Podcasts about FIFA World Cup

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse gear up for the USMNT's October window with plenty of burning questions. Will the U.S. lock in a back three, or shift back to a traditional four? How will they adapt without Dest — and with Jedi Robinson on limited minutes? And if you bring four goalkeepers, shouldn't at least two get a shot?Alexi reveals his Starting XI for the window — featuring Matt Freese in goal, a veteran back line, and Pulisic and Balogun leading the charge against Ecuador and Australia.Around the globe, World Cup qualifying gets wild: CAF, AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF races all heating up, while MLS playoff spots hang in the balance with Messi's Miami fighting for position and Jordi Alba's farewell on the horizon.Then it's #AskAlexi and One for the Road, where Alexi salutes Darlington Nagbe — one of the best to ever do it. Intro (0:00)3 Burning Questions for USMNT Window: Back 3 vs Back 4? (5:02)Alexi's Best Starting XI (11:36)2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Preview (21:07)MLS Weekend Preview: Messi double duty? (32:42)#AskAlexi: Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a huge success (37:31)Happy Trails Darlington Nagbe - Alexi's GOAT (44:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chiefs had control of their Monday Night Football game at Jacksonville, then lost it, regained it, and finally went down to defeat. On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, beat writer Pete Sweeney breaks down what went wrong in the crushing 31-28 loss. In other topics, the FIFA World Cup in North America is ninth months away, and Kansas City will be part of the action. What progress has been made? KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer provides a snapshot of what's been happening, and what needs to happen as Kansas City prepares for the world's biggest sporting event. Missouri takes on Alabama on Saturday in one of the biggest college football games in the Tigers' SEC era. We preview the college football weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Estonia and Italy in UEFA Qualification Group I takes place on Saturday 11 October at 2045 CET at Lillekula Stadium in Tallinn. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game.  We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions.  Who do you think will win? Who will score? Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don't know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE best place to find Serie A tickets. Tickets are often available for as little as £25, and sometimes for even less. Buying from LiveFootballTickets.com is totally secure and they even offer a 150% refund guarantee on ticket authenticity. So if you want to watch Juventus, or Inter, or Milan or Napoli, OR if you want to join Nima at a Pisa vs Lecce relegation dogfight, then Live Football Tickets is for you. To buy tickets to any Serie A match, simply click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LiveFootballTickets.com⁠⁠⁠ This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR now also available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up. 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

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes center stage this week as Asia and Africa enter their final rounds of qualifying. In Asia, powerhouse hosts Qatar and Saudi Arabia look to fend off surprise challengers Oman, Iraq, and Indonesia — with only two automatic tickets up for grabs. Across Africa, the drama is just as intense as Cape Verde, Egypt, Algeria, and Nigeria battle for a place on the world's biggest stage.Plus: Fabio Cannavaro takes charge of Uzbekistan ahead of their first World Cup appearance, Barcelona and Spain clash again over Lamine Yamal's fitness, Arsenal's injury woes grow, and UEFA makes a controversial leap — approving league matches in the U.S. and Australia.Your global soccer wake-up call is here — from qualifiers to controversies, from Doha to Dakar. ☕⚽

Over the next few years, the US is hosting global sporting events unlike anything we've seen before. The FIFA World Cup, LA Olympics, and ongoing NFL season create massive opportunities for brands to connect with audiences.This week, Elena, Angela, and Rob break down live sports advertising strategy. Learn why sports should be the seasoning, not the meal, and how to balance premium pricing with reach efficiency across today's fragmented media landscape.Topics covered: [02:00] How sports buying has changed since 2000 [08:00] Using sports as a surgical reach engine [10:00] Why co-viewing makes sports valuable but risky [14:00] TV spots versus sponsorships and activations [22:00] Risks of over-concentrating in sports [24:00] Planning for long-term sports effectiveness  To learn more, visit marketingarchitects.com/podcast or subscribe to our newsletter at marketingarchitects.com/newsletter.  Resources: 2024 AdvertisingWeek Article: https://advertisingweek.com/americas-golden-era-of-live-sports-why-brands-need-to-think-bigger-and-smarter/ Get more research-backed marketing strategies by subscribing to The Marketing Architects on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to MP Simon Court about the government's recent energy reforms, and about the three New Zealanders aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla who have been intercepted by Israel. Producer Alex spoke to Doctoral Candidate at the University of Auckland Luke Bird about concerns around Sportwashing with the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States in the midst of human rights concerns under the Trump Administration. Joel spoke to the National President of the Tertiary Education Union or TEU, Julie Douglas, about the University of Auckland, Massey University, and the Victoria University of Wellington, all announcing they will not be using software to detect AI in student's work, and what this means heading forward. Following their chat with Douglas, Joel also spoke to Shahper Richter, a Senior Marketing Lecturer at the University of Auckland, about using “interactive oral assessments” or IOA's, as a way to combat AI in testing students. Whakarongo mai!

Over the last few months, concerns have been raised over the hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Particularly, concerns over human rights in the country, VISA worries, and accusations of sportswashing have been increasingly levied towards the country. The relative lack of coverage of these concerns, comparatively to concerns over the previous tournament in Qatar, or those in the future in countries like Saudi Arabia, complicate the history that Football and FIFA have with questionable regimes and funding. Despite Trump Administration Policies that seem to threaten the tournament, there continues to be a lack of noise around whether or not the Three host countries should be reduced to two, removing the US. Monday Wire Producer Alex spoke to a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Auckland, Luke Bird, about this Sportwashing, its background, and why the US and countries like Qatar are treated differently.

In this episode, Joe and Roberto are immediately joined by Hand of Pod's Santi Bauza for the entire sho.w We start out with a trivia question about current unbeaten teams (4:10). In Opening Thoughts, we give you our very harsh reaction to the FIFA World Cup ticket presale, and the outrageous costs that have come with it (5:10). We return to soccer on the pitch with a recap of Match Day 2 of the UEFA Champions League (30:35). We close with the trivia answer (52:50). We are off next week, and will return the weekend of the 18th.

So the time has come, almost two years exactly after qualifying started, and after 217 matches and 613 goals, played in front of almost 5 million fans, just six teams remain on the Road to 2026. Just two will advance to next year's FIFA World Cup, to decided over the next week with the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers in both Jeddah and Doha. We are joined by Wael Jabir, Sudesh Baniya and Firzie Idris to analyse and dissect the six teams and two groups, and answer all the big questions. PLUS... we hear from Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui on his side's preparedness ahead of the crunch qualifiers.

Dodgers stayed hot, crushing Game #2 with big bats and post-game insights from David Vassegh. Off the field, a disturbing crime scene unfolded as police arrested a woman for murder after a body was found inside a car at a South L.A. tow yard. Meanwhile, Jane Goodall's lifelong love for dogs sparked a lighter conversation about how people bring pets everywhere including a fan who even took his dog to the Dodgers game. And in global sports news, Los Angeles will shine on the world stage, hosting eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium. 

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for October 3rd Publish Date:  October 3rd Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Friday, October 3rd and Happy Birthday to Stevie Ray Vaughn I’m Jessica Forkel and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Atlanta United, local officials cut ribbon on $25 million training facility expansion Toastique brings gourmet toast and juices to east Cobb Brian Snitker out as Braves' manager, will transition into advisory role Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cereals All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: Ingles Markets 6 STORY 1: Atlanta United, local officials cut ribbon on $25 million training facility expansion This week, Atlanta United pulled back the curtain on a $25 million expansion to their Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, and let’s just say—it’s next level. The facility, now a sprawling 50,000 square feet, is the latest investment from owner Arthur Blank, bringing the total spend on the space to over $90 million. What’s new? A second gym for Atlanta United 2 and Academy players, a cutting-edge Emory Healthcare Studio (complete with podcast and video production spaces), and more than 100 workspaces for staff. Marietta Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin called the ribbon-cutting a celebration of progress. The timing couldn’t be better, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner. Atlanta United expects to host an international team at the facility during the tournament, and Tumlin is confident it’ll be the top pick. And they’re not done yet. Phase two is already in the works, with plans for hydrotherapy rooms, hyperbaric chambers, and expanded recovery spaces. The goal? To have it all ready before the World Cup kicks off. STORY 2: Toastique brings gourmet toast and juices to east Cobb Toastique has officially landed at the corner of Roswell and Johnson Ferry roads, bringing a fresh twist to the neighborhood’s food scene. Think gourmet toast, smoothies, and juices—but make it Instagram-worthy. Founded by former Division 1 cheerleader Brianna Keefe, Toastique started in D.C. back in 2018 and has since grown into a national sensation. Here in East Cobb, Rex and Leslie Sheridan are running the show. The menu? Packed with healthy, colorful options. Fan favorites include the Smoked Salmon toast (loaded with salmon, herbed cream cheese, and all the fixings), the Açai Smoothie Bowl, and the Avocado Smash. Rex, a pescatarian, swears by the Tomato Burrata toast—“It’s my go-to,” he says. The vibe inside matches the food: light, airy, and full of plants. There’s even a to-go fridge stocked with pressed juices and chia puddings, all made in-house. For Rex, this isn’t just a business—it’s personal. After years of health struggles, he discovered that better eating was the key to feeling better. Toastique is open daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 4250 Roswell Road. Stop by, snap a pic, and taste what all the buzz is about. STORY 3: Brian Snitker out as Braves' manager, will transition into advisory role  After months of whispers and speculation, Brian Snitker finally made it official: he’s stepping down as Atlanta Braves manager after the 2025 season. But don’t worry—he’s not going far. Starting in 2026, Snitker will take on an advisory role with the team, marking his 50th year with the Braves organization. At a press conference at Truist Park, the Braves announced Snitker’s transition and revealed he’ll be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame next year. The event was full of praise, gifts, and a lot of emotion. Snitker’s journey with the Braves is the stuff of baseball legend. Signed as a catcher in 1977, his playing career didn’t pan out, but Hank Aaron saw something in him and offered him a coaching job. From there, Snitker worked his way up, managing at nearly every level of the minors before taking over the big-league club in 2016. When he stepped in, the Braves were at rock bottom—the worst record in baseball. But under Snitker, they turned it around fast. Seven playoff appearances, six division titles, and a magical 2021 World Series win later, he’s cemented his legacy. Now, he’s looking forward to spending time with his family—his wife, Ronnie, their kids, and three grandkids. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: TRUCK A PALOOZA STORY 4: Cobb County feels early impacts of federal government shutdown Cobb County is already feeling the ripple effects of the government shutdown, which kicked off at midnight when Congress failed to pass a budget. No funding, no updates—just ask Dobbins Air Reserve Base, whose website now greets visitors with a blunt message: “Due to the government shutdown, this website is not being updated.” Calls to their public affairs team? Crickets. National parks like Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park are technically “closed,” but outdoor areas remain open. Bathrooms, though? Not so much. Visitors are being told to bring their own toilet paper—yes, really—and pack out their trash. Meanwhile, protesters from Indivisible Cobb gathered at Kennesaw Mountain, as they do every Wednesday, to advocate for park staff and future generations. Organizer Gail Von Gonten voiced concerns about unpaid workers and stalled maintenance. Statewide, the shutdown could impact over 110,000 federal workers in Georgia. While furloughed employees may qualify for unemployment benefits, they’ll have to repay those funds once back pay kicks in. It’s a mess, and for now, there’s no clear end in sight. STORY 5: Cherokee Heights Art Festival is Oct. 18 Mark your calendars—on Oct. 18, the 17th Annual Cherokee Heights Arts Festival is taking over Freyer Drive NE (between Etowah and Chicasaw Drives) in Marietta from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission? Free. Parking? Also free. This charming neighborhood, a 1924 National Historic Register gem just a mile from Marietta Square, started as a small, invite-only art show among neighbors. In 2009, they decided to take it outside—and open it to everyone. Now, it’s a one-day celebration featuring over 40 local artists and makers. Expect everything from paintings and pottery to jewelry, baked goods, and even original books. Two music “stages” will keep the vibe lively with free performances all day, and kids can get crafty at an art station hosted by the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Feeling hungry? Food and drinks will be available, and local nonprofits like CASA and MUST Ministries will also be there. For a sneak peek, check out the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival on Facebook or Instagram. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cereals We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 7 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com Truck-A-Palooza 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Even though I am an Argentinian American, Argentina is my blood, and it transported me, back to Argentina... I felt part of the team winning, I felt I was representing all Argentinians." Andrés Cantor has been the voice of the beautiful game to millions for decades. Andrés takes Dan through his prolific career, detailing his journey from a young fan in Argentina to working as a student journalist at USC to bringing his signature "GOOOOL" call to the mainstream and more than 25 years with Telemundo. Together, Andrés walks Dan through his viral emotional moment calling Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup win, the undeniable highlight of a storied career. Andrés also speaks about sharing a legacy with his son, Nico, and their history-making experience of calling a game side by side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Even though I am an Argentinian American, Argentina is my blood, and it transported me, back to Argentina... I felt part of the team winning, I felt I was representing all Argentinians." Andrés Cantor has been the voice of the beautiful game to millions for decades. Andrés takes Dan through his prolific career, detailing his journey from a young fan in Argentina to working as a student journalist at USC to bringing his signature "GOOOOL" call to the mainstream and more than 25 years with Telemundo. Together, Andrés walks Dan through his viral emotional moment calling Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup win, the undeniable highlight of a storied career. Andrés also speaks about sharing a legacy with his son, Nico, and their history-making experience of calling a game side by side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The USMNT October roster is here and Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden & David Mosse break it all down. From Christian Pulisic's red-hot form at AC Milan to Haji Wright's goal surge in the Championship, we dive into the biggest snubs and storylines ahead of friendlies vs. Ecuador and Australia. Alexi, Mosse, and Stu debate whether Mauricio Pochettino's latest squad is built for a back three or back four, and what the absences of Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi, Yunus Musah, and Tyler Adams mean for World Cup prep. We highlight rising stars like Diego Luna, Patrick Agyemang, and Tanner Tessmann while asking: is this the best Pochettino roster so far? Plus, we react to the unveiling of the adidas FIFA World Cup 2026 official match ball, the TRIONDA, and rank the greatest FIFA World Cup balls of all time. Keepers: Four on the roster? (6:15)Backline: Back Three or Four? (8:33)Midfield: No Musah? (15:37)Forwards: Who starts up top? (22:25)Pochettino press conference quotes (26:38)TRIONDA reveal (39:52) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elias was joined on The Big 5 by Paul Gott, lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia &Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Among the topics discussed were Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his frequent international travel, You’re not imagining things - road rage is getting worse La Presse reports that the city of Montreal balked at spending a relatively small sum to host a national team's base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Cristiano Ronaldo has had another pivotal week cementing his stature as Al Nassr's captain and one of the world's most influential athletes. On September 23, Saudi Arabia's National Day, Ronaldo took to Instagram and Al Nassr's official channels wearing traditional Saudi attire, sending a heartfelt message to his Saudi fans wishing them “a day filled with pride unity and celebration with your loved ones.” According to Gulf News and Times of India, his post resonated powerfully with millions, drawing over 3 million likes and tens of thousands of comments within hours, with fans and commentators praising his deep respect for his adopted home and his role in elevating Saudi football culture.On the pitch, Ronaldo continues to make headlines as Al Nassr extend their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League. SC Lincoln and Sports Illustrated confirm he has netted five goals and produced one assist in six appearances, with his latest strike coming during a decisive 2-0 victory over Al Ittihad on September 26. The match saw Ronaldo working closely with new signings like Sadio Mane and João Felix, combining for powerful attacking play and showcasing Al Nassr's growing dominance. In this game, Ronaldo scored a typical poacher's goal, capitalizing on a Mane cross and securing a vital win. Commentators noted his relentless drive and leadership, with his signature free-kick narrowly missing and several efforts troubling the opposition Keeper. His contract, recently renewed through 2027, keeps speculation about transfers firmly at bay and underscores his long-term commitment to both the club and the league.Away from official matches, Ronaldo's business interests and social media influence continue to grow. He remains one of the most-followed personalities globally, now boasting more than 660 million followers across all platforms, as reported in Sports Illustrated. His close association with Saudi leadership, including Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and his visible integration into Saudi culture have further strengthened his cross-continental brand and influence.There has been unconfirmed speculation about Ronaldo's involvement in advanced fitness and lifestyle programs set up by Al Nassr's coaching staff, designed to keep him in peak condition for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as World Soccer Talk suggests. While details of these regimens are yet to be officially verified, it speaks to the enduring focus on his longevity and biographical significance.The week's headlines package Ronaldo as both Al Nassr's talisman and a global ambassador for Saudi football. With social media awash in praise for his National Day homage, and on-field performances continuing to shape the season, Cristiano Ronaldo's impact remains as monumental as ever, both in the stadium and far beyond it.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

President Trump says Seattle and other cities hosting the FIFA World Cup could lose games if they are unsafe. Another scandal for Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell. Guest: State Senator Chris Gildon (R-Puyallup) on Washington’s grim budget forecast, which Democrats are blaming on Trump. // Big Local: Over one thousand dollars of equipment were stolen from a Marysville youth football league. A Tacoma man is raising awareness after his dog died by what he suspects was a fentanyl overdose. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on Tylenol and pregnant women and King County workers not going into the office.

New Zealand's under-20 men's football team is kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign this weekend. Tomorrow will see them face their hosts in Chile, before further pool clashes against Egypt and Japan. NZ striker Luke Brooke-Smith told Piney the team's spirit is super high and they're all buzzing for the first game. “I think it'll be a good, almost a surprise to the world, is what we want to do, and show what New Zealand football can do at youth levels.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EURO 2020 hero and Napoli fullback Leonardo Spinazzola has had an amazing start to the season building on last season's renaissance under Antonio Conte, with calls for his inclusion in Gattuso's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers Italy squad. Nima Tavallaey and Carlo Garganese debate, discuss, and analyze a question on this topic sent in from patron/YouTube member. Do you want to buy tickets for a Serie A match but don't know how? Well, Live Football Tickets is THE best place to find Serie A tickets. Tickets are often available for as little as £25, and sometimes for even less. Buying from LiveFootballTickets.com is totally secure and they even offer a 150% refund guarantee on ticket authenticity. So if you want to watch Juventus, or Inter, or Milan or Napoli, OR if you want to join Nima at a Pisa vs Lecce relegation dogfight, then Live Football Tickets is for you. To buy tickets to any Serie A match, simply click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LiveFootballTickets.com⁠⁠ This is an extended clip from this weeks Q & A episode of The Italian Football Podcast available only to patrons on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR now also available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up. 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

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the spicy beef starting to sizzle ahead of the Ryder Cup (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Then the fellas tell all the netty fans to calm down (08:30), discuss how fizzing Cam Roigard is for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup Test (10:40), and the FIFA World Cup is expanding again (12:30)....Then, Great NZer Ryan Fox joins the podcast with a massive announcement about this year's Chasing The Fox (18:20)!Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (28:45)...GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE! Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio de Échale Podcast, José Quintero conversa con Adolfo Romero, Vicepresidente de Programación y Booking de SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater y Hollywood Park. Hablamos sobre su trayectoria como mexicano de Michoacán que hoy decide qué artistas llenan los escenarios más grandes de Los Ángeles, incluyendo Bad Bunny, Julión Álvarez, Grupo Firme, Rolling Loud, Super Bowl y la FIFA World Cup 2026.Adolfo comparte cómo ha sido abrir puertas para la comunidad latina en el entretenimiento, los retos de ser un líder hispano en la industria, y su visión para que Hollywood Park se convierta en la casa de la música latina en EE.UU.

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, we welcome Dave Borchardt from the KC Sports Commission, race director for the Garmin Kansas City Marathon happening October 18, 2025. Dave gives us the inside scoop on what runners can expect this year, including the expo at historic Union Station and the race-day experience across Kansas City. We also zoom out beyond the marathon to talk about the city's booming sports scene — from the rise of the KC Current to the excitement building for the FIFA World Cup games coming to Kansas City in 2026. It's a conversation that celebrates running, community, and the way big events put KC on the global stage. Whether you're gearing up for 26.2, running one of the shorter distances, or just proud to call Kansas City home, this episode will get you hyped for race day and beyond.

On today's show, Kimberly is joined by Marlon Hyde, business and economics reporter for WABE in Atlanta, to unpack the fallout of the massive ICE raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia in which hundreds of South Korean nationals were arrested. And, we'll get into what Atlanta small business owners are worried about these days. (Spoiler: it's tariffs.) Plus, we'll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty!Here's everything we talked about today:"Immigration raid at Georgia Hyundai factory tests state's longstanding relationship with South Korea" from WABE"Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding part of the Georgia complex raided by ICE" from AP News"Atlanta develops human rights action plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup" from WABE"After another subpar summer of going to the movies, what's next?" from Marketplace"Finally, the era of free in-flight WiFi is near" from The Washington Post"Costco's New Shopping Hours Are a Sign of Tierification of US Economy" from Business Insider "People are boycotting Disney, Hulu, and ESPN after ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel off the air. Will it work?" from Fast CompanyWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

On today's show, Kimberly is joined by Marlon Hyde, business and economics reporter for WABE in Atlanta, to unpack the fallout of the massive ICE raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia in which hundreds of South Korean nationals were arrested. And, we'll get into what Atlanta small business owners are worried about these days. (Spoiler: it's tariffs.) Plus, we'll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty!Here's everything we talked about today:"Immigration raid at Georgia Hyundai factory tests state's longstanding relationship with South Korea" from WABE"Hyundai says it will spend $2.7 billion expanding part of the Georgia complex raided by ICE" from AP News"Atlanta develops human rights action plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup" from WABE"After another subpar summer of going to the movies, what's next?" from Marketplace"Finally, the era of free in-flight WiFi is near" from The Washington Post"Costco's New Shopping Hours Are a Sign of Tierification of US Economy" from Business Insider "People are boycotting Disney, Hulu, and ESPN after ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel off the air. Will it work?" from Fast CompanyWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Can America's immigration system handle the 2026 FIFA World Cup? With 3 million daily travelers expected and visa wait times stretching hundreds of days in key countries, we're facing unprecedented challenges. Ryan Propis from the US Travel Association joins us to discuss what needs to happen now - from expanding visa waiver programs to deploying AI-powered screening technology. This isn't just about soccer; it's about America's ability to welcome the world while maintaining security. This is our first episode in an ongoing series, looking forward to the FIFA World Cup 2026.GUEST: Ryan Propis, VP of Security and Facilitation, US Travel HOST: Lauren ClarkeNEWS NERD: Rob TaylorPRODUCER: Adam BelmarResource Links:Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel ReportFIFA World Cup 26: Host countries, cities, dates, teams, tickets, qualifying and more

Host Sina Sadrzadeh alongside Erfan Hoseiny and Benjamin Nassiri review Team Melli's failure at the most recent CAFA Nations Cup, and question whether Amir Ghalenoei is the right man to lead Iran to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:48 welcome 0:01:54 Review of CAFA Cup 0:05:27 Tactical analysis 0:25:20 Lack of ambition 0:26:10 Failure vs Uzbekistan 0:28:28 Team & staff culture 0:37:53 Ghalenoei's accountability 0:43:16 Lack of progression 0:45:32 Would a change help? 0:49:50 Possible friendlies? 0:51:12 Taremi & Jahanbakhsh 0:57:06 Azadi Stadium 0:58:12 Women's Futsal WC Draw 0:58:48 PGPL update 1:02:41 Conclusion 1:03:30 Mansour Ebrahimzadeh Follow us on social media @GolBezan, leave a like/review & subscribe on the platform you listen on - YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Amazon, Castbox. Editor: Samson Tamijani Panel: Sina Sadrzadeh, Erfan Hosein, Benjamin Nassiri Graphics: Mahdi Javanbakhsh Intro Music: CASPIAN by ASADI https://instagram.com/dannyasadi https://smarturl.it/CASPIAN Outro Music: K!DMO https://instagram.com/kidmo.foreal Sina - https://twitter.com/IranFooty Erfan - https://twitter.com/Eri1806 Benjamin - https://twitter.com/KinnunenNassiri Samson - https://twitter.com/GolBezanSamson Mahdi - https://twitter.com/mativsh https://youtube.com/@UCKwPPeXDBpdpJWLb1U1cBSw https://twitter.com/GolBezan https://twitter.com/GolBezanFarsi https://instagram.com/GolBezan https://facebook.com/GolBezanPodcast https://tiktok.com/@golbezan https://patreon.com/GolBezan

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back to break down another electric weekend of club action! Over in Europe Ricardo Pepi makes noise in his Eredivisie return with a brace for PSV, while Gio Reyna earns his first start at Mönchengladbach and declares his FIFA World Cup ambitions. We break down Weston McKennie's Juventus redemption, Yunus Musah's Atalanta debut, and a tough loss for Brenden Aaronson and Leeds in England. Plus, a loaded MLS slate, including Idak Toklomati's hat trick over Inter Miami, Thomas Müller's birthday heroics, and Minnesota closing in on San Diego at the top of the West.The guys answer a question in #AskAlexi, on whether the USMNT's win over Japan eases concerns heading toward the World Cup. We also dive into FIFA's new international calendar shake-up, and Alexi takes us along on his trip to Chicago for “One for the Road.” Intro (0:00)Pepi Scores in PSV Return (8:13)Gio Reyna Starts and Declares National Team Ambitions (10:30)Serie A Round-Up & (13:27)Manchester Derby (20:48)Haji Wright vs Josh Sargent (26:38)Champions League Kicks Off (27:37)Thrilling MLS Weekend (28:51)#AskAlexi: USMNT Concerns Persist? (40:15)Alexi's Chicago Trip Recap (46:23)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet Uchitha Wijesekara (AKA Cheets), Founder and Content Creator behind TypeMedia.TypeMedia boasts over 100k followers across Instagram and TikTok, collaborated on posts with Travis Head, and has done brand deals with the AFL, Kayo Sports, Royal Stacks, Toyota and more.But before before Cheets became a full-time creator, he graduated from a criminology degree and began a career in social work, editing videos in his spare time.Eventually his skills got good enough that SportsBet hired him, where he spent nearly 4 years travelling to events like the FIFA World Cup, the Ashes, Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India… and creating content along the way.Now, he's gone full-time with Type and shares everything that goes into the page you see today.If you want to work in social media in sport, or just want to understand the content world better, you're going to love this chat with Cheets.We Cover:(03:49) - Interview begins (05:46) - How did Cheets land his collaboration with the AFL?(09:06) - Quickfire questions(18:30) - How Cheets collaborated on a World Cup Final post with Travis Head(30:32) - How did Cheets turn his social work career into a content creation one?(36:03) - How Cheets got hired by Sportsbet(40:51) - Creative process and editing hacks(51:47) - Challenges with being a creator of colour in the AFL industry(01:03:12) - Transition from Sportsbet to TYPEMedia full-time(01:16:48) - What Cheets would do differently if he was a Head of Content at an AFL club(01:26:00) - What Cheets would do differently if he was starting from scratch in 2025If you like this ep, give these a go next:#325: Freelance sports media professional | Brody Burrows#302: Paris 2024 Content Creator | Stella Barry#286: GWS Giants Head of Content | Jacob GaynorWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Mystery Crate, Jessica is appalled by how Greg Cote was treated during the Le Batard Show's Soup cook off. Chris Cote reveals that him and his dad have not exchanged birthday gifts in years. The crew later shares what some of their first CDs were before determining if this year's "Hard Knocks" was one of the more boring seasons in the show's history. Finally, Mike Fuentes gets distracted buying World Cup tickets while the show spoils "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" documentary on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Mystery Crate, Jessica is appalled by how Greg Cote was treated during the Le Batard Show's Soup cook off. Chris Cote reveals that him and his dad have not exchanged birthday gifts in years. The crew later shares what some of their first CDs were before determining if this year's "Hard Knocks" was one of the more boring seasons in the show's history. Finally, Mike Fuentes gets distracted buying World Cup tickets while the show spoils "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" documentary on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Jozy Altidore about his transition from legendary soccer player to entrepreneur and investor. Altidore tells the hosts why he loved FIFA’s Club World Cup this year and what he’s looking forward to at the FIFA World Cup next year, how he leveraged his own World Cup experience to develop his brand, and why he’s excited about his recent investments in the Buffalo Bills and TMRW Golf League. You can also watch this interview on the Bloomberg Podcasts YouTube page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Park Board explores mobility in Stanley Park; will the bike lane return?GUEST: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at a Utah event GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Major Projects Announcement: LNG, Nuclear, Ports Set to Boost Jobs and Energy GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent FIFA World Cup ticket presale opens GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tim Zulawski – President of AMB Sports & Entertainment – on the fan-friendly concessions strategy at Mercedez-Benz stadium and how it leads to higher fan satisfaction, increased merchandise sales, and creates "super advocates" for the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, and the stadium itself.   As they prepare to host major events like the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Final Four, their concession prices will not change.   Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast?ppplayer=1e977ebc536a4f7840f232ca6e253547&ppepisode=8414c1e30131e9e15dd33a38c05e3c4d   For more insights, visit our LinkedIn page or learn more about Navigate at https://nvgt.com/.

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 8 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the African zone. This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comREAD: Colonize then, deport now https://africasacountry.com/2025/09/colonize-then-deport-nowFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Italy got wins in their World Cup Qualification against Estonia and Israel, but it didn't come easily. With four games left in the qualification, the guys give their thoughts about the Azzurri's first games under Gennaro Gattuso.Watch YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/0o2Bd_0N1kkListen to the full episode 276 of The Calcio Guys on all your favourite podcasting platforms: https://linktr.ee/thecalcioguysFollow us on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCalcioGuysInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecalcioguysFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheCalcioGuysOfficialThe Calcio Guys is a featured show in the Top 15 Serie A podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/serie_a_podcasts/The Calcio Guys is a Top 5 Serie A podcast on Millian Podcasts:https://www.millionpodcasts.com/serie-a-podcasts/

It's time to travel the globe for another Jersey Swap! With the international break upon us, the podcast also strays over the borders to talk FIFA World Cup soccer. With the world's biggest soccer event less than 300 days away, how prepared are the national teams getting? The United States have been notable for their chaos during the preparation stages, but what about their next friendly opponents? South Korea and Japan have already qualified, so the United States will be seeing teams that could be close to the finished product. We bring in our friend across the globe Dan Orlowitz after the jet lag to discuss the upcoming match between the United States and Japan. Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has Japan equipped for 2026, but does Mauricio Pochettino have the same command of the United States roster? What sort of play could we see out of Japan's own "golden generation" of superstars? How big of a result do both teams need in their Tuesday night matchup at Lower.com Field? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

In this episode of the African Five-a-side podcast, Maher Mezahi recaps Matchday 7 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the African zone. Morocco became the first team to qualify for the World Cup and Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt positioned themselves to qualify over the next 48-72 hours.This podcast is brought to you by: www.africasacountry.comOrder our "Revelution Deferred" our physical edition here: https://africasacountry.com/store/product/revolution-deferredFollow us on social media:https://twitter.com/AfricanFiveSidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@african.fiveaside

Evelyn O'Rourke, RTE Arts and Media Correspondent, discusses Saipan - a new film depicting the infamous fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

This Stoppage Time release features a powerful excerpt from our earlier conversation with Woody Watson. In this segment, we spotlight the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Soccer Tournament — an event that made history by hosting the first-ever Marshallese national team matches at Springdale High School.You'll hear how what began as a grassroots effort has grown into a community-driven movement, building long-term partnerships and laying the groundwork for sustainable development through sport. Organizers share their vision of positioning the annual Outrigger Cup alongside the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing international soccer closer to fans in Northwest Arkansas.At the heart of this story are moving accounts from Marshallese players receiving their first national team call-ups, and the community pride that follows. Beyond the matches, the initiative includes youth clinics, coaching development, and collaboration with the Islander Youth Athletic Outreach Program — all designed to open doors for the next generation.Want to learn more or get involved? Visit rmi.soccer for schedules, streaming details, and ways to support this historic moment.

Monica Paul has been a driving force in making sure the world knows Dallas as a premier sports destination. She led the bid strategies and marketing efforts for nearly 600 events in our region. These events generated $4 billion in economic impact. Her leadership was key in securing Dallas as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dallas landed the most games—nine—of any host city. She joined host Andrew Kaufmann and Kevin “Sully” Sullivan, Senior Advisor at the Bush Center and former White House Communications Director. Together, they recorded a special live taping at the Bush Center. They discussed the countdown to the 2026 World Cup, the beginnings of her sports career, and her hopes for the metroplex region.

The World Cup 2026 qualifier between Italy and Estonia in UEFA Qualification Group I takes place on Friday 5 September at 20:45 CET at the Stadio di Bergamo. Carlo Garganese and Nima Tavallaey preview the big game. We look at the probable XIs, injuries and suspensions, and break down the game tactically before offering our predictions. Who do you think will win on Friday? Who will score? This is an extended clip from this week's free transfer deep dive episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR now also available on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up. 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

Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup 2026 & son of former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani, joins Sid to offer listeners an update on his father Rudy, who was severely injured in a horrific car wreck over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest Paul Caine is the President of OnLocation, the premium experiential hospitality division of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Under his leadership, OnLocation has become the global leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, managing premium experiences for over 150 rightsholders including the NFL, NCAA, UFC, IOC, FIFA, and PGA of America. Following TKO's recent $3.25 billion all share acquisition of OnLocation from Endeavor in February 2025, Caine is positioned at the forefront of the rapidly expanding premium sports hospitality market ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup in the US.This podcast is sponsored by Leaders in SportLeaders in Sport connects the most influential people and the most powerful ideas in global sport to catalyse discussion, and drive the industry forward. A new membership offering from them is the Leaders Club, the community for tomorrow's sport industry leaders. With 650+ members across chapters in London, Manchester, New York, Chicago and LA, Leaders Club was created with the mission to support the personal and professional growth of the next generation of leaders. This is done through members-only exclusive events, interactive networking experiences, and access to knowledge from experts inside and outside of sport. Leaders Club is for talented Managers and Heads of who are ambitious to progress towards C-Suite - if this is you, or perhaps someone in your team, find out more about membership at http://leadersclub.comAlso, remember that Leaders Week London is now a month away, visit leadersinsport.com/UP for more information and use UP15 for a 15% discount on your Summit passesUnofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

Send us a message!In this special first-of-the-month bonus episode, Alex & Annie sit down with a longtime friend and industry leader Tyann Marcink Hammond to talk about a timely and much-needed initiative to support host education. Tyann shares how she's leading an effort to prepare short-term rental operators ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, starting in Kansas City and expanding to other host cities across North America.Annie also shares a major personal announcement. After a successful career working with some of the biggest brands in vacation rentals, Annie is officially stepping into entrepreneurship with the launch of Annie & Co. Solutions.Key topics discussed:1️⃣ Annie's big news: launching Annie & Co. Solutions2️⃣ How Annie made the decision to go independent3️⃣ Tyann shares her “word of the year” and what it led to4️⃣ How the World Cup Hosting Crash Course began5️⃣ Preparing hosts to be good neighbors during major events6️⃣ Why advocacy and education go hand in hand7️⃣ Potential impact on local regulations and STR reputation8️⃣ The vision for a more organized and professional STR industryFrom new ventures to community advocacy, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the opportunities and responsibilities that come with growing in the vacation rental industry.Connect with Annie & Co. Solutions:Website: https://anniecosolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-holcombe-vrgal/ Connect with Tyann:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyannmarcink/ ✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners:Get a free market assessment from Track with 3 to 5 actionable insights tailored to your business. (valued at $400)You will meet one-on-one with an expert to help evaluate your market, identify opportunities, and build a strategy to help you stand out.

Emily Austin, journalist & influencer, joins Sid live in-studio to talk about her recent diverse experiences, including filming a movie in Tel Aviv, her travels to Greece and Saudi Arabia, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in New Jersey. She reflects on Saudi Arabia's social progress, particularly towards women, and contrasts it with misconceptions held by many. Austin shares her admiration for sports figures, including Novak Djokovic, and her ongoing efforts in the beauty industry with People's Beauty. She reveals her political aspirations, including a potential run for the presidency in 2040, fueled by her belief that if Kamala Harris can achieve high office, so can she. The interview also covers her interactions with major personalities, including a planned interview with Donald Trump and an upcoming campaign targeting Trump Derangement Syndrome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 538 of the Sports Media Podcast features renowned ESPN soccer commentator Ian Darke, who is the lead broadcaster for ESPN's coverage of the 2025-26 LaLiga season. In this podcast, Darke discusses his current U.S. broadcast schedule; calling LaLiga games; what he can do freelance-wise in the UK; why Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is currently the face of global football; his thoughts on Wrexham's story; the England women's national team winning the Euros; whether FIFA World Cup 2026 will be transformative for soccer in the USA; how he sees the U.S. men's team right now; the World Cup expanding to a48-team tournament and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. 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

President Trump said he wants to get rid of mail-in voting. Guest: Townhall.com contributor and lawyer Kurt Schlichter on the fake outrage over the changes to the Smithsonian and California’s redistricting ploy. // Big Local: Pierce County has spent millions on an eviction prevention program. People traveled far and wide for the grand opening of Washington’s first In-N-Out location. Pierce County is getting transit ready for next summer’s FIFA World Cup. // A memorial bench was created in honor of the elderly dog walker Ruth Dalton who was murdered in Seattle one year ago. Bed Bath and Beyond is opening new stores, but not in California.

The September USMNT roster announcement is right around the corner, and there's plenty to cover. Uruguay is reported to be lined up for the November window, while September brings clashes with Korea Republic and Japan. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down what we know and what we think about the squad heading into the first window after the Gold Cup.Plus, a loaded weekend abroad: Serie A kicks off for Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman prepares for his Bundesliga debut, Ricardo Pepi's return is delayed, and Chris Richards gets set to host Nottingham Forest. Back home, Miles Robinson signs a long-term deal with Cincinnati, Paxton Aaronson makes a record-breaking move to Colorado, and the Leagues Cup quarterfinals deliver heavyweight matchups.The guys also dive into #AskAlexi, tackling what it was like facing criticism as a USMNT player before social media and how U.S. depth stacks up against Mexico. Finally, Alexi's One for the Road dives into what the USMNT should look like at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Intro (0:00)Upcoming Schedule: USMNT vs Uruguay (3:58)Serie A Opening Weekend (11:26)Ricardo Pepi Watch Continues (19:46)Newcastle vs Liverpool Amid Isak Controversy (23:55)The Future is MLS for Miles Robinson and Paxton Aaronson (29:16)Leagues Cup Rolls On (38:13)#AskAlexi: Will Pochettino Bring Back the Gold Cup Absentees? (40:04)One for the Road: USMNT's Look in 2026 (52:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining us on the show today is Sonia Bichara. Sonia will tell Billy Corben about her fiancé, a detainee at Alligator Alcatraz who went missing at the facility. Plus, soccer influencer Danny Navarro will discuss just how much of a problem Miami will have once the FIFA World Cup arrives into town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices