Between the Hashtags and the Headlines: Morning Espresso, 7.7

The Gold Cup final ends in heartbreak for the USMNT, falling 2-1 to Mexico despite taking an early lead. Jason breaks down the match, the goals, and the discourse — including the noisy takes that often follow any U.S. loss. Why Mexico was the better team on the night, what still needs solving before 2026, and the reality the U.S. must face at the next World Cup.

Also on the show:

• Stefan Frei’s scary injury and a show of class from Columbus
• Atlanta United’s frustrating draw in D.C.
• Club World Cup semis set: PSG vs Real Madrid, Chelsea vs Fluminense
• PSG advances but Neuer and Bayern misplace the blame
• Arsenal’s aggressive summer moves, Davide Ancelotti lands his first job, and Botafogo’s front-office drama

Plus: Euro 2025 women’s updates, WAFCON fireworks, and Vivianne Miedema’s historic milestone

Grab your cup and dive in — it's a loaded Morning Espresso.