# A Big Show Announcement, USMNT Striker Talk, MLS Storylines

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Podcast: [The Best Soccer Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-best-soccer-show-744760)
Published: 2026-02-19T03:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/RPPSG1531712040.mp3?updated=1771473443
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## Resource

This week's episode of The Best Soccer Show features a massive show announcement at the top of the show. Things are changing a bit. If you've digested that news and want to have a say about the future of TBSS, find Jason on Bluesky or drop a comment wherever you get the show. Then there's a lot of talk about the USMNT striker pool, with a bunch of guys scoring and Ricardo Pepi on the shelf. Is Pepi a World Cup lock? Jason gets into the Weston McKennie situation at Juve as well. How about some thoughts on the state of MLS? Are we entering an inflection point for the league? Jason then gives his top 5 storylines as the league gets set to launch this weekend. Join the Patreon to become a Bestie and get some bonus content. patreon.com/thebestsoccershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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