# How to Build a World Cup Roster | Unfiltered Soccer

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Podcast: [Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unfiltered-soccer-with-landon-donovan-and-tim-howard-7071275)
Published: 2026-05-08T10:00:00+00:00
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United States Men's National Team legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard discuss the ins and outs of putting together a roster for the World Cup. Who’s involved in the process? What sort of politicking can go on behind the scenes? What matters more: talent or fit? The guys share their unique insight on all of that and more! New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. Send your mailbag questions to feedback@unfilteredsoccer.com (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com). This bonus content is brought to you by Coca-Cola and Carnival Cruise Line. Hot Takes, Cold Coke, Open Seas – your Carnival cruise is waiting! Visit Carnival.com/unfiltered and stay tuned for more information on how you could win a Carnival cruise! This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Andrew Hartley, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editors are Kyle Curley and Finley Skelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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