The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Cavan Sullivan, Mauricio Pochettino’s New Era, and What It Means to Lead the USMNT
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The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Cavan Sullivan, Mauricio Pochettino’s New Era, and What It Means to Lead the USMNT

B1IntermediateOctober 14, 202635 min
  • Interview
  • Sport

On the latest episode of The Captain, presented by Verizon, U.S. captain Tyler Adams answers fan questions after the USMNT’s four-win, four-game international window. He breaks down Cavan Sullivan’s history-making goal and the fearless new wave of teenagers like Julian Hall, Justin Ellis, and Adri Mehmeti. Tyler explains how Mauricio Pochettino told him he’d wear the armband and what it means to lead the USMNT again in a new cycle. Plus, Tyler talks about welcoming Christian Pulisic and AC Milan to Bournemouth and his Knicks pessimism about their upcoming season. Check out the Men in...

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America this summer is, how do I keep the magic going?

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The one question I get most after all that football memory making we experienced across America this summer is, how do I keep the magic going? Let's start by saying, articulate what you love the most and then build on it. First step, find the team that will most probably break your heart and then add all the supporting

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necessities to build your weekend tradition, the key to so many of mine. It's Walmart, the place that has it all, the snacks, the coffee, the pies. You can also get the TV at Walmart, the hoodie to wear on your couch. Get the couch if you need it and wait.

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It gets better. Because their express delivery can get it right to your door so you're all set for kick-off. Whatever your matchday needs are, you can find them at Walmart.com slash soccer.

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