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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Lionel Messi's historic hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory and discuss what it means for his final World Cup. With Messi now tied for the most World Cup goals ever, the guys debate who had the best opening performance of the tournament: Messi, Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland. They also discuss Christian Pulisic's calf injury and whether Mauricio Pochettino should protect his captain against Australia or trust him to lead the United States once again. Next, The Cooligans welcome Ben Fawkes for another World Cup betting segment. The crew breaks down the over/under for USA-Australia, debates whether Folarin Balogun is the safest goal scorer bet, and examines England's attacking options against Croatia. They also look at Mexico vs South Korea and ask whether tempers could boil over after the chaos of Mexico's opening match, while discussing Ismail Saibari's chances of scoring again for Morocco against Scotland. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview another packed day at the World Cup. Can Mexico take control of Group A against South Korea? Will Colombia avoid an upset against Uzbekistan? Can Ghana get a result against Panama? And with England set to face Croatia in one of the marquee games of the group stage, the guys discuss what the Three Lions need to do to prove that football really might be coming home. Timestamps: (0:00) — Messi makes history with World Cup hat trick (9:00) - Who had the best night: Mbappe, Haaland or Messi? (11:30) - Should Pochettino start or rest Pulisic against Australia? (24:30) - World Cup betting preview with Ben Fawkes (39:45) - Mexico vs South Korea preview (45:45) - Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

The USMNT can take a giant step toward winning Group D in Friday's clash against Australia. Should Mauricio Pochettino stick to his winning formula or rotate his squad? Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola preview the clash, breaking down the Socceroos' impressive win over Türkiye, where they can trouble the World Cup co-hosts, and the key matchups that could decide the game. Plus, with Christian Pulisic still nursing a calf injury, who should replace him in the starting lineup? And finally, the guys open the World Cup mailbag to answer your biggest questions.Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/

The USMNT opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic win over Paraguay, but a much tougher challenge awaits against Australia.David Gass and Matt Doyle break down what made the U.S. performance against Paraguay so convincing, whether that level can be replicated against stronger opposition, and how the Americans match up with the Socceroos. The guys discuss Australia's impressive win over Turkey, the threat posed by Nestory Irankunda and Australia's transition attack, Christian Pulisic's fitness, lineup questions, tactical adjustments, and what could be one of the best atmospheres of the tournament in Seattle.0:00 Intro2:47 Revisiting Paraguay: The Performance, Process & Opportunity11:17 Breaking Down Australia's Win Over Turkey & The Matchup18:17 USMNT vs. Australia Tactical Battles21:45 USMNT Starting XI & Christian Pulisic Update24:32 Game Management, Tyler Adams & In-Game Adjustments29:19 Group Scenarios, Seattle Atmosphere & What's at Stake31:40 Australia's Underdog Mentality & Final Thoughts

On The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Host, Producer and soccer insider Abe Gordon! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Abe discuss what World Cup match Abe is looking forward to the most today, if France showed Abe enough to make him think they're legit World Cup title contenders in their 3-1 win over Senegal yesterday, what Abe thinks about the decision from the referee to not call a foul even after looking at VAR after it looked like Kylian Mbappé got fouled inside the penalty box yesterday during France's match with Senegal, how Abe is feeling about the United States' match against Australia on Friday, if Abe expects Christian Pulisic to play for Team USA on Friday after being kicked in the calf in the Team USA's first match last Friday, if Abe thinks Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world right now, Messi having a hat trick in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria yesterday, what country Abe thinks is flying under the radar right now, what Team USA's path is to winning Group D, and how Abe thinks Atlanta has been as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

(00:00) American TV soccer commentator Brian Dunseth joins Toucher and Hardy to talk about the World Cup, his time with the Revolution, his prior experience watching the world cup, if the US is better than we thought, what needs to happen to make sure the US makes the knockout round, and if they have some wiggle room? Also, is there a team that might not be as good as we once thought, and where does Christian Pulisic rank among all-time US soccer players? (00:16:53.87) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers)(00:31:32.32) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down the chaos of World Cup Monday, starting right here at home. Cabo Verde held Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw at Atlanta Stadium, with 40 year old goalkeeper Vozinha making save after save and becoming an overnight social media sensation. Jason and Madison dig into how Cabo Verde's defensive discipline neutralized Spain's possession, what the Spanish press is saying about the result, and why Vozinha's story, complete with a name inspired by a Brazilian World Cup legend, is one of the best of this tournament so far. Plus, Belgium needed a bizarre own goal off Romelu Lukaku's bench impact to draw Egypt, Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper stole a point off Uruguay, and Iran and New Zealand put on an instant classic. All four matches on the day ended in draws, the first time that has happened at a World Cup in 68 years. The 3-4-3 covers Christian Pulisic's calf injury, Neymar's ongoing absence from Brazil training, Tunisia's reported mid-tournament coaching change, and a preview of Argentina's title defense opener against Algeria. Atlanta Soccer Tonight airs nightly on 92-9 The Game throughout the World Cup. Subscribe to Morning Espresso at soccerdownhere.net for daily World Cup coverage.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show by reacting to Australia's shocking victory over Türkiye. With the Socceroos continuing to exceed expectations on the world's biggest stage, the guys debate whether Australia could be a serious threat to the USMNT and whether they're becoming one of the tournament's most dangerous dark horses. Next, The Cooligans turn their attention to Brazil after a disappointing performance against Morocco. Christian and Alexis break down what went wrong, whether Brazil's issues are temporary or more serious, and if one of the pre-tournament favorites might be headed for an earlier exit than anyone expected. Is Brazil truly a World Cup contender, or are they living off reputation? To wrap up the show, the guys discuss Japan's gutsy draw against the Netherlands and what it says about their ability to compete with the world's elite teams. They also recap Scotland's clash with Haiti and Germany's meeting with Curacao, highlighting the biggest storylines, standout performances and surprises from another entertaining day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Timestamps: (5:30) — Australia a potential trap game for USMNT? (20:00) - Brazil not a real contender in this World Cup? (30:00) - Japan prove they belong amongst the big boys (38:00) - Haiti vs Scotland & Germany vs Curacao reactions Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Nick Mendola joins the conversation to recap the electric World Cup atmosphere in Toronto and the USMNT's dominant win over Paraguay. They discuss Mauricio Pochettino's coaching influence and the standout performances from Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic. The discussion also breaks down bracket complexities and upcoming matches for Brazil and Haiti. 01:14 - World Cup Atmosphere In Toronto 05:04 - Pochettino's Tactical Impact 11:50 - Pulisic And Balogun Performance 18:28 - Rule Changes And Reyna 21:40 - Brazil Preview And Underdogs

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1010XL's JJ LaSelva discusses the latest on USMNT star Christian Pulisic's injury and gives his thoughts on the rest of the FIFA World Cup on the 1010XL Soccer Show!Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/1010XLVideo?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media!►Twitter: https://twitter.com/1010xl►Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1010xl►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1010xljax►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1010xlCheck us out wherever you stream podcasts!►Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1010-xl-jax-sports-radio/id1011442917►Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/1010xl-92-5-fm-jax►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QMbFucyBE1NnCHes9A7CVFind all of our shows here! https://1010xl.com/listen/#usa #usmnt #usaworldcup #teamusa #worldcup #worldcup2026 #araguay #christianpulisic #germany #ivorycoast #spain #capeverde #fifa #brazil #brasil 

Jennifer Siess joins Tom Ackerman to break down Team USA's 4-1 World Cup opening win over Paraguay. She discusses Mauricio Pochettino's impact, Christian Pulisic's standout performance, the challenges ahead against Australia and Turkey, and the importance of winning the group. Plus, a look at the electric atmosphere surrounding World Cup watch parties in St. Louis and what's next at Energizer Park.

The United States Men's National Team got its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign underway with a stunning 4-1 victory in Los Angeles against Paraguay, in what many are calling the greatest performance in the team's history. Nate Bukaty joins Mike Ryan to break it all down, including Folarin Balogun's brace, Christian Pulisic being subbed off at halftime, and Gio Reyna's magnificent exclamation point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest installment of The Deuce, Presented by Allstate, USMNT legend Clint Dempsey and Rog react to the team's big win over Paraguay in Los Angeles. They discuss Christian Pulisic's standout contributions, Folarin Balogun's two-goal performance, and what this win means for the team's confidence. Plus, they talk about Gio Reyna's intricate outside-of-the-foot goal and whether this team can keep winning over home fans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on that seismic win for the USMNT - we celebrate performances across the park, including those of Christian Pulisic and Florian Balogun. We also review Canada's first ever point at the World Cup. And then we catch you up on everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's games: Qatar v Switzerland, Brazil v Morocco, Haiti v Scotland, and Australia v Türkiye. We bring you up to speed on the battles to look out for, like Vinicius Jr vs Achraf Hakimi. Betty takes on former USMNT midfielder Kyle Beckerman in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and we tell you about the Scottish fan who's walked from Santa Monica to Boston. Never tell a Scotsman what he can and cannay do!Tune into Nightcup live following the final game of the day: https://mibcourage.co/4v2FgKgShop the Men in Blazers Go Go USA Collection: https://mibcourage.co/43BGYpZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We break down and react to the USA's massive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Folarin Balogun bagged a brace, Christian Pulisic was everywhere, the midfield was dominant and Gio Reyna capped off the evening with an outside of the boot worldie. Alexi and Mosse discuss where this match ranks in the history of the USA at the World Cup and Alexi describes what it was like being in the building for the event. After, we touch on Canada's draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina and look forward to the coming matches including Brazil vs Morocco. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:33: USA defeats Paraguay 4-15:46: Folarin Balogun bags a brace10:51: Alexi and Mosse pick their men of the match13:34: South Korea-Czechia recap14:20: Canada-Bosnia & Herzegovina recap16:13: Looking ahead to the next matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the USA dominating Paraguay in opening game of World Cup, Christian Pulisic update, England’s equipment van gets jacked, Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid and Wemby’s confidence not shaken. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 00:00 - Introduction02:30 - USA beats Paraguay 4-132:23 - Somebody done stole from England’s national team’s van33:15 - Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid36:45 - Wemby’s confidence not shaken after loss to the Knicks (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to the USMNT's stunning 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The boys break down one of the most complete performances in modern U.S. Soccer history, discussing how Mauricio Pochettino's side overwhelmed a talented South American opponent with confidence, intensity and attacking quality. They also name Folarin Balogun their Player of the Match after his brilliant two-goal performance. Then, Christian and Alexis dive deeper into the individual performances that powered the victory. From Gio Reyna's spectacular goal to Christian Pulisic's dominant first-half display, the guys explain why the USMNT looked every bit like a team capable of making noise in the tournament. They also give Chris Richards his flowers after a commanding defensive performance that set the tone from the opening whistle. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans look ahead to the United States' next World Cup clash against Australia and debate just how far this team can realistically go in the tournament. The guys also recap Canada's impressive draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, discussing what the result means for Canada's chances of advancing and the growing strength of North American soccer on the world stage. Timestamps: (0:00) — Reacting to the USMNT's dominant performance (10:30) — Balogun's Historic Night Breakdown (19:30) — Pulisic's Performance Report Card (23:30) - Chris Richards' near perfect performance (32:00) - Looking ahead to next game vs Australia (40:30) - Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina recap Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

The USMNT is off to a dream start at the home World Cup following a statement 4-1 win over Paraguay, and the Call It What You Want crew breaks it all down. Live from the Power & Light District in Kansas City, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Benny Feilhaber, Chris Wittyngham, Kelley O'Hara, and countless ecstatic U.S. fans react to an incredible night where Folarin Balogun scored twice and Gio Reyna capped things off in style. The crew discusses the vibes around Mauricio Pochettino's team, Christian Pulisic's precautionary exit, and what's left to come in Group D. How much can we read into this opening statement? Are we getting carried away? Or is this just the start of deep run in the tournament?Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/

The United States opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in one of the most impressive performances in modern USMNT history.David Gass and Michele Giannone break down Christian Pulisic's starring role, standout performances from Malik Tillman and Folarin Balogun, Mauricio Pochettino's impact, and what the statement victory means for the Americans' chances of making a deep run on home soil.Plus, was this the best World Cup performance the U.S. has produced in the modern era?

The World Cup is here! USA vs Paraguay Friday. Team USA History. World Cup Superstars Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Haaland, Yamal, Kane, Neymar, Jimenez, Depay. FIFA Infantino vs Trump – Utter Betrayal, Red Cards. Padres Save the Season Road Trip. Dodgers-Angels notes. Knicks-Spurs NBA Final. NCAA, Big 12 at war with Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech. 49ers Showdown, Trade Talks. NHL Notes Kings, Oilers, Bruins, Golden Knights, Hurricane. Plus, Phil Mickelson is in trouble again. What a sports weekend ahead of us! You gotta question for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Friday, June 12, 2026. 1)..WORLD CUP GAME NIGHT IS HERE…MAURICIO POCHETTINO, CHRISTIAN PULISIC “USA-PARAGUAY…BEAUTIFUL GAME” 2)..TEAM USA HAS ARRIVED…LANDON DONOVAN, ALEXI LALAS “TEAM USA HISTORY” 3)..WORLD CUP “SUPER STARS” L MESSI-Argentina C RONALDO-Portugal K MBAPPE-France E HAALAND-Norway YAMAL-Spain H KANE-Engliand NEYMAR-Brazil R JIMINEZ-Mexico DEPAY-Netherlands 4)..FIFA & USA..UNDER FIRE…GIANNI INFANTINO, DONALD TRUMP “UTTER BETRAYAL–RED CARDS” ========== (HALFTIME…DIXIELINE LUMBER) =========== 5)..PADRES…SAVE THE SEASON ROAD TRIP “FAITH IN THE FRIARS?” TATIS..(.397) TAYLOR..(.333) MACHADO..(.132) MERRILL..(.201) SHEETS..(.083) SCHEDULE…9-ROAD…6-ATL-LAD…7-ROAD 6)..DODGERS-ANGELS NOTEBOOK ———– 7)..NBA PLAYOFFS…1 FOR RECORD BOOKS…KNICKS-SPURS “BIG SHOTS-CHEAP SHOTS” ———— 8)..NCAA-DECLARATION OF WAR…NCAA/BIG 12/TEXAS TECH “BRENDAN SORSBY-VS-WORLD” ————- 9)..NFL NOTEBOOK…49ERS IN NEWS…BRANDON AIYUK “SHOWDOWN–TRADE TALKS” ————– 10)..NHL NOTEBOOK                                “COACHES & THE CUP” LA KINGS OILERS BRUINS LAS VEGAS-CAROLINA ————— 11)..PHIL MICKELSON CONTROVERSY…GOLF DIGEST “FAN’S MAN-FAILING” ==================== #MLB #orioles #PADRES #mannymachado #CRAIGSTAMMEN #jacksonmerrill #DODGERS #shoheiohtani #ANGELS #artemoreno #nfl #49ERS #RAIDERS #maxxcrosby #BRANDONAIYUK #knicks #spurs #oganunoby #jalenbrunson #DEAARONFOX #VICTORWEMBENYAMA #TEXASTECH  #big12 #brendansorsby #kings #nhl #MAPLELEAFS #OILERS #goldenknights #bruins #hurricanes #teamusa #harrykane #christianpulisic #earlinghaaland #MauricioPochettino #hajiwright #GIOREYNA #fifa #worldcup2026 #GIANNIINFANTINO #NEYMAR #LANDONDONOVAN #ALEXILALAS #cristianoronaldo #lionelmessi #philmickelson #donaldtrump #mbappex` Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com

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Aly Trost joins the show to discuss Team USA ahead of the World Cup, her thoughts on Christian Pulisic, and much more!

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here — on American soil for the first time since 1994.And the U.S. Men's National Team may be on the verge of something historic.In this episode, Matt Robison sits down with acclaimed soccer journalist and author Leander Schaerlaeckens (The Guardian, The Ringer) to explore why this World Cup matters far beyond sports. From Christian Pulisic and America's “golden generation” to FIFA politics, ticket controversies, Donald Trump, and the future of soccer in the United States, this conversation explains why the biggest event on Earth could reshape American sports for decades.Leander is the author of The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts, one of the most insightful books ever written about the rise of American soccer.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Why the World Cup may be the biggest human event on Earth04:15 Meet Leander Schaerlaeckens and The Long Game05:00 Why the World Cup matters even if you don't follow soccer07:00 How global the World Cup really is09:00 Messi, Ronaldo, and the final chapter of two legends10:40 Spain, France, England, and the favorites to watch12:00 Political controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup13:00 How the 1994 World Cup transformed soccer in America16:00 Why FIFA took control of the 2026 tournament17:45 Did FIFA work over U.S. Soccer?19:00 The ticket price controversy and accessibility problem21:00 Why 2026 may not leave the same legacy as 199422:00 The story of Weston McKennie and American player development24:00 The pay-to-play problem in U.S. youth soccer27:00 Why Texas could be producing far more elite players29:00 Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, and America's stars30:15 How far can the USMNT realistically go?32:00 What success actually looks like for Team USA33:00 Why this World Cup could shape the next generation of players34:00 The opportunity America cannot afford to miss36:00 FIFA, Trump, money, and power39:00 Gianni Infantino's relationship with Donald Trump41:00 Why soccer may be the ultimate capitalist sport43:30 The community and human connection behind soccer45:00 The most surprising story uncovered while writing The Long Game47:00 Team America and one of the strangest failures in U.S. soccer history49:00 The turning point that eventually led to today's USMNT50:00 Why every American should pay attention to this World Cup51:00 What makes the World Cup unlike anything else in the world52:30 Final thoughts and why the moment mattersAbout Leander SchaerlaeckensLeander Schaerlaeckens is a columnist for The Guardian, contributor to The Ringer, senior lecturer at Marist University, and one of America's leading soccer writers. He has covered multiple World Cups and authored The Long Game, the definitive history of the U.S. Men's National Team.Subscribe

Dukes & Bell talk with Mike Conti about Team USA's chances in the World Cup and the pressure on Christian Pulisic to perform. They also dive into Trae Young's regrets regarding his 2021 playoff injury and discuss potential roster moves for the Braves, including a possible trade for Tarik Skubal. 01:20 - Mike Conti On World Cup 04:50 - USMNT Group Stage Outlook 08:45 - Team USA Strategy And Lineups 12:35 - Christian Pulisic Superstar Outlook 17:20 - Braves Travel And Roster News 21:15 - Tarik Skubal And Strider Assessment 27:05 - Trae Young's Injury Regret 31:00 - Falcons Offensive Line Updates 34:50 - US Soccer Impact And Inspiration 38:45 - Georgia Bulldogs World Series

Mike Conte joins Rusty and Steak to preview the upcoming World Cup matches in Atlanta, including a high-profile Spain fixture and the potential for a Messi-Ronaldo showdown. They analyze the USMNT's chances against Paraguay and highlight key players like Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun. The discussion also covers a deep dive into the NBA Finals and a look ahead at the Falcons' offensive weapons. 01:50 - Atlanta's Massive Summer Sports Schedule 05:00 - World Cup Bracket Explained 08:35 - USMNT History and Paraguay Preview 12:15 - Key USMNT Players to Watch 17:14 - World Cup Logistics in Atlanta 20:15 - NBA Finals: Knicks vs. Spurs 24:00 - Jalen Brunson's Playoff Heroics 31:30 - Falcons' Rookie Zachariah Branch Analysis 34:56 - Three Strikes: Picks and Travel 39:12 - Listener Calls on Sports Picks

Gregg Berhalter on his reflections from the 2022 World Cup, his top contenders for this year's edition, Team USA's strengths, Christian Pulisic's mindset, why we should expect March Madness-style upsets as the tournament goes on and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially here! ⚽

Nick Mendola joins Jeremy and Joe to discuss the USMNT's prospects as the World Cup begins. They evaluate Christian Pulisic's standing in soccer history and share predictions for which nation will ultimately hoist the trophy. 01:03 - World Cup Theme Song 02:29 - Nick Mendola Joins 07:46 - Christian Pulisic's Legacy 14:13 - Tournament Format Changes 22:43 - Predicting Tournament Winners

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!

Heath is joined by U.S. Men's National Team legend Marcelo Balboa to talk about the experience of the 1994 World Cup, the addiction of playing for the USMNT and why Christian Pulisic needs to play with a “chip on his shoulder.”  Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola check in on USMNT opponents Paraguay ahead of Friday's Group D opener, breaking down the latest team news (4:58), the keys to victory, and whether Chris Richards should be in Mauricio Pochettino's starting XI (12:59).Then it's time for a World Cup mailbag as the crew answers your biggest USMNT questions, including the team's most underrated players (30:09), the best partner for Christian Pulisic (41:42), how US Soccer can maximize the tournament's impact (52:41), the coaches and matchups they're most excited about, and much more (56:39).Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/

Jason Longshore breaks down The US men's national team's 2-1 loss to Germany at Soldier Field, including audio from the mixed zone with Antonee Robinson, Christian Pulisic, and Alex Freeman. Plus: Argentina's anthem mix-up in College Station, Brazil's win over Egypt and Wesley's World Cup-ending injury, Scotland's statement performance over Bolivia, England's unconvincing win and the Raymond James Stadium scoreboard disaster, and a deep dive on France's internal drama heading into the tournament. What's on Tap goes goals edition: best goals of 2022, players to watch, and which teams score and concede the most. The 3-4-3 closes it out with Atlanta United 2's big win in Athens, Eriksen's collapse in Odense, EA Sports FC's World Cup prediction, Florentino Pérez's re-election at Real Madrid, and three things that made Jason smile including Curaçao's school bus arrival, Free Bird at Soldier Field, and the Chicago Bulls-style USMNT introductions.

Expectations have never been higher for the USMNT, and the crew isn't holding back. Josh labels this roster the "Golden Generation," arguing it is the most talented squad the U.S. has ever fielded, with a core group of stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie playing at the highest levels in Europe.   The episode handicaps Group A, where the U.S. faces Turkey, Paraguay, and Australia. While the group seems "doable," the guys debate the high ceiling of a semifinal run versus the floor of a disappointing early exit. With new coach Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, it's time to see if the U.S. can finally leverage home-field advantage to reach the promised land.

Ricardo Pepi joins Rog to discuss the battle to become the US's starting striker, missing the roster in 2022, and how he's found his form this season at PSV. Plus, Pepi reflects on his recent performance against Senegal, his on-field connection with Christian Pulisic, and shares the story of how he found out he made the US roster. Presented by Michelob ULTRA. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Nick Wright answers listener questions during a mailbag segment. First, Nick shares his preview of the 2026 World Cup, breaking down each group, his pick to win the tournament, and Christian Pulisic and Team USA's chances. Next, he discusses Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2020s all-decade team, and where Shaq falls in the top 10 players of all-time. Later, Nick plays the viral 82-0 NBA game and uses his knowledge to try to build an unbeatable roster. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros unveil their official World Cup Power Rankings! Which nations make the top 15 heading into the tournament? Is the USMNT among the world's elite, or do they still have work to do? The guys debate the biggest contenders, surprise inclusions, notable omissions, and ultimately settle on their consensus favorite to lift the trophy. Then, USWNT icon and World Cup champion Alex Morgan joins the show for an insightful conversation about retirement, motherhood, and her evolving life away from the pitch. Alex reflects on her legendary career and shares the advice she'd give Christian Pulisic as he prepares to carry the expectations of a nation at a home World Cup. Later, USMNT defender Miles Robinson talks about the pressure and privilege of representing the United States on soccer's biggest stage, while Tim Weah and Mark McKenzie discuss what it means to have the World Cup coming to their home city of New York. They also explain why they chose to publicly address concerns surrounding the tournament's soaring ticket prices and what they hope fans take away from the conversation. Timestamps: (14:30) - World Cup power rankings (28:00) - Alex Morgan joins The Cooligans (50:00) - Miles Robinson joins The Cooligans (59:00) - Tim Weah & Mark Mckenzie join The Cooligans Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

In Episode #16 of the Five Stripe Playbook, Nick is joined by Drew from the Patreon Fam to update our Five Stripe Fam on all things USMNT: An entertaining friendly win over Senegal. Two halves, two lineups for Pochettino: Which players performed best? Christian Pulisic looked like his best self. Previewing the final friendly against Germany. And more! What are your thoughts? COMMENT TO JOIN IN! --------- We've launched written content for the 2026 season! Our newly dedicated writers room is working day and night to provide FREE written match analysis, breaking news, opinion pieces, and much more on your Atlanta United. Sign up for the FREE membership on Patreon to get all written content delivered straight to your inbox the moment we publish! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- ▶ Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- ▶ Support the channel while you shop for ATL UTD gear (at no extra cost to you!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/atlantaunitedfantv --------- ▶ COP FROM OUR SHOP (grab some ATL UTD fan gear!): https://teechip.com/stores/tackl --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn ▶ BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social ▶ TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 ▶ TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv ▶ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b ▶ FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst ▶ SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 ▶ TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rog sits down with US and AC Milan superstar Christian Pulisic to discuss what lies ahead for the US team this summer, how it felt to score against a potent Senegal squad, and the role faith plays in his on-the-field mentality. Plus, the attacking threat that Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi bring to the team, and what exactly was on Mauricio Pochettino's laptop in THAT viral moment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Longshore kicks off the daily World Cup format of Atlanta Soccer Tonight with a passionate defense of MLS and the players representing the league on the world stage. Then, why dribblers could be the difference-makers this summer, with a spotlight on Rayan Cherki, Sergiño Dest, and Lionel Messi. The 3-4-3 features three potential breakout players, four headlines including the Andoni Iraola to Liverpool reports and Romelu Lukaku's record-breaking return for Belgium, and three things that made Jason smile. In Stoppage Time: Jozy Altidore on the USMNT's newfound nastiness, Christian Pulisic, and the growth of MLS, plus Panini sticker madness and the incredible story of Tim Payne, the New Zealand defender who became a celebrity in Argentina without leaving the pitch.

Jozy Altidore joins Jason Longshore at Sogility in Fayetteville, Georgia for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jozy shares what the players are feeling now that the roster is set, why Mauricio Pochettino's "be nasty" message resonates with him, and what it will take for the guys around Christian Pulisic to step up on the biggest stage. He also opens up about the training philosophy behind Sogility, how gamified data-driven sessions are developing creative, confident players from a young age, and why he thinks an MLS salary cap overhaul is overdue. Plus, memories of those 2017 Toronto vs. Atlanta United classics and what made that Toronto side one of the best in league history.

On the latest installment of The Deuce, Presented by Allstate, USMNT legend Clint Dempsey returns to talk with Rog about the state of the U.S. Men's National Team following their win over Senegal. Clint breaks down Christian Pulisic's return to form, the battle at striker, Mauricio Pochettino's biggest questions, and what success should look like this summer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes Chris Navalta, author of Inspiring Stories of Soccer Greats, a powerful middle grade book timed perfectly for the World Cup. Chris, a lifelong sports fan and former sportswriter, shares how soccer's global reach and beautiful simplicity—just a ball and some space—make it the perfect backdrop for stories of perseverance, inequality, and hope. Chris explains that his goal wasn't just to spotlight stars like Lionel Messi, Alex Morgan, Christian Pulisic, and Vini Jr., but to reveal the real human struggles behind their success. Listeners hear about Messi's growth hormone deficiency and how FC Barcelona's support changed his life, Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala's fight against family expectations, and even David Clark, a blind striker who became England's greatest goal scorer and helped shape blind soccer worldwide. Chris and Jed talk about soccer as a unifying force capable of stopping wars, inspiring underdogs like Leicester City's miracle Premier League win, and offering kids everywhere a dream to chase. They also explore how families can use the book to spark conversations about resilience, opportunity, and asking, "Can I play this game too?"—no matter a child's circumstances. In the final segment, Jed chats with David John Preece, creator of the Mister Higgins picture book series. Inspired by his rescue dog, David's books gently invite families into conversations about kindness, inclusion, and grief, especially in Mister Higgins Comforts a Family, where Mister Higgins helps his family cope with the loss of their beloved Thelma.

Jason Longshore and Madison Crew break down a strong USMNT performance in a pre-World Cup friendly win over Senegal, highlighting Christian Pulisic's goal and assist, Folarin Balogun's near hat trick, and why Alex Freeman has locked up a must-start role in Mauricio Pochettino's three-back system. The conversation also digs into the PSG and Arsenal Champions League final, including Luis Enrique's fascinating postgame philosophy on control and unpredictability. The show's first 3-4-3 of the World Cup summer covers standout US players, four global headlines including Canada's injury woes and Germany's momentum, and three things that made us smile. Plus, Panini sticker pack live breaks and a look at what's ahead before June 11 when the World Cup starts.

David Gass, Michele Giannone, and Matt Doyle react to the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal and discuss what the performance revealed ahead of the World Cup. They examine Christian Pulisic's standout showing, Ricardo Pepi's impact, Mauricio Pochettino's tactical setup, and the biggest lineup decisions still facing the U.S. ahead of the tournament. Plus, they discuss World Cup expectations for the USMNT and where Canada and Mexico stand entering the World Cup.

Rog and Clint Dempsey go live with their instant reactions following USMNT 3-2 Senegal, presented by Allstate. They discuss Sergiño Dest's impact in his return, Christian Pulisic scoring his first international goal since 2024, Matt Turner getting a chance in goal, and if this could be Ricardo Pepi's breakout moment.Plus, Clint and Rog take listener calls and talk about Mauricio Pochettino flirting with AC Milan as the tournament looms. Find all of the best local spots around this year's big tournament with Men in Blazers City Guides: https://mibcourage.co/3R947x9Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, the pair react to the USA's exciting 3-2 win over Senegal. Christian Pulisic and Sergiño Dest got on the scoresheet early before Folarin Balogun provided the winner in the 2nd half. Alexi and Mosse discuss their biggest takeaways from the match, who performed the best, some surprises in the starting XI and more. After, we look ahead to the USA's final friendly before the World Cup vs Germany and discuss the state of the team as we approach this summer's tournament. We wrap up the show breaking down Mexico's friendly win over Australia and reacting to PSG taking home their 2nd straight UCL title over Arsenal and Toluca topping Tigres to take home the CONCACAF Champions Cup title. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Reaction to USA's 3-2 win over Senegal: (1:55)Tim Ream named USA captain for World Cup: (20:02)Looking ahead to the USA's friendly vs Germany: (23:00)Mexico tops Australia in pre-World Cup friendly: (28:32)PSG claim 2nd straight UCL title over Arsenal: (33:06)Toluca wins CONCACAF Champions Cup: (42:08) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cooligans are LIVE with immediate reaction to the United States men's national soccer team's thrilling 3–2 victory over the Senegal national football team in a high-stakes World Cup warm-up! Did the performance answer important questions, or raise even more concerns? We break down the biggest moments from the match, what stood out tactically, and whether the team showed enough to build momentum heading into the summer. We also give Player of the Game honors to Christian Pulisic after a standout performance and ask the big question: is he officially back? Has he finally moved past his dry spell, and can he carry this momentum into the biggest tournament of his career? Plus, we debate whether major MLS-based call-ups are still limiting this squad's ceiling and try to predict who ultimately wins the starting goalkeeper job. Finally, we zoom out and ask whether this USMNT has matured enough to truly go far at the FIFA World Cup. Is this the moment the group finally comes together, or are there still warning signs? We also preview the final warm-up against Germany national football team and what the team must prove before the tournament officially begins.   Timestamps: (6:30) - USMNT vs Senegal game breakdown (17:15) - Player of the Game: Christian Pulisic (35:00) - USMNT mature enough to make long World Cup run? (48:45) - USMNT vs Germany game preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

The USMNT finally gets back in the win column, but what did we really learn from a wild 3-2 victory over Senegal? Live from The Quin, in Boston, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa break down a confidence-boosting performance in the Red, White, and Blues' penultimate tune-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Christian Pulisic snapped a 22-game goal drought, Sergiño Dest opened the scoring, and Folarin Balogun delivered the winner. Plus, Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman had statement performances against the Teranga Lions. The guys react to Mauricio Pochettino's decision to make 10 halftime changes and debate which players have locked down spots in the USMNT's strongest starting XI. With one friendly remaining before the World Cup kicks off on home soil, are the pieces finally starting to come together? Plus, player ratings from top to bottom, concerns at the back despite the victory, and a full assessment of Pochettino's tactics and formation. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices