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Eric Wynalda is back in the studio and he’s had enough of the noise. In this week’s Unleashed, Eric fires back at critics who questioned Christian Pulisic’s decision to rest over the summer — and explains why it’s exactly what elite players do to extend their careers.
He also dives into why Mauricio Pochettino deserves fans’ trust ahead of the 2026 World Cup, what Christian Roldan actually brings to the USMNT, and why promotion and relegation must come to America if we ever want real progress.
📺 Watch as Eric breaks it all down — with his trademark honesty and zero filter.
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Eric Wynalda dives into Matt Crocker’s vision for US Soccer after his interview with Glenn Crooks. From England’s failures since 1966 to America’s broken youth pathways, Wynalda questions whether Crocker is a brilliant salesman—or the guy who can finally fix U.S. Soccer.
Eric breaks down:
Why the U.S. still hasn’t figured out its soccer identity
The “sales pitch” tactics Crocker uses to win people over
The pay-to-play system, travel team kickbacks & broken pathways
Why Wynalda thinks we’re still hitting the snooze button on the “sleeping giant”
The 2026 World Cup is around the corner—but is U.S. Soccer actually on the right track?
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Eric Wynalda doesn’t hold back. After friendlies against Japan and South Korea, the U.S. soccer world is panicking—but Eric says it’s time to relax. He calls out Herculez Gomez for labeling Mauricio Pochettino a “phony,” reminds fans that most critics have never even been to a World Cup, and lays out why patience is key as the USMNT builds toward 2026.
From Zendejas’ big goal to Balogun, Gio Reyna, Jedi Robinson, and the three-back system, Eric breaks down who’s rising, who’s slipping, and why this team is nowhere near its final form.
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Manchester United’s crisis just got worse. After a 3-0 humiliation in the Manchester Derby, Eric Wynalda breaks down what went wrong: Amorim’s tactics, United’s identity crisis, and why this might be the end of the line for the manager. From City’s dominance to United’s continued struggles, Wynalda doesn’t hold back.
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From the Bellinghams to the Reynas to Mark Pulisic, parents are inserting themselves into the professional game like never before—and clubs are starting to push back. Borussia Dortmund just banned parents from the locker room after incidents involving star families.
In this episode of Unleashed, Eric Wynalda calls out the growing problem of overinvolved parents, shares why it’s damaging for players, and compares it to the U.S.’s own embarrassing episodes. He also recaps his academy’s recent European trip—taking on Leverkusen and winning big without pay-to-play.
Tune in for Wynalda’s raw takes on parenting in football, today’s biggest stories across Serie A, Bundesliga, and the EPL, plus why his academy is changing the game for young players.
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In this episode of Unleashed, Eric Wynalda takes a deep dive into the latest wave of controversy surrounding Christian Pulisic, the CBS documentary that put his father Mark Pulisic in the spotlight, and the never-ending debate about player criticism in American soccer.
Eric calls out Landon Donovan, Tim Howard, and others for their takes on Pulisic, explains why MLS is still the worst place for U.S. players to prepare for a World Cup, and unpacks how “pay-to-play” culture has created overbearing parents that think their opinions matter more than they should.
From the Reyna–Berhalter family feud to Tim Weah calling critics “evil,” Eric breaks down the messy intersection of players, parents, pundits, and U.S. Soccer’s broken development system. His message is clear: stop the noise, grow up, and let the players prepare to win in 2026.
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Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba skip the MLS All-Star Game — and now Messi’s suspended. Eric Wynalda breaks down why this was exactly what Messi wanted, how Don Garber spun it into a talking point for the league, and why Cincinnati fans are the real losers.
We also cover MLS’ looming schedule change to a fall–spring calendar, the politics behind the All-Star spectacle, and the inside story of Wynalda’s upcoming European tour with his academy team. Plus… a jaw-dropping Kevin Sullivan moment you won’t believe.
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Eric Wynalda asks the big question: Was this year’s Club World Cup actually… good? In this episode of Unleashed, Eric recaps the chaos, comedy, and cash grabs that defined the tournament — and explains why it may have been the perfect dress rehearsal for the 2026 World Cup.
From Chelsea’s shocking title run and Joao Pedro’s breakout moment, to Musiala’s injury, overloaded player schedules, Pep Guardiola’s lasting impact on Germany, and even Donald Trump not leaving the stage — Eric gives it a 9 out of 10 and breaks down what it all means for global football.
💥 Club vs Country: Which truly delivers better football?
💸 Are bloated salaries ruining the game?
🏟 What did this event teach us about hosting the 2026 World Cup in North America?
Presented by NeuroForce1 and Califino Tequila.
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Eric Wynalda is fired up in Volume 2 of the Luna Files. In this episode of Unleashed, he digs into the truth behind Diego Luna’s journey—from being rejected by all three Texas MLS clubs to proving himself in El Paso, to (finally) breaking through with Real Salt Lake and the USMNT.
But the real target? The growing narrative that MLS is the best place to develop ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Wynalda doesn’t hold back on:
Landon Donovan’s take on Luna and MLS
Fox Sports’ “complacency culture”
Why guaranteed minutes are ruining American ambition
The forgotten impact of USL and coaches like Mark Lowry & John Hutchinson
What needs to change for the U.S. to actually become a soccer nation
Plus, some brutally honest fan comments, a bit of shade toward Herrera, and Wynalda’s personal career reflections that tie it all together.
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Eric Wynalda breaks down the real takeaways from the USMNT’s 2025 Gold Cup journey — the good, the bad, and the brutally honest.
From the controversial Mexico loss to Mauricio Pochettino’s emotionless approach, Eric shares why fans need to stop yelling about penalties and start asking the right questions. Who earned a second look? Who won’t be getting a call back? And why is winning in Europe still the ultimate benchmark?
This isn’t a postmortem — it’s a wake-up call.
– Why Poch isn’t emotionally tied to USMNT (and that’s OK)
– The MLS vs Europe conversation, reignited
– Only six players from this squad are 2026-ready (and Eric will tell you who next episode)
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In one of the most raw and passionate episodes yet, Eric Wynalda holds nothing back. With Diego Luna’s breakout performances for the USMNT turning heads, Eric sounds the alarm—warning that unless Luna leaves MLS soon, he risks becoming the next cautionary tale in a long list of wasted American talent.
From his own heartbreaking story with Kaiserslautern in 1998 to failed systems that prioritize control over player growth, Eric breaks down why our development model is broken—and why it’s time to stop letting the same people make the same mistakes.
He names names, recalls stories of Santino Quaranta, Juan Agudelo, Freddy Adu, and Kevin Sullivan, and challenges the entire American soccer system to stop caging talent like Luna before it's too late.
⚠ This one will sting—especially if you still believe MLS is the best path forward.
Eric Wynalda is done with the false narratives. In this fiery episode of Unleashed, he breaks down exactly why the U.S. is still falling behind in global soccer — and it’s not because of diversity. It’s because we’re not good at identifying or developing talent, and our league structure reinforces mediocrity.
From Pulisic to McKennie, Reyna to Weah, our best players are still made outside the U.S. So what has really changed since 1995? Not much.
Eric also dives into:
Why MLS isn't producing elite talent
How Canada passed us in both soccer and basketball
The broken promise of U.S. Soccer development
Why Luis Enrique inspired his fitness journey (yes, really)
💥 Raw, honest, and unfiltered — this is one of Eric’s most powerful rants yet.
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments. Agree? Disagree? Think we can fix this?
We want to hear it.
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Eric Wynalda returns with a no-holds-barred takedown of the latest “diversity debate” sparked by Alexi Lalas and others in the U.S. Soccer media machine.
Wynalda sets the record straight: the U.S. isn’t struggling because we’re too diverse — we’re struggling because we keep putting the wrong people in charge. From his own misused national team career to the current chaos in youth development, Eric calls out the frauds, the failures, and the fake narratives.
He also reflects on the 1994 U.S. World Cup team — diverse, fearless, and free to be themselves — and why that should be the blueprint for 2026.
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Eric Wynalda is done sugarcoating it. In this episode of Unleashed, he breaks down exactly why American soccer hasn’t evolved in 30 years—despite all the money, hype, and players at top clubs. From youth development and pay-to-play to MLS mediocrity and a culture that rewards comfort over competition, Eric pulls no punches. If you’re tired of the same excuses and want the hard truth about U.S. Soccer, this one’s for you.
📌 Topics include:
The myth of progress in U.S. player development
How MLS props up players who aren't ready for international football
Why our "stars" wouldn’t survive in Europe
What Switzerland just exposed about the USMNT
The real impact of pay-to-play and parental interference
A wake-up call for U.S. Soccer ahead of 2026
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On his birthday, Eric Wynalda holds nothing back. In this episode of Unleashed, Eric unpacks the illusion of progress in American soccer—and why what we’re calling “growth” might actually be rotting the foundation of the sport.
He breaks down the U.S. Men's National Team’s recent loss to Turkey, dissects the real impact of Major League Soccer on American development, and calls out the flawed culture that celebrates mediocrity while punishing ambition. From player mentality to coaching systems to international comparisons, Wynalda gives a blunt reality check:
“Cancer is a growth. And the growth we’re celebrating in U.S. Soccer is killing us.”
This episode includes:
A brutally honest "Level Check" on players like Jack McGlynn, Diego Luna & Quinn Sullivan
A walk down memory lane with the 1990 San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
Why MLS has made other nations better—and not the U.S.
How Europe lets talent flourish, while the U.S. tries to mold it into mediocrity
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Eric Wynalda gets personal in this episode of Unleashed, taking aim at one of the biggest missed opportunities in American soccer: how we introduce the game to kids. From the ridiculous youth team names to the complete lack of connection to the professional game, Eric outlines why MLS—and every other U.S. soccer league—needs to rethink how they market to the next generation.
Why does every 6-year-old know who Barcelona is but can’t name their local club? Why aren’t youth teams named after real pro teams? And how can we fix it before the 2026 World Cup boom? Eric shares a plan he pitched to MLS 20 years ago—and it still holds up.
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments. Should every 5-year-old soccer player know who the Charleston Battery are? 👇
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In this episode of Unleashed, Eric Wynalda goes all in on PSG’s dominant 5-0 Champions League Final win over Inter Milan. He explains why this isn’t just a trophy win — it’s the start of a new era. Eric breaks down how Luis Enrique built a legacy team with youth, belief, and bold planning — and why this PSG side could rival the greatness of peak Barcelona.
He also pays tribute to Enrique’s powerful personal journey, reflects on Mbappe’s departure, and calls out the myth of the “Farmer’s League.” If you care about player development, team building, or the future of football — this is a must-watch.
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In this explosive episode of Unleashed, Eric Wynalda shares the untold story of the moment that nearly pushed him out of youth soccer forever. A chaotic State Cup Final. False accusations. TMZ headlines. And a coach yelling, "pegale el pinche güero." What really happened that day in Las Vegas?
Wynalda breaks his silence with never-before-seen footage, sets the record straight, and exposes what he calls a broken system built more for profits than for players. From tournament culture destroying youth development, to a firsthand account of being attacked on the sideline — this is Wynalda at his most raw, personal, and unfiltered.
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Christian Pulisic won’t be suiting up for the U.S. at this summer’s Gold Cup — and American soccer Twitter is losing its mind.
In this episode of Unleashed, Eric Wynalda claps back at the outrage, delivering a passionate defense of Pulisic’s decision to rest ahead of a pivotal season with AC Milan and a World Cup year on the horizon. From the grind of European football to the toxic discourse in U.S. soccer circles, Eric breaks it all down.
🇺🇸 Why Pulisic skipping the Gold Cup is not a betrayal
🧠 Why mental recovery matters just as much as physical rest
🔥 And yes, Eric has a message for the haters
Watch the full episode now — and maybe, just maybe, take a deep breath.
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In this explosive episode of Unleashed, Eric Wynalda takes the gloves off and goes after the growing culture shift in U.S. Youth Soccer — where winning no longer seems to matter.
From MLS NEXT’s new player grading system to the obsession with analytics and wearable tech, Eric warns that American soccer is losing its soul. He argues we’re raising robotic players who can pass the ball sideways but don’t know how to win — and we’re doing it under the false banner of “development.”
He also shares personal stories from his time in the system, calls out familiar media figures, and reflects on what we’ve lost: identity, instinct, and the freedom to play with personality.
🔥 Topics Covered:
Why Carly Lloyd's Hall of Fame speech matters more than people realize
The dangerous rise of metrics-based coaching in youth soccer
Why America needs to stop chasing European validation
Eric’s message to MLS NEXT decision-makers
Thierry Henry, CBS punditry, and the decline of real analysis
“Home of the Brave” or “Home of the App”? — What’s next for U.S. Soccer?
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