Yanks Abroad

The home of USMNT player updates leading up to World Cup 2026. Weekly comprehensive breakdowns of all the USA stars applying their trade in Europe and around the world.

Yanks Abroad is a sports podcast hosted by Will Balsam, with 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Will Balsam hosts Yanks Abroad, a sports show with 75 episodes published.

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  Ready Or Not: Will Emerging Noahkai Banks Make The USMNT World Cup Squad?

  —28 min

  Noahkai Banks is rising fast — but is he ready for the USMNT at the World Cup? In this episode, I break down Banks’ recent performances, highlighting his strengths, weaknesses, and overall readiness for international football. I analyze how his game fits the USMNT, where he still needs growth, and whether a World Cup call-up this June is realistic or premature. Is Noahkai Banks ready… or not yet? Follow Yanks Abroad Social Channels: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yanksabroad Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yanksabroadpod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanksabroadpod #USMNT #Pochettino #NoahkaiBanks #WorldCup #Soccer

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  Euro 2024: Round of 16 Predictions and Team of the Tournament (So Far)

  —51 min

  Will and Casey breakdown all 8 matches in the next round of the European Championships, including an in depth discussion on England's best starting XI and their predictions for who makes it to the finals from each side of the bracket. The Yanks Abroad Boys also each created a Team of the Tournament so far, but there's a catch. Each person could only use players from the countries still in the tournament and no more than 1 player from each country. Follow Yanks Abroad Social Channels: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yanksabroad Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yanksabroadpod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanksabroadpod Follow Casey's Social Channels: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/csett13/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/csett13 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@caseysettleman13 Follow Will's Social Channels: Twitter - https://twitter.com/HaleEndProds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods #soccer #usmnt #copaamerica

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  USMNT September International Break Preview

  —52 min

  Will and Casey talk all things USMNT, including answering listener questions, what the starting XI might look like under Mauricio Pochettino, and an American's Abroad update. The Yanks Abroad Duo predict which 24 players will be called up for the first international break since Berhalter's firing. Follow Yanks Abroad Social Channels: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yanksabroad Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yanksabroadpod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanksabroadpod Follow Casey's Social Channels: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/csett13/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/csett13 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@caseysettleman13 Follow Will's Social Channels: Twitter - https://twitter.com/HaleEndProds TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@haleendprods

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  Where Do We Go From Here? USMNT Lose Gold Cup Final to Mexico

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  The USMNT fell short in the Gold Cup Final, losing to Mexico in a match that exposed deep, lingering issues. The team looked tired, directionless, and lacking any clear tactical identity when it mattered most. Is this the result of Mauricio Pochettino’s system breaking down? Or are the players simply not up to the task? As questions swirl about leadership, identity, and what's next for this group, we dive into the final, the flaws, and the uncertain road ahead. Where do we go from here? Let’s break it all down. Follow Yanks Abroad Social Channels: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yanksabroad Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yanksabroadpod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanksabroadpod #soccer #usmnt #goldcup

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  USMNT November Roster: Mauricio Pochettino's 1st Competitive Fixtures

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  Mauricio Pochettino announces his 1st competitive roster with the USMNT and there are some incredibly surprising inclusions and exclusions, none bigger than the lack of Tyler Adams. The Yanks Abroad duo talks about to expect out of the 2 Jamaica matches and who the starting XI should be. Will and Casey also discuss the recruitment of key dual-nationals and this week's American's Abroad Power Rankings! Follow Yanks Abroad Social Channels: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yanksabroad Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yanksabroadpod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanksabroadpod

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