Real Talk with CJ Sapong and Brian Dunseth

An interview-packed, insight-filled episode featuring a candid chat with recent Nashville SC goal-scorer CJ Sapong, plus a meaty preview of Nashville-RSL with Real Salt Lake alum and broadcast Brian Dunseth.
4:00 -- EARLY SHOUT

On a scale of 1 to 10, how important was Nashville's win over New England?

Gold nuggets: A formation shift, more front-foot soccer and a chance for Nashville to reverse Eastern Conference futility against the West

12:49 -- SITTING DOWN WITH CJ SAPONG

How has the intense competition up top impacted the club's attacking productivity?

What did the club learn about itself during the recent homestand?

How can prominent athletes maintain their sense of identity amidst mixed messages and high expectations?

How has CJ uncovered his own identity and used it to provide leadership on and off the pitch?

27:50 -- PREVIEWING THE RSL MATCH WITH BRIAN DUNSETH

The club legend breaks down Real Salt Lake's strength and challenges

What does he make of David Ochoa's brazen gamesmanship?

What would be his game plan for RSL against Nashville?

46:13 -- EMBRACE CONSENSUS
Should Nashville stick with the 4-4-2 formation or revert to its typical shape?
48:56 -- MAILBAG

Handicapping the rest of the Eastern Conference

Ideal pairing at the top of a 4-4-2 if everyone is healthy?

Does the early attacking success point to a sustained run of form ahead?

When will Gary Smith start rotating to preserve veteran starters?

54:10 -- OUTSIDE N
Our thoughts on the Columbus Crew rebrand: when authenticity and American-ness are cast as false antonyms
57:07 -- FINAL WHISTLE

MLS fantasy update

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Bold predictions for Nashville SC - RSL

An interview-packed, insight-filled episode featuring a candid chat with recent Nashville SC goal-scorer CJ Sapong, plus a meaty preview of Nashville-RSL with Real Salt Lake alum and broadcast Brian Dunseth.

4:00 -- EARLY SHOUT

On a scale of 1 to 10, how important was Nashville's win over New England?
Gold nuggets: A formation shift, more front-foot soccer and a chance for Nashville to reverse Eastern Conference futility against the West

12:49 -- SITTING DOWN WITH CJ SAPONG

How has the intense competition up top impacted the club's attacking productivity?
What did the club learn about itself during the recent homestand?
How can prominent athletes maintain their sense of identity amidst mixed messages and high expectations?
How has CJ uncovered his own identity and used it to provide leadership on and off the pitch?

27:50 -- PREVIEWING THE RSL MATCH WITH BRIAN DUNSETH

The club legend breaks down Real Salt Lake's strength and challenges
What does he make of David Ochoa's brazen gamesmanship?
What would be his game plan for RSL against Nashville?

46:13 -- EMBRACE CONSENSUS

Should Nashville stick with the 4-4-2 formation or revert to its typical shape?

48:56 -- MAILBAG

Handicapping the rest of the Eastern Conference
Ideal pairing at the top of a 4-4-2 if everyone is healthy?
Does the early attacking success point to a sustained run of form ahead?
When will Gary Smith start rotating to preserve veteran starters?

54:10 -- OUTSIDE N

Our thoughts on the Columbus Crew rebrand: when authenticity and American-ness are cast as false antonyms

57:07 -- FINAL WHISTLE

MLS fantasy update
Content recommendations
Bold predictions for Nashville SC - RSL