Talking Tactics

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Mutanda Kwesele (head coach of the U.S. U-15 and U-16 Boys' National Team Futures) to discuss his new coaching position, and the structures required to give every footballer in the American pipeline a chance to develop in their time. How differences in coaching lends itself to varying athletes and athletic profiles. Then the viral controversy surrounding the 3-year-old child in Florida whose family was involved with directors and police - creating an adverse climate for a talented young player. Lastly, some comments on the World Cup and Mutanda's relationship with Pep Guardiola-less Manchester City.

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Learn more about his position: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/10/ynt/us-soccer-hires-head-coach-mutanda-kwesele-under-15-16-boys-national-team

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Daniel: https://offtarget.substack.com

Have Hope: https://havehopefootballhut.com

Carl Anka: https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka
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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Dan Soff (of Touchline Fracas) to discuss Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United. The early stages of Xabi Alonso. Cole Palmer's form. Morgan Rogers addition to the team. Estevao actually playing. Did Michael Carrick sabotage himself? Enzo Fernandez with Manchester City is a net positive for Chelsea. What is the meaning of "tax," as applied to Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz. Then some quick comments on Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or, AFCON is back on a two-year schedule, and the 115 charges faced by Man City.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or. What the award means for football as the game develops. How many might Lamine Yamal win, and will Kylian Mbappé ever be so lucky? Has early Real Madrid altered the perception of Jose Mourinho from his Benfica stint. Can Yan Diomandé keep out Vinicius? Which one manager, goalie, defender, midfielder, and striker do you want to save the world if it were needed? Chelsea drama with Estevao and Xabi Alonso - Manchester United are in good time for once in that regard. Again, who calls the police on a child/child's family?

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Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠

Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠
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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas winning the 2026 France Football Ballon d'Or. What were the arguments for Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Erling Halland, Rodri, and Patri. Barcelona's week that was: Losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Real Madrid in La Liga. What happened contextually that allowed Real Madrid to play their game. Defensive mistakes and stellar play from Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga. Vincent Kompany: don't kill yourself for this. Chelsea are rain in the desert for struggling managers, so hold tight Michael Carrick and Manchester United. Who calls the cops on a 3-year-old prodigy schooling an U5 team?

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https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠

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Daniel Tiluk is joined by Edoba (of the on hiatus Complicated Chelsea Show) to discuss Paris-Saint Germain 4-2 Barcelona: Can PSG be beaten at their own game? Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Following Harry Kane's positioning is a game within the game. (Also, Manchester United losing at Como.) Is there any enjoyment to be had watching Chelsea? The project is developing and entering a new phase. Lastly, a question for science: what solutions does Edoba have for Manchester City?

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https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠

⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠

https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠
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