USMNT's Tim Weah on World Cup Dreams, the American Idea... and Wu-Tang

He is the realest member of Team USA — an activist athlete, from Brooklyn and the African diaspora, choosing to represent a divisive nation as it tries bringing the globe a little closer together. In a rare sit-down ahead of the U.S. men's national team match against Australia, Timothy Weah explains the pressure of this moment, the power of soccer over politics... and why the Knicks' good-luck charm might need to strike again. • Listen to The Athletic FC Podcast • Listen to Tifo Football Podcast • Subscribe to The Athletic Hosted on Acast.