ADRIANA DIAZ:
00:00:58
Yeah, we're so excited to see him back and healthy. The US is next going to play Bosnia and Herzegovina. How do you think the US stacks up against them? The expectation is that the United States should win this game. Bosnia likes to play a bit more defensive. But even in qualification, they were able to beat Wales. They were able to beat Italy to even get to the World Cup. Those are power teams that they're able to displace. So the United States is going to have to be efficient in front of goal. OK, I've got to ask you about some comments that former US goalkeeper Tim Howard-- he definitely got some flak, saying it is literally impossible for the United States to win. Now, of course, they've never done-- the US men never done it before. You have. True. Is he right? Tim Howard's been there. He's done that. But I honestly believe that any team can win with the right combination of talent and getting the intangibles right. If you get on a run, you never know what can happen.
ADRIANA DIAZ:
00:01:53
What are the intangibles? The intangibles for me is the culture piece and the confidence piece that comes from the mental side of the game. That can propel you in those last three games to have good performances. Is it going to be tough for the United States to pull off something they've never done? Of course, but I don't think it's impossible. I love a Cinderella story. I do, too. I'm talking about Cape Verde. Do they have any chance in the universe of beating Argentina? It's going to be very difficult for them, but we have to give them credit. It's unbelievable. They've endeared themselves to the entire world. I love seeing a debutant have the success that they've had. It's hard not to support it.
ADRIANA DIAZ:
00:02:28
But their goalie is incredible. He is, and he's 40 years old. Unbelievable the performances that he's had. Maybe he stops Messi's goals. And we have Steven Moreira from Major League Soccer who plays in our domestic league here. He has been a top defender for them as well. So seeing that success from someone here in our country that's playing for Cape Verde, that's been a lot of fun to watch. So, I mean, we're talking a lot about the Cinderella stories, maybe the US men, maybe Cape Verde. But let's talk about some of the folks who are the favorites. We tease France, who our lovely Vlad Duthiers is supporting with all his heart. He won't don't stop. He goes on and on. Relentless. I know. Every single time we talk about the World Cup, he's like, let's talk about France. Like, that's not on the agenda, Vlad. But, I mean, Argentina, of course, having a wonderful run. Who are you watching that could really take this all? Well, in fairness to Vlad, we all have our teams that we support, of course. France is still up there, and I'm sure he'll love me saying that. Argentina is another one. You cannot bet against Messi. He seems unstoppable right now. And most of the teams that go far have the X factor of a player who can score goals, and those two teams both have that.
ADRIANA DIAZ:
00:03:33
How old is Messi now? He just turned 39 as of-- I believe it's three days ago. I love this. Yeah. And Ronaldo is 42. Yeah. It's unbelievable what they're able to do at that age, with Ronaldo getting the goal in six World Cups and Messi being able to now hold the record. Yeah, I was in a bar in Boston when Messi scored his historic goal of having the most in any career in a World Cup-- for men, rather. And just everyone started chanting, Messi. Messi.
ADRIANA DIAZ:
00:04:02
No? I was like, this is different. I'm a Patriots fan, but this is different. Kacey White, thank you so much for being here. Really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
