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What’s Changed And What Hasn’t Since I Covered Soccer In Qatar 30 Years Ago
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Charles P. Pierce
October 17, 2022
Soccer
This Is Why No One Should Play Soccer In Qatar During The Summer
103
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Luis Paez-Pumar
June 14, 2022
NYC: Come To The Distraction LIVE On October 4
Drew and Roth are bringing The Distraction to a live stage for the first time in two years! Expect special guests, live Funbag questions from the audience, Guys remembered, gratuitous sandwich talk, and much more. (Pals, check your daily newsletter from August 31 for discount code.)
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Oops, Italy Did It Again!
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Luis Paez-Pumar
March 25, 2022
Soccer
The USMNT Is Injured As Hell And Has No Margin For Error
83
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Patrick Redford
March 21, 2022
Soccer
USMNT Thrives In Torture Chamber Of Its Own Making
87
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Patrick Redford
February 3, 2022
Soccer
USMNT Wins Procedurally Generated World Cup Qualifier
105
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Patrick Redford
January 28, 2022
Soccer
It’s All Coming Together For Vinícius
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Billy Haisley
November 17, 2021
Soccer
Tim Weah Answers All The Right Questions
136
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Patrick Redford
November 17, 2021
Soccer
The USMNT Is Hitting Its Stride
72
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Patrick Redford
October 14, 2021
Soccer
Canada Is Rising
87
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Luis Paez-Pumar
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