Pulisic Called Out, LAFC's Ronaldo Offer?! & Ronaldo vs Ribéry | It's Called Soccer EP 36

We’re kicking off a brand-new Summer Series hosted by Taylor Twellman and Dax McCarty, bringing you all the best stories and debates across MLS, the USMNT, Club World Cup, and beyond — every week through the summer. In Episode 1, Landon Donovan’s comments on Christian Pulisic spark major reaction — with Pulisic’s dad firing back and Taylor & Dax weighing in on the USMNT’s off-field tension. Is there a deeper problem behind the scenes? We also dive into the revamped Club World Cup: is the group stage a bust or a brilliant idea? And why LAFC explored signing Cristiano Ronaldo — but why it likely won't happen. Plus: MLS midseason grades, Ribéry vs Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or, and why Lionel Messi is the “GM” of Inter Miami. 📺 Watch now and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. New episodes every week. This show is brought to you by FanDuel. New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets guaranteed. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at https://www.fanduel.com/ics to get in on the action. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call [phone] for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. This episode is brought to you by Altra Running. Try Altra with a free 30-day trial and free shipping at https://www.altrarunning.com 00:00 - Welcome to the Summer Series! 02:42 - Landon Donovan vs Christian Pulisic 11:50 - American Athletes & Load Management 14:37 - USMNT’s Mentality: What’s Really Going On? 22:22 - FanDuel Picks of the Week 29:16 - Club World Cup: Hit or Miss? 38:00 - MLS Midseason Report Card 45:10 - Summer Socials: Ronaldo vs Ribéry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices