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From the Menin'azer Studios in the crap part of Bedford, New York, and the

crap part of West Hollywood, California, it's the Men in Blazer's

podcast. We're back! Like the US Women's National Team baby. Oh,

how are you doing baby? Yeah, nothing to see here. I'm doing okay, Rod. We've got a lot of football to break down. Oh Manchester United fans we are here for you with an enormous

An enormous cuddle, but quit one up top before we dive in.

Dave, I know you spend a lot of your time.

Just, I mean, why do we like football?

We like the football for the US Soccer Federation shenanigans, right?

Isn't that why we watch?

Mostly, and they have given us plenty of entertainment

over the years, we should say,

thank you to everyone involved in US Soccer.

In a Friday night news dump, they announced at the format of the 2023 24 US Open Cup that

vaunted men's tournament that goes from sea to shining sea will only involve eight of a possible 26

MLS teams. Stay with me here. Of the 10 remaining MLS clubs, nine will have what is called their next pro teams which essentially

means their reserve or youth development string. It's kind of very American to come up with a cool

name for that day.

Essentially what does it mean for you, dear casual fan?

It means no little messy or into Miami you reach the final last season.

I know this is all complicated.

And I know US soccer have I think self-admittedly let this

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