“I appreciate the clout (?) Jesse Marsch has as an experienced coach, but I started listening to this pod because of Orange Slices… basically followed Pearce through the evolution of that show to a pod featuring him and Jimmie and Charlie. Their connection as players and teammates and friends was palpable in every episode. It made them seem much more like real people talking about football from a common lived experience… not a polished produced sports entertainment product. Nothing wrong with that, but what heath brought made this show feel more… real?
This now feels a bit like the “what do you think, Jesse?” Show… and TBH if it were called “The Jesse Marsch analysis of American Soccer Pod” I’d pass… as a guest interview or game commentator great. I cheat appreciate the insights and opinions but it just feels… meh.
But that might be because I miss what the pod was with Heath.”
ThisisPhil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23