Podcasts about Golden Boot

ESPN FC is up to react to another exciting day in the World Cup. France took care of Sweden. Kylian Mbappe just keeps scoring, and he is one goal behind Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot of the World Cup. Erling Haaland scored late to help Norway advance. They are set up for a date with Brazil. Do they have a chance? We also recap the Mexico vs Ecuador match before closing out with some predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with Atlanta United Color Analyst & Host of Atlanta Soccer Tonight Jason Longshore! Mike Ali, Beau, and Jason discuss if Jason would rather wear the viral Bank of America 2026 FIFA World Cup charm bracelet or the Magic City hoodie from what was supposed to be Magic City Night last season for the Atlanta Hawks, just how much of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Jason has been watching, what's on the line between Haiti and Morocco this evening in their World Cup match here in Atlanta, what happened with England in their scoreless draw with Ghana yesterday in their Group L World Cup match, and if Jason thinks Lionel Messi is going to run away with the Golden Boot award or if there are other players still in the running for it.

Rog and Rory Smith are joined by comedian and Executive Director of Wrexham AFC Humphrey Ker to break down an incredible day of footballing action, including the return of the holy scoring trinity of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland. Who will win this incredible Golden Boot race? Can Messi drag Argentina to another trophy? Or can anyone take down a Kylian Mbappe-led France team? Plus, a look ahead to tomorrow's action. Grab the "Lifelong Cape Verde Fan" Tee here: https://mibcourage.co/4uVoziVJoin our Twitch Watchalong tomorrow, June 23, for the England-Ghana match: https://mibcourage.co/4uR2KBgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to another historic milestone for Lionel Messi as he becomes the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. The guys debate whether Messi still needs another World Cup title to put the GOAT debate to bed once and for all, and whether Kylian Mbappé—already with 16 World Cup goals at age 27—has a realistic chance of chasing down Messi's record before this tournament is over. Next, The Cooligans are joined by legendary former USMNT head coach Bruce Arena. Bruce discusses whether this current American side is the strongest in program history, explains how Mauricio Pochettino has changed the culture around soccer in the United States, and answers the biggest question facing the country right now: can the USMNT actually win the World Cup? One of the most successful coaches in American soccer history shares his perspective on the team's evolution and the expectations surrounding this generation. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis celebrate Erling Haaland's arrival on the World Cup stage and discuss whether the Norwegian superstar can carry his country on a deep run while challenging for the Golden Boot. The guys also preview another exciting slate of matches, including Colombia vs. Congo, England vs. Ghana, Panama vs. Croatia and Canada vs. Switzerland, as the drama of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to build. Timestamps: (2:00) — Messi stands alone as World Cup top goalscorer (10:00) - Can Mbappe catch him at this tournament? (20:00) - Bruce Arena talks USMNT and Coaching Career (37:00) - Haaland makes his mark: can he win Golden Boot? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Philippe Auclair and Amos Murphy to discuss the last 24 hours at the World Cup including Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all scoring goals. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Lionel Messi is the all-time record goalscorer at World Cups and he is leading the Golden Boot race for this tournament with five goals but Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are hot on his tail. Can Harry Kane keep pace? Jonathan Northcroft joins Tom Clarke to preview England's second match with Ghana and discuss the impact Jude Bellingham is having on this World Cup as his partnership with Kane improves. Paul Hirst reports from another Messi masterclass and James Gheerbrant survived the rain and storms to watch France, Mbappe and Michael Olise reach the knockout stages before Haaland got Norway a 3-2 win against Senegal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailMessi, Mbappé, Haaland, or Kane—which superstar will claim the Golden Boot? The Journeymen debate the tournament's top performers and look ahead to the USMNT's final group-stage game against Turkey. 

History was made on Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. And the race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring doubles. - FIFAワールドカップ2026、12日目、リオネル・メッシが大会歴代最多得点記録を更新し、歴史に名を刻みました。そして、メッシ、キリアン・エムバペ、アーリング・ハーランドがそれぞれ2得点を挙げ、ゴールデンブーツ（得点王）争いは白熱しています。Stream all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live and free on SBS On Demand, with full replays, mini matches and highlights available throughout the tournament. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026™ の全104試合を SBS On Demandでライブ・無料で視聴しましょう。大会を通じて、フルリプレイ、ミニマッチ、ハイライトも配信されます。

A new record in the history of the FIFA World Cup was set on the 12th day of the tournament: Lionel Messi became the most successful goal scorer of all time at a World Cup. At the same time, the battle for the Golden Boot is escalating — Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland scored twice each and ensure a close race at the top of the scorers list. - Eine neue Bestmarke in der Geschichte der FIFA-Weltmeisterschaft wurde am 12. Turniertag aufgestellt: Lionel Messi ist zum erfolgreichsten Torschützen aller Zeiten bei einer WM geworden. Gleichzeitig spitzt sich der Kampf um den Goldenen Schuh zu – Messi, Kylian Mbappé und Erling Haaland trafen jeweils doppelt und sorgen für ein enges Rennen an der Spitze der Torschützenliste.

History was made on Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup, with Lionel Messi becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. And the race for the Golden Boot is heating up, with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring doubles.

In this episode, The World Cup continues to deliver absolute scenes and, somehow, the chaos levels are only increasing.Matchday 2 gave us statement wins, controversial talking points, superstar performances, heartbreak, meltdowns, and enough social media discourse to power the internet for the next decade. The knockout stage is looming, calculators are being dusted off, and entire nations are now relying on results from teams they've spent years mocking.In this episode we unpack everything from another massive Australian performance against the USA, the teams exceeding expectations, the teams that have been stealing a living, and whether a certain little Argentine magician has finally ended the greatest debate football has ever known.Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé continues his quest to become football's benevolent dictator, the Golden Boot race is heating up, and we stumble across one of the most astonishingly stupid questions ever asked on live radio. Seriously. We're not overselling it. It might actually lower your IQ.But we're not stopping there.Matchday 3 is here, which means the spreadsheets are out, the calculators are overheating, and millions of fans have suddenly become experts in goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head records and obscure FIFA tiebreakers they didn't know existed three days ago.We break down every single group, who's through, who's hanging on by a thread, who's already cooked, and exactly what each nation needs to do to reach the Round of 32.The group stage is reaching its final act.Some nations are 90 minutes away from immortality. Others are 90 minutes away from becoming the punchline of the entire tournament.Expect chaos. Expect heartbreak. Expect calculators. Expect conspiracy theories about goal difference.This is where World Cups stop making sense and start becoming legendary.

In this hour of VSiN By The Books hosts Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis recap the US Open, preview the World Cup, NBA Draft, and update the College World Series. The hosts go into the Daily Docket. Anthony Dubbundo joins the show and helps talk about the World Cup and who he has as the Golden Boot currently. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brahim Díaz's footballing journey reads like a masterclass in patience, reinvention, and absolute conviction. Slipped out of Manchester City's academy, hardened in the tactical fires of Serie A with AC Milan, and now serving as a vital, multi-functional weapon for Real Madrid, the Málaga-born playmaker has officially embraced his role as an international superstar for Morocco.In this episode, we break down Díaz's fascinating 2025–26 campaign and the bittersweet international milestones that have defined his year:Analyzing his crucial role under newly elevated manager Álvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid, where his intelligence in the margins and link play with Vinícius Jr. have steadied a star-studded attack. Replaying his historic, record-breaking run at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he became the first player ever to score in five consecutive final tournament appearances to secure the Golden Boot.Looking back at the emotional drama of the AFCON final against Senegal, unpacking the immense pressure of his bittersweet penalty miss before a passionate home crowd.Discussing how his decision to switch international allegiance from Spain to Morocco positions him perfectly to lead the Atlas Lions on the world's grandest stage.Tune in as we trace how Díaz traded the safety of a supporting role for the heavy crown of a national talisman, and why his best footballing days are happening right now. Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid podcast, Morocco football 2026, AFCON Golden Boot, Alvaro Arbeloa tactics.

The World Cup is finally here, and we're diving headfirst into the biggest storylines with guest, Connor Willey. If Argentina lifts the trophy, does Lionel Messi officially become the unquestioned GOAT of sports? We break down the legacy implications, the three biggest keys for Team USA against Australia, and whether anything less than a competitive quarterfinal appearance would be a disappointment for the Americans. Then it's time for a loaded edition of Way or No Way featuring bold World Cup predictions: Messi's goal total, Spain's group-stage fate, a potential first-time champion, Golden Boot sleepers, hydration breaks, African nations making a deep run, and whether a goalkeeper can take home the Golden Ball. In the NBA, we play "Can We Fix It?" with the Lakers and outline the moves needed to get Los Angeles back into title contention. Plus, we unveil the annual Stripe Sports 4-Team NBA Mega Trade featuring Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Brandon Ingram, Tyler Herro and more—and debate which front office hangs up first. Finally, we head to the NFL for a wide receiver duo draft featuring some of the league's biggest stars before evaluating two of the most ridiculous fantasy football formats ever created: The House of the Dragon League and The Love Island League. Trust us, these rules are completely insane. Messi. Mega trades. Fantasy football anarchy. Let's ride. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lobbing Scorchers, Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe break down the first week of the 2026 World Cup with the group stage opening round officially in the books. Egyptian supporters took over Seattle for Belgium and Egypt, downtown fan zones were buzzing without the USMNT even playing in town yet, and Seattle looks every bit the part FIFA hoped it would be. Has the Emerald City already made the case for an even bigger role in future FIFA events?Lobbing Scorchers digs into the USMNT stock after a 4-1 demolition of Paraguay, with Folarin Balogun emerging as a Golden Boot candidate and Gio Reyna finding his form. But how much should expectations actually change after just one game, and could Australia, with Mohamed Touré and Nestory Irankunda, be a tougher test than anyone is giving them credit for?The boys share their favorite World Cup moments so far: Cape Verde keeper Vozinha goes from 50,000 Instagram followers to 10.9 million after the Spain draw, Messi drops a hat trick on Algeria, Haaland and Mbappe both bag braces, and FC Dallas striker Petar Musa scores for Croatia in a 4-2 loss to a sharp looking England side.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

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In this episode of Five Stripe Weekly, AJ and Mike discuss the latest in transfer rumors for Atlanta United and review some of their favorite moments of the 2026 World Cup so far! They also get with the Patreon Fam and ask - If they had a BLANK check, how would they fix Atlanta United? In addition, they answer your burning questions in the Mailbag, including who will win the Golden Boot race in the World Cup. 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

Well that was an exciting start!  England get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and what a game it was!!!  Ben, Tom and Toze are in New York and are here to discuss all the big talking points as Harry Kane's double, a Jude Bellingham's strike and a late Marcus Rashford goal gave the Three Lions all three points.  We also look back at the last few days of the tournament including Lionel Messi's hat-trick, Kylian Mbappe starring for France, plus a huge shoutout to Vozinha the Cape Verde GK!!! There's all this, a big World Cup quiz, plus: 

Andy and Randy talk about the stars scoring goals yesterday at the World Cup as Mbappe, Haaland, and Messi all had multi-goal performances. They also chat about the Braves game being rained out and postponed to today.

Welcome back to FUT IN REVIEW | World Cup Daily #16. Despite massive sleep deprivation, John and Shaq dissect an absolute blockbuster four-match slate where global superstars completely took over.We break down all the quality, tactics, and off-pitch drama unfiltered:The Most Human GOAT: Lionel Messi leaves the pitch in tears after a stunning hat-trick against Algeria. Why did their passive zonal defense give him so much respect, and what does his 16th World Cup goal mean for the history books?Ruthless Les Bleus: Senegal pushed hard, but France turned on the turbo. Kylian Mbappé breaks Olivier Giroud's scoring record (58 goals), Bradley Barcola scores a filthy chip from a ridiculous Adrien Rabiot pass, and we question if France's midfield has a hidden weakness.The Viking Debut: Erling Haaland bags a clinical brace on his World Cup debut as Norway crushes Iraq 4-1. Plus, a huge shoutout to Antonio Nusa for tearing up the wings and Leo Østigård for an insane bullet header.The Mad Donkey Delivers: Austria beats Jordan 3-1 in a late stoppage-time thriller. We discuss Marko Arnautović's disallowed VAR handball, his redemption goal two minutes later, and a goalkeeping disaster class.The Golden Boot Plot: With Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland all firing at least two goals on the same day, we are witnessing the craziest Golden Boot race ever.☕ Buy Me A Coffee: Staying up all night to record takes a toll! Want to support the crew one-time only? Buy us a coffee lifeline here: buymeacoffee.com/futinreview

pWotD Episode 3332: Kylian Mbappé Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 382,926 views on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 our article of the day is Kylian Mbappé.Kylian Mbappé Lottin (born 20 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the France national team. Widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, he is known for his pace, dribbling, and clinical finishing. Born in Paris and raised in nearby Bondy, Mbappé began his senior club career in 2015 with Monaco. With Monaco, he won the Ligue 1 title for the 2016–17 season. In 2017, at age 18, Mbappé signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on an eventual permanent transfer worth €180 million, making him the second-most-expensive player and most expensive teenage player of all time. With PSG, he won six Ligue 1 titles, four Coupes de France, including a domestic quadruple in the 2019–20 season and became the club's all-time top goalscorer. He is a record 5 time Ligue 1 Player of the Year and a record 6 time Ligue 1 top goalscorer. In 2024, after several years of speculation, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer. He topped the La Liga goalscoring charts in 2025 and 2026 and also finished as the UEFA Champions League top scorer in the latter year. He won his first European Golden Shoe in his debut season.At the international level, Mbappé made his senior debut for France in 2017. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Mbappé became the youngest French player to score at a World Cup, as well as the second teenager, after Pelé, to score in a World Cup final. He finished as the joint second-highest goalscorer as France won the tournament, and he was honored as the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year. He helped France to victory in the UEFA Nations League in 2021, receiving the top scorer award in the finals. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, France reached the final again; Mbappé won the Golden Boot and Silver Ball, and set a new record for the most goals scored in World Cup final matches. Mbappé, who scored a hat trick in the match, is one of only two players to have scored in two consecutive World Cup finals. In France's opening match at the 2026 World Cup, Mbappé reached 58 international goals to become his country's all-time top goalscorer.Mbappé finished in third place for the 2023 Ballon d'Or and was runner-up for The Best FIFA Men's Player award of 2022. He has been the UEFA Champions League top scorer twice. Mbappé has been named in the FIFA FIFPro World11 six times, the IFFHS Men's World Team five times and was awarded the IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer twice. He was awarded the Golden Boy in 2017 and the Kopa Trophy in 2018. in the 2021–22 season, he became the first player to finish as both Ligue 1 top scorer and top assist provider. Mbappé was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023 and was listed by Forbes as one of the world's ten highest-paid athletes in 2023 and 2024.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:37 UTC on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Kylian Mbappé on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Brian.

The championship hardware has been handed out, but the betting board is moving faster than ever this Wednesday morning! The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson (Dusty) is finally reunited on the microphone with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to catch up, clear out a massive notebook of sports news, and build a massive summer bankroll. From a major championship weekend on the golf course to legendary magic on the soccer pitch and a breaking coaching hire in the NHL, the boys have today's card completely surrounded. Grab your notebook—let's find some winners. On Today's Show: US Open Betting Deep Dive: The toughest test in golf has arrived. The boys shift their entire gambling focus to New York as the world's best descend upon the historic, treacherous greens of Shinnecock Hills for the 2026 U.S. Open. Can world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler complete the career Grand Slam? Will Brooks Koepka repeat his 2018 Shinnecock magic? Dusty and Hustler drop their ultimate betting strategy, laying out their favorite outright winners, top-10 locks, head-to-head matchup slips, and longshot value plays. Messi's Masterclass on the Pitch: Absolute, unadulterated brilliance from the G.O.A.T. The guys look back at a historic night at the World Cup, reacting to Lionel Messi's spectacular hat-trick that has completely blown the soccer world wide open. We break down the performance, look at how it re-shapes the Golden Boot race, and track the shifting outright lines. NHL Breaking News — Hiller to the Leafs: The off-season coaching carousel just spun out a massive piece of breaking news this morning. The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially named Jim Hiller as their next head coach. The fellas give their immediate reaction to the hiring, debate if he is the right fit to navigate the high-pressure Toronto market, and look at how it shifts early look-ahead Atlantic Division futures. Blue Jays Track the Red Sox: On the diamond, the boys recap a crucial 6-1 bounce-back win for the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park and look ahead to find the sharpest spots on today's MLB board. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

Former MLS star and current MLS TV Analyst Taylor Twellman shares his youth sports story as a multi-sport athlete who played both baseball and soccer in college before going all-in on soccer. Taylor had a prolific soccer career as a 2x Golden Boot winner and MLS MVP. He shares some strong opinions about American soccer, our current youth sports cullture, advice for parents, and advice for coaches.

Join Adrian Durham, Stuart Pearce, and Jim Proudfoot at the Dallas Stadium as they dissect all the action following the Group F faceoff between the Netherlands and Japan! The guys look back at the latest tournament action, including Germany's showdown with Curaçao, and debate whether Kai Havertz has already staked an undeniable claim for the Golden Boot. Meanwhile, Faye Carruthers brings you the latest from the England camp as she sits down with Jordan Pickford, and the team uncovers the ultimate tournament mystery: is Stuart Pearce actually a secret Scotland fan?!YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTPhoto Credit: Getty ImagesProducer: Lucy Lavery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg's Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg's are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. Email Darren: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids In Part 1 of this special Football For Kids episode, we travel to Russia and relive the tournament that changed the mood around the England team. Newly appointed captain Harry Kane scored twice against Tunisia in a stadium filled with buzzing midges, completed a hat-trick during England's huge victory over Panama and kept his cool during a dramatic penalty shootout against Colombia. There were last-minute goals, enormous pressure, inflatable unicorns and a famous night when England finally won a World Cup penalty shootout for the very first time. England's adventure ended with semi-final heartbreak against Croatia, but Kane finished the tournament with six goals and the Golden Boot. The captain had arrived on football's biggest stage. But his World Cup journey was only just beginning.

This super-week is brought to you by Kellogg's Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. With camps for girls and boys aged 5-15, Kellogg's are offering over 39,000 free places at sessions hosted by over 70 pro football clubs across the UK - from Colchester to Cardiff, Glasgow to London. Email Darren: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen AD FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids In Part 2 of this special Football For Kids episode, we follow England's captain from the bright lights of Qatar to the road towards another enormous World Cup adventure. After helping England reach the knockout stages in 2022, Kane scored against Senegal and prepared to face reigning champions France in a huge quarter-final. Then came a moment every football fan remembers. A penalty. A chance to equalise. A shot over the crossbar. England were out, and Kane was left heartbroken beneath the floodlights. But the greatest footballers are not defined by the moments when they fall. They are defined by the way they stand up again. From his move to Bayern Munich to another chance to lead England on football's biggest stage, this is a story about goals, pressure, bravery and refusing to give up on a dream.

The World Cup starts today and we've got a Football Fill-In Special! Ben, Tom and Toze preview the tournament and give their predictions ahead of football's biggest competition… Who are the dark horses? Which teams could fly under the radar and make a deep run and ultimately, who will lift the trophy? The lads also reveal their picks for the tournament's biggest individual honours, including Player of the Tournament, the Golden Boot and the Golden Glove… There's all that, plus:

In this episode, we talk all things FIFA World Cup! We first dive into everything surrounding Team USA Soccer heading into the FIFA World Cup and discuss what to expect out of them. We then give predictions for how far they will make it into this tournament and state what should be considered a disappointment and what should be considered a success.Then, we do a breakdown of every single group in this FIFA World Cup! We hand out our first and second place winners of each group and give tidbits on each team in the tournament.Finally, we close with some futures bets, as we give out our Best Bets in the Golden Boot market, who will be Team USA's top scorer and which teams are going to win their group.Let us know in the comments how far YOU think Team USA will get in this year's World Cup!☑️TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:54 - 2026 World Cup Preview03:55 - How Will USA Do?11:15 - Group A14:06 - Group B16:04 - Group C19:48 - Group D24:18 - Group E27:17 - Group F29:30 - Group G32:46 - Group H38:03 - Group I41:34 - Group J44:32 - Group K47:36 - Group L49:18 - Future Bets55:57 - Outro

Patrick and Hayden put their necks on the line with their 2026 World Cup predictions. Brazil and the Netherlands are not what the hype suggests. Norway and Switzerland are being slept on. And in the race for the Golden Boot, Mbappe and Messi are close to World Cup history. The guys pick their winner, their dark horses, their biggest flops, and every individual award from Golden Boot to Young Player of the Tournament. Make your own predictions with the Transfer Flow World Cup predictor — link below. Try out World Cup Predictor game: https://world-cup-2026.variance.inc/matches Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:02 Biggest Flops: Mexico, Brazil, Netherlands 12:44 Dark Horses: Norway, Switzerland, Portugal 21:16 Who Will Win the World Cup? 25:13 France vs Spain: Who Has the Edge? 28:02 Golden Boot: Mbappe or Messi? 33:23 Golden Ball: Player of the Tournament 40:45 Young Player of the Tournament 49:10 Outro and World Cup Predictor Tool #worldcup #worldcup2026 #messi #switzerland #brazil #argentina #france #spain #football #soccer #mbappe #lamineyamal #pedri #goldenboot #foryou #fyp #worldcuppredictions

WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW

Who's going to win the World Cup? How will England fare? Will Harry Kane take the Golden Boot? Which team will flop and who will be the dark horses of the tournament? It's time for us to predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico. Join in the fun and send us your predictions to podcast@cobblerstome  Charles, Neil, Danny, Chessie and Stat Man Wes host. ----- Listen without the ads at patreon.com/cobblerstome Join in the fun with us on Twitter & Instagram Send your emails to podcast@cobblerstome.com  It's All Cobblers To Me is a Vibrant Sound Media original production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here!

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show by making their biggest predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From who will lift the trophy to who will win the Golden Boot and which nation could fall short of expectations, The Cooligans put their reputations on the line with their boldest World Cup takes. Then, Colombian actress and global superstar Sofía Vergara joins the show to talk about growing up in a soccer-obsessed Colombia, her favorite World Cup memories and why she's excited to see the tournament return to North America. Next, Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room stops by to discuss one of the most remarkable stories of the 2026 World Cup. Room reflects on Curacao's historic qualification campaign, what it means to represent the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament and how Lionel Messi personally asked to swap jerseys after a match. He also shares stories from his career journey through Europe, MLS and international football. To wrap up the show, USMNT historian and Guardian journalist Leander Schaerlaeckens joins The Cooligans to discuss the state of the United States Men's National Team heading into the World Cup. Leander explains why the USMNT's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup may have accelerated the development of the current generation, breaks down America's chances of making a statement this summer and looks at what success would truly mean for the program on home soil.   Timestamps: (8:30) - World Cup predictions (32:00) - Sofia Vergara joins The Cooligans (42:15) - Eloy Room joins The Cooligans (1:04:00) - Leander Schaerlaeckens join The Cooligans Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

David Gass, Matt Doyle, Susannah Fuller and Tom Bogert go live from Soccer House in Chicago for a World Cup Golden Boot Draft, building their teams and predicting which stars will lead the tournament in goals. The group also discusses breakout candidates, tournament favorites, favorite World Cup memories and the fan cultures that make the tournament special.Please note: This episode was recorded live at Soccer House in Chicago ahead of the World Cup. Audio quality may differ from our standard studio recordings.

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For decades, the striker had one job: stand in the box and score goals. Then Guardiola made them midfielders, Klopp made them defenders, and now Erling Haaland has arrived to destroy the system. Welcome back to FUT IN REVIEW | World Cup Daily. In Episode 5, host GPM is joined by Art (all the way from Poland) and John (live from Perth) to settle the ultimate football debate.Has the classic center-forward actually died, or is Haaland proving it was just waiting? More importantly, which tactical system will conquer the World Cup this summer?We dive deep into the evolution of the game's most iconic shirt:The Classic Hitmen: Remembering the era of Alan Shearer, Gabriel Batistuta, Didier Drogba, and El Fenómeno (R9).The Guardiola Revolution: How the False Nine system with Lionel Messi and Roberto Firmino changed football forever.The Haaland Paradox: Why Manchester City's tactical mastermind brought in a 35 km/h blonde Viking to win the treble—and why the False Nine might just be a workaround for when you don't have Haaland.The Ultimate World Cup Test: Fluid football vs. Brute force. We contrast tournament favorites Spain (building around Yamal and Nico Williams without a traditional striker) against dark horses Norway (completely built around feeding Haaland).The Complete Forward: Why Harry Kane is the ultimate modern template—and whether he will secure the Golden Boot for England.The Lewandowski Dilemma: Art breaks down why Robert Lewandowski thrives at Barcelona but struggles as a classic 9 for Poland.Listen Early & Win Prizes: Want to hear every episode the exact second we finish recording? Join our Patreon to unlock instant early access, lock in your picks for the official Predictor League, and enter the World Cup Sweeps! Check us out at patreon.com/futinreviewRate the Show: Support our daily grind! Take 10 seconds to hit that 5-star review button on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps us massively to reach more football fans worldwide.Share the Passion: Share this episode with that one mate who still complains that modern strikers don't know how to score a classic bullet header!Instagram: @futinreviewTikTok: @futinreviewpodcastWebsite: futinreview.com00:00 - Did Guardiola and Klopp Kill the Striker? Welcome to Episode 500:43 - Patreon Sweeps, Predictor Leagues & Welcoming Art and John01:56 - Positionless Football: Are Modern Strikers Expected to Do Everything?03:53 - The Legend of Alan Shearer & Batistuta: What Made the Classic 9 So Deadly?05:01 - The Lewandowski Paradox: Thriving at Barca vs. Struggling for Poland06:48 - The R9 Hype & The Guardiola False Nine Revolution08:24 - Roberto Firmino's System: Is Creating Space More Valuable Than Goals?11:18 - Gaggenpressing & The Smart Press: Is it Fair to Ask Strikers to Defend?13:22 - The "Dark Arts" of Chasing Center-Backs & The Vinicius Jr. Defense Debate14:36 - The Haaland Upgrade: Alan Shearer Reborn in a 21st-Century Athlete16:40 - Why Pep Guardiola Ditched the Strikerless System for a Nordic Finisher18:43 - World Cup Tactical War: Spain's Fluidity vs. Norway's Brute Force22:01 - Harry Kane: The Complete Blueprint of the Ultimate Modern Striker24:14 - World Cup 2026 Winner Predictions: France, Portugal, or a Surprise Netherlands Win?25:36 - Golden Boot Picks: Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, or a South American Surprise?26:50 - Outro: Support the Patreon

Got questions about the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Join Carmine Bianco and Dan Alexander LIVE as they answer your questions and break down everything bettors need to know before the biggest tournament in sports.Intro 00:00Rule Changes for 2026 World Cup 3:00Qualifying is easier than EVER 12:00Group Winners & Bets 16:00Switzerland 17:00Group C 20:40Group F 23:30Japan 23:45Group D 27:00USA 29:00World Cup Betting Tips 32:30Group K 34:00Columbia 36:00BOTTOM OF THE GROUP PARLAY 40:00Brazil to Win the Cup 43:19Columbia to Win the Cup 46:00Grab Carm's Best Bets NOW 49:00Golden Boot Winner Bets 52:00

On the World Soccer Betting Preview, host Patrick Meagher breaks down the do's and don't's for betting soccer before TalkSport Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook joins the show to chat how extra travel will impact teams. Also on the show, "The S* Word" podcast host Will Gavin drops by with strategies for picking the Golden Boot winner, and former U.S. World Cup player Christopher Sullivan hops on with his preview for team USA. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark O'Haire and Adrian Clarke return alongside host Daniel Hussey to officially kick off the Matchbook Podcasts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We will cover a range of Outright Markets including Winner, Golden Boot, Group Winner, as well as best bets and long-shots. 18+ | BeGambleAware

What does the World Cup have in common with Wall Street trading desks?In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the hidden financial world behind the biggest sporting event on the planet. From Goldman Sachs' 100,000-run quant model predicting the winner of the tournament, to the rise of Polymarket and decentralised prediction exchanges, this is the World Cup through the lens of markets, trading and probability.We explore how bookmakers operate like market makers, why prediction markets are disrupting the betting industry, and how billions of dollars are now being traded on World Cup outcomes. We also dive into the data behind implied probabilities, elo ratings, liquidity, market inefficiencies and why England may be one of the most mispriced teams in the tournament.Plus, we uncover fascinating ECB research showing how football matches cause trading volume in London markets to collapse in real time.If you want to understand how finance, probability, trading and sport collide, this episode is for you.(00:00) The Finance Behind The World Cup(03:51) How Bookies Really Make Money(05:48) The Problem With “Smart Money”(14:03) Prediction Markets Explained(16:06) Polymarket vs The Bookies(20:23) Goldman Sachs Predicts The Winner(23:01) What Is An Elo Rating?(24:44) Goldman Predictions 5th to 1st(26:05) Argentina: Winners Slump Factor(26:54) France: Bracket Drag(27:26) Why England Is Overpriced(30:08) Goldman's Terrible Track Record(31:40) World Cup Impact On Markets(35:12) The Economic Boom Of Football(37:26) Final Predictions & Golden Boot

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We open today's show discussing the recent news that USA manager Mauricio Pochettino has been in contact with AC Milan to potentially join the Italian side after the coming World Cup. Was the hire a mistake from the beginning or should USA fans have known this was bound to be a short-term relationship? After, Alexi and Mosse break down Chris Richards and Crystal Palace winning the UEFA Conference League, the Champions League final this weekend between Arsenal and PSG, and the all Liga MX CONCACAF Champions Cup final as well. Then, the pair jump into superlatives for the World Cup this summer: who is going to win the Golden Boot and Golden Ball, their hottest takes entering the tournament, who is this year's dark horse and much more. In #AskAlexi, we discuss how Alexi would approach managing the USA team and then break down Jesse Marsch's contract extension with the Canadian national team. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse react to Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović's one-on-one sit down. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Mauricio Pochettino linked to AC Milan (2:04)Arsenal and PSG meet in UCL final (10:20)World Cup Superlatives: Golden Boot (13:53)World Cup Superlatives: Golden Ball (16:55)World Cup Superlatives: Most fun Group Stage match (18:16)World Cup Superlatives: Dark horse of the tournament (20:06)World Cup Superlatives: USA player that will surprise fans (21:52)World Cup Superlatives: Hottest take (24:10)World Cup Superlatives: Final predictions (27:27)#AskAlexi: How would Alexi coach the USA team (30:00)One for the Road: Tom Brady and Zlatan (38:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Kellogg's Football Camps - a brilliant solution for families looking to keep kids active, having fun, and building confidence this summer. Listen AD Free: https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids Premier League 2025/26 season review for kids and families! In this Football For Kids Classic episode, Darren Rees looks back on one of the wildest Premier League seasons ever, full of champions, shocks, relegation drama, record breakers and emotional goodbyes. Arsenal are Premier League champions again after 22 long years! We look at how Mikel Arteta's side finally brought the title back to North London, with David Raya winning the Golden Glove, Viktor Gyökeres scoring important goals, and Arsenal turning corners into their secret football superpower. But while Arsenal celebrated, other clubs suffered heartbreak. West Ham United were relegated despite beating Leeds United on the final day, Burnley dropped straight back down, and Wolves finished bottom after a miserable season. Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, survived by the skin of their teeth after a nerve-shredding final-day win over Everton. We also explore the players who made Premier League history: Erling Haaland winning another Golden Boot, Bruno Fernandes breaking the single-season assist record, and Fulham vs Manchester City producing a bonkers nine-goal thriller at Craven Cottage. And then come the goodbyes. Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after 10 incredible years. Bernardo Silva says farewell. Mohamed Salah waves goodbye to Liverpool after becoming one of Anfield's greatest ever heroes. This is a fun screen-free football podcast episode for kids, parents and Premier League fans of all ages. Joy, heartbreak, goals, drama, trophies, trapdoors and goosebumps. Because football never really ends. It just catches its breath… and starts again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the Glory KC is back with the 180th episode of the show!Before we get to the podcast, the KC Soccer Journal is having a free event at the Indian Creek Library in Olathe. Tickets are free and you can get them here!Sporting Kansas City couldn't string together three wins in a row for the first time since 2022. Perhaps after MLS returns from the 2026 FIFA World Cup break. Sporting KC nearly pulled off the comeback after a slow start against Red Bull New York on Saturday night.It was Star Wars night at Sporting Park and Sheena and I talk our off the field escapades, in addition to what happened on the pitch. After New York's quick start, Sporting KC generated numerous opportunities and nearly doubled RBNY's expected goal (xG) output, according to Fotmob (1.69 to 0.88).Though they had the greater chances, they failed to finish too consistently. Additionally, their mistakes were punished more readily. That doesn't even account for all the chances that didn't lead to a shot when a player took one too many touches or made a poor pass to kill an attack. Despite that, Kansas City remained in the game until the dying minutes. A welcome change after 5-0 and 6-0 blowouts just a few weeks back.We talk through all the highs and lows, as well as time spent on Capita, Berg Johnsen, Manu Garcia, Taylor Calheira, Shapi, Jake Davis and others. Sheena even breaks out a top-ranking list for SKC and the Current.In addition to the game, we talk through Austin FC firing their coach and Sporting Director after losing to Sporting KC, Or Blorian leaving his last club on a high, Zorhan Bassong's shot at a World Cup roster and Zamir Loyo Reynaga scoring in his latest international endeavor.The KC Current were up and down this week. They ended the week on a high, beating the then first place Portland Thorns. But their midweek road loss to Angel City FC soured the week a bit. Temwa Chawinga continued her Golden Boot climb and the ongoing Ally Sentnor/Haley Hopkins debate gets another chapter.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:SKC II resultsMessi injured?USMNT roster for the World Cup!Here is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 1:59KC Current - 54:18Digital Crawl - 1:14:41Upcoming GamesSKC II @ Real Monarchs, FRI, May 29th at 9:00PM CSTKC Current vs Boston Legacy, SAT, May 30th at 12:30PM As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

The biggest weekend in the EFL calendar is here, and Wembley is calling—we're previewing a massive triple-header of playoff finals on today's talkSPORT Daily podcast!Angelina Kelly is joined by talkSPORT EFL expert and former Arsenal midfielder Adrian Clarke to look ahead to a dramatic bank holiday weekend under the arch. We start with the Championship and the fallout from the "Spygate" scandal that has rocked the division. We discuss Southampton's sensational expulsion and how Middlesbrough have been handed a second life to face Hull City in the most lucrative game in football. Can Kim Hellberg's men take advantage or will the Tigers roar back into the Premier League? We also dive into the League One final, where Stockport County are looking to complete a fairy-tale rise as they take on Bolton Wanderers. We talk about the incredible story of the Hatters' top scorer, Kyle Wootton, who has remarkably sacrificed his Golden Boot hunt to play at centre-back during an injury crisis—could his defensive heroics be the key to promotion?PLUS, we look ahead to Monday's League Two showdown as the "Class of 92" head to Wembley. We ask if Salford City can finally bridge the gap to the third tier, or if Notts County will spoil the party in what promises to be a classic encounter.From courtroom drama to tactical masterclasses, there's SO much to discuss in the latest episode of the talkSPORT Daily podcast!YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTProduced by: Daniel KaneEdited by: Daniel KanePhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bear Bets is back to preview the NBA Conference Finals! Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Sammy Panayotovich, and Geoff Schwartz are joined by Will Hill to break down their best bets, longshots, and bold predictions across the sports world. The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder square off in the Western Conference Finals between two teams with over 60 wins. They also discuss some early bets for the 2026 FIFA WORLD UP including a longshot for the Golden Boot. They also give their best NHL, MLB futures and more. Chapters:0:00 Intro2:40 Western Conference Final: Spurs vs Thunder12:45 Eastern Conference Final: Cavaliers vs Knicks22:50 NHL Playoffs27:50 MLB Futures33:15 Early 2026 FIFA World Cup Bets37:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fire earned their second road win, sweeping the home-and-away series against CF Montréal. So obviously John and Tim spend the better part of half an hour talking about everything that they didn't like. In between finding nits to pick, though, they took time to shout out a great performance by Chris Brady and the quiet excellence of Philip Zinckernagel, all while wondering if Hugo Cuypers's Golden Boot-leading season is slowly getting overshadowed by the looming arrival of a certain recently unemployed Polish striker.Even if the performance on the pitch may not have been enough to inspire the hosts, at least John and Tim enjoyed it in style — Tim put on his reporter hat and went to Soccer House, the new soccer-only bar in Chicago, where talked to the owner and met up with John (IRL). The duo talked about what they thought of Chicago's new best place to catch World Cup matches.

For the Glory KC is back with the 179th episode of the show!Before we get to the podcast, the KC Soccer Journal is having a free event at the Indian Creek Library in Olathe. Tickets are free and you can get them here!Sporting Kansas City went from one of their worst performances ever to an incredible bounce-back week. After losing to the Portland Timbers last weekend by an abysmal 6-0 scoreline, Sporting KC put together back-to-back MLS wins for the first time since the summer of 2024! First, they hosted the LA Galaxy and beat them 3-1 in a relatively dominant performance. Sheena was in attendance for the first time this season, so clearly, she and her friends are good luck. Or was it the atrocious media game I played in? Either way, the Galaxy are, for one reason or another, terrible against SKC. That was the second time they've played and at the time SKC's 2nd win of the season. We talk through all the events around the game, the media game and of course, the main event of Sporting KC putting up three for the first time this year and winning at home for the first time this year. Then, KC did the unlikely and won again three days later on the road against Austin FC. They were the better team for most of the game. Despite going down late in the first half, they fought back to tie and eventually win the game and break Austin's verde hearts. Overall, four players scored their first goal of the season this week. Sporting KC had their first comeback win of the season. And things generally went really well over that jam-packed week.Sheena and I also had to discuss the Sporting KC salary release from this week, including all the new player wages and salary changes. I also had to knock down some of those rants from folks I respect around the team when it came to how low the payroll is. The KC Current had an amazing couple of weeks too, with two, 3-0 wins. First over a pretty awful Chicago Stars team that had somehow managed to beat KC once and then against a Houston Dash side that made a series of gaffs early to let KC run away with things. In the process Temwa Chawinga went from zero goals to five in two games and moved into second in the Golden Boot race. Watch out Barbara Banda!In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:SKC II resultsMLS Next Pro schedule changesUS Soccer's new competition between NWSL, USL SL and WPSL ProHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 1:24KC Current - 1:27:04Digital Crawl - 1:34:24Upcoming GamesKC Current @ Angel City FC - WED, May 20th at 9:00PM CSTSKC II vs. Austin FC II - FRI, May 22nd at 7:00PMSporting KC vs. NY Red Bulls - SAT, May 23rd at 7:30PM KC Current vs. Portland Thorns - SUN, May 24th at Noon As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

In this episode, I am so excited to talk with Sporting Jacksonville and USWNT U-20 forward Ashlyn Puerta, who is currently leading the Gainbridge Super League golden boot race.A rising force in the professional game, Ashlyn's made an immediate impact in her first season at Sporting Jacksonville, quickly establishing herself as one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Gainbridge Super League. From a standout youth career that included top academy performances, early national team involvement, and exposure to elite training environments, her path to the professional level has been defined by constant challenges and adaptation at every stage.Ashlyn reflects on her earliest soccer memories, the moments that shaped her development, and how she built the mindset needed to transition from youth standout to professional goalscorer. Ashlyn also breaks down her decision to forgo the traditional college route in favor of joining an expansion project, walking through what ultimately made Sporting Jacksonville the right fit at a pivotal moment in her career. Now a key figure in the club's early success, she discusses her adjustment to the professional game, playing in front of growing home crowds, and what it means to be part of a team building its identity from the ground up.The conversation closes with reflections on her goals for the future, both short-term and long-term, as she continues her breakout season and looks ahead to what's next in her career.Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, on Instagram (@the_womens_soccer_podcast) and Bluesky (@thewomenssoccerpod.bsky.social). In addition, leave a 5-star review and tell all your friends about our show!