Welcome to Man On, the intersection of soccer and basketball with a fan-first approach. Today our hosts Joakim Noah & Jozy Altidore welcome Tim Howard to talk what's gonna take for team USA, youth sport, & much more! Join us on this countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup every Thursday, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Man On.

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Chapters:
00:00-02:00 Intro
02:00-05:50 Where the love started
05:50-09:16 American talent in soccer
09:16-11:35 GK player dynamic
11:35-15:00 Ad break
15:00-19:04 Leadership as a Keeper
19:04-21:09 Going to the Prem
21:09-23:45 Attitude in the MLS
23:45-27:31 Modern struggles for OGs
27:31-30:39 World Cup prospects
30:39-31:56 USMNT Leaders
31:56-35:11 Responding to Eloy Room
35:11-36:06 Tim Howard the NBA exec?
36:06-40:01 Time in Manchester
40:01-40:57 Wrapping up

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