Episode notes
It’s World Cup time and The Sportists have you covered.
Jen Siess, the host of the pre- and post-game coverage for St. Louis City SC on Y98 and can be heard regularly on KMOX radio joins Ron for World Cup 101. If you are new to watching soccer or a life-long fan, you’re bound to learn something in this overview of the upcoming World Cup.
Jen and Ron discuss the global impact of the tournament that can shut down conflicts or assembly lines. They look at the structure of the tournament from qualifying to pool play, the knockout rounds and ultimately the championship.
Who are the favorites to win it all this year, and which players will take over the headlines of the sports world for the next several weeks? And what about the US Team? How are they selected and why can’t they break through on the international stage?
The Sportists give you the world in this episode – with a dash of St. Louis CITY at the end. Happy World Cup!
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