# A World Cup Conversation With US Soccer Legends Landon Donovan & Tim Howard

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Podcast: [Front Office Sports Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-office-sports-today-4120147)
Published: 2026-06-11T19:00:00+00:00
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Tim Howard and Landon Donovan join Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Garbage narratives surrounding the USMNT heading into the World Cup • How far the U.S. needs to advance for the tournament to be considered a success • MLS growth opportunities from hosting the World Cup • Who could be the next Messi-level star in MLS • World Cup 2026 finalist predictions from both legends CHAPTERS 0:00 The Biggest Garbage Narrative About the USMNT Right Now 1:29 How Far Does the US Need to Go for the World Cup to Be a Success 3:12 Landon's Fox Broadcasting Preparations and What He Is Watching 5:43 The Best Case Scenario for MLS Coming Out of the World Cup 7:19 European Players Are Discovering MLS in a New Way 9:40 Who Is the Next Messi in MLS After the World Cup 11:08 World Cup 2026 Finals Predictions: France Spain and Portugal 12:24 USMNT Top Five Caps Quiz: Can Tim and Landon Name Them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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