It’s Susannah Fuller and Jordan Angeli coming to you for this week’s Committee gathering!

05:26 - Susannah address some recent changes with her hair on-camera.

08:16 - Reports confirm that Patrick Agyemang has torn his achilles and effectively ends his World Cup hopes.

11:16 - Sooz airs some grievances over Liverpool’s recent performances and Szoboslai blasting fans for leaving Anfield early mid-match.

16:13 - Jordan talks about experiencing the Denver Summit inaugural home game with over 63,000 fans at Empower Field. Producer Doug, who made the trip, joins to talk about the day from his POV. Shoutout to Jordan’s cousin with the pizza oven at the tailgate.

34:29 - The crew discuss the latest USWNT roster release and preview the upcoming matches vs. Japan. The returns of Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson marks a major boost for the team.

45:53 - Sooz talks about her trip to Asheville, NC for One Knox’s US Open Cup game vs. Asheville City SC, better known as The Smokey Boot Rivalry, including the sights and sounds of SCREAMING CHILDREN IN HER FACE. Other USOC matches incoming the week of April 14-15 including One Knox vs. D.C. United

57:44 - The Committee continues building the 2nd Team Rooting Guide for the 2026 World Cup and we get Jordan’s answer on what variable she considers to pick a 2nd team.

01:02:40 - What is normally the Reality TV Recap is swapped to talk about The Reality TV-esque drama with Christian Pulisic and Alexa Melton.

01:09:59 - Close

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A dramatic finish to the final international window before the World Cup, including U.S. disappointment, PKs deciding final qualifiers, Italy despondence, and Bosnia glory from checks notes…a Wisconsin native? Gass is joined by Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto and MLS Reporter Michele Giannone to dive into the formation, lineup choices and performance by USMNT against Portugal and how fans should feel heading into the World Cup. Then they discuss the crazy endings for the last few qualifying games including Italy failing to qualify for their third straight World Cup, best things from the last week, and how to pick a secondary team to root on this summer.

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3:13 Breaking Down the USMNT Performance

15:36 What Does Success Look Like for the U.S. this World Cup?

30:06 Italy Fails to Qualify Again for the World Cup

41:38 Best Things We've Seen this Week

52:47 Run Down of the Qualifiers

57:51 Picking Your 2nd World Cup Team

01:10:05 - Check-In with Brianna and Close

Susannah is joined by TacticsFreeZone writer and Committee member Matt Doyle on today’s gathering of the Committee! Matt gives an update to his new life as a freelancer since his last appearance on the show. We look at results over the weekend including victories for Committee members Brianna Pinto and Walker Zimmerman. Many blowouts across MLS and Matt dives into the phenomenon. Antoine Griezmann's reported move to Orlando City is finally happening. UEFA playoffs for the final World Cup spots are on the horizon. Reactions to the latest USMNT rosters and what we can take from the upcoming friendlies. Matt talks about his two favorite World Cup memories that he holds close to his heart. Sooz continues fleshing out the 2nd Team Rooting Guide and Matt gives us two items to consider when following a 2nd team. The show closes out with a Reality TV recap and March Madness chat, with Sooz and Matt’s respective Illinois Fighting Illini and UConn Huskies making noise in the Men’s March Madness tournament.

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02:18 - Check-In with Doyle

06:58 - Notable Results from The Weekend

29:18 - UEFA Playoffs

39:10 - USMNT Roster Reaction and Preview

47:56 - Doyle’s Favorite World Cup Moments

52:01 - 2nd Team Rooting Guide

58:33 - Reality TV and March Madness Recap