Introduction: Host Michael Rand begins with an appreciation segment on Willi Castro, the super utility man for the Twins who was named to the All-Star team Thursday as an injury replacement. He’s played quite capably at five different positions and in all 93 games this year for the Twins, who quite honestly would not be where they are (53-40) without him.
Willi Castro appreciation, U.S. Soccer speculation and Minnesota United evaluation
On Friday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand started with an appreciation of new Twins All-Star Willi Castro. And he welcomed in soccer writer Jon Marthaler to talk about the big-picture vision for Minnesota United and the U.S. men’s soccer coaching vacancy.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
July 12, 2024 at 2:08PM
6:00: Soccer writer Jon Marthaler joins Rand for a look at Minnesota United, which has struggled with depth in losing six games in a row. With the MLS transfer window coming up next week and players returning from international competition, where do the Loons stand? Plus they speculate about candidates for the top U.S. men’s soccer job and name some guys.
35:00: Wolves back?
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