USWNT’s Lindsey Horan on European Football Style vs. American Style 🇺🇸

In Episode 5 of "Direct from Down Under", Presented by Bud Light, Rog sits down with USWNT Co-Captain Lindsey Horan.
00:00 - Intro
1:57 - Lindsey Horan Football obsessive
3:23 - Lionel Messi & Barcelona fandom
4:28 - Heung-Min Son inspired Goal celebration
7:22 - Co-Captain with Alex Morgan
10:06 - Playing against Danielle van de Donk
12:30 - European vs. American playing style
13:50 - Sam Mewis brings Lindsey Horan to tears
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[@ThreeRunHomer]

He’s a world class interviewer. Informed, funny and doesn’t talk so much that he interferes with the guest. Excellent.

[@mynameisfatmike6742]

Amazing interview. It's interesting watching this after the Donk vs Horan drama, Lindsey is a beast. Was great to see them hugging it out after the game tho

[@JP-xq7fo]

The look Horan gave Rapinoe when she absolutely sky’d her shot into the atmosphere made me lol

[@kellyeverett]

That was funny … gotta laugh that was such a bad shot

[@kristiannelson1851]

Loved that!😁 So glad they captured that! That was the moment for me that solidified Lindsey as the one true captain of this team. Doesn't seem like much. But to smile like that at one of the greatest veterans the USWNT has ever had...is complete confidence and belief in your position and role on that pitch.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

It was Sophia Smith's miss that cost the USA that game.

[@angellestat2730]

Listen to this interview I though it was made after the game against Netherlands due all those comments about Daniëlle van de Donk, which it was exactly what happened in the game. I have to admit that her battle in the field and post hugs and comedy was the thing I enjoyed the most from the game (which it was a great game as well). I love Lindsey and Danielle, plus she made a great goal.

[@elliekitabjian2069]

Lindsey and I both cried after that Sam comment 🥹

[@meninblazers]

same 🥹

[@elliekitabjian2069]

@@meninblazers now I’m anxious to see Sam’s reaction to that game

[@kristiannelson1851]

10:07 - Watching this after the Netherlands game and Horan's and DVD's exchange😆 Crazy, Rog called it between these two even before the game!😁

[@angellestat2730]

I though this was a post game interview, incredible that later this happen exactly as it was call here :)

[@Cino201]

Wow this interview was spot on in so many ways during the game against the Netherlands. Love it

[@jmacmall]

I clicked on the video randomly, only to realize that the person interviewing Horan is Roger Bennett (whom I only know from the Band of Brother podcast). What a welcome surprise!

[@michaelhchui]

Such a big fan!! go co-captain America

[@meninblazers]

PREDICTIONS: USWNT vs. the Netherlands? 🇺🇸🇳🇱 - Will Lindsey's ankles survive VDD?

[@acksheetuh1306]

with Miedema out on injury- my money’s on the USWNT!

[@emilyjpeters]

2-1 US! ...And the ankles survive but slightly swollen

[@Turtlefast235]

Great interview with a great player and class act. It is easy for a girl, or a boy, growing up in Europe, South America or most of the planet to fall in love for football, as is the passion in those parts of the world, so I always find impressive that a girl like her, growing up in a country where the sport is not part of the culture, gets to love it so thoroughly! Kudos Ms Horan, btw, I was hoping you were a Liverpool fan!!♥️♥️

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Soccer is huge for the youth, especially for the girls so the sport on a professional level doesn't have to be big for it to attract quality athletes.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Great show and fantastic guest, one of my favourite US players.

[@violin245]

Great interview! Loving hearing from Horan how Euro is more about how to play the game and US game is more about physicallity. Seen that in WSL vs NWSL and you REALLY saw this vs Netherlands.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Several European teams play like the USA.

[@harryliuhao]

Thoughtful and well prepared interview. The interviewer was deeply knowledgeable of the game and players. You probably spent a week preparing for this, didn't you?

[@pruett89]

Rog knows all, no prep needed!

[@safetynudge9026]

First of all, this is the first I have learnt of it. OMG, you are engaged ? Congrats for the big event. May it be a good Omen for the US too. Thanks Heavens you are a Football junkie, as you say in this clip. Loading yourself up with all things Football, and out will churn something great for the National game.

[@forestcitytrivia9167]

Horan vs Donk was incredible theater last night. My wife called Horan "the baddest bitch on the pitch."😂

[@stevekhan7790]

Great series of interviews Rog! Congratulations! Thus far, my favorites were with: Savannah DeMelo and Naomi Girma - interesting insights into both of them. My MAJOR COMPLAINT with this World Cup, and Fox's presentation, is that we do not get to hear the voices of Ian Darke and Derek Ray. Watching football without the sounds and humor of British play-by-play announcers is horrible. Yes, we do get Jacqui Oatley and Warren Burton - and JP Dellacamera is a nice familiar voice for U.S. fans. FOX made a terrible error in not having Ian and Derek. Personally speaking, a disaster for me!!! Keep up the good work Rog!!!

[@csracingreport2024]

Giving out Game Balls & Hugs to Players on "1st Time" W W. Cup Teams is Sooooo Sweet; and Classy... From the Likeable & "Huggable" Horan; Outstanding!

[@emilyjpeters]

Im not crying, you're crying 😭

[@terrancehall9762]

Love that she is an Arsenal fan.

[@ThreeRunHomer]

I think Horan is miscast as the playmaker. I’d have her getting into the box and onto the receiving end of passes and crosses. Lavelle is the natural playmaker.

[@kristiannelson1851]

Completely agree. Plus Ertz needs to be moved back to her natural 6 position letting her handle the middle, while Girma, Cook, and Fox handle the back line. The pieces are there, it’s just kind of weird what Vladko is doing with them.

[@joshufo9959]

She's an Arsenal fan... 🤔 Jonas needs to make that move happen

[@bepsolo]

European football , not all is influenced by the barca tiki taka system has been moving towards possesion based football, especially spain , portugal, and holland, technical or skillfull football

[@eldenbling2615]

American football style is to take way too many touches, then give away the ball when the whole defending team has time to adjust to your positioning

[@ThreeRunHomer]

That must be why they scored in the first 15 minutes of every match at the last World Cup.

[@mosijahi3096]

I think they don’t have enough touches.

[@jrobertschmidt]

Probably because they're thrown off balance having to lug all the stars over their emblem.

[@accobra4272]

​@@ThreeRunHomeryou forgot how they disrespect the country the flag and the National anthem

[@ThreeRunHomer]

@@accobra4272 they all stood respectfully during the national anthem.

[@hevilaziosouza3759]

Essa joga muito muito muito, A melhor do mundo

[@claydog6422]

You know he does not like Bud Light but he is trying like hell to drink it Haha

[@eatmoremusic3650]

Let’s get MiB to a Mil subs by 2026. Courage

[@Jhondeaux]

Future national team manager?

[@vamosandiamo]

What an irony 😂😂😂 she does Sonny’s signature celebration while being as a gooner

[@agn855]

I like when he "smiles" while introducing Bu[tt,d] Light - that sh*tty stuff that mimics beer.

[@geoffreypereira8024]

10:30...prescient😃

[@db7819z]

I think she’s currently the best female player in the world.

[@PETERYE823]

10000% agreed.

[@angellestat2730]

For me the answer to that question is an easy: Aitana Bonmati

[@saturdaysequalsyouth]

She's a Gooner! 😍

[@eboniaco]

3:35, si es del Barça, porque no se ofrece al Barça?

[@incarau]

Lindsey, is very spiritual and religious, we can noticed that she believe in God, she trust him. Great example for the others players and fans.

[@crimnvL]

She is a bad maamajamma

[@mudgatebronn4438]

Horan means something very naughy in Swedish lol

[@PaulLe-jk4uq]

Whatever styles by got Horan good for you and USWNT, use it and produce or go home early, then no celebration, no higher $, no fun and no glory...huh? Go team USA 👍🌹🗽

[@michaelvanna8982]

How about the deep dive Filipinas? 🍁

[@claydog6422]

Really? Bud Light ?

[@claydog6422]

@@lxb88b You grow up. Dude from England is being paid by Bud Light as he tries to choke down a can of pi$$ beer he would never drink on his own. You can tell he hates it. 365 days of womanhood!!!

[@ldd9672]

Bud light ahhh pls get that off the screen. Love Horan…too bad they have such a crappy coach

[@fwblok836]

Is bud light slang for small but?

[@fluffy485]

USA will not beat Sweden. Vlatco plays the exact style of game as Phil Neville. It took almost 4 years to get rid of Neville,So we have Vlatco for 2 more years!!!! The ruling authorities of USA soccer do not place as number 1 the winning of games! They have other agendas as their top priority!!!

[@user-rs9hl4mw7u]

Is this for an American audience and you're endorsing Bud Light? Why would you intentionally diminish your appeal like that?

[@PBLeagues22]

You triggered, commarade?

[@wendysnelgrove5870]

Maybe because that's who offered to sponsor him?

[@vu8200]

Because unlike some triggered individuals he can see above the absolute nonsense simple as that

[@gilsegura8587]

Mr. Bud Light, you ruined your podcast when you introduced yourself along with your sponsor Bud Light......sponsors of vile and despicable transgenderism in children - do you sponsor pedophilia as well?

[@marcdavis4509]

Shut up 🤡

[@Ralph_Smith0724]

*I don't care about European soccer. I am only interested in the USA National Women's Soccer League which is the best in the world. The USA is contributing with 83 players in the current World Cup. No European league is contributing with so many players to the World Cup.*

[@csracingreport2024]

And that "self-absorbed" American Arrogance ties into the distorted Media & Fan Bias that will say there's more Depth in Women's Soccer but that the US is a "shoe in" to Win; They may prevail, but that an oversight and ignorance to the Fact, it's going to be harder for the US or any Top team to totally dominate; and the US League has had instability dating back to the aftermath of the 1999 World Cup, so though it's True the US College & Pro infrastructure is helpful to International players, what "biased" types miss is A, the US should lead in that statistic w/ 300 + Division 1 schools, not to mention D2 & D3, along w/ a population of 300 Million; That's just an Ego Trip that says, if a non - American country is succeeding Americans want to take all the credit for it; And B if you knew any Better the surge of the European Leagues that have Support of the Established teams, be it Arsenal, Man City, Lyon, Juventue, etc, along w/ a strong European World Cup, or the Euros, which it's often referred to; The access to the facilities, medical / nutritional staff, and improved salaries in a market that has expanded it's understanding ; of properly paying talent to the Women: And smart US players will also play in those "so -called lesser cared about" and what you deem as "weaker" leagues, which is proving to be untrue. Every US citizen w/ "One - Sided Tunnel Vision" will be pissed when European & S. American teams start racking up W W. Cup trophies, Unlike an American like Myself that understands the parity & balance of talent has already arrived, and will continue to blossom; That's good for the Sport, whether the US wins or loses, something partisan people who are criticizing the US Women for not blowing out the opposition in Group Play DON'T UNDERSTAND; Real PELE's Autobiography, if You & other "over - patriotic" dummies can stomach the idea a Brazilian legend, along w/ George Best, Giorgio Chinalgia, Johan Neeskens & other international Stars brought attention to the sport/ "the beautiful game" to America

[@bepsolo]

Stop being ignorant and arrogant, the days of the U.S dominating football are over, they will still be one of the best teams but will never ever dominate football again like in the past. The best football schools have always been in europe, they just didnt invest a lot of money in the womens game, now they have. The best 50 womens players in the world listed by espn, 14 of them play in france, 14 play in england and 11 play in spain and 3 in germany, that is majority of the best players in the world play in europe, including a handfull of U.S players. The USNWL is not the best which world are you living in, stop dreaming. Spain are the best and most technical football team and also play the best football. Remember football is about skills first and everything else is secondary.