# Did U.S. Soccer's Hope Die Last Night? | Local Hour

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Podcast: [The Dan Le Batard Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dan-le-batard-show-with-stugotz-745415)
Published: 2026-07-07T15:03:00+00:00
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"That's the hope of American soccer, and it went and died on the field last night." Did USA Soccer get exposed for its greatest weakness, the lack of a star, last night? Plus, we have some breaking news regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers, Giannis Antetokounmpo changing his number, a new Greg Cote book, and an upgrade/downgrade for RG3. Today's cast: Dan, Greg, Zaslow, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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