As a sports writer George Vecsey has seen it all. The former New York Times columnist has reported on eight World Cups and with that he has seen how US

The author of Eight World Cups: My Journey Through The Beauty And Dark Side Of Soccer joined us again on the latest episode of Team 33.

Vecsey has seen the development of US soccer from the implosion of the old NASL to hosting the World Cup in 1994 and the current popularity of the US national team which was visible during this year's tournament, even if a certain Ann Coulter isn't best pleased about it.

Vecsey tells us how soccer reached its current status, how even video games led to its popularity with youngsters and whether it can not only surf the wave of World Cup 2014 but make even further gains.

Listen to the full interview via the podcast or download it for free via iTunes.

Pat Kenny also tells us why he wanted the USA to win this World Cup.