Podcast appearances and mentions of Olivier Giroud

Send us a textLAFC and Carson played for the 26th time on Saturday, and this one, for Black and Gold Faithful, may have been the most frustrating yet. Despite twice holding a 2-goal lead, LAFC had to settle for a point in a 3-3 draw as Galaxy scored at the death.Denis Bouanga did all he could while he was on the pitch, scoring twice to move within 6 of Carlos Vela all-time. Gabriel Pec added a brace of his own, and a last-second header by Maya Yoshida forced both sides home with a point. A red card for Eddie Segura in stoppage certainly complicates matters for the home side in their next match against Portland. Also on this episode, Bone Thugs and Harmony make an appearance at BMO! Enjoy Episode 372. 

Send us a textLAFC travels to the Great White North and WINS for the first time, 1-0 over Minnesota United. Denis Bouanga's PK overshadows a couple of easy misses, and the defense looks great in LAFC's first match without Aaron Long.

Send us a textLAFC "welcomes" Carson to BMO in an effort to put the final nail in their 2025 regular season coffin. 

LAFC heads up to Minnesota to take on the Loons! Joining Scarf for this one is Heart of LAFC's Tony Hernandez! We talk all things LAFC, Minnesota, and Heart's upcoming 400th Episode!

Episode 370 has many highlights, including a dominating win by LAFC over Dallas, another great performance by Denis, and a goal-of-the-year moment in the LAFC Unified match. But there is a pall over the match, and the episode, as LAFC appears to have lost our captain, Aaron Long, with a significant leg injury. Also on this episode, the man's name is Turbo, so please, put some respect on it! What a goal! Nate scores again, Dilrosun continues to get better, and Denis actually comes off the pitch! Enjoy Episode 370!

LAFC welcomes an FC Dallas club who has lost 5 straight at BMO!

Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Jason are back after a hectic month to chat: -USMNT performance at the Gold Cup. 2-1 Final Loss to Mexico, Player stock up, stock down, and more -San Jose Earthquakes up for sale -Looking back at MLS clubs in the Club World Cup; LAFC & Seattle Sounders Group Stage exits as well as Inter Miami's run to the Knockout Stage -Major injuries across MLS; Brandon Vazquez, Obi Nwobodo, Stefan Frei, Sam Adekugbe, and more -MLS transfers; Olivier Giroud to Lille, Nathan Saliba sold to Anderlecht, Pep Biel extended through the end of 2025, Lorenzo Insigne & Federico Bernardeschi bought out, & Hernan Lopez loaned out to Argentina -Nico Lodeiro's MLS exit -Minnesota United & Austin FC wins in the U.S. Open Cup -Jason's Game of the Weekend -And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mlsaces Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073Support the show

Hello Colorado Rapids fans. We hope you all had a good 4th of July. On this Sunday episode of Holding The High Line, we analyze that 4thFest loss to Sporting Kansas City and preview a difficult double game week. First the guys banter about the Gold Cup Final. Was it mission accomplished for the USMNT even with the performance and loss to Mexico? Has this altered expectations for us going into the World Cup next summer? What does this mean for the national team hopefuls on the Rapids? How should Rapids fans feel about RSL star Diego Luna playing well during the tournament? We discuss. Then we recap the loss to SKC? It was a good performance overall but in the context of having three really bad mistakes and not executing in small moments. Be prepared to learn what we thought on Conor Ronan's performance. What was up with Djordje Mihailović and Cole Bassett? Also what was up with 17,576 being a sellout at DSGP, the P-I-D-S chant, and the DIA substitution jingle? We also look big picture at whether this team can or will make the playoffs? Chris Armas continues to take the long view even though he's technically out of contract after this year. The Rapids actually have an easy schedule the rest of the way, even though July is tough. Red talks about what it means. Then we look ahead to LAFC and Vancouver. Colorado has a bad record at BMO Stadium, 0-8 all time, outscored 23-2. Rabbi thinks this might be the chance to catch LAFC while they're down. Club World Cup fatigue, Olivier Giroud exit and all. Oh, and we'll see what happens as this is the first game since the inappropriate language incident between Sergi Palencia and Chido Awaziem. Great. Similarly, Whitecaps are a good team but might be leggy due to players being at the Concacaf Gold Cup. They've also had two really bad losses, including a 3-0 loss to LA Galaxy. Yikes. Can the Rapids get a result against two teams who will have more rest than them? We make predictions. Also Mark would like to formally apologize to Wheat Ridge and Glendale.

LAFC heads to Austin in an attempt to avenge their loss earlier this season at the hands of the Verde. Also, hello, Ilie!

Julien Laurens and Rob Palmer pay their respects following the tragic and unexpected death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The guys also discuss Manchester City's elimination from the Club World Cup, Olivier Giroud's return to Europe & ask if Arsenal are set to sign both Viktor Gyokores and Eberechi Eze.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sebastian Salazar, Kasey Keller, Herculez Gomez, and Jose del Valle react to the USMNT and Mexico reaching the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. Then, reaction to Mauricio Pochettino's comments on the massive support for Guatemala at the semifinal matchup against the US and the culture of US soccer. Plus, discussion on European stars flopping in the MLS, including the recently departed Olivier Giroud from LAFC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Rob Palmer pay their respects following the tragic and unexpected death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. The guys also discuss Manchester City's elimination from the Club World Cup, Olivier Giroud's return to Europe & ask if Arsenal are set to sign both Viktor Gyokores and Eberechi Eze.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sebastian Salazar, Kasey Keller, Herculez Gomez, and Jose del Valle react to the USMNT and Mexico reaching the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. Then, reaction to Mauricio Pochettino's comments on the massive support for Guatemala at the semifinal matchup against the US and the culture of US soccer. Plus, discussion on European stars flopping in the MLS, including the recently departed Olivier Giroud from LAFC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In de dagelijkse podcast van FC Afkicken bespreken Mart ten Have, Alex Mazereeuw en Jean Paul Rison onder meer Luciano Valente die zich eindelijk officieel Feyenoorder mag noemen, Van Persie die kiest voor Bijlow als eerste keeper, de moeizame contractverlenging van Quinten Timber, het overlijden van Rinus Israël en het Franse voetbal!(0:00) Start + Nieuwe studio(2:30) 15 jaar na Nederland - Brazilie(5:08) Valente eindelijk naar Feyenoord(9:00) Timber weg bij Feyenoord?(11:25) Van Persie kiest voor Bijlow(14:58) Jean-Paul over situatie Olympique Lyon(21:08) Olivier Giroud naar Lille(23:31) Rinus Israel overleden(27:13) Blokje over oefenwedstrijden(31:02) Mart en Alex naar Down the Rabbit Hole(32:42) Shout-out Jaylandro Druivensuiker!Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Reuter takes a break from covering all the soccer to discuss... all the soccer. We spend the first 2 segments of the show discussing Canada and the USA's respective performances at the Gold Cup, and also take a look at the USMNT's semifinal matchup with Guatemala. After that, we break down the MLS All-Star selections, ponder the arrival of Timo Werner and mourn the departure of Olivier Giroud.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Episode 368, and the Olivier Giroud... Experiment? Experience? Era? Is over. LAFC falls flat in a 1-0 loss to Vancouver as David Ochoa makes his Black and Gold debut.

Alex Al-Kazzaz discusses Olivier Giroud's departure from LAFC and his return to Ligue 1 after a disappointing stint in the MLS. He explores Giroud's career achievements, the implications of his move for Lille, and his potential future. Alex emphasizes the challenges faced by aging players in adapting to different leagues and the potential for Giroud to mentor younger talents in France. Additionally, Alex touches on the competitive landscape of Ligue 1 and the return of other notable players like Paul Pogba. Find Into The Net F.C. on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hit that subscribe/follow button, and don't forget to hit that notification bell!Follow me on X (Twitter)@BearManofTX and @BearTX_podcastWant to donate to the podcast? THANK YOU!Venmo: @BearSportsWriterCashApp: $AlexAlKazzazAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Après Paul Pogba à Monaco, Olivier Giroud va bien rejoindre lui aussi rejoindre la Ligue 1. L'attaquant de 38 ans a confirmé être tout proche de s'engager avec Lille, club qui "coche beaucoup de cases pour moi et ma famille". "J'espère que je pourrai être utile à l'équipe, un leader et quelqu'un qui met du liant sur le terrain et en-dehors avec les jeunes, a détaillé le champion du monde 2018. Je suis excité à l'idée de jouer la Ligue Europa. Lille est un grand club en France, un des cinq meilleurs". Après avoir effectué ses adieux en sélection à l'issue de l'Euro en Allemagne l'an dernier, le meilleur buteur de l'histoire de l'équipe de France (57 buts en 137 sélections) avait quitté l'AC Milan pour ce qui s'apparentait alors à une dernière pige au Los Angeles FC. Son expérience sportive avec le club californien n'a pas été au niveau de ses attentes, avec seulement trois buts en saison régulière de MLS.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

LAFC heads home after their run in the Club World Cup, taking on second-place Vancouver at the friendly confines of BMO Stadium. Filly and Scarf give you their players to watch, keys to the match, and score prediction as LAFC hits the halfway mark of the season and celebrates Pride Night!

Relégué administrativement en Ligue 2 par la DNCG, l'OL va faire appel pour sauver sa place parmi l'élite du football français. Que peut espérer Lyon ? Existe-t-il encore un moyen de s'en sortir ? Vincent Chaudel, fondateur de l'Observatoir du Sport Business, est l'invité de Maxime Dupuis et Martin Mosnier dans le FC Stream Team. Mais, pour lui, la survie de Lyon passe par l'éviction de John Textor... (05:20) Un point mercato pour continuer l'émission avec un zoom sur la possibilité de revoir Olivier Giroud en Ligue 1 du côté de Lille. Est-ce vraiment une bonne idée pourle LOSC ? (25:40) Dans la 3e partie, Lionel Messi retrouvera le PSG en huitième de finale de la Coupe du monde des Clubs avec l'Inter Miami. Des retrouvailles qui remettent en lumière les difficultés de l'Argentin lors de son passage à Paris qui a laissé un goût amer. Mais pour quelles raisons ? Son mal était-il vraiment fondé ? (35:38) Enfin, comme vous en avez l'habitude, retrouvez le quiz de Quentin Guichard en fin d'émission... sur le thème de la saison 1988-89 ! (45:35) Bonne écoute ! Présentation : Maxime Dupuis et Martin MosnierGraphisme et quiz : Quentin Guichard (extraits en vidéo)Réalisation : Sébastien Petit Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

L'aventure nord-américaine d'Olivier Giroud se terminera plus vite que prévu. Pour autant, pas question de lui parler de retraite : l'ancien international devrait revenir en Ligue 1 et s'engager avec le Losc.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

LAFC ends their Club World Cup run with a solid draw against Brazilian side Flamengo, and the big news... LAFC scored!!! It's Episode 367.Denis scores, Marlon exits with a head injury, and LAFC walks away from the CWC with a hard-fought point and our first goal! And people still want Denis out? Come on... All that and more here on Defenders of the Banc!

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LAFC finishes their run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a match against Brazilian side Flamengo, who have already secured the top spot in Group D. Will LAFC score, or will the Black and Gold go quietly into the night?

Avec ces chaleurs attention à bien utiliser la climatisation dans votre voiture, sinon gare à la surconsommation d'essence.. Tous nos conseils. Toute autre chose, on va sur les routes américaines rencontrer deux stars du foot, Olivier Giroud et Hugo Lloris, deux grands passionnés d'auto.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Episode 366 might not be the most chipper of episodes, as LAFC crashes out of the 2025 Club World Cup after losing to Esperance, 1-0. A missed penalty by Denis Bouanga sealed LAFC's fate, and now, all that's left is to hope we score a goal against Flamengo.Also on this episode, Filly and Scarf defend Denis, applaud Hugo, and marvel at the Tunisian support in Nashville. Oh, and Javairo Dilrosun played for the first time. Enjoy 366! 

LAFC takes on North African giant Esperance Sportive de Tunis in our second group stage match at the 2025 Club World Cup. 

22,137...Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher alongside him to look back on Chelsea's opening Club World Cup victory, beating LAFC 2-0 in a much less than half empty Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.We discuss the bizarre atmosphere inside an arena that's intended to house 71,000 raucous spectators - analyse the contributions of Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap who'll be vying for that starting No. 9 position - and the balance of the team with Enzo Fernandez having to be satisfied with a goal off the bench. Plus - a bonus bit of Olivier Giroud who has rather fond memories of his time at Stamford Bridge!Next up in the competition the Blues are off to Philadelphia to take on a Flamengo side who sit top of the table in the ongoing Brazilian Serie A - and are managed by Filipe Luís and have Jorginho amongst their ranks! Will it prove a step up in quality?And finally - get yourselves ready for the VisitMalta Weekender (!) at Stamford Bridge... we discuss the bizarre truncated pre-season that Enzo Maresca and the players are having to contend with with Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan lined up as opponents in the week before the start of the new Premier League season.We'll be back next week to look back on Chelsea's remaining CWC group games against Flamengo and ES Tunis as they look to secure safe passage to the next round of the competition and book a trip to Miami... HOST: Matt Davies-AdamsWITH: Liam Twomey and Luke BosherPRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LAFC took on English powerhouse Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup. That's the headline. A match so important that Filly & Scarf brought on two special guests, Laff and lifelong Chelsea AND all-time Black and Gold supporter Slippy on the pod to talk about it. LAFC would fall, 2-0, but the effort, the heart, and the support were absolutely there for all 90'. Not the result we wanted, but the boys did us proud. It's Episode 365, which means you can listen to a new episode every day for a year!

LAFC takes on English Premier League giant Chelsea in a match that actually matters, our first match of Group D play at the 2025 Club World Cup!

On this episode of LAFC+, Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz preview LAFC's debut on the global stage at the FIFA Club World Cup. The Black & Gold face Premier League giants Chelsea on Monday in a massive opening test. Mario sits down for a special 1-on-1 with World Cup winner Olivier Giroud to talk about facing his former squad and LAFC's chances. Can LAFC defy expectations and make it out of the group?

This week on the Fozcast, Ben and Tom are joined a returning legend on the pod and now father, Tubes to dive deep into one of the most hotly debated topics in football – who are the most underrated players in Premier League history? From forgotten legends to those who never quite got the respect they deserved, we go through a top 5 list packed with quality names… we're talking Olivier Giroud, Leighton Baines, Dimitri Payet and Lucas Leiva, just to name a few… Tubes even shares a brilliant personal story about Mikel Arteta, and we hear why David James might be the most athletic goalkeeper the Premier League has ever seen... There are hot takes, nostalgic shouts, and a few controversial picks too…

Amidst the backdrop of protests and ICE raids across Los Angeles, LAFC defeated Sporting Kansas City, 3-1, behind a goal and 2 assists from Denis Bouanga. But it was the 90' of silence, and then the deafening roar, from The 3252 that made the most impact.

Finally, Jason Cummings makes his long-anticipated return to Open Goal and it was worth the wait! In what's set to be a new all-time classic, Jason Cummings shares the incredible of his career which took him from amateur football at 17 to the World Cup with Australia!The Cumdog provides an insight into life playing in the Indian Super League with Mohun Bagan before taking us down memory lane to recount stories from his days at Hibs - from missing the penalty to send the club down to winning the Scottish Cup and then getting the club back to the top flight under Neil Lennon!As well that, we find out more about his time at Rangers under Graeme Murty and meeting Steven Gerrard as well as hear about the hilarious 'family day' he had with former Manager Steve Evans!We of course also discuss his appearane at Open Goal Live at the Hydro which completely changed the course of his career which led to a move to the A-League in Australia and then mixing with Messi and Olivier Giroud at the World Cup with the Socceroos!An incredible story from a brilliant guy - sit back and enjoy this absolute belter of an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally, Jason Cummings makes his long-anticipated return to Open Goal and it was worth the wait! In what's set to be a new all-time classic, Jason Cummings shares the incredible of his career which took him from amateur football at 17 to the World Cup with Australia!The Cumdog provides an insight into life playing in the Indian Super League with Mohun Bagan before taking us down memory lane to recount stories from his days at Hibs - from missing the penalty to send the club down to winning the Scottish Cup and then getting the club back to the top flight under Neil Lennon!As well that, we find out more about his time at Rangers under Graeme Murty and meeting Steven Gerrard as well as hear about the hilarious 'family day' he had with former Manager Steve Evans!We of course also discuss his appearane at Open Goal Live at the Hydro which completely changed the course of his career which led to a move to the A-League in Australia and then mixing with Messi and Olivier Giroud at the World Cup with the Socceroos!An incredible story from a brilliant guy - sit back and enjoy this absolute belter of an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defenders of the Banc stands with ALL Angelinos during these difficult and unprecedented times. 

It's Episode 363, and LAFC has just won the most important match in club history! LAFC slays LIGA MX giant Club America, 2-1, after 120'!The atmosphere was unlike any other in the history of BMO Stadium, as Club America brought incredible support and a high-powered roster into Los Angeles for the winner-take-all showdown. After a tense, scoreless first half, Las Aquilas would get on the board first, with a little help from VAR. A soft penalty was awarded, which, of all people, Brian Rodriguez buries to put the visitors on top. Just before the 90', a perfect corner from Denis Bouanga finds the well-placed head of Igor Jesus, and we are level! What a time for Igor to score his first goal, and we are headed to Extra Time. In the second 15' half, Denis Bouanga pays off wonderful buildup from Olivier Giroud and Frankie Amaya, as his shot deflects off a defender's leg and in for the winner! LAFC is headed to the Club World Cup!Also on this episode, we take a peek at our opponents, Chelsea, Flamengo, and ES Tunis. Scarf loses his voice, Filly gets it right, Maxime Chanot is amazing without playing a minute, and apologies all around to Olivier Giroud! 

Montreal dejó escapar la victoria cuando LAFC logró empatar 2-2, y el Steve Cherundolo destacó que tanto este partido como el reciente clásico angelino han servido como preparación para el crucial enfrentamiento contra el Club América el sábado 31 de mayo de 2025. Olivier Giroud afirma que el equipo debe darlo todo en ese encuentro, mientras que Mark Delgado reflexiona sobre el lento comienzo contra Montreal que les costó impulso. El analista de fútbol Mario Amaya, de KWKW 1330, 980 AM LA MERA MERA y Supergol, nos acompaña para compartir su análisis y comentarios sobre el rendimiento de LAFC y lo que se puede esperar frente al América.

It's Episode 362, the second game recap episode in a row where we discuss a disappointing 2-2 draw to a Wooden Spoon contender. Our location shifts to Quebec, where LAFC was only able to take a point from lowly CF Montreal. Montreal, the club that had scored just 8 goals all season, raced out to a 2-0 lead after 22', thanks to Prince Owusu's penalty and a couple of lucky bounces. LAFC would respond right before the half through Mark Delgado as the half would end 2-1.The subs made all the difference for LAFC. Ryan Hollingshead improved the offense, Cengiz Ünder brought a calm on the ball, and Olivier Giroud delivered the tying goal, making the run and putting away a deflection. Not the story we wanted in Montreal, but LAFC's takes a point. Next up is Club America, and a spot in the Club World Cup. But until then, enjoy 362!   

LAFC heads into Quebec to take on CF Montreal, the worst team in the East. Will it be three easy points for the Black and Gold, or will a wooden spoon contender give them trouble two weeks in a row?

Filly and Scarf are back together for the full episode, Episode 361, dedicated to the disappointment that was the 25th edition of the Los Angeles Derby. The boys recap the 2-2 draw in Carson that felt much more like a loss, discuss the Mark Delgado ring fiasco, debate hugging your rival after a match, and much more! Enjoy 361!

LAFC heads down to Carson to take on the winless Galaxy. Filly and Scarf are back together, so check this one out to hear their Players To Watch, Keys to the Match, and Score Prediction!

LAFC travels up to Vancouver to take on the first-place Whitecaps! It's a Mother's Day Matinee!

It's Episode 358, and it's a get-right match for LAFC. Both number 9's, Nathan Ordaz and Jeremy Ebobisse, scored for LAFC while the defense stifles Houston, allowing 0 shots on target. Also on this episode, we welcome back Erik Duenas, Franco Escobar proves he's still one of our own, Olly takes a tour of Field Club, and Lafferty hates Star Wars! Enjoy Episode 358!

LAFC next takes the pitch at home, ready to welcome the Houston Dynamo! Yes, the same Dynamo who beat LAFC last month, 1-0, and now with a new winger, Ondrej Lingr, in the fold. Listen to our Score Predictions, Keys to the Match, and Players to Watch here!

It was supposed to be a bit easier than it was, but LAFC battled back from 2-1 down late to steal a point at home against St. Louis. It's Episode 357, and if not for Saint Denis, LAFC would be in a world of trouble. Twice down in the match, LAFC needed a dime from Ünder to get Denis his first, and then a bomb from Lloris to put Denis in position for his brace. The rest of the attack? If not for solid set pieces and corners by Denis, there wouldn't be much to talk about. The load is heavy, but, for now, Denis remains up to the task. Also on this episode, it's a late and brief return for Filly! Yay! Frankie Amaya makes his debut, LAFC celebrates the kids, and Ante Razov keeps in real in the presser. Enjoy 357!

St. Louis City SC heads to BMO looking to not only get their first win against the Black and Gold, but to score their first goal in what will be 5 tries! A special thanks to Matt and everyone at Flyover Footy, the STL City SC podcast of record, who provided us with some great additional content for this episode!

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.The Vancouver Whitecaps continue an epic 2025 with a 2-0 win in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup over Inter Miami in front of a huge crowd at BC Place. Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter scored the goals for the Whitecaps. White has established himself in my opinion as the best option up top for the USMNT right now, while Berhalter is pushing hard for inclusion in the squad for this summer's Gold Cup. You can't count Miami out going back to Ft. Lauderdale, but they will need another huge 2nd leg performance at home in this competition to get to the final. In Orlando Saturday night, Atlanta United will look for the response that has been lacking at times in 2025 as they face the Lions. Neither team has scored in their last two matches, Orlando has had three straight 0-0 draws, we'll see if either can find their shooting boots for this one. Pregame coverage starts at 6pm on 92.9 The Game and the Audacy app with Abe Gordon and Madison Crews from our Colony Square studios in Midtown Atlanta, Mike Conti and I will take over from Orlando ahead of the 7:25pm kickoff. Evander will try to score in his fourth straight match for Cincinnati as they host Kansas City this weekend. Charlotte will try to keep pace with Cincinnati and win their 9th straight at home as they host New England. LAFC hosts St. Louis in Sunday Night Soccer, Denis Bouanga has scored in the last two matches for LAFC and even Olivier Giroud scored for LAFC last time out in that wild 3-3 draw with Portland. Andre Blake could join 8 other goalkeepers in the history of the league with his 80th shutout if he can achieve that against DC United on Saturday. World Sevens Football, a 7v7 women's competition that will see 8 teams compete for a $5 million prize pool in the first event next month in Portugal. Ajax, Manchester United, Benfica, and Bayern Munich will send teams to play in the event. Auckland FC could clinch the regular season title in the A-League this weekend with a draw, they would be the first New Zealand club to achieve that feat in Australia's top flight. Teams have won the regular season in their first season in the league, but no one has done the double with the Grand Final. Auckland FC will be trying to change that. The Copa Del Rey final is Saturday with Barcelona favored over Real Madrid. The rumors about Brazil's interest in Carlo Ancelotti continue to heat up, with Jorge Jesus seen as a clear second choice to the current but maybe not for long Real Madrid manager. FA Cup semifinals this weekend will see Nottingham Forest try to defeat Manchester City for the second time in as many months while Aston Villa tries to find some success at Wembley against a struggling Crystal Palace side. The finalists will be determined for the UEFA Women's Champions League this weekend as well. Barcelona have a three-goal cushion going to London to face Chelsea, trying to reach their 5th straight final as they go for the ThreePeat. Lyon's late winner in London in the first leg gives them the home advantage against Arsenal 2-1. More Espresso on Monday on the SDH Network, presented by Oglethorpe University.

Now Tom is on vacation, so Tim joins Dunny to discuss Liverpool resigning Mo Salah and marching towards the title, what the offseason could look like for the Reds, Manchester United and Tottenham continuing to spiral, the seat only getting hotter for Ange Postecoglou & Olivier Giroud's arrival moment for LAFC. Plus, Dunny offers Tim some wedding advice ahead of the big day. Sorry Tim.  Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Brian Dunseth on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Tim Horsey on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices