
It’s a massive week for American soccer and Columbus Crew fans alike. We kick things off with the U.S. U20 World Cup run, breaking down their impressive journey and tough quarterfinal loss. From there, we dive into the latest USMNT camp and matches, analyzing key performances and roster trends heading into the next international window. In MLS it’s Decision Day this Saturday as the Columbus Crew close out the regular season. We discuss playoff positioning and the legacy of Darlington Nagbe following his official retirement announcement. And to wrap up, we react to MLS experimenting with AI-generated match recaps and what it means for storytelling, coverage, and the human side of the sport. Spoiler: We aren't fans.