Yanks Abroad: Episode 19




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Summary: In this episode of the Yanks Abroad Podcast, Christopher McCollum is joined by Brian Sciaretta, Jamie Hill, John Kretlow, Mathew Wagner and Michael Hadley to discuss scores, news and opinions from around the world. The first segment is spent running through results from Mexico, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Norway and the Europa League, before turning to MLS action with John and Jamie giving their picks for players with increasing or decreasing transfer values. The following segment of the show takes a look at John Anthony Brooks, who has been slated to start the season opener for Hertha Berlin in 2.Bundesliga play, as well as Will Packwood who has been impressing with Birmingham City in the pre-season. Discussion then moves to rumors surrounding Alejandro Bedoya and Mix Diskerud, before turning to Chad Barrett's loan to Valerenga, Geoff Cameron's work permit, thoughts on US National Team defenders to face Mexico. The show is concluded with John's experience in the press box at Fenway during Roma and Liverpool's friendly last week, and then a rundown of CONCACAF Champions League fixtures for MLS teams.