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The USMNT won its World Cup group for just the second time ever, this time with six points!Bart and Thomas react to our two wins and a meaningless loss in Group D, then look at the excitement and anxiety of the Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina.Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod

Knicks Win It All, Caitlin Clark Gets Hit in the Throat, Serena's Back, and the World Cup Is Actually Good" | June 26, 2026 Episode Description (for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout — paste here): The New York Knicks just ended a 53-year championship drought. Caitlin Clark got punched in the throat on national television and the refs didn't call a foul. Serena Williams — at 44 — just accepted a Wimbledon singles wildcard and plays Tuesday. The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is happening in America and international fans are losing their minds over Waffle House. And your AL East standings? The Yankees are holding first at 48-32 while Boston somehow sweeps them this weekend. We break it all down on this week's You Don't Know Jack — your fast, no-filter take on everything happening in sports right now. What We're Talking About This Week NBA — New York Knicks: 2026 NBA Champions The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals to end the longest championship drought in franchise history — 53 years since 1973. New York ran through the Eastern Conference like a freight train, sweeping both the 76ers and the Cavaliers before closing out San Antonio in five. This is one of the most significant NBA championships in the past two decades and the city of New York is still celebrating. Knicks defeated the Spurs in five games, winning the decisive Game 5 in San Antonio New York swept the 76ers 4-0 in the second round and swept Cleveland 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals First Knicks NBA title since 1973 — 53 years between championships Spurs came in as the #2 seed in the West after a brutal seven-game series win over Oklahoma City Notable: Knicks won Game 2 of the Finals on the road 105-104 — the type of win that defines champions   WNBA — Caitlin Clark, Fouls, and the Officiating Debate Caitlin Clark is having a historic season for the Indiana Fever — but she's also in the middle of the most-talked-about officiating controversy in WNBA history. This week she picked up her fifth technical foul of the season for clapping and was later punched in the throat during a play with no foul called in real time. The WNBA eventually suspended Phoenix's Alyssa Thomas and upgraded the foul to a Flagrant 2 — but the damage was already done, and the internet had already seen everything. Indiana Fever record: 10-7 — in the playoff picture Clark has 5 technical fouls on the season; automatic one-game suspension kicks in at 8 Monday June 23: Clark was T'd up for clapping after a foul call — league has not rescinded it despite a Fever appeal Wednesday June 25: Alyssa Thomas hit Clark in the throat on a dead ball — no foul called live, later upgraded to Flagrant 2, Thomas suspended Clark's stat line from Monday: 24 points, 9 assists in an 86-77 Fever win over Phoenix Clark holds the WNBA record for most consecutive 20-point, 5-assist games (6 in a row) Fever coach Stephanie White: "We have a generational talent who had two cheap shots that weren't called." Former players and athletes across sports weighed in on social media — this is a mainstream story, not just a WNBA story   FIFA World Cup 2026 — America Hosts, America Delivers The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and it is exceeding expectations in every possible way. The USMNT won Group D, scored 7 goals in the group stage (tying their all-time record before the knockout round), and now faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32. Off the field, international fans are going viral for discovering American culture for the first time — Waffle House, Big Gulps, and Buc-ee's are now internationally famous. USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opener — one of the strongest competitive performances in years USA beat Australia in Game 2 to clinch the group Final group game: Lost 3-2 to Turkey (already eliminated, Pochettino rested starters) — Christian Pulisic came on in the 58th minute returning from a calf injury 7 goals in the group stage ties the USMNT record before knockout play Round of 32: USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina — next up The expanded 48-team World Cup already set the record for most combined goals in tournament history International fan reactions: Scotland's Tartan Army played bagpipes in a Boston neighborhood at 6:30am — neighbors loved it Pre-tournament concerns about immigration enforcement, ticket prices ($11,000 for Finals seats), and boycott calls have largely given way to an overwhelmingly positive on-the-ground experience   Tennis — Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon Singles Serena Williams, 44, has accepted a wildcard to compete in the 2026 Wimbledon singles draw — her first singles match at a Grand Slam since the 2022 US Open. What started as a doubles comeback has turned into a full singles return on the biggest stage in tennis. Wimbledon begins Monday, June 29. Serena plays Tuesday. Serena holds 7 Wimbledon singles titles and 23 Grand Slam titles total Last major singles match: 2022 US Open, third round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic Comeback started at Queen's Club (doubles with Victoria Mboko — won the opener 7-6, 6-2) Also played doubles in Berlin with Karolina Muchova before the Wimbledon wildcard announcement Wimbledon confirmed the singles wildcard June 21 with the Instagram post: "This is not a drill" Serena and Venus also received a doubles wildcard — the sisters play together at SW19 First round opponent: Maya Joint (Australia), World No. 53 — plays Tuesday, June 30 Unseeded and could face a top-10 player as early as the second round Serena's own words on returning: "I need to get to work." On pressure: "I've had enough pressure." On motivation: "It's really about my kids getting to see me play."   NHL — Carolina Hurricanes Win the Stanley Cup The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina was the top seed in the East all season and backed it up all the way to a Cup-clinching shutout in Game 6. They didn't just win — they dominated, including a dominant sweep of Ottawa in the first round and a five-game win over Montreal. Carolina won the Stanley Cup Final over Vegas 4-2 Game 6 was a shutout — Hurricanes closed it out in style Vegas made it to the Finals by eliminating top-seeded Colorado in 4 games in the Western Conference Finals — a major upset Hurricanes playoff run: def. Ottawa (4-0), def. Montreal (4-1), then won the Cup in 6 over Vegas Second Stanley Cup in franchise history for Raleigh, NC Carolina's defensive system and goaltending were elite all playoffs   MLB — AL East Report: June 26, 2026 The Yankees are in first place and the Rays are right behind them. Baltimore is underperforming. Boston is struggling — but they're somehow making the Yankees' weekend miserable. Here's your AL East breakdown heading into the weekend series. AL East Standings (as of June 26, 2026): Team W L GB New York Yankees 48 32 — Tampa Bay Rays 45 33 3.0 Toronto Blue Jays 39 42 9.0 Baltimore Orioles 38 44 10.0 Boston Red Sox 33 46 15.0 New York Yankees (48-32) — First Place Best record in the AL East by 3 games Won at Detroit Wednesday 4-2 Lost at Boston Thursday 6-3 Tonight at Boston: Down 5-0 in a game in progress — could be swept in the series Weekend series vs. Boston continues Saturday 1:10pm and Sunday 1:10pm Tampa Bay Rays (45-33) — 3 Games Back Quietly one of the best teams in the American League — 3rd in the entire AL by record Swept Kansas City this week — beat them 5-3, then 13-2 Tonight vs. Arizona: Up 4-1 in a game in progress Don't count the Rays out of the division race Baltimore Orioles (38-44) — 10 Games Back Ten games under .500 and 10 back in the division — struggling to find consistency Lost to the Angels 7-6 on Wednesday on the road Tonight at home vs. Washington: Up 2-1 — a game Baltimore needs to win Toronto Blue Jays (39-42) — 9 Games Back Under .500 and getting swept by Texas this week Lost to Houston 3-1 Wednesday, lost to Texas 6-5 Thursday Down 5-0 to Texas tonight — not a good series Boston Red Sox (33-46) — 15 Games Back 15 games back is tough. But they're making the Yankees feel it right now Beat New York 6-3 Thursday and lead them 5-0 tonight — may be heading for a sweep The Red Sox making life hard for the Yankees is never not entertaining AL East Games to Watch This Weekend: Yankees at Red Sox: Sat 1:10pm, Sun 1:10pm — this is the series of the weekend Rays at home vs. Arizona: Sat 6:10pm Orioles vs. Nationals: Sat 7:05pm, Sun 1:35pm Blue Jays vs. Rangers: Sat 3:07pm, Sun 1:37pm   Subscribe, Review, Share If you got something out of this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it goes a long way. Share this episode with the sports fan in your life who thinks they know everything. Spoiler: they don't know Jack. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Follow: @JackYDK @Jmggmpg @RTLPod

USMNT has an amazing start to the World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino getting it right at the right time. Spain is now in our path, but not an attacking style team. Hey, first things first, win our next match. We talk about it all. Oh, we also got a surprise guest, Chipper joins the show, bringing Roswell Santos vibes and amazing questions / commentary to the show!

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA ended its group stage in defeat, falling to Türkiye 3-2. Alexi and Mosse break down the match that saw manager Mauricio Pochettino make nine changes to the starting XI as well as the return of Christian Pulisic. Despite the loss, the USA still won Group D and will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32. After dissecting the USA's coming match, Alexi and Mosse went through the rest of the matches from the day that saw Ecuador upset Germany, Australia earn a spot in the round of 32 and more. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:15: Instant reaction to the USA's loss to Türkiye4:48: Takeaways from the defeat to Türkiye9:49: Looking ahead to Round of 32 match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina13:18: Recapping the rest of Group D, E & F18:18: Previewing the next slate of matches20:52: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT's 3-2 defeat to Türkiye in their final World Cup group-stage match. With knockout-round qualification already secured, the guys debate whether fans should be concerned by the loss or simply chalk it up to squad rotation and experimentation. They break down the biggest moments from the match and explain why Sebastian Berhalter earned their Player of the Match honors despite the disappointing result. Then, The Cooligans are joined by USMNT midfielder Gianluca Busio to get a player's perspective on the team's mindset heading into the knockout rounds. Nate Bukaty also joins the show to share his reaction to the performance, while Aly Trost Martin helps hand out USMNT stock up and stock down grades following the conclusion of the group stage. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis turn their attention to the Round of 32, where the United States will face Bosnia and Herzegovina. The guys discuss what Mauricio Pochettino's team needs to improve before the knockout stage begins, the key matchups to watch, and whether this loss could ultimately serve as the wake-up call the USMNT needs before the games truly matter. Timestamps: (0:00) — USMNT vs Turkiye Reaction (12:00) - Player of the Game: Sebastian Berhalter (14:00) - Gianluca Busion joins The Cooligans (25:00) - Nate Bukaty joins The Cooligans (33:30) - Aly Trost Martin joins The Cooligans (39:45) - Lookahead to Round of 32 vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

The USMNT's winning run at the 2026 World Cup came to an end, falling 3-2 to Türkiye in their Group D finale. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, Tony Meola, and Marcelo Balboa assess the performance, debate Mauricio Pochettino's nine changes and tactical approach, and give Türkiye credit for taking the game to the co-hosts. The crew also hands out player ratings, breaks down Australia and Paraguay's fight for second place, and looks ahead to the USMNT's Round of 32 path.Plus, the guys discuss Christian Pulisic's impact off the bench and how he can help the team regain momentum ahead of the Bosnia and Herzegovina clash.Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/

Steve and Charlie listened to USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino's media availability before the United States' matchup against Turkey.

USMNT Legit Threat to Make Deep Run at World Cup? Before Team USA even played its third and final group match at the World Cup, the USMNT clinched the top spot in Group D. With Christian Pulisic ready to return from his calf injury, how much of a threat is the U.S. to advance deep into the knockout round? Plus, the NBA offseason blockbuster: Giannis Antetokounmpo is going from Milwaukee to Miami. Are the Heat ready to contend in a competitive Eastern Conference? And, Jake Reinisch is signing with the Athletics organization after displaying his power for a second season with the ValleyCats. We're talking with the Shen grad.

Join us LIVE for the instant postgame reaction following the USMNT's final Group D match against Türkiye! We're breaking down all the action from Los Angeles, discussing Mauricio Pochettino's tactical changes, and looking ahead to the Round of 32. Did the U.S. maintain their winning momentum? What did you think of the new starting XI? Drop your thoughts in the chat and let's analyze the performance!#USMNT #WorldCup2026 #USAvTUR #Soccer #Poch #Soccer #FIFAWorldCup #GroupD

Fill-in host Donny Football Chedrick acknowledges the U.S. men's World Cup team after they won Group D sending them to the knockout round of 32.

On Day 15 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Australia picked up a key point against a disciplined Paraguay side. Ecuador stunned top-seeded Germany to qualify for the knockout stage from third place, while Côte d'Ivoire, the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden also advanced to the Round of 32. - Day 15: Pasok na ang Socceroos sa knockout stage matapos panindigan ang kanilang puwesto sa Group D, habang tinalo naman ng Ecuador ang Germany sa Group E para umabante rin sa Round of 32.

Vini Jr. powers Brazil to first place, Canada makes history despite a loss, and the group stage drama continues. Jordan Angeli, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the day's biggest results before previewing the USMNT's Group D finale against Türkiye and the decisive Group E and F matchups as the race to the knockout rounds heats up.

Jason Longshore takes you through the first day of Matchday 3 at the 2026 World Cup. Madison Crews joins to discuss Morocco's win over Haiti in Atlanta. Groups A, B, and C are now complete and the USMNT will close out Group D tomorrow night.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show with six spicy World Cup predictions that could either make them look like geniuses or get them roasted by fans. Alexis predicts that Canada will fail to beat Switzerland, Kylian Mbappé will break the World Cup scoring record and England will advance despite failing to hit top gear. Christian counters with bold calls of his own, including Cape Verde reaching the knockout rounds, Uruguay crashing out of the tournament and Lionel Messi starring in Argentina's final group-stage match. Next, The Cooligans preview the USMNT's final group-stage game against Türkiye and debate how Mauricio Pochettino should approach what feels like a glorified friendly. Should Matt Freese keep his place? Does Christian Pulisic need minutes to stay sharp? And can Gio Reyna play his way into the starting lineup for the knockout rounds? The guys also discuss Folarin Balogun's likely summer transfer and make their cases for AC Milan and Barcelona as potential destinations. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis react to Cristiano Ronaldo's historic two-goal performance that made him the oldest player ever to score a World Cup brace and the first player to score in six different World Cups. They also break down England's frustrating draw against Ghana and explain what changes the Three Lions need to make moving forward, before previewing the latest action in Group C as the tournament heads toward the knockout stages. Timestamps: (2:00) — 6 Matchday 3 predictions ahead of the Knockout Rounds (20:30) - USMNT vs Turkiye preview: who should be the starting XI? (33:30) - Folarin Balogun on the move: what club should he go to? (42:00) - Ronaldo breaks his duck: can he kick on from here? (47:00) - England's shock draw vs. Ghana: what has to change? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

This week, the guys recap the latest from the World Cup including a rundown of the top teams from the field of 48! Does the U.S. crack the top 5 in the power rankings after a dominant performance against Australia and clinching Group D with a match to spare? And finally, is an NBA team making a big mistake for trading for Giannis?

The USMNT has already locked up top spot in Group D, but there's still plenty to play for against Türkiye. Will Mauricio Pochettino rotate his squad, protect key players on yellow cards, or keep the momentum rolling ahead of the knockout stage? Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola, and Marcelo Balboa discuss the team's potential Round of 32 opponents, the pros and cons of resting stars like Christian Pulisic, and which fringe players deserve their World Cup moment. Plus, the guys answer your World Cup mailbag questions, debate whether Weston McKennie is the greatest U.S. midfielder ever, and make their predictions for the final group-stage showdown.Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/

In this bonus feature, Jeff and former USMNT great Carlos Bocanegra break down the United States' dominant 2-0 victory over Australia, a win that secured first place in Group D and a perfect record at the World Cup.A must-listen for U.S. soccer fans celebrating another impressive performance on the sport's biggest stage!

The USMNT has already secured first place in Group D, and David Gass and Matt Doyle discuss the growing buzz around the team, the rising attention on the World Cup and what comes next against Türkiye. With the knockout rounds looming, how much should Mauricio Pochettino rotate? The guys break down the latest on Christian Pulisic, Cristian Roldan and the yellow-card situation, look ahead to potential Round of 32 opponents and discuss what's next for Folarin Balogun after a breakout World Cup performance.0:00 Intro3:17 USMNT Tops Group D, World Cup Buzz & TV Ratings8:17 Folarin Balogun Transfer Talk & World Cup Rise14:41 Christian Pulisic, Cristian Roldan and Defenders19:35 USMNT Midfield Decisions vs. Türkiye24:35 Why USA vs. Türkiye Still Matters28:52 USMNT Round of 32 Opponents & Knockout Path32:25 Knockout Stage Preview & Final Thoughts

Send us Fan MailBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, recap the USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia in their second match of the FIFA World Cup, preview their final group stage against Turkiye, and discuss the biggest World Cup storylines from the last week!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount  on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

The US defeated Australia 2-0 and clinched Group D. How did it happen and how concerned are we about Christian Pulisic? We try to explain the new yellow card rules which will have a huge impact on how the US approaches the Turkiye match. Home field has been much more important than expected and the knockout path for the US keeps getting better. Ben Wright of SixOneFiveSoccer.com and Braden Gall of 440 Sports talk Nashville SC and USA soccer. Be sure to watch the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠440 Sports YouTube channel.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In Nashville? Support great local taprooms and breweries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yazoo Brewing Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the river in Madison Elite food and beer from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tennessee Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ downtown ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Nashville Brew Works⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Wilson County and the Eastside

Hosts Gerasimos Gerovasiliou, John Halwood, and Santiago Zuluaga welcome special guest Ira Jersey, the founder and Men's Sporting Director of Real Central New Jersey. The group discusses the biggest headlines of the World Cup, including USMNT winning Group D, and little nations garnering big results! 

In this ad-free episode #19 of the Five Stripe Playbook, Nick and Drew celebrate the USMNT's Group D win and discuss the World Cup: Pepi for Pulisic? No problem! Pochettino's tactical tweak to dominate Australia. It's not just the World Cup - Pochettino has done so much right in the last 2 years. Nick and Drew's favorite World Cup games. And more! --------- 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! --------- 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

On this episode of Fox Sports Sunday with Andy Furman & Bucky Brooks discuss the USA Men’s National Team winning Group D following a 2-0 win over Australia even without Star Forward Christian Pulisic, They then talk about Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian opening up about Quarterback Arch Manning potentially returning to Texas for the 2027-28 CFB Season, They then discuss former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby dropping his lawsuit against the NCAA to qualify for the NFL Supplemental draft, Plus another edition of the Blame Game & much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup continues and the USMNT have won their group after only two matches for the first time ever, and won the group for only the third time ever (1930, 2010 and 2026).  First they talk about the historic start for the USMNT, including scoring their most goals ever in the group stage.  Then they dive into the USMNT's next opponents as the USMNT face Türkiye in the last game of the group stage. The USA have already won their group so who will they start in the match?  Jordan and Logan then discuss the rest of the World Cup action before looking ahead to the next slate of games.  Follow the Show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/statesideshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC Crew discuss United States' securing the top spot in Group D after their win over Australia and Turkiye's loss to Paraguay. Then, a breakdown of Brazil's improved performance as they defeat Haiti 3-0. Also, a preview of Germany vs Ivory Coast and Netherlands vs Sweden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! For the first time since 2010 in a men's FIFA World Cup, the USA has won its group! A 2-0 US win over Australia coupled with a 1-0 Paraguay win over Türkiye meant that the USA has topped Group D after just two matches. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from the win over the Socceroos: what players stood out the most, who was their man of the match, how do you juggle having this much time before the first knockout stage match and more. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:33: Reacting to the USA defeating Australia & winning Group D21:02: Paraguay eliminates Türkiye23:50: Brazil win 3-0 over Haiti26:05: Morocco tops Scotland 1-027:02: Previewing the next slate of matches29:21: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of The Fellas with Anthony Gargano & Geoff Schwartz, the guys discuss what has stood out in the Fifa World Cup and the USA clinching Group D after a 2-0 win over Australia. The guys then discuss the PGA US Open and if Wyndham Clarks’ 4 stroke lead heading into Saturday is sustainable & Much More See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paraguay kept its World Cup hopes alive with a determined victory over Turkey, earning crucial three points in a match with enormous consequences. While Paraguay celebrated a lifeline in Group D, Turkey's tournament came to a heartbreaking end as another strong performance failed to produce the result it desperately needed. One nation continues to dream, while another is left to wonder what might have been. ⚽

The United States secured first place in Group D with a disciplined victory over Australia, continuing a remarkable start to its World Cup campaign. As Folarin Balogun delivered another standout performance and Alex Freeman added a historic goal, the Americans claimed consecutive World Cup victories for the first time since 1930 and won their Group for the first time since 2010. The USMNT took another confident step toward a deep tournament run.⚽

Live from the patio at McCray's Tavern on the Atlanta Beltline, Jason Longshore breaks down a statement 2-0 win for the USA over Australia that locks up a Round of 32 spot with a group match still to play. He walks through how both goals went in, an own goal forced by Folarin Balogun and a header from Alex Freeman confirmed after a lengthy VAR review, plus the underlying numbers behind a performance that didn't miss a beat without an injured Christian Pulisic. Madison Crews joins from her own watch party to give her read on the win, postgame clips from Mauricio Pochettino cover what he's seen from Freeman and Ricardo Pepi, and Jason checks in live on Scotland vs Morocco, where Ismael Saibari put Morocco in front. Plus, previews of tonight's Brazil vs Haiti and a near elimination match between Türkiye and Paraguay that could shape the rest of Group D, the USA's projected path through the knockout rounds, and the 3-4-3 to close out the show.

Steve, Jeff, and Charlie recapped the US Men's National Team's 2-0 victory over Australia in their second matchup at the 2026 World Cup. The guys explained what it means for the team, as America locked in a 2-0 start to Group D. Luke Johnson, a Saints reporter for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk to recap the team's mandatory minicamp practices. Steve and Jeff listened to audio from Saints DE Cam Jordan, rookie DT Christen Miller, defensive pass game coordinator Terry Joseph, RB Kendre Miller, and WR Bryce Lance. The guys also interviewed David Grubb, the host of The Post Up podcast, about the Pelicans' options with the NBA Draft only four days away.

Hour 1 in full

11am Hour 1: The Untied States Men's National team takes Group D of the World cup and other news from the World Cup

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we react to Mexico's win over South Korea which clinched them the top spot in Group A, the first time of the tournament to win a group. We react to Switzerland's big win over Bosnia & Herzegovina as well as Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar. After, Alexi and Mosse do a deep dive on the coming USA vs Australia match and what they expect to see from the two leaders of Group D. We discuss more news surrounding Christian Pulisic as it is seeming less and less certain he will see the pitch. We wrap up the show previewing the rest of tomorrow's matches including both Brazil and Morocco being back in action and finish with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:16; Mexico clinches Group A with win over South Korea7:35: Canada hammers Qatar10:24: Switzerland's big win11:52: Previewing the USA vs Australia21:31: Previewing the next slate of matches24:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Australia that officially sends the Americans to the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CBS Sports analyst Taylor Twellman joins the show to break down the performance and explain why expectations have now changed for Mauricio Pochettino's side. Taylor shares why he believes it's "quarterfinals or bust" for the USMNT, rates Pochettino's tournament so far and discusses whether the defense remains the team's biggest concern despite dominating Group D. Next, the guys reveal their Player of the Match selections and explain why Alex Freeman earned the honors after another outstanding display. Christian and Alexis also react to your tweets and comments before diving into Matt Freese's performance and discussing whether the goalkeeper is beginning to establish himself as one of the breakout stories of the tournament. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans examine the Group D standings and look ahead to the final group stage match against Türkiye. With the knockout rounds already secured, the guys debate what Mauricio Pochettino should prioritize and whether this USMNT squad is capable of turning a successful group stage into a truly historic World Cup run.   Timestamps: (0:00) — Reaction to USMNT's 2-0 win over Australia (9:30) - Taylor Twellman joins The Cooligans (27:30) - Player of the Game: Alex Freeman (33:30) - Group D Standings breakdown (42:00) - Lookahead to final group stage game vs. Türkiye Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Hour 2 featured a deep dive into the ever-changing Big Ten football landscape with Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports. Ravi examined which conference programs made the biggest strides during the offseason, which contenders may have taken a step back, and where Illinois fits into the 2026 race. The conversation focused on roster development, transfer portal additions, coaching continuity, and the realistic expectations for Bret Bielema's Illini entering a season with heightened expectations. The guys also continued reacting to Team USA's impressive 2-0 World Cup victory over Australia. The Americans moved closer to advancing from Group D thanks to another strong defensive performance and timely scoring, creating plenty of optimism about the squad's chances moving forward in the tournament. Listeners got to know one of the show's biggest supporters during  "Meet Listener Mark," before wrapping up the week with the always-popular Friday Toasts segment, celebrating accomplishments, memorable moments, and everything worth raising a glass to heading into the weekend. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

The Fighting Illini continue to build one of the nation's toughest non-conference schedules as Illinois and Texas Tech officially move forward with a marquee home-and-home basketball series. The grumbles of Big Ten schools NOT playing Texas Tech, post-Brendan Sorsby, amounts to nothing. Illinois hosted the first matchup in Champaign, with a return trip to Lubbock set for the 2026-27 season, giving Brad Underwood another high-profile test against a perennial Big 12 contender. On the international stage, Team USA delivered an impressive World Cup performance, defeating Australia 2-0 in Group D action. The Americans improved their position in the group standings with a dominant defensive effort and continued momentum after their strong tournament-opening victory over Paraguay. The win sets up a crucial stretch run as the United States looks to advance to the knockout stage. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals endured one of their roughest losses of the season, falling 14-6 to the Kansas City Royals. Matthew Liberatore struggled early, allowing the Royals to erupt for a six-run second inning. Kansas City finished with 17 hits and three home runs, while Bobby Witt Jr. homered before leaving with knee discomfort. Salvador Perez added a historic blast at Kauffman Stadium, and despite collecting 13 hits of their own, the Cardinals stranded 15 runners in the lopsided defeat.  

It's all about Concacaf at the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down Mexico securing a spot in the knockout round with a win over South Korea and Canada's historic 6-0 victory over Qatar behind a Jonathan David hat trick. Then the crew previews a pivotal Group D showdown as the United States takes on Australia in Seattle with major knockout-round implications. Plus, a look at the other games today including Scotland vs. Morocco, Brazil under pressure against Haiti, and Türkiye vs. Paraguay.0:00 Intro4:08 3 Big Things12:41 Mexico Advances Against South Korea25:56 Canada Drops Six on Qatar36:00 Johan Manzambi and the Group B Outlook39:32 Golden Boot Race Update42:40 USMNT vs. Australia in Seattle54:40 Favorite USMNT Kits of All Time1:00:05 Scotland vs. Morocco Showdown1:05:19 Brazil Under Pressure vs. Haiti1:10:25 Türkiye vs. Paraguay Clash

Steve, Jeff, and Charlie recapped the US Men's National Team's 2-0 victory over Australia in their second matchup at the 2026 World Cup. The guys explained what it means for the team, as America locked in a 2-0 start to Group D. Luke Johnson, a Saints reporter for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk to recap the team's mandatory minicamp practices. Johnson shared his thoughts on rookie WR Jordyn Tyson, the team's receiver depth, and the Saints' defensive question marks.

Hour 2 of The Drive featured a deep dive into Illinois football's evolving 3-3-5 defensive scheme, with a special focus on the safety positions and the versatile "Chief" role. The guys discussed how the position functions as a hybrid defender, blending responsibilities of a nickelback, linebacker, and safety while creating flexibility for defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck's aggressive approach. They also examined which current Illini players are best suited for the role and how the position could impact Illinois' defensive success in 2026. The show also previewed Team USA's critical FIFA World Cup matchup against Australia. Kurtis and Evan broke down the Americans' strong start to the tournament, key players to watch, and what a victory would mean for the United States' chances of advancing out of Group D. They also looked at Australia's strengths and potential challenges the USMNT could face heading into the highly anticipated match. Plus, the results are in from this week's Tuesday Draft as listeners crowned the winner of "Best Smells of All Time." From fresh-cut grass and bacon to movie theater popcorn and a new car interior, the guys reviewed the fan voting and debated which scents truly deserve championship status. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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

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

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

On The Morning Shift, Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own soccer insider Madison Crews! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Madison discuss what Madison thought about Team USA's 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match, what has been the biggest surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Madison so far, how important Tim Ream has been to Team USA as their captain, what Australia's kind of surprising 2-0 win over Türkiye last night means for Team USA and their group, Group D, which 2026 FIFA World Cup teams are flying under the radar right now that people should start paying attention to, if Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao yesterday is more a result of who Germany played or proof of how much of a force Germany will be in this year's World Cup, and what non Team USA FIFA World Cup match Team USA fans should take time to watch.

The FC crew react to Brazil's 1-1 draw against Morocco and question some of the lineup decisions by manager Carlo Ancelotti. Plus, the guys recap Australia's upset of Turkiye as Jermaine Jones breaks down how win will affect the United States' chances of winning Group D. Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop also give out their predictions for all of today's World Cup action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we react to Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco and why Mosse was so disappointed by the result. After, we break down the rest of the matches of the day including Scotland getting a massive three points over Haiti and Australia upsetting Türkiye 2-0 setting up a huge match with the USA for first place in Group D. 24 hours later Alexi and Mosse reflect on the USA's amazing win over Paraguay and what it could mean for the rest of the tournament. To end the show, Alexi and Mosse lookahead to the next slate of matches including the Netherlands taking on Japan and Germany getting their campaign started. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:28: Brazil-Morocco recap9:00: Haiti-Scotland recap11:46: Qatar-Switzerland recap14:04: Australia-Türkiye recap19:42: Reflecting on the USA's big win27:00: Previewing the next slate of games31:00: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We react to the USA's hard fought 2-1 loss to Germany which was the States' last warm up match before the World Cup kicks off. Alexi and Mosse discuss the USA's strong performance despite the loss, break down the starting XI and whether or not it was the same starters we will see in the opening match vs Paraguay, react to news regarding Chris Richards' availability for the USA's opener, and debate if we saw one of the great USA goals of all-time from Jedi Robinson. After breaking down the USA-Germany match, Alexi and Mosse provide updates on friendlies from the other countries in Group D, Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. To end the show, Alexi gives some words of encouragement for the USA players as we get closer and closer to the start of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Presented by Zillow #Zillow USA-Germany match recap: 3:36Was this the USA's starting XI for the World Cup opener?: 6:53Jedi Robinson's GOLAZO: 12:33Final thoughts on loss to Germany: 19:11Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye friendly recap: 24:00Alexi's words of encouragement for the USA players: 31:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Cup of Cups Preview, Presented by Camarena, begins as Rog and Rory Smith dive into Groups C and D. Can Christian Pulisic and the U.S. navigate a tricky path through Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey, or will Group D prove more dangerous than it first appeared? In Group C, can Carlo Ancelotti restore Brazil's aura, or will Morocco prove its last run was no fluke? Plus, Scotland's long-awaited return, and Haiti's remarkable story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.