American soccer isn't failing because of talent — it's failing because of access. In Part 2 of The Interview Sessions, Kevin L. Warren and co-host Dorian "The D.A." Albritton go deeper with Alex Lubyansky — former University of Michigan goalkeeper, European club operator, M&A attorney, and Head Coach/GM of Detroit Metro FC.

This one goes straight at the system: promotion/relegation and why it builds accountability, the real reason pro/rel "won't work" in MLS, USL's 2028 pro/rel plan, the truth about pay-to-play and "fully funded" academies, and a full 2026 FIFA World Cup breakdown — Team USA's Group D path against Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye, the new third-place advancement format, plus Mexico, Canada's Jesse Marsch, Brazil, and why Japan is a legitimate dark horse.

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🎭 "The System Isn't Broken — It's Working as Designed" (22:55)

Alex's most important point of the episode: pay-to-play isn't a failure, it's a feature. He breaks down how a small group profits from deceptive practices while well-meaning families are sold false hope — and why nothing changes until an alternate, merit-based system is built. The thesis that frames the entire conversation.

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🎙️ Narration: Ken Marsiglia | Intro: "Super Bowl" | Outro: "Buss Down" | Music via Epidemic Sound | Music Producer: Darrell L. Warren | Video: Azad S.

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