# Hr1 - Dukes and Zinno on Braves Panic and USMNT Participation Trophies

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Podcast: [Dukes & Bell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dukes-bell-227585)
Published: 2026-07-08T23:14:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the first hour of today's show, Dukes and Mark Zinno discuss the Atlanta Braves' recent slump and whether Alex Anthopoulos can find another mid-season fix. They also critique the U.S. Men's National Team, debating Landon Donovan's comments on the cost of youth soccer and development. Zinno describes the United States as a participation trophy country in men's soccer. 01:43 - Zinno Joins Dukes 05:51 - Braves June Slump 10:02 - Anthopoulos Reliance 15:16 - MLB Season Mediocrity 23:02 - USMNT Performance Issues 33:02 - Youth Soccer Costs 39:00 - Soccer Development Struggles

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