The US Men’s National Team World Cup roster has officially been released! On this episode of The Crossroads Soccer Show, Nate Bukaty and former USMNT defender Matt Besler break down the roster, discussing the biggest surprises, key selections, and what Matt likes — and dislikes — about the squad heading into the FIFA World Cup.

Plus, special guest Rustin Dodd joins the show. Rustin is a senior writer for The Athletic who is from Kansas City! Also, now he is the co-author of Nate Bukaty’s new book, The Perfect Pitch. Rustin shares his perspective on the book, the stories that stood out most to him, and the journey behind telling the story of how Kansas City became the heart of American soccer and ultimately landed the World Cup.