Isolated USMNT strikers, improving the US Open Cup, evaluating center backs, and more ...

It's a listener question special!

First, please register to vote via either http://vote.gov or http://vote.org

Questions:

1. Why do problems like isolated strikers persist across multiple USMNT coaches?

2. Should the USMNT play more away friendlies in CONCACAF?

3. How would we revitalize the US Open Cup?

4. What eligible players do we hope become US citizens and then play for the USMNT?

5. What three traits do we look for in a center back?

Today's show is sponsored by The Athletic! Go to http://theathletic.com/tssoctober for 40% off a one-year subscription.