfort food for the...”Read full review »
real golf fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/22
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“Great peak into the causes of the USMNT horrific performance at the 1998 World Cup. Fair, balanced and informative. Roger Bennett does a great job, highlighted by enthusiasm and humor.”
ConfusedPete via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/22
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“Bruh! How did I not know about this earlier??!! As a podcast vet I’m a bit embarrassed that I only just stumbled upon this amazing podcast! As someone who was a 20 year old former high school soccer player in ‘98, the players, games, and history was all too familiar to me and brought back a flood...”Read full review »
Puravida888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/22
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“Both the story itself and the reporting in this podcast - and the interviews with actual USMNT players and coaches - is fantastic.”
GonzoSports via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“Fantastic podcast.”
khxlhdykelxlydlhydkhxkgxkhdhti via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/22
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“I love Rog and when he mentioned this on his other podcast men in blazers I couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard of it. It was recorded in 2018, but it holds up phenomenally. Super well produced and written. Highly recommend.”
Kalebbn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/22
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“I am halfway through my third listen and this podcast is perfect!”
weslivesalittle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/21
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“Having listens through American Fiasco roughly 3 times now, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good short series podcast. Great reporting, wit, and audio engineering. It’s fabulous”
jdncorbemaich via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/21
“I’m on my third listen through of American Fiasco. It is just as good as the first time on each listen. Rog crafts the story of the 1998 World Cup brilliantly. It truly is an exemplar of the medium and a phenomenal work. Courage!”
EzioAssassin14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/21
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“Great story and my only criticism is the episodes aren’t longer.”
bigmack2k via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/28/21
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“I first listened three years ago. I’m now on my 7th time through. Just can’t get enough. “Ginger of beard, resplendent of mullet”. Brilliant, Roger.”
ForgeaheadBen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/21
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“Many podcasts are either well produced but lack content, or have great content with lackluster delivery. This one, though, is a winner all around. As a semi-serious but lifelong American soccer fan, this quickly became a podcast I now have to recommend to all my soccer friends.”
fts_acer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/21
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“Great podcast, really interesting story, lovingly told. Gotta love a big adventure turns-bad tale. Always knew Roy Wegerle was a cool fella. Cheers Rog!”
Mat Owen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/22/21
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“I'm one of those rare Americans who is has been a fan of USMNT since the 80s. This podcast brought back a lot of memories plus gave insight on the first group of soccer stars. Awesome podcast!”Read full review »
G$ Money via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/21
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“When is season 2 coming? 2018 fiasco!”
Southern Soccer player via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/21
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“Juicy! Loved this.”
jlotut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/21
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“Love this! Can’t get enough of Rog as he tells this story.”
Nigel Sky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/21
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“Binged this series on a few long drives. Fantastic storytelling.”
PipVic123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/22/20
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“Great, great, great! What a story and so amazingly told. Thanks Rog...courage!”
Cory Deebs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/20
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“Highly recommend”
Ryan123456679 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/20
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“I would not consider myself a soccer fan but this this story is so compelling and well presented it could be about lawn bowling and still be fantastic. Roger is outstanding at weaving the story and staying out of the way.”
qball141 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/30/20
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“I’m not sure how I missed this for so long but I just listened and this was incredible. I was a 14 year old kid in ‘98 but I remember the disappointment of this World Cup as a U.S. fan. What I had no idea was the dysfunction amongst the team. Incredible.
Roger do another for 2002 followed by...”Read full review »
Tevans84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/20
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“This was a great podcast. We all remember the disastrous ‘98 WC, but Bennett’s storytelling is simply fantastic. The inclusion of the people who experienced the event brought it all home. Listeners are able to see what was happening behind the scenes, get into the mindsets of the players, and the...”Read full review »
DanielleCOB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/20
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“Great show, would love to hear more like it”
KD_NY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/20
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“See Rog’? I’m leaving a 5 star review! I took the time! Hahahaha
Anyways, this is really an interesting story if you like football (“soccer”?) if you like sports or if you like failure or all of the above. Even if you don’t like it it’s actually a great story!”
Eraldo Dell'Erario via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
08/29/20
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“This is a perfect story. Not only in content but also in form and function.”
Leavesofwalt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/20
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“Just beautiful!”
andrew1729 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/20
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“Just finished the 1st episode and really looking forward to the rest of the series!”
Ctrback via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/20
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SK01510 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/20
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“Stumbled onto this one, 2 years after the fact. Wow. A podcast about how sometimes things don’t go like you want them to go. About how sometimes you even get humiliated. About how there may not really be anything redeeming about the process. And about how life is still beautiful anyway....”Read full review »
angryjohnnysrunningbuddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/20
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“Such a great, yet frustrating story. I remember the hype from back then, and then soccer disappeared in the American consciousness due to the result of 98.”
c.moff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/20
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“In-depth story, dramatic, interesting, and, Football!”
Hoose Trojan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/20
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“This is great! If you love sports and drama (not just soccer ) you’ll love it.”
UNKNOWN//34 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/20
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“I went from “soccer curious” to “soccer fan” to borderline aficionado in less than a year. Roger’s exploration of this story and the American soccer experience is fascinating, insightful, and occasionally hilarious. Subscribed to Men in Blazers now, too!”
egdykstra via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/20
“This podcast gives a great history of American football and the tragedy of the Americans men’s national team. A succinct story of why we are terrible and unlikely to improve any time soon.”
skg. 2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/20
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“Roger Bennett weaves a tale that makes you laugh and cry and draw you into a story that is utterly fascinating. Courage”
guhhhh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/20
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