# Hour 2: Guest Host Tom Pelissero Talks Rams, plus DaMarcus Beasley on the USMNT’s World Cup

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Podcast: [The Rich Eisen Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rich-eisen-show-530677)
Published: 2026-06-25T19:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

National Soccer Hall of Famer DaMarcus Beasley tells guest host Tom Pelissero the risks and rewards of the USMNT sitting some starters vs Turkey, how for the USA team can go in the World Cup with its talented mix of veterans and rising young stars, and reveals why he is NOT a fan of VAR reviews in soccer. Tom weighs in on how long the Rams can expect to have reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford as their starting quarterback, reveals what his expectations are for Los Angeles next season after their blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, and says if the Cleveland Browns get enough in return for the 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. TJ debates the value of NBA lottery picks vs players drafted in the 2nd half of the first round and later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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