This week on the **Rowdies Podcast**, Jeff Attinella and Seth Kushner break down the **U.S. Men's National Team's** upcoming **FIFA World Cup knockout-round** matchup, what Team USA needs to do to advance, and why this could be the biggest match of the tournament so far. The guys also preview the **Al Lang Stadium World Cup watch party** and explain why it's a must-attend event for soccer fans across the Tampa Bay area.
The conversation then shifts to the **Tampa Bay Rowdies**, as Jeff and Seth discuss the club's biggest surprises from the first half of the **USL Championship** season, which players have exceeded expectations, and what the team needs to do to climb the standings during a pivotal stretch of the schedule. Plus, they preview the Rowdies' huge **Fourth of July** home match and what makes it one of the most important games of the season.
The show also features a special interview with **Rowdies legend Perry Van Der Beck**, who takes fans on a trip through the rich history of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Perry shares unforgettable stories from the NASL era, including what it was like having dinner with the legendary **Fannies**, reflects on how the club and the sport have evolved over the decades, and explains why soccer has never been stronger in Tampa Bay.
Whether you're following the **USMNT's World Cup run**, cheering on the **Tampa Bay Rowdies**, or love hearing stories from the club's legendary past, this episode has something for every soccer fan.
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