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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros return to process the full-force return of Major League Soccer following the World Cup break. Christian kicks off the show with a hilarious and relatable personal story about taking his 3.5-year-old son to his first competitive soccer class 1v1s. The hosts then dive into the latest blockbusters across MLS, analyzing Casemiro's 1-0 debut for Inter Miami as a physical midfield anchor, Antoine Griezmann's immediate scoring spark for Orlando City, and Christian's in-person breakdown of Robert Lewandowski's debut for the Chicago Fire against NYCFC. Next, Angel City FC forward Riley Tiernan joins the podcast for a fun, wide-ranging interview. The NWSL sophomore shares her journey from an unsigned trialist to team top scorer, explaining how getting passed over initially fueled her "dog" mentality on the pitch. Riley also details her commitment to Rutgers in 8th grade, breaks down her viral Flying Dutchman order at In-N-Out, discusses her U.S. U-23 national team call-up, and reacts to a viral post-match meme. To close out the episode, Christian and Alexis inject a heavy dose of "hopamine" as they turn their focus toward rebuilding the USMNT for 2030. The hosts highlight six rising American youth prospects who could transform the national team's core—including Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan and 6'6" center back Neil Pierre, dual-national defender Noahkai Banks, Orlando's Justin Ellis, RSL playmaker Zavier Gozo, and Chelsea goalkeeper Gaga Slonina. Timestamps: (00:00) — Toddler Soccer Battles: Christian's Son Faces 1v1 Drama (09:16) — Casemiro's Inter Miami Debut: Replacing Sergio Busquets (18:46) — Antoine Griezmann Hits the Ground Running in Orlando (22:24) — Watching Robert Lewandowski Live: Chicago Fire vs. NYCFC (27:00) — Riley Tiernan Interview: NWSL Rise, In-N-Out Secret Menu & Jersey Pride (52:27) — USMNT Hopamine: 6 Young Prospects for the 2030 World Cup Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Fresh off their 11-city Breakaway Tour, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros return to the studio to process the post-World Cup soccer landscape. Christian kicks off the episode with an unbelievable travel horror story about a chaotic flight delay from Miami to Dallas involving an intoxicated passenger, an unruly accusation, and an emergency flight attendant swap. The hosts then dive into a blueprint for the future, detailing radical ways to overhaul US Soccer and turn the USMNT into legitimate contenders for the 2030 World Cup—from ending pay-to-play under Arsène Wenger and merging CONCACAF with CONMEBOL to creating a 50-state "States Cup" tournament. Next, the guys welcome USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. Tyler breaks his silence on the team's World Cup exit against Belgium, setting the record straight on what really went down in camp when Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was rescinded 20 hours before kickoff. He reflects on Mauricio Pochettino's front-foot tactical philosophy, reveals why Pochettino declaring he "wished he was American" after singing Country Roads was his favorite team memory, and details his ongoing community mini-pitch initiative with Allstate. Finally, the hosts analyze the summer transfer window frenzy and critique the latest kit drops across world football. They break down major moves including Morgan Rogers' £117M transfer to Chelsea, Anthony Gordon joining Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski signing with the Chicago Fire, and Casemiro's move to Inter Miami amid LA Galaxy discovery-rights drama. They close out the show with a look at Manchester City and Real Madrid's roster overhauls, Sebastian Berhalter's transfer to Middlesbrough, and a fashion breakdown of the best and worst jerseys of the season. Timestamps: (00:00) — Post-Tour Return & Christian's Wild Flight Delay Story (12:29) — 10 Ways to Fix the USMNT & Win the 2030 World Cup (41:46) — Tyler Adams Exclusive: Balogun Red Card Drama, Poch's Impact & Belgium Defeat (51:49) — Blockbuster Transfers: Morgan Rogers to Chelsea & Anthony Gordon to Barça (01:01:41) — MLS Transfer Chaos: Casemiro, Lewandowski & Sebastian Berhalter (01:13:20) — European Giants Overhaul: Man City's Rebuild & Real Madrid's Free Transfers (01:20:26) — Kit Reviews: Best & Worst Jersey Drops of the Season Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Hey, soccer fans! It's been a few days, but the emotions of losing Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey of Liga MX are still very strong. Tune in as Nick goes through his anger, bargaining, and acceptance, as he tries to make sense of why the Chicago Fire would transfer their All-Star striker and MLS Golden Boot leader. Was there ever a world where both Cuypers and Polish international superstar Robert Lewandowski could have co-existed, or was there simply no way a player of Cuypers' talent could play second-fiddle - even to an all-time great. Nick looks at the emotional impact, the roster implications, and the financial aspects of the Men in Red's recent moves, and gives his not-too-optimistic take on the rest of the season. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Last week, alderpeople approved a $425 million infrastructure plan at ‘The 78' in the South Loop, anchored by the forthcoming Chicago Fire stadium. Contributor Leigh Giangreco is here with details, including why few alders voted against it. Plus, Al Scorch walks us through a magical week of Chicago summer music, and we've got thoughts on delivery during extreme weather. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Good News: Pullman Railroad Days Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 20 episode: Visit Bloomington Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
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Hey, soccer fans! MLS returns tonight! Our Chicago Fire are back in action against Western Conference leaders, the Vancouver Whitecaps. Nick previews the match, including stats, player analysis, and formational expectations of the clubs. He also looks at how Robert Lewandowski can make an impact in this match, playing against former Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Müller. Will the Men in Red continue to build on a great first half of the Major League Soccer season? Tune in and find out! Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Jason chat:-Spain's 2-0 World Cup Semifinal win over France-Argentina's 2-1 come from behind win over England-Looking ahead to the World Cup Final between Spain & Argentina-Steve Cherundolo hired as Manager of the U.S. U23s ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics-Jim Curtin in at Austin FC, Bradley Carnell out in Philadelphia Union, & the rest of the Managerial openings around MLS-Tim Bezbechenko's return to Columbus & Haslam Sports Group-Robert Lewandowski signing for the Chicago Fire. His fit in Gregg Berhalter's system, how he works with Hugo Cuypers, and more-Orlando City SC loading up for 2nd half of season with Antoine Griezmann's arrival & Daryl Dike's return to the club-Columbus Crew moving on from Diego Rossi & signing a new DP attacker in Brais Mendez-Charlotte FC's new DP winger in Allan Saint-Maximin replacing Wilfried Zaha-Duncan McGuire's arrival to Houston Dynamo-Looking at the potential big summer for the Los Angeles Galaxy after the transfers of Gabriel Pec & Mauricio Cuevas-NYCFC's new DP attacker in Benie Traore along with the returns of James Sands & Mitja Ilenic-Canadian Championship Quarterfinal games for the Vancouver Whitecaps & CF Montreal-Jason's games of the week-And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57HyLwm_4KE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073&nd=1&dlsi=6515bdde8a6f4d27Support the show
The worst story ever: Chicago Fire get large sum of money for new stadium bonus 348 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:57:34 +0000 YRo0vyMQ8uYQI27Om2D28kMrfxPOqxfd sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports The worst story ever: Chicago Fire get large sum of money for new stadium Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperw
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're back to covering MLS again! This week we're catching you up on all of the coaching changes that have happened during the World Cup, including at Austin FC, Portland Timbers, and Philadelphia Union. Let us know your thoughts!Recorded on: 7/12/2026#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago City Council action approving projects around the future Chicago Fire stadium.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago City Council action approving projects around the future Chicago Fire stadium.
WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago City Council action approving projects around the future Chicago Fire stadium.
Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast!In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat about all things Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC. To begin, they dive into the latest from the Whitecaps, who have finally returned to action after a lengthy break due to the World Cup. Despite that, they didn't show much rust in their first games back, as they handily dispatched Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship, in the exact sort of matchup they would've struggled in before. They look at what the Whitecaps learned from those matches, before looking at the way the team is coming together ahead of a crucial stretch of play. The first game of that stretch? A clash against the Chicago Fire, who recently welcomed the great Robert Lewandowski to their ranks, in what will be a great matchup between two of the top teams in MLS statistically - no better way for the Whitecaps to dive back into league play.Meanwhile, elsewhere in the province, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC have continued to roll on in Canadian Premier League action, but both teams are on vastly different paths right now, as Vancouver are starting to catch fire, while Pacific are struggling. They look at what's working for Vancouver, and where Pacific have come up short as they get set to begin the Terry Dunfield era. Lastly, they take a look at the latest out of the Vancouver Rise, who have continued to run hot and cold this season, one that hasn't gone to plan for the defending league champions.Make sure to check out The Third Sub Podcast on Twitter, @thirdsubpod, as well as on Instagram, @the3rdsub_.
MLS is back! After a month away for the World Cup, David Gass and Tom Bogert reunite to catch you up on the biggest stories shaping the second half of the MLS season. From Robert Lewandowski's blockbuster move to the Chicago Fire to Antoine Griezmann's arrival, and other major transfer news across the league to help you get you ready for MLS's return.0:00 Intro & Programming Update6:23 MLS Standings Check-In8:25 Robert Lewandowski Joins Chicago Fire16:32 Duncan McGuire Traded to Houston20:55 Antoine Griezmann Arrives in Orlando23:32 Allan Saint-Maximin To Charlotte30:51 Sporting KC's Ambitious Summer36:56 LA Galaxy, DC United & San Jose Moves43:37 NYCFC & James Sands Is Back47:26 Jim Curtin Era Begins in Austin
Hey, soccer fans! Major League Soccer clubs have been busy during the World Cup break signing new players during the summer transfer window. Clubs like the Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, Orlando City, and Inter Miami have made moves involving Robert Lewandowski, Diego Rossi, Antoine Griezmann, and Casemiro. Nick breaks down all these moves and more and how they will affect the second half of the MLS season. Nashville, Inter Miami, and Chicago remain on top of the Eastern Conference. How will their new signings impact their play on the pitch and the fans in the stands? Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Johnny Mac previews John Mulaney hosting the first-ever comedy show at Wrigley Field, sharing Mulaney's comments about the full-circle Chicago moment, a humorous exchange about the Chicago Fire and St. Ignatius, and his picks of comics to watch including Robbie Hoffman, Andrea Jin, Mandal, and Langston Kerman. The 312 Comedy Festival returns Nov. 5–15 with Nikki Glaser, Michelle Wolf, Ali Siddiq, and Bert Kreischer, plus a screening tied to a 2020 John Pinette documentary; Mac reflects on Pinette and other late comedians. Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe discuss comedians declining the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the value of stand-up for audiences. Other items: Kill Tony dates in Las Vegas, a Cumming, Georgia mayor challenging Kreischer to mini golf, LeBron James trolling Kevin Hart, Fox News highlighting Josh Johnson remarks on Trevor Noah's podcast, Pete Holmes' press and film role, Mac's “comedy stock market,” and British news including BBC's Ludwig renewal, Rewarding starring Vittorio Angeloni, Diane Morgan's Anne Droid, and Ed Gamble's Unacceptable review.00:13 Mulaney at Wrigley00:49 Chicago Fire Bit01:08 St Ignatius Banter02:09 Comics to Watch02:26 312 Comedy Festival02:47 John Pinette Doc03:46 Pinette Trailer Highlights06:09 Rogan on Riyadh07:44 Kill Tony Vegas Dates08:01 Mayor Challenges Bert08:59 LeBron Trolls Kevin09:28 Fox News Trevor Clip10:26 Pete Holmes Updates11:12 Comedy Stock Market12:58 British Comedy Segment13:09 Ludwig Renewed14:07 Rewarding Series14:49 Diane Morgan Anne Droid16:14 Ed Gamble Unacceptable17:01 Guardian Review Roast17:47 Wrap Up and GoodbyeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening. $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.
Author Interview - Sal Amato, Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within #book #Author #ufo Sal Amato is an actor, writer, producer, and now novelist whose career spans decades across film, television, music, and emerging media. Sal is a graduate of the Midwestern School Of Broadcasting. He's appeared in films and television projects, including Bad Boys (1982), The Untouchables (TV Show), My Best Friend's Wedding, While You Were Sleeping, Chicago Overcoat, Where It Gets You, Chicago Fire, and The Big Leap, along with numerous commercials and media appearances. Sal Amato the author of Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within, a new political sci-fi thriller that explores a world where the truth isn't hidden… it's controlled. Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within Link: https://salamato.com/hidden-powers Book Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpri8smvNp0
David Abidor didn't take the easy road to a pro career — he earned every minute of it. Growing up playing youth soccer in the Chicago suburbs, he made the jump to Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota for academy ball, then played college soccer at Dayton and Creighton before heading overseas to chase a pro career in Europe. It didn't start well. David talks openly about a rough start to his career abroad and what it took to turn things around — the mindset shifts, the grinding, the refusal to quit — before eventually finding his footing playing professionally both in Europe and back in the U.S. Now an assistant coach with the Chicago Fire Academy, David brings a perspective shaped by every level of the game, from the sidelines of Chicago rec fields to locker rooms overseas. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to make it as a pro — and what to do when it doesn't go according to plan — this one's for you.If you loved this episode, drop us a review and rating — it genuinely helps us grow! ⚽
Author Interview - Sal Amato, Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within #book #Author #ufo Sal Amato is an actor, writer, producer, and now novelist whose career spans decades across film, television, music, and emerging media. Sal is a graduate of the Midwestern School Of Broadcasting. He's appeared in films and television projects, including Bad Boys (1982), The Untouchables (TV Show), My Best Friend's Wedding, While You Were Sleeping, Chicago Overcoat, Where It Gets You, Chicago Fire, and The Big Leap, along with numerous commercials and media appearances. Sal Amato the author of Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within, a new political sci-fi thriller that explores a world where the truth isn't hidden… it's controlled. Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within Link: https://salamato.com/hidden-powers Book Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpri8smvNp0
Desde el chupinazo de los San Fermines, en Pamplona, California… C.J. Navas, Jorge y Don Carlos repasan sus series favoritas del primer semestre del año y las de la audiencia de Fuera de Series. NUESTROS TOPS Jorge: 10.- Riot Women 9.- Leonard & Hungry Paul 8.- El Caballero de los Siete Reinos 7.- Leyendas 6.- Las Gotas de Dios T2 5.- Hacks T5 4.- Rooster 3.- Terapia sin Filtro T3 2.- Paradise T2 1.- The Bear T5 Don Carlos: 10.- Colegio Abott 5 / Chicago Fire 13 9.- Sherlock a ciegas (Holanda) / Veteranos contra el crimen (Alemania) / Mismatch 4 / Alex Hugo / Bright Minds 6 (Francia) 8.- La ley de Lidia Poët 3 / Petra 3 / Profesor 5 / 7.- Blue Ridge 2 / Matlock 2 / Elsbeth 3 6.- Chicago PD 13 / Ley y Orden 27 / The Rookie 8 5.- Clanes 3 / Marbella 2 / El inmortal 3 4.- Trigger Point 3 / The Responder 2 (Inglaterra) 3.- Gladiadores / Secretos de las estructuras antiguas / Bajo la ciudad (National Geographic) Los Planetas / La Edad de Hielo (Odisea) Lo inexplicable / La II Guerra Mundial con Tom Hanks (Historia) Que no se pierdan / Julius 22 minutos en lata (Cocina) 2.- The Madison / 911 / 911 Nashville 1.- The Pitt CJ: 10.- Privilèges 9.- Under Salt Marsh 8.- El abogado del Lincoln T4 7.- Paradise T2 6.- Cómo llegar al cielo desde Belfast 5.- The Pitt T2 4.- Industry T4 3.- El Caballero de los siete reinos 2.- Wonder Man 1.- La Maldición de Widow's Bay Audiencia FDS: 10.- Se tiene que morir mucha gente 9.- DTF St. Louis 8.- Ravalear 7.- Rooster 6.- Half Man 5.- Hacks T5 4.- Paradise T2 3.- El Caballero de los Siete Reinos 2.- La Maldición de Widow's Bay 1.- The Pitt T2 ¡Esperamos tus audiocomentarios!: Mándanos tus mensajes por WhatsApp al +34 604 41 64 49 o a https://fueradeseries.com/mensajes Vota en los Power Rankings: Participa en la elaboración de nuestros Power Rankings votando a tus series favoritas de la semana en: https://fdseri.es/33u15eb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. men's national team faces a must-win World Cup round-of-32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight. Alex Calabrese, who covers soccer for Men in Red 97 Media and MLSsoccer.com, joins us to preview the game, catch us up on how Illinois-connected players have fared in the tournament so far, and break down what the Chicago Fire's signing of Robert Lewandowski means for the club.
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Paraguay knocked out Germany on penalties in one of the great upsets in World Cup history, and the day was just getting started. Brazil came from behind in stoppage time to beat Japan in Houston. The Netherlands and Morocco went the distance in Monterrey. And in the middle of it all, Paraguay's president declared a national holiday and Gustavo Alfaro gave one of the great manager press conferences of this generation. Jason Longshore breaks down the historic upset and the human stories behind it, from Orlando Gill's two penalty saves and his rise from selling national team jerseys four years ago, to Gustavo Gómez calling Germany's task "sweating blood," to Alfaro's now famous line about Paraguay finally getting to dance their own music. Carlo Ancelotti gave the quote of the World Cup so far on respecting the opponent after Brazil's comeback win, and Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands days after the loss of his unborn son, in a moment that made the game feel secondary. Wednesday brings the World Cup to Atlanta with England and DR Congo in the round of 32, and the United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Plus a look ahead to Argentina vs Cape Verde in Miami on Friday, with Atlanta potentially hosting Messi the following Tuesday. Robert Lewandowski lands in MLS with the Chicago Fire, the FIFA Technical Study Group celebrates a faster World Cup, and the conversation continues on Stoppage Time. Atlanta Soccer Tonight is presented by Ford and Michelob Ultra, the official beer sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26.
Hey, soccer fans! Robert Lewandowski signed with the Chicago Fire! A legend of the game is coming to the Windy City to play with your Men in Red. Nick is overly excited but somehow manages to break down what this means for the club and for Major League Soccer. The Polish striker is sure to have an immediate and positive impact on the pitch for the Men in Red - this is now officially their trophy window being opened. Lew will also definitely grow the business of the club and the league, and it's up to the everyone involved in the Fire and MLS to take advantage of it for the betterment of the players, clubs, league, and fans. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Special guest Tom Bogert — now an official friend of the pod — joins John and Tim as Robert Lewandowski's move to the Chicago Fire moves frum rumor to official. Tom and Tim talk about what they know — with a deal all but confirmed but no ink on paper as of the time of recording.The trio then discuss what Lewandowski's signing would mean for the Fire, both on and off the pitch: What does Lewy's arrival mean for Hugo Cuypers, the Fire's Golden Boot-leading striker? Will two prove to be a dynamic duo, or will Hugo find himself in a new uniform before the end of the season? Tom then talks about his reporting with Paul Tenorio about the Fire's continued pursuit of German midfielder Leon Goretzka, confirmed to be moving on from Bayern and currently with the German National Team as they seek to advance in the World Cup.Speaking of — for the first time ever, two Chicago Fire players met on opposing sides of a World Cup match, as Joel Waterman's CanMNT teammates arranged for the World Cup exit for Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Bafana Bafana.
TOTAL DISCLOSURE PODCAST LIVE: Featuring SAL AMATOSal Amato—a storyteller, media pioneer, actor, producer, novelist, and one of the rare people whose career has spanned the worlds of entertainment, technology, broadcasting, and digital media for nearly five decades.From appearing in films and television shows like My Best Friend's Wedding, While You Were Sleeping, Chicago Fire, and The Big Leap, to becoming one of the earliest innovators in internet radio and streaming technology, Sal has consistently been ahead of the curve.A graduate of the Midwestern School of Broadcasting and one of the youngest performers ever accepted into The Second City, Sal has built a career around understanding people, culture, media, and the hidden forces that shape how we think.Today, he's bringing those experiences into the world of fiction with his novel Hidden Powers: Disclosure From Within—a story that explores influence, power, perception, and the unseen systems operating behind the curtain of modern society.Whether he's producing media, preserving history, writing stories, or challenging conventional narratives, Sal has spent a lifetime asking questions most people never think to ask.Sals Website & New Book: Hidden powers Book By Sal Almata: https://salamato.com/hidden-powersTOTAL DISCLOSURE WEBSITE: www.totaldisclosure.coBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/total-disclosure-podcast--5975113/support.CONTACT TDP DIRECTLY For Collaboration, Use of Segments/clips, or any other media produced by “TDP” —TY.TotalDisclosure@gmail.comSpecial Thank you to all of our PODCAST/YouTube Channel Members for your continued support, and dedication to seeking the truth, together. We can't do this WITHOUT YOU!-COPYRIGHT-2020-Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Total Disclosure Podcast Copyright 2020 and … segments, early access to interviews, and a yearly gift autographed by yours truly!thank you in advance now, Let's explore the unknown together!
Hey, soccer fans! The United States Men's National Team put on a historic performance against Paraguay in their openeing match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating the South American side 4-1. An own goal got the scoring started for the Yanks, but Falorin Balogun bagged a brace, and Gio Reyna pitched in, as well. The USMNT dominated all stages of the game, coming out strong, controlling the pace, and breaking down a good Paraguayan defence to score - all things critics have pointed out over the last several matches. It's a great moment for the US Men and for American soccer fans. Let's keep it going! Nick also recaps the World Cup scoreboard and results, highlighting notable matches and results, and how it could affect the knockout rounds. We also discuss the Chicago Fire's latest transfer targets. Polish striker Robert Lewandowski was in Chicago for a visit and meetings, and left impressed with the organization. It is now up to him to consider the Men in Red's offer - rumored to be up to $22 million a year for 2-3 years. German international Leon Goretzka has also been targed by the Fire, who are looking for more creativity out of their midfield. Could we see the two Bayern Munich stars reunite in Chicago? The Fire are also rumored to have interest in Australian international and Heart of Midlothian midfielder Cammy Devlin. I'm sure he'll be a hard target to obtain after a good perofrmance by the Aussies this World Cup. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the second club deep dive of the summer, Nima Tavallaey is joined by SportItalia journalist and Napoli insider Vincenzo Credendino for a very revealing interview. From Max Allegri thinking Alex Meret is better than Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, why Aurelio De Laurentiis chose Max Allegri over Vincenzo Italiano, MLS linked Kevin De Bruyne vs Antonio Conte, Romelu Lukaku wanting to stay, and the Napoli takeover bid backstory and much, much more. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome Vincenzo Credendino 01:14 - Antonio Conte Departure 12:45 - Kevin De Bruyne Vs Antonio Conte 21:06 - Vincenzo Italiano Snubbed 25:02 - Max Allegri: What To Expect 30:58 - Chicago Fire & NYFC Want Kevin De Bruyne 34:56 - Romelu Lukaku Wants To Stay But Napoli Wants To Sell Him 37:13 - Allegri Prefers Alex Meret Over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic 38:41 - Exit Rumors: From Anguissa, Lucca & Mazzocchi To Vergara & Buongiorno 41:54 - Players In: From Vlahovic To Khalaily, Mario Gila & More 49:53 - Matt Rizzetta Napoli Takeover If you want to support The Italian Football Podcast and get every episode, simply become a member on Patreon.com/TIFP OR Spotify OR YouTube Memberships. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Webb was until very recently Assistant Coach at Georgia national team and has worked with some of the most talented players in world football — including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the PSG sensation taking European football by storm. In this episode David talks about one of the most important and challenging questions in elite coaching — how do you challenge the very best players in the world while still ensuring every player in the squad is catered for? It's a conversation that gets to the heart of individual development. How do you raise the ceiling for your elite players without raising the floor too high for everyone else? How do you keep the best hungry while keeping the rest engaged? David's experience at the highest level of international football gives him a unique perspective on this — and his answers will challenge how you think about developing players at any level. This podcast is part of the Developing The Game Changer series — conversations with some of the best coaches in world football about individual player development. If you want to go deeper into the individual development methodology behind this series — my Developing The Game Changer masterclass is now available to every coach for the first time. The same presentation delivered to Aston Villa, Brighton, Chicago Fire, the Hong Kong Football Association and the Premier League Academy Coaches Conference at Old Trafford — at £39. Get instant access here
Despite barely being into the tournament, the Bois come together to talk about the early days of the World Cup, Adnan's travels, and Jiggly's battle with a pole. Also, Lewandowski's coming to the Chicago Fire.
Former Indiana soccer star Victor Bezerra joins CrimsonCast to talk about his IU journey, his family's Brazilian roots, playing for Todd Yeagley, and how Bloomington became a lifelong home.Grace Ybarra talks with Victor about growing up in Chicago, choosing Indiana, chasing IU men's soccer history, the heartbreak of the 2020 national championship loss, his professional soccer path with the Chicago Fire, and the relationships that still connect him to IU. They also dive into Victor's growing love for Indiana football, the emotional ride of the Hoosiers' championship season, the Rose Bowl win over Alabama, and why IU's football breakthrough felt so meaningful to former athletes and fans alike.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast conversations on Indiana, the Hoosiers, IU football, IU basketball, IU soccer, and the stories that connect Hoosier fans.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with Recess in the West Loop as it prepares to welcome crowds of Chicago soccer fans for the 2026 World Cup.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with Recess in the West Loop as it prepares to welcome crowds of Chicago soccer fans for the 2026 World Cup.
WBBM's Carolina Garibay chats with Recess in the West Loop as it prepares to welcome crowds of Chicago soccer fans for the 2026 World Cup.
Gabe Ramirez of 104.3 The Score and the Chicago Fire joins the show to talk all things World Cup, including his expectations for Team USA, what exactly does the moment mean for Christian Pulisic, his favorite squads he is expecting a deep run from, his top sleeper, who will become a household name in the tournament, bets for tomorrow's matches, and more!
Hey, soccer fans! Let's get back to some good old fashioned Major League Soccer news. And what better way to start than with coaching updates: Jim Curtin takes over Austin FC, Pep Guardiola turns down Inter Miami CF, and Phil Neville is out as the manager of the Portland Timbers. Tune in as Nick gives his thoughts on all these moves. Nick also breaks down MLS transfer news, the Chicago Fire players called up to the US Youth National Teams, and reviews the MLS All-Star First XI. No surprise to see Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Hugo Cuypers next to Leo Messi and Son Hueng-Min, but who else rounds out the team? Don't forget to go back and check out Nick's conversation with American soccer legend, Clint Mathis, in a prior episode. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Melanie Loren is a multi-faceted performing artist with a diverse body of work and many credits as an actor and singer. Notably, she played a supporting role in The Shitheads, a film starring Dave Franco and O'Shea Jackson, Jr., which premiered recently at Sundance Film Festival. She also portrayed the fearless “Unattainable Sister” in Undercover Brother 2, a sequel to the popular, original film and has appeared in a number of television series, including Chicago Fire, Sprung and The Chi, among others. Additionally, Melanie has performed at theaters across the country in crowd-pleasing productions like Little Shop of Horrors,The Color Purple, and Dreamgirls. Also, she is the proud co-creator and co-host of the Dipped With Sweet and Hot podcast.
New Hampshire Unscripted talks with the performance arts movers and shakers
Gordon Clapp, star of NYPD Blue, Chicago Fire, Eight Men Out, Cheers and Wonder Years, calls in to the WKXL NH Unscripted show to chat about his upcoming performance as Robert Frost at the @barnstormerstheatre in Tamworth June 6th.
Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with more World Cup and Chicago Fire content! In this episode, he notes the record 44 Major League Soccer players that will appear at the 2026 World Cup, including the three from the Chicago Fire: Chris Brady, Joel Waterman, and Mbekezeli Mbokazi. He also looks back at the other four Men in Red players who also played in a World Cup or two during their tenure with the Men in Red: Jorge Campos, Xherdan Shaqiri, DaMarcus Beasley, and Josh Wolff. Don't forget to go back and check out Nick's conversation with American soccer legend, Clint Mathis, in a prior episode. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hey, soccer fans! Time to pivot to World Cup coverage and analysis! Nick starts with a breakdown of the roster as selected by head coach of the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino. Stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams are no surprise, but the inclusion of Tim Ream, Cristian Roldan, and Max Arfsten have people questioning their value and role on the team. Omissions of Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo also had people raising eyebrows. Tune in to hear Nick's takes on all the news surrounding the squad. Nick also gets into a discussion about Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady's selection to the team. There is no doubt Brady deserves the call-up, but can he compete for minutes with Matt Turner and Matt Freese? Also, we look at Brady's recent fine from Major League Soccer for embellishment, and Nick asks the difficult question if Brady is getting a bad reputation from the officials. Don't forget to go back and check out Nick's conversation with American soccer legend, Clint Mathis, in a prior episode. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back talking Chicago Fire after a short hiatus - for all good things. Tune in as he gives a survey of the Men in Red's recent three-game win streak, identifying trends in tactics and performance, discussing the players that stepped up during the run, and what needs to continue into the second half of the Major League Soccer season. Nick also takes a deep dive into the Fire's schedule, noting the increase in difficulty. The team will have to face better MLS competition, a rigorous travel schedule, Leagues Cup, and a congested schedule. They'll have to rely on the lessons learned so far this season to maintain their spot among the top teams of the Eastern Conference. Don't forget to go back and check out Nick's conversation with American soccer legend, Clint Mathis, in the last episode. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we will continue our previews of all the groups in the 2026 World Cup by taking a look at their coach, how they qualified, last result at a world cup, and lastly a player to watch for each team. Let us know your thoughts!Recorded on: 5/25/2026#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we continue our coverage of the World Cup! This week we will be beginning our previews of all the groups in the 2026 World Cup by taking a look at their coach, how they qualified, last result at a world cup, and lastly a player to watch for each team. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week3:54 - Group A22:13 - Group B47:12 - Group C1:10:41 - Group D1:29:17 - Group E1:46:24 - Group FRecorded on: 5/24/2026#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #USMNT #GoldCup #WorldCup #LeaguesCup Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
Hey, soccer fans! Feed the Fire welcomes Clint Mathis to the show! He talks about his career in Major League Soccer, his time with the US Men's National Team, and how the game has changed during and since his playing days. Tune in as Nick and Clint relive some of his best moments but also explore how Clint made the transition to a career after soccer. Clint also gives us his take on the latest soccer docuseries "Soccer's American Dream" now out on VICE TV . "One of the true personalities in American professional soccer, Clint Mathis took full advantage of the 2002 World Cup as a player and a public figure. Capitalizing on several years of hard work in Major League Soccer, he became one of the faces of the Summer of 2002 when the United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Clint was originally drafted by the LA Galaxy, but rose to prominence as a member of the MetroStars. There he established himself as a reliable goal scorer and showed the flair that would garner him national attention. An ACL injury limited his output in 2001, but he recovered in time to make the US World Cup squad. Mathis scored against Korea in the group stage of that World Cup. At the end of the 2002 MLS season, he had opportunities in Germany's Bundesliga, eventually joining Hannover 96 in 2004. Mathis won his last cap with the United States in 2005, the same year he returned to Major League Soccer with Real Salt Lake. He spent time with several MLS clubs before a successful stint at Greek club Ergotelis. He returned to MLS and RSL in 2008, finishing his career in 2010 as a member of the LA Galaxy. Clint worked as an assistant coach with the Chicago Fire in 2014 and 2015." - from https://ussoccerplayers.com/player/mathis-clint Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we continue our series where we retell the stories of MLS history. We've gone through all the team's subreddits and asked for different stories they remember about their teams, and we've got a list of almost all of them. We are going to do our research and then come together to retell everyone about those stories and give them the spotlight they deserve. This week we're talking about the Philadelphia Union's CandyGate.#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #adRecorded on: 4/26/2026Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show
MLS coaching chaos takes center stage after Austin FC parts ways with Nico Estévez and Rodolfo Borrell, while Columbus Crew moves on from Henrik Rydström after just 14 league matches. David Gass, Matt Doyle, and Tom Bogert break down what went wrong, where both clubs go next, and which other MLS coaches could be under pressure this summer.Plus, Phil Neville's struggles in Portland, LAFC concerns, Hany Mukhtar's milestone, Sammy Sarver's viral celebration, the Chicago Fire, and a preview of the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.0:00 Intro + American Outlaws5:37 Columbus Fires Rydstrom22:40 Philly Pressure Mounting26:33 Austin FC Cleans House44:44 Portland's Struggles49:02 LAFC Concerns52:10 Hany Mukhtar Milestone, Sammy Sarver Moment57:34 Chicago Fire Love1:03:14 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Talk
Jordan and Logan are back! They talk about the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, including all the merch Jordan found at Walgreen's, the state of tickets and the upcoming schedule of games. Then they dive into Chicago Fire getting a new stadium sponsored by McDonalds, more Save the Caps information and much more! Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crain's reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how Cook County could be forced to repay former homeowners millions of dollars in lost equity and how an Englewood renewal effort is taking a unique approach to reversing housing inequity. Plus: McDonald's and Chicago Fire strike naming rights deal for South Loop stadium, FDA's approval of flavored e-cigarettes faces pushback in Illinois, River North hotel sells for $29M as downtown lodging values lag and CME to create futures market for computing power backing AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.