# Christian Pulisic the Most DISAPPOINTING American Athlete?

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Podcast: [Bleck & Abdalla](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306)
Published: 2026-07-07T19:05:00+00:00
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Bleck and Abdalla start the show by discussing the USMNT’s disastrous loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. What went wrong for the United States? How much blame should Christian Pulisic get? What is the future of soccer in this country? Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens talks about trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Did his reasoning for the trade make sense? In the latest edition of 32 Questions in 32 Days, the guys decide if the Cincinnati Bengals have enough talent around Joe Burrow to compete this year. Plus… are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers making a mistake not giving Baker Mayfield a long-term contract? In this week’s edition of Power Rankings, Bleck and Abdalla look at the FIFA World Cup so far. Which nation has disappointed? Which country has been the most surprising? Who is the best player in the tournament? Who has the best uniforms? Solomon Wilcotts joins the guys to talk NFL offseason. What are realistic expectations for the Bengals? Can the Tennessee Titans be a surprise team? Are the Bucs making a mistake with Baker Mayfield? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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