PMS 2.0 1575 - USA vs Australia Preview, US Open Live Update, Mark Schlabach, Mike Grella, John Meredith III Commits, Ian Rapoport, & Darius Butler
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PMS 2.0 1575 - USA vs Australia Preview, US Open Live Update, Mark Schlabach, Mike Grella, John Meredith III Commits, Ian Rapoport, & Darius Butler

Jun 19, 2026 · 2h 44m

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USMNT vs. Australia, US Open buzz, and NFL updates in one packed sports hour

Based on the published show notes, this episode lines up a broad sports mix: a USMNT vs. Australia preview, live US Open discussion, and NFL news. It also features guest spots from Mark Schlabach, Mike Grella, Ian Rapoport, and a college commitment announcement from John Meredith III.

This is a preview based only on the episode’s published show notes, not a recap of the full audio. If you’re deciding whether to queue this one up, it looks like a fast-moving, guest-heavy sports episode with a little bit of everything. The main draw appears to be the show’s preview of the USMNT matchup with Australia, framed in the notes as a major World Cup tilt. Soccer fans also get an extra angle through guest Mike Grella, a CBS Sports Golazo analyst and former Premier League player, which suggests some added perspective around the match. Golf is another big piece here, with ESPN’s Mark Schlabach joining live from Shinnecock to discuss what’s happening at the US Open. If you like episodes that react to an event while it’s unfolding, that segment may be the biggest reason to listen. On the football side, the notes promise a check-in on everything happening around the NFL, plus an appearance from insider Ian Rapoport. There’s also a recruiting moment built into the show, as top-ranked cornerback John Meredith III makes his college commitment. Overall, this looks like a strong pick for listeners who enjoy Pat McAfee Show episodes that bounce across major headlines rather than staying on one topic. Expect a mix of soccer, golf, NFL chatter, and live sports-world energy.

About this episode

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys preview today’s massive tilt between the USMNT and Australia in the World Cup, look in at what’s happening in the US Open, check in on everything happening around the NFL, and everything else going on in the sports world. They’re also joined by several great guests including ESPN golf and college football columnist Mark Schlabach live from Shinnecock; CBS Sports Goalazo analyst and former Premiere League player Mike Grella; #1 cornerback in the nation John Meredith III makes his college commitment; and ESPN and NFL Network NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, have a fantastic Father’s Day, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices