With the United States Men's National Soccer Team set to face Paraguay in the World Cup, Chris Russell explains why he has never subscribed to automatic or blind support of national teams simply because they represent the United States. Instead, he discusses how fandom is shaped by personal investment, interest in the sport, and the way teams conduct themselves on the field. From there, the conversation turns to the cost of following Team USA throughout a deep tournament run, as Chris breaks down what fans could expect to spend on tickets for every U.S. match if the Americans were to advance all the way to the World Cup Final, highlighting the significant financial commitment required to experience the entire journey in person.
