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Soccer Stars Leaving, Fans Flipping and MLB's Latest Betting Scandal

Soccer Stars Leaving, Fans Flipping and MLB's Latest Betting Scandal

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This week on The Athletic Show, Zena Keita, Robert Mays, and Jason Goff discuss why top U.S. women’s soccer stars are heading overseas and what does it mean for the future of the NWSL? Then, more and more fans are rooting for teams outside their home town. Is that good or bad for sports? Finally, former MLB pitcher and agent Dave Steart helps break down the growing crisis in baseball after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted for fixing pitches in an illegal betting scheme.


Rundown

-Why are top US Soccer stars leaving the NWSL to play overseas?

-A growing number of sports fans are rooting for teams outside their hometown

-Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz' indicted for fixing pitches

-LFG (Learning Feels Good): 1183?


Hosts & Guests

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Jason Goff @Jason1Goff

Tamera Griffin @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social

Dave Stewart


Editor: Matt Shilts

Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank

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