Weird Music Genres and a Soccer Coach's Bizarre Ritual

“AOL reports the U.S. men's soccer coach has revealed a bizarre pre-match ritual before the win over Canada. It doesn't say what it is.” — Dale Bearman, on air

On air: Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 8:41 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by A Journal of Musical ThIngs: “Ongoing History Daily: Another look at weird music genres (part 2)”, with reporting from AOL.com.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:41 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: USMNT, Canada.
BBN covered this story before: Pochettino's Pre-Match Ritual; Caped Crusader Hero in England (October 7).

The real story

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A Journal of Musical ThIngsOngoing History Daily: Another look at weird music genres (part 2)
AOL.comMauricio Pochettino reveals bizarre pre-match ritual for USMNT win over Canada

What BBN said about it

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAOL reports the U.S. men's soccer coach has revealed a bizarre pre-match ritual before the win over Canada. It doesn't say what it is.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI assume a sacrifice.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentDale, that is not in the data. Also, A Journal of Musical Things is ranking weird music genres. Part two.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThere was a part one.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWeird genres, weird rituals, and a ten-year yield at five point three four eight. Honestly, the music is the only thing not terrifying me.