Dave goes solo and talks with Columbus Dispatch’s Soccer Sportswriter Brianna Mac Kay about USMNT, the Crew, and the MLS All-Star game

Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego

Brianna Mac Kay, a sportswriter from the Columbus Dispatch, discusses the excitement surrounding the upcoming MLS All-Star game and the strong support for the Columbus Crew in the city. She also talks about the Save the Crew movement and the team's success under coach Wilfried Nancy. Brianna shares her experience covering the team and interacting with the fan base. She also reveals her love for romance novels and her go-to author. The rapid-fire questions reveal her preference for grass over artificial turf, her endorsement of Target, and her recent binge-watching of the TV series 'How to Get Away with Murder.'

In this episode of Over the Ball, Dave discusses the potential candidates for the new coach of the US men's national team. He mentions several names, including Gareth Southgate, Rafa Benitez, and Luis de la Fuente. Dave also talks about the recent Copa America and Euro tournaments, highlighting the success of Argentina and Spain. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the growth of women's soccer and the recent purchase of a stake in the NWSL team Angel City.