World of Concacaf Podcast

A year after the second round of Concacaf 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification began, it concludes... now! With 12 spots in the third and final round of qualifying up for grabs, Eric and Donald run through the six groups and touch on ALL 30 TEAMS remaining in Concacaf in just over half an hour to get you ready for the games of this window. From Cayman Island's coaching drama, to major injuries for Panama and Suriname, to farewells in Dominica and Antigua. The road to the 2026 World Cup ends for 18 nations after this week's games, which kickoff in Roseau, Dominica on Wednesday, June 4. Support us and hear the special ONE MORE ROUND bonus episode that follows this at the World of Concacaf Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf Order of discussion: Honduras, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Trinidad & Tobago, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Bahamas, Curacao, Haiti, Saint Lucia, Aruba, Barbados, Nicaragua, Panama, Guyana, Montserrat, Belize, Guatemala, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Dominica, British Virgin Islands, Suriname, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Anguilla

It's been a minute but the boys are back! Donald and Eric get together to catch up and talk about some of the stuff going on around the region. The guys touch on March's Nations League Finals, commemorate a major anniversary for the global game, catch you up on the Unity Cup featuring Trinidad & Tobago and the club happenings in Concacaf Champions Cup & Concacaf W Champions Cup. Through Volar, all things are possible. The Patreon special bonus ONE MORE ROUND episode will feature USMNT talk, from the new kits to what Christian Pulisic's need for rest says about the state of the team ahead of next year's World Cup. Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf and follow us @podcacaf

Eric and Donald head to the NEWSDESK to chat about the beautiful nonsense around Concacaf. The guys preview the Concacaf Nations League Finals, talk about Concacaf's debut of VOLAR, the confederation's new mascot and run down the upcoming Gold Cup qualification matches. If you're looking for a podcast talking about an animorphic seabird that features flags of 41 nations in their wings but can still kick a soccer ball, you've found the right podcast.

The next CONCACAF LASER FOCUS is where we get lost talking about the Bermuda Triangle, as we chat Gombey Warriors and the island nation of Bermuda. Jonathan gets to take a guess on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (26:53). Support the podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us on Bluesky at @podcacaf.bsky.social

At long last, we're back with another CONCACAF LASER FOCUS as we return to Saint Martin (the island) to talk about Saint Martin (the French side). We talk about the history, Eric talks about his brief visit, and then the soccer. On REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (22:29), Jonathan and Eric have Donald seeing stars... lots of them. Follow us on Bluesky at podcacaf.bsky.social Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

New year, same Concacaf nonsense. Donald, Eric and Jonathan are back with a quick update on some of the recent stories around Concacaf, from exiled Quebec amateur leaguer Matko Miljevic getting called into the senior US Men's National Team to the legendary Miguel Herrera getting the Costa Rica job and Saudi Arabia getting a Gold Cup invite. After that, we take your questions on POSTCARDS TO THE POD (22:03). Support the podcast at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us on Bluesky at podcacaf.bsky.social

A special CONCACAF LASER FOCUS as the guys take a look at Puerto Rico, a territory of the United States but a full Concacaf member. After looking at the history of the island and the soccer culture, the pod welcomes former Puerto Rico men's national team player Jacob Conde (30:52), who earned seven caps with El Huracán Azul from 2016-2019. After Jacob and Eric reminisce about their shared alma mater, we hear stories of first the call up, an away trip to India and competing in Concacaf Nations League. Finally, Eric gets to play the often imitated but never duplicated feature: REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (67:50). Support the World of Concacaf Podcast at www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

The most wonderful tournament in all of sports returned for another edition in the September FIFA window, so Donald and Eric had to talk about it! From League A to League C (or from League C to League A) we've got it all covered, highlighting Anguilla's historic away win over Turks and Caicos, Saint Lucia's big window in Grenada and Nicaragua leaving it late twice. After recapping CNL, the topic is the USMNT and their long awaited hire of Mauricio Pochettino to take over the bench. Support the podcast and get bonus content at the World of Concacaf Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

On this episode, we head to the "B" of the ABC islands to do our CONCACAF LASER FOCUS feature on Bonaire. A special municipality of The Netherlands, Bonaire is one of Concacaf's non-FIFA members, but we talk about the challenge and effort to fix that, along with flamingoes and other fun stuff. On REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM, Jonathan tries his best with all the SVs.

On our next CONCACAF LASER FOCUS we head to Central America to talk Nicaragua. As Americans, it's a complicated history with Nicaragua, as Eric and Jonathan discover that it hits even closer to home for them. A discussion about what got Nicaragua where it is today and the soccer that they play. Donald gets up for REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM. Support the podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

With the dust settled for the most part, the guys chat through Copa America 2024 and review Concacaf's performance in the tournament, highlighted by Canada's run to the semifinals with Jesse Marsch. While their coach is doing alright, not the same in other parts as we talk the United States finally firing Gregg Berhalter, Heimir Hallgrímsson leaving Jamaica hanging and the weird situation in Mexico with Jaime Lozano. In the end, we discuss what we learned about Concacaf in this unique tournament.

The biggest island of them all wants in! News broke recently that Greenland has sent a request to join Concacaf after failing to join UEFA. In what we call A DEEPER DIVE, Donald and Eric are joined by Paul Watson of The Sweeper to break down how we got here with Greenland, what to know about The Polar Teddy Bears history, their journey to this point and what we can learn from their recent friendly against Turkmenistan. Is a Concacaf away trip to Nuuk in our future? What happened to those stadium renderings? Are they going to need to join the Caribbean Football Union to do this? We discuss that and much more in this special episode! Support the World of Concacaf on Patreon at patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf Follow The Sweeper Podcast on Twitter @SweeperPod

It's a busy June ahead, and Donald and Eric are here to catch you up on the latest Concacaf news! For the 2026 hosts, Jesse Marsch takes over in Canada, Mexico changes their group, and the USMNT looks to replace the injured Sergino Dest. Round 2 of World Cup qualification begins and we preview our key matchups in the June window. Then, we talk some other notes around Concacaf, including the big news that Greenland has applied for membership! Support the podcast and hear ONE MORE ROUND at patreon.com/podcacaf

The fourth edition of the global sport's most prestigious event is here and Mexico has still never won one. Concacaf held the draw for the 2024/25 Nations League on Monday, May 6th and we have all the details for you, breaking down the format changes regarding host sites and all of the groups in from League C to League A. Bonus ONE MORE ROUND episode continuing the conversation available on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf  

Donald and Eric are back with a new CONCACAF LASER FOCUS, this time heading to South America(?) to chat about Guyana. Not French Guiana, the former British one. A booming economy, a Caribbeanish culture and one of the best young goalscorers in the region: Omari Glasgow. Donald tries to stump Eric on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (26:12). Support the podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf and hear the ONE MORE ROUND bonus episode for subscribers.

We're on the road to Frisco! No really, we're on the road. On location from the mean streets of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, we provide a recap of the Nations League semifinals. We also touch on the vibes based economy that is World Cup qualifying and prepare for today's Copa America qualifiers.

This week we conclude the third edition of the Concacaf Nations League with the Finals in Texas, so the guys chat about the matchups and our excitement for the greatest competition in team athletics. After talking through USMNT, Jamaica, Panama and El Tri, we preview the Copa America playoff matchups for the final two spots in this summer's tournament. Oh, and WORLD CUP QUALIFYING starts this weekend, so we show some love to the Virgin Islands derby and our beloved Anguilla. So much Concacaf action ahead. Support the podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

Another CONCACAF LASER FOCUS for the pod, as the group takes a look at the island nation of Saint Lucia. After sharing some fun facts involving iguanas, we look at soccer on the island and a bit about Stern John's Piton Boyz in advance of their redemption campaign in World Cup Qualifying. Finally, on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (19:56), Jonathan makes an admirable run as we've got teams that end in "s" and "z" here. Support the podcast at the World of Concacaf Podcast Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf

The group gets together to talk through the big reveal of the match schedule of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The USMNT, El Tri and CanMNT have their dates and locations, but even without opponents or kickoff times, there's plenty to discuss over two years before the World Cup comes to Concacaf. No, we don't have any ticket information either.

On this episode, we answer your questions and talk Concacaf! Topics include what Concacaf Champions Cup underdogs could make a run  (2:12), whether it's worth reviving the Caribbean Cup (9:20), the best of USMNT's "Camp Cupcake" (16:23) and whether CAF should get an invite to Concacaf's nonsense (25:10). Our Patrons got early access to this episode by subscribing to the World of Concacaf Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf

The boys are back with a brand new CONCACAF LASER FOCUS, and we're back in the (virgin) islands with the U.S. Virgin Islands. We dive into the history of the U.S. territory, Donald and Jonathan talk about their experiences there, and then we talk about soccer in the islands. Donald gets to play REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (29:59) and the vibes... they're back. Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf

The greatest event in athletics is back, baby! Ahead of the October window, the guys give updates on the standings and storylines to watch for. In League C, Anguilla needs your help. Over in League B, Montserrat still can't get people to the island. And in League A, two matches remain for four teams to make their way to the Nations League quarterfinals, including the upstart Soca Warriors and favored Reggae Boyz. Subscribe on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf to hear the ONE MORE ROUND bonus episode

The crew reviews the September FIFA window and all the hot Concacaf Nations League action. We talk a historic victory for British Virgin Islands in League C, big wins for our boys Vincy Heat in League B and Trinidad & Tobago's shock six points in League A, along with other nonsense from the break. Support the podcast and hear ONE MORE ROUND on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

The world's greatest sports event is back in action, as the 2023/24 edition of the Concacaf Nations League kicks off! Eric and Donald take you through the Leagues and touch on the new formats, the groups, and the things you should know, like Montserrat is losing a home game because people can't get to the island or Jamaica missing a star attacker or whether or not a hurricane might hit during the game. Then our friend Jon Arnold joins us (23:28) to dive deeper on the storylines surrounding this September window of Nations League action. We talk Trinidad & Tobago's latest drama, the most interesting group in League B and who really has a shot besides Panama to make the League A quarterfinals. Subscribe to Jon's newsletter at https://getconcacafed.substack.com/  Subscribe to World of Concacaf Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

Why are there two nations of Virgin Islands in Concacaf, you ask? Well, we go into why as we chat The Nature Boys of the British Virgin Islands on this CONCACAF LASER FOCUS. Eric is the contestant on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (21:04). Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

The squad sat down before the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup ended to talk about Concacaf's exploits down under, from the USWNT's underwhelming results, Jamaica's strong showing, and Canada's disastrous results. Also some talk about the Concacaf Carribbean Club Shield which recently took place in Saint Kitts and Nevis, a place one team spent more time than they wanted to. Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

ONE MORE ROUND is a special edition bonus podcast available to our subscribers on the World of Concacaf Patreon. On this long overdue chat, Donald checks in with Eric from New Zealand to talk about the start of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the Concacaf squads: Canada, Haiti, Costa Rica, USA, Jamaica & Panama. Donald talks about his trip so far and we discuss the stories for Concacaf and try to avoid too much USWNT talk. After that, chatter about the Leagues Cup, a made up tournament that is definitely not real, but still ridiculous. Support the World of Concacaf at www.patreon.com/podcacaf  More ONE MORE ROUND episodes available on the Patreon.

Eric and Donald lead off by remembering our friend Ben Cowherd, a friend of the podcast and beloved member of Nashville's soccer community. After taking time to pay tribute, it's time to talk Nations League Finals, taking place this week in Las Vegas. We look at Panama (8:35), Canada (11:48), Mexico (17:19), the USMNT (20:57) and offering our predictions before things go off the rails with live reaction as Concacaf announces that Nicaragua is booted from the 2023 Gold Cup. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/podcacaf

The episode we've been waiting for, as Donald and Eric are joined by their friend Vishal for a CONCACAF LASER FOCUS to talk about the inspiration of this podcast: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. After sharing some background on the island and the soccer (including a wild recent competition on the island), we do our LET'S GET A BUCKET segment (16:00) about the place that basically invented the buckets. We discuss the food, the rum, the trips we've taken and Eric's favorite place on Earth before Vish gets to play REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (62:39). Join us on our Patreon for a special ONE MORE ROUND bonus episode with Vishal where we talk about our favorite food in Concacaf and why American fast food chains abroad can't be slept on. Support on Patreon at patreon.com/podcacaf

Concacaf held the draw for the third edition of Concacaf Nations League, the most important tournament in world athletics, and we had to talk about it. A run down of the Leagues, the format changes, how we don't even know how it all works, everything you need. Later, a recap of news around the region, from Folarin Balogun committing to the USMNT, Grenada's new manager, and a late change to the Road to Concacaf W Gold Cup. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/podcacaf

The Finals in Las Vegas are set as the most prestigious event in global soccer moves past the group stage! The group recaps the March window of Concacaf Nations League action, who advanced, who got promoted and then Jon Arnold of Getting CONCACAFed joins the pod to talk about the biggest stories around the region. Subscribe to Jon's newsletter here: https://getconcacafed.substack.com/  Follow Jon on twitter at @ArnoldcommaJon Support the World of Concacaf at http://www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

The greatest sporting competition in the history of mankind is back for this international window, so the crew runs down the groups and the stakes from League A to League C. The standings, key games to watch, and the notes you need, from Bonaire's home debut to Curaçao's sick new kits. Special ONE MORE ROUND bonus episode available to subscribers on the World of Concacaf Patron at http://www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

The boys are back at the NEWSDESK to chat about Concacaf's competition format changes to Nations League, the qualification to Copa America, the road to the 2026 World Cup and the new Concacaf W Gold Cup on the women's side. Of course, we also talk some CCL action because a dog ran on the field and a Haitian team knocked out an MLS side.

This CONCACAF LASER FOCUS special is dedicated to The Benna Boys & The Benna Girls, as the group looks at Antigua & Barbuda. Donald talks the nation and about his visit there (2:29) and then Jonathan is the contestant on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (26:10). Recorded at The Russell in Nashville, Tennessee.

The boys are back with another CONCACAF LASER FOCUS episode, this time diving deep into the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, Montserrat. Discussions include volcano eruptions, Love Island and those ballin' kits before we have an all-timer on REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (33:49) as Donald gets thrown some heat. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf

The crew gets together to recap another wild year in the world's most interesting soccer confederation. First, we take some time to remember our friend Grant Wahl, a man who meant so much to soccer coverage in our region. Then Donald, Eric and Jonathan chat about the year's tournaments, favorite Concacaf moments, and award the Ronnie Brunswijk Memorial Concacaf Man of the Year award for 2022. Thank you to everyone who listened in 2022!

The squad meets at the WOC NEWSDESK to analyze the unfolding drama around the US Men's National Team as news of an alleged blackmail attempt targeting coach Gregg Berhalter from the Reyna family over son Gio's place in the squad at the FIFA World Cup makes headlines.

The World Cup is effectively over already as Concacaf has completed their exploits, so the guys talk about Canada (3:40), Costa Rica (10:19), Mexico (15:40) and the only team to advance, USA (22:37). After recapping the results, the guys recount their experience in Qatar (42:09), including Eric's wild Fan Village experience and Donald's time on the cruise ship. Support on Patreon at patreon.com/podcacaf RIP Grant Wahl

Donald and Eric stopped by the Concacafé in Doha to talk their first few days in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The world's biggest sporting event is here and the guys got together to talk through the four Concacaf representatives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. From Canada's long awaited return (4:56), to Keylor Navas' Costa Rica (13:50) and the high expectations on Mexico to advance (21:49) we go around the region before setting our sights on the United States (29:35) and what to watch for from the USMNT in their return to the global stage in Qatar. Support the podcast at patreon.com/podcacaf. Follow us @podcacaf

The guys get together with a lot going on in global soccer to chat about the latest in Concacaf, including the end of Concacaf League, a JACK WARNER UPDATE and that fantastic MLS Cup Final this past weekend. Bonus ONE MORE ROUND episode available on the Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf 

ONE MORE ROUND is a special edition bonus podcast available to our subscribers on the World of Concacaf Patreon. As a treat, enjoy a taste of what you can get by becoming a subscriber, where we chat about whatever nonsense we didn't get to in a regular episode. It's like grabbing one last round of drinks before we close out our tab. Here, Donald talks about his trip to Europe following the US Women's National Team. Support the World of Concacaf at www.patreon.com/podcacaf  More ONE MORE ROUND episodes available on the Patreon.

Our latest CONCACAF LASER FOCUS is CONCACAF LASER FOCUS-ing on South America as the crew talks about French Guiana. While not a FIFA member, or in North America, or Central America, or the Caribbean, they are authentically Concacaf. We talk about the nation and France international legend Florent Malouda before Eric tries his hand at REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (32:05).

That's right, a whole episode about kits. The guys got together talk about the aesthetics of our beloved Concacaf region, the variety of suppliers, our favorite Concakits (12:03) and took a moment to discuss the hotly debated new USMNT kits that have leaked before their release this week. Then we talk about the nations that need to step their game up (37:18) and that means you, Canada. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf

The guys check in with some brief updates around Concacaf, including a team heading to the King's Cup in Thailand next month and Adidas signing a big kit deal. The main topic is your questions with a POSTCARDS TO THE POD segment that includes questions submitted from our dear Patrons and we ask ourselves some questions too for some reason. Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf

This episode's CONCACAF LASER FOCUS is discussing Haiti, with Donald and Eric talking about Les Grenadiers and the Haitian nation. After discussing some of the nation's struggles, including the recent coverage of the FHF-FIFA scandal, Jonathan joins us for another rousing bout of REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (34:51). Please read "Hell on earth" by Romain Molina at Josimar http://josimarfootball.com/hell-on-earth/ Follow us on social media @podcacaf Support on Patreon at patreon.com/podcacaf

The United States keeps winning all the tournaments. The WOC squad reviews the 2022 Concacaf W Championship and the Concacaf U-20 Championship to discuss the teams headed to World Cups and the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Also included is a crucial SCOREBOARD WATCH update and a debate about whether it's good for Concacaf to have the USA winning everything lately. Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf

The grandest soccer competition of them all made its glorious return in June, and the guys sit down to talk about everything that happened so far in Concacaf Nations League. A recap of the standings throughout the leagues, who has clinched what, and presenting our TOP TENCACAF list of the ten most ridiculous things we saw this month. Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf

Donald and Eric bring you an extensive Concacaf Nations League preview from the NEWSDESK as the greatest tournament on the planet returns on June 2nd. Every league, every team, from League A to League C and from Anguilla to the U.S. Virgin Islands. An update on every single team before the action kicks off. Plus, a JACK WARNER UPDATE. Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf

Donald and Eric head to Costa Rica for this edition of CONCACAF LASER FOCUS (2:21) to discuss that "Pura Vida" and our experiences there. Then we're joined by Eddie, who runs @CRCFutbol on Twitter for our LET'S GET A BUCKET (26:06) to talk Los Ticos, the end of the domestic season in Costa Rica and the upcoming playoff against New Zealand. On REAL TEAM OR FAKE TEAM (59:50) we have Donald making some more history trying to recover from last week. Follow Eddie's coverage of Costa Rican soccer at @CRCFutbol Subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf

A new update from the NEWSDESK as the crew recaps Concacaf W Championship qualification and the draw for this summer's tournament. The latest on Concacaf Champions League and the 2022 Caribbean Club Shield are included before some listener questions on POSTCARDS TO THE POD. Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf