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Is Modern Football Killing the Most Important Thing About Itself?
Imagine a world where the rhythm of roaring fans blends seamlessly with the silent dance of big money, where the lines between passion and politics…
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Jake Landau
July 2023
An exciting life update - cancelling all premium memberships
Hi everyone, Before your heart drops this is good news that I’m sharing! I’ll be joining Men in Blazers as their new Director of Digital Video! I’ll be…
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Jake Landau
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Is the USA About to Break Women's Soccer?
Unprecedented. Dominating. The USA women's team stands on the brink of an achievement that has NEVER been done in the entire sport's history - winning…
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Jake Landau
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USMNT On the Move: Aaronson, Weah, and others choose their next step
It's an uncharacteristically hot summer, even by football's global standards, and the US Men's National Team players have found themselves in the…
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Jake Landau
June 2023
Breaking: Unveiling the USWNT Squad for the 2023 FIFA World Cup
The 23-player lineup: GOALKEEPERS: Aubrey Kingsbury* (Washington Spirit; 1), Casey Murphy* (North Carolina Courage; 14), Alyssa Naeher*** (Chicago Red…
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Jake Landau
My Problem with Gregg Berhalter, USSF, and Fans
Hi, and welcome to It’s Called Soccer! Thanks for reading this one, it was a bit of a cathartic exercise for me. This article is free, but if you want…
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Jake Landau
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The Second Wind: Unraveling the Controversial Reappointment of Gregg Berhalter as USMNT Coach
In the tempestuous world of soccer, stability often serves as a refuge amid the swirl of ever-changing tactics, formations, and footballing…
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Jake Landau
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A Summer of Soccer and free stuff!
Giveaways galore for fans of It's Called Soccer
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Jake Landau
Scouting Report: Inter Miami + Leo Messi
A match made in MLS heaven?
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Jake Landau
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Why Major League Soccer Needs to Up the Ante
A Call for Higher Stakes and Bigger Rewards
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Jake Landau
Anatomy of a Loss
A Post-Mortem of the U.S. U-20's Quarterfinal Exit
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Jake Landau
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A Candid Conversation with Bobby Warshaw
"I don't think we should trade tens of thousands of young people’s teenage years and young professional years at the risk of the small percentage chance…
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Jake Landau
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