GOALThe objective is to discuss the absence of Messi for Inter Miami, the potential next USMNT manager, and the US’s capability to host the 2026 World Cup, as debated by American writers.
And so ends another hectic week in soccer. Copa America ended in the only way it really could – with a frantic final that involved little actual sport and one moment of magic. The Euros ended the only way they really could – with the best team playing the best football at the right moments.
Meanwhile, two major countries are in the hunt for new managers that could shape their 2026 World Cup cycle and beyond, Lionel Messi could be out for weeks on end, and concerns about fan safety at major tournaments have reared their head once again.
With the upcoming Olympics and the start of pre-season football for European teams, there is no time to relax as there is a lot to analyze and digest.
In the latest edition of The Rondo, our team of American writers aims to tackle major subjects while reflecting on an eventful summer of international soccer.
