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Hey folks, Joe Lowry here.

On the tail end of today's episode of The Big Thing, we're going to be bringing you an

excerpt from the athletics new narrative podcast called from Coova to Qatar. The podcast details the

failure of the last World Cup cycle, this U.S. team's path to qualifying and what we can expect from

them in Qatar. In the clip that we'll play, Paul and Sam get into the basics of the team

and their present identity ahead of the World Cup. So check back after the big thing to listen in.

Now, on to the show.

Music Welcome to the big thing, the weekly show where we sink our teeth into a topic that's dominating the soccer news cycle.

And in American soccer, there's nothing bigger right now than the climax of the Major League Soccer season.

Yes, it's MLS Cup time, which will be fought between LASC and the Philadelphia Union at the stadium with a wonderful atmosphere and substandard parking options.

Yes, it's Bank of California Stadium in Los Angeles.

This is the 27th edition of MLS Cup.

It's the top seeds in the East and the West who've had eventful recent matchups.

Will this be the best MLS Cup final Eves?

Join me to discuss that and much, much more we have Mr Taylor Rockwell. Hello.

Hello, I will discuss that but I refuse to use the abbreviation.

Eves? Correct. That one? Okay. Yes, that one. I totes understand. Graham, brother. Hello.

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