
The World Cup for Newbies: The Belgium Beatdown - why did it happen?
Brian, Chandrima, Gary, and Mark dissect the USMNT's colossal loss to Belgium. How did it happen? And why can't the American men falter on the world's biggest stage?

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Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 16 episodes
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THE SOCCER CURIOUS PODCAST is the only video podcast series that introduces soccer to first-time American fans. With two veterans, two rookies, and lots of laughs, THE SOCCER CURIOUS PODCAST is the beautiful game explained. This is the inaugural podcast series of The Sports Curious Network. Learn the game.
Unknown Host hosts The Soccer Curious Podcast, a sports show with 16 episodes published.

Brian, Chandrima, Gary, and Mark dissect the USMNT's colossal loss to Belgium. How did it happen? And why can't the American men falter on the world's biggest stage?

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