Top Class Finish Podcast

The boys kick things off debating the merits of two popular tactical trends in soccer currently: playing out the back and the 4-3-3 formation. Also discussed is Pep and Klopp's influence on how the game is played in Europe, if there is any influence at all.  From there, the UCL draw is broken down: was this a good draw? Any groups of death? Early Golden Boot predictions? What structural tournament changes could make UCL better? And finally, the hornet's nest is kicked when the USMNT's loss to Mexico gets mentioned. Oliver dials things to 11, and the boys go scorched Earth on US Soccer, CONCACAF Nations League, and clash on what exactly is going to help the national team: better tournaments or better management?