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

Soccer broadcaster Jamie Watson discusses the USMNT's World Cup prospects and the pressure of hosting matches in the United States. He analyzes the team's aggressive style and highlights local stars like Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi. Watson also explains why reaching the knockout stage is the ultimate benchmark for success.

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

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off The Cooligans by breaking down the 10 players every fan should be watching at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From global superstars ready to dominate the tournament to breakout talents who could become household names overnight, the guys identify the players most likely to define the biggest sporting event on the planet. Then, USWNT star Trinity Rodman joins the show to discuss the United States' intense recent friendlies against Brazil, what it's like seeing the World Cup come to the United States and what advice she would give the US Men's National Team as they prepare for the biggest tournament in the country's history. Trinity also shares her perspective on representing the U.S. on soccer's biggest stages and what makes major international competitions so special. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview Matchday 1 of the World Cup, including Mexico's opener against South Africa and South Korea's showdown with Czechia. The guys also react to fans from around the globe experiencing America for the first time, sharing some of the funniest and most surprising moments from the opening days of the tournament. Timestamps: (1:00) - 10 World Cup players to watch for (19:30) - Trinity Rodman oins The Cooligans (37:00) - Matchday 1 preview (46:00) - Reacting to fans experiencing America for the first time Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

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

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

Hey, soccer fans! Time to pivot to World Cup coverage and analysis! Nick starts with a breakdown of the roster as selected by head coach of the USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino. Stars like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams are no surprise, but the inclusion of Tim Ream, Cristian Roldan, and Max Arfsten have people questioning their value and role on the team. Omissions of Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo also had people raising eyebrows. Tune in to hear Nick's takes on all the news surrounding the squad. Nick also gets into a discussion about Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady's selection to the team. There is no doubt Brady deserves the call-up, but can he compete for minutes with Matt Turner and Matt Freese? Also, we look at Brady's recent fine from Major League Soccer for embellishment, and Nick asks the difficult question if Brady is getting a bad reputation from the officials. Don't forget to go back and check out Nick's conversation with American soccer legend, Clint Mathis, in a prior episode. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Wednesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers protesters gathering yesterday near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence at Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side, accusing him of failing to protect Jewish New Yorkers. In other news of the day, a vote at the Park Slope Food Co-op last night intensified an already heated debate among members over whether the grocery should boycott Israeli products amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Gaza, President Trump had another medical exam yesterday - putting his health under renewed public scrutiny as he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina, United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino named his 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup yesterday - with mainstays Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie headlining the group, and Sid previews the Manhattan Jewish Experience hosting its 27th annual dinner at the Museum of Jewish Heritage tonight where he'll be a featured speaker and guest. Joe Tacopina, Rabbi Mark Wildes, Peter King, Rich Lowry & Tom Emmer join Sid on this hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports programming can go beyond the games. Shows like HBO's NFL series "Hard Knocks" and the recent Netflix ice dancing show "Glitter & Gold" tell compelling stories. With the World Cup coming into view, Tubi has entered the sports documentary space with "Destination World Cup," a show featuring three soccer players — Marc Cucurella, Harry Wilson and Weston McKennie — as they work to secure roster spots for the sport's biggest tournament. In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller talks with McKennie about his career and the state of the sport in the United States. About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest. Theme music Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY

The Cooligans are LIVE from the roster reveal for the United States men's national soccer team ahead of the FIFA World Cup! We kick things off with instant reactions to the vibe, tension, excitement, and atmosphere surrounding one of the biggest moments in American soccer. What does this roster tell us about expectations for a World Cup on home soil, and what are fans already feeling about this squad? Then, USMNT left back Antonee Robinson joins the show to talk about hearing his name called, the emotion of being selected, and the unity building inside the team ahead of the tournament. Later, former USMNT star and MLS legend Kyle Martino stops by to discuss the long-term impact this World Cup could have on the country, the expectations surrounding the squad, and what success should realistically look like. To close it out, we react to your best comments and answer the biggest questions: How far will the USMNT go? Who will become the breakout stars of the tournament? And what should the ideal starting XI look like when the games finally begin? Predictions, debates, and live reactions — all from the front row of a massive moment for American soccer. Timestamps: (7:30) - Antonee Robinson joins the Cooligans (14:30) - Kyle Martino joins the Cooligans (25:30) - USMNT World Cup Predictions and takes Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

With the World Cup just 16 days away, the wait is finally over: Mauricio Pochettino has named his 26-man squad for the World Cup on home soil! Poppy Miller, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Benny Feilhaber react to every major decision as the roster for the biggest tournament in modern USMNT history is officially revealed, and the pressure surrounding this group ahead of the World Cup's return to U.S. soil for the first time since 1994. The crew breaks down Pochettino's squad line-by-line, debates the strongest possible starting XI, and examines how players like Weston McKennie can help the U.S. handle the enormous expectations that come with a home tournament. The guys also react to the controversial revelation that some players were informed of their omission via email rather than a phone call, before discussing the notable absences of Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann. Plus, with Gio Reyna headed to his second World Cup, Jimmy shares a personal message for the talented playmaker as he looks to seize his moment on the sport's biggest stage. And to close the show, we hear from Sergiño Dest and Alejandro Zendejas on the excitement, nerves, and responsibility of representing the Red, White and Blue at a home World Cup! Poppy Miller, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Benny Feilhaber Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We dive deep into the strange, fragmented, often unbelievable history of American men's soccer with acclaimed journalist and author Leander Schaerlaeckens, whose new book, "The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts," chronicles the U.S. Men's National Team's long, improbable march from global irrelevance to the doorstep of the 2026 World Cup. For generations, men's soccer in America existed as a sporting afterthought: half-forgotten World Cup appearances, unstable leagues, empty stadiums, and a federation that often seemed to be inventing itself on the fly. Schaerlaeckens traces the USMNT's bizarre and deeply American journey from the collapse of the old North American Soccer League and the ill-fated "Team America" experiment, through the make-or-break 1994 World Cup, to today's globally connected generation starring players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. Along the way, we discuss the structural challenges that long held American soccer back — from pay-to-play youth systems to cultural indifference — and why the sport's growth in the United States has been anything but linear. The conversation also dives into iconic personalities, locker-room dysfunction, the rise of MLS academies, and the looming tension surrounding the hyper-commercialized 2026 World Cup. + + +    SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY BUY THE BOOK:  "The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts": https://amzn.to/4tSAJIS SPONSOR THANKS:  Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

In this episode of The Footy Culture Podcast, we sit down with Canadian youth international Marsel Bibishkov to hear his unbelievable journey from scoring 115 goals in a season, to signing with Juventus, training alongside stars like Weston McKennie, Moise Kean, and Wojciech Szczęsny, and chasing his dream of representing Canada Soccer at the highest level.Marsel opens up about moving from Bulgaria to Canada, being scouted by Toronto FC, leaving for Europe at just 14 years old, surviving the brutal realities of academy football, making his professional debut at 15, the moment Juventus scouts spotted him, and the challenges that followed at York United.This is a raw, inspiring football story about sacrifice, resilience, mental toughness, and what it really takes to make it in the professional game.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The injury bug for the USA continued this past weekend as both Chris Richards and Brenden Aaronson came down with knocks but thankfully neither look particularly serious. In better news for the Yanks, Christian Pulisic contributed an assist in Milan's win, Antonee "Jedi" Robinson scored his first ever Premier League goal from the spot for Fulham, and Ricardo Pepi kept his record season going with another goal for PSV. Around the world of soccer, Neymar made the Brazil World Cup squad, Arsenal are one step closer to the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola will officially leave Manchester City after the season, José Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso is heading to Stamford Bridge with Chelsea. In #AskAlexi, after much fanfare and commentary from our followers, Alexi and Mosse take another look at Alexi's all-time USA World Cup starting XI and in One for the Road, there may be some trouble in paradise for Messi and Miami.Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:00 -  Intro2:33 - Is Richard the valuable player for the USA?7:33 - Brenden Aaronson goes down with injury8:50 - Arsenal vs Manchester City title race down to final week10:56 Pep Guardiola leaves City, Xabi to Chelsea, José Mourinho to Madrid16:40 - Christian Pulisic bags assist, Weston McKennie's UCL bid takes hit25:37 - Zavier Gozo stays hot29:29 - Neymar makes Brazil roster36:15 - USMNT All-Time Best XI: Which historical player are you adding '26?43:56 - Messi vs the Inter Miami Fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Edition: The Long Game with Leander Schaerlaeckens Jason is taking some time off, so this week he's sharing his full conversation with Leander Schaerlaeckens — journalist, USMNT beat reporter, and author of the new book The Long Game: US Men's Soccer and Its Savage Four-Decade Journey to the Top (or Thereabouts). It's the definitive history of the program, written just in time for the World Cup. Jason calls it a must-read, and this conversation shows why. [0:00:28] — Jason introduces the episode and Leander's new book, The Long Game. He'll be back live soon — catch him at patreon.com/thebestsoccershow for Wednesday office hours, the Bestie Slack, and bonus content. [0:02:50] — Interview begins. Leander on the writing process: three-plus years, 150+ interviews, every US World Cup game since 1990 rewatched — and then US Soccer fired Berhalter and he had to rewrite the whole thing. [0:07:50] — The book's structure: a chronological USMNT history woven with profiles of six current players — Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, Ricardo Pepi, Matt Turner, and Antonee Robinson — each chosen because their story says something bigger about American soccer. [0:20:00] — The Dark Ages (1950–1990): the USMNT once went 11 years without winning a game and nobody noticed. A 1974 qualifier where they didn't have enough players and pulled one from the stands. A $5 per diem that players were sometimes asked to forego. It was a circus — and Leander went deep on why. [0:31:00] — The big structural question: is a US World Cup win inevitable, or does it require investment that doesn't make financial sense? Leander's take — it's not just a matter of time. The FC Dallas academy director's point lands hard: a kid in Dallas is still 12 times less likely to end up in a professional academy than a kid in Madrid, which has the same population but a dozen pro clubs. [0:43:00] — Closing thoughts: buy the book at your local bookstore or bookshop.org. Jason wraps with a thank-you and outro. Join the Bestie community at patreon.com/thebestsoccershow — Wednesday office hours with Jason, a bonus podcast feed, the Bestie Slack, and World Cup content on the way. Your support keeps the show going. Timestamps

This summer, the United States will play host to the World Cup, the biggest event in the soccer world. But the United States Men's National Soccer Team have consistently been underdogs in the tournament. A new HBO documentary follows the team as the prepare for the World Cup. Director Rand Getlin discusses "U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team."  Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP: USA's goalkeeper #01 Matt Turner, defender #03 Walker Zimmerman, forward #21 Timothy Weah, midfielder #06 Yunus Musah, defender #13 Tim Ream, defender #05 Antonee Robinson and (bottom L-R) midfielder #04 Tyler Adams, forward #10 Christian Pulisic, midfielder #08 Weston McKennie, defender #02 Sergino Dest and forward #09 Jesus Ferreira pose for the team picture ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between the Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on December 3, 2022.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Football may be the world's game, but is it still for the fans? The Cooligans dive into Pep Guardiola's pointed comments on World Cup ticket prices and his belief that supporters are the heartbeat of the sport. We examine what has gone wrong with the business-first mentality surrounding the tournament and whether football is losing touch with the very people who made it global. Next, we're joined by USMNT and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie for an honest and revealing conversation about the state of the national team. Weston explains why the squad remains confident despite recent concerns, what they need to improve heading into the summer, and how their World Cup experience has better prepared them for the pressure ahead. He also opens up about his goals with Juventus as the season reaches its critical stages. To close the show, we shift our focus to Europe as we preview both Champions League semi-finals in depth. We break down each matchup, analyze the biggest storylines, and make our predictions for who advances—and ultimately who wins it all. Plus, we debate which club's supporters would cherish a Champions League triumph the most.   Timestamps: (9:15) –  Pep Guardiola speaks out against World Cup ticket pricing (26:15) - Weston Mckennie joins The Cooligans (42:30) – Champions League Semi-Final preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a special episode of State of the Union. To celebrate being 50 days out from the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Alexi power ranked all 48 teams in this summer's tournament. Additionally, Alexi and Mosse preview the AC Milan – Juventus match this weekend that will see Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie square off. In #AskAlexi, the guys are hit with a shocker: should Pulisic be starting for the USA in the World Cup at all? And in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse go over the newest valuations of clubs around the world including some BIG numbers attached to numerous MLS clubs. Presented by Zillow #Zillow Power Rankings 48-41: CONCACAF HATE? (3:41)Power Rankings 40-36: AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE (6:21)Power Rankings 35-31: Mo Salah and Co underrated? (7:53)Power Rankings 30-26: Scotland run incoming? (9:58)Power Rankings 25-21: Watch out for Türkiye (11:43)Power Rankings 20-16: Norway darkhorses no more... (13:30)Power Rankings 15-11: Should USA be in top 10? (15:15)Power Rankings 10-6: Estevao OUT (17:57)Power Rankings 5-1: Yamal... also OUT? (21:09)U.S. Abroad: McKennie vs Pulisic (33:35)USA Coaches Roundtable: MLS Quota for a U.S. Roster? (35:01)#AskAlexi: Bench Pulisic? (43:24)One For The Road: MLS teams ranked among most valuable clubs in world (49:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The show starts with the breaking news that U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker is leaving his current post to move to work with the Saudi Arabian football federation. Alexi and Mosse break down the implications of this as we rapidly approach the World Cup before moving on to U.S. Abroad where Flo Balogun and Ricardo Pepi found the back of the net for Monaco and PSV. Weston McKennie was suspended due to yellow card accumulation and Christian Pulisic's scoring drought reached 16 games for club and country. Next, Alexi and Mosse preview the midweek quarterfinals in both the Champions League where Real Madrid and Barcelona are looking for 2nd leg turnarounds and the CONCACAF Champions Cup where LAFC is the only MLS side to take a lead into the 2nd leg. The pair roundup the weekend action from MLS before getting into the most difficult groups in the coming World Cup in #AskAlexi. Finally, in One for the Road, Alexi discusses the Americanization of soccer and what is the American soccer identity. Presented by Zillow #Zillow (0:00) Intro  (1:39) U.S. Sporting Director Matt Crocker leaves for Saudi Arabia (4:46) U.S. Abroad: Pulisic slump, Balogun & Pepi score(10:23) Emma Hayes as USMNT coach?(21:53) MLS Recap: Sebastian Berhalter bags another assist (25:49) #AskAlexi: Group of Death Rankings(36:27) One For The Road: American Soccer Identity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Needing three points in the worst kind of way, Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti took a page out of Max Allegri's book and grinded out a win over Atalanta as the Bianconeri moved into fourth place. 01:52 Takeaways from the week that was 07:01 Atalanta 0-1 Juventus recap 18:24 Congestion in the Serie A table between second place and sixth 26:45 How much did Juventus miss Weston McKennie against Atalanta? 31:06 Luciano Spalletti extends as Juventus coach 44:54 Social media questions You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bwrao.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JuventusNation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as well as the Fans First Sports Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FansFirstSN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter. You can also follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Instagram page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blackwhitereadallover.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as Hector Flores leads a heated, honest breakdown of the U.S. Men's National Team's recent friendlies—losses to Belgium and Portugal—and hands out a no-punches-pulled report card alongside guest co-host Kelcey Coyne. From issues of team identity and underwhelming performances to standout players and what's really plaguing American soccer, nothing is off-limits. The duo debates if Christian Pulisic still deserves his star status, why Weston McKennie might be the team's true talisman, and if the so-called ‘golden generation' is really all that golden after all. Plus: Moussa Seck joins to give the international perspective on U.S. soccer culture, and dives into the biggest storylines from the final round of World Cup qualifiers. Who's in, who's out, and which nations are primed to be fan favorites (and giant killers) on North American soil in 2026? The episode wraps up with Players of the Week, can't-miss matches, and the return of Give and Go. Frustrated, hopeful, and always opinionated—this is an episode for every soccer fan who loves the chaos, passion, and unpredictability of the beautiful game on the road to the World Cup.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! The European clubs were back in action after the international break and Weston McKennie found the back of the net again for Juventus in a win, but Christian Pulisic stayed cold appearing as a sub in Milan's loss to Napoli. Malik Tillman scored for Leverkusen and Gio Reyna made another appearance for Monchengladbach as Alexi and Mosse debate whether or not Gio made a mistake not moving to MLS. Pepi and Dest secured a league title with PSV, Balogun scored a worldie for Monaco and Agyemang went down with an injury for Derby. Josh Sargent and Diego Luna got on the scoresheet in MLS and Lionel Messi christened Inter Miami's new stadium with a goal. In #AskAlexi, the guys break down Doug McIntyre's latest USA roster predictions and in One for the Road, Alexi explains what it's like at the FOX studio lot the night before the World Cup.Presented by Zillow #Zillow (0:00) Intro(3:52) U.S. Abroad: Balogun & McKennie on FIRE(14:51) Agyemang goes down with an injury(21:16) MLS recap: Luna, Messi score(30:58) #AskAlexi: Pochettino Roster Prediction(41:47) 1994 vs 2026: How much progress have we seen in U.S.? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Agyemang's dream of a home World Cup is over. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa react to the Derby striker's ruptured Achilles (04:22), and break down what his absence means for Mauricio Pochettino's roster plans heading into the summer (11:04). The crew ties a bow on the March window (14:05): who helped their case, who hurt it (22:44), and whether Pochettino tinkered too much with a squad that had real momentum coming into camp. Is Johnny Cardoso a lock? Has the book closed on Gio Reyna? And do Alex Zendejas and Diego Luna still have a realistic shot at the 26-man squad? (27:07) Plus, Charlie tips his hat to Folarin Balogun's latest highlight-reel moment (49:05), and the guys debate the whether Weston McKennie has surpassed Christian Pulisic as the team's MVP (55:25). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That was rough. The USMNT got hit hard in a 5-2 loss to Belgium, and we went live immediately after the final whistle to make sense of it all. Is this the kind of loss that forces growth—or proof that this team just isn't ready yet? We break down Mauricio Pochettino's tactics, decisions, and whether he got it completely wrong on the night. Then, USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa joins us to offer real insight into what failed on the pitch and what the team must fix before it's too late. Belgium came to play, and one name stood above the rest: Dodi Lukebakio. With two goals and a dominant performance, he earns our Player of the Game honors. Meanwhile, we take a hard look at Pochettino's lineup choices, substitutions, and overall game management. Were the players set up to fail, or did individuals simply not rise to the occasion? We hand out grades and don't hold back. As always, the chat had plenty to say—and we bring the best (and wildest) fan reactions into the show. From frustration to full-on panic, the USMNT discourse is heating up. We wrap things up by turning the page to what's next: a massive test against Portugal. What needs to change, and can the U.S. bounce back? We've got you covered. Timestamps: (1:55) – Recapping USMNT's brutal loss to Belgium (6:30) - Marcelo Balboa joins the Show (17:15) – Player of the Game: Dodi Lukebakio (28:00) – Grading Mauricio Pochettino (40:00) - USMNT vs Portugal preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Call It What You Want is presented by Zillow. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola, and Jonathan Bornstein unpack Mauricio Pochettino's 27-man roster for the upcoming friendlies (04:38). Is four goalkeepers excessive? With Noahkai Banks reportedly still undecided, should Poch test Tanner Tessmann at center back (11:06)? And what are the best defensive combos (16:00)? The crew discusses the primary objectives of the March camp before diving into the midfield and forward lines (24:52). Gio Reyna gets Jonny's seal of approval, Weston McKennie's position is a question mark, and Patrick Agyemang gets another look (29:01). The guys analyze the notable roster omissions - who will make way if the likes of Tyler Adams and Alex Zendejas become available in June (41:19)? The guys discuss the newly unveiled USMNT's World Cup kits, and Tony reflects on the team's horror when the denim kit was presented to them in 1994 (51:23). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Madrid continued their quest for their 16th Champions League title on Wednesday in the Round of 16. After handily defeating Manchester City in the first leg 3–0, many are starting to wonder if there is a certain aura surrounding Real Madrid when they play in this tournament. Is it something that the Blues and other potential foes will be able to overcome the rest of the way? The conversation then shifts to Tottenham Hotspur's miserable season continuing as they were trounced in their first leg of the Champions League against Atlético Madrid. While their prospects for a better second leg might be dim, it's the Premier League relegation battle that Tottenham must start to worry about. Can they avoid completing an embarrassing season and being relegated from the Premier League? Christian and Alexis are then joined by Juventus FC and USMNT midfield star Weston McKennie as he talks about his time playing in Italy, what he's looking forward to in the upcoming World Cup and his interesting take on a controversial pizza condiment. The guys close the show by previewing the upcoming NWSL season and who they think will be this year's champion.   7:18 – Top Topic: Real Madrid defeats Man City 22:59 – Tottenham's relegation battle 33:00 – Weston McKennie joins the show 1:06:46 – 2026 NWSL preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, Andrew and JJ take a look at the top of the table as Arsenal are one corner better than Chelsea in a match featuring much bear-hugging, face-punching and red carding. We also discuss the Semenyo bounce that Man City have received from their big January signing and we share our appreciation of everything Bruno Fernandes has given Manchester United since becoming their big January signing.And then, it's on to Tottenham as Spurs lose, 2-1, to Fulham and move ever-closer to the unthinkable. Why is this happening? Is it the manager? Is it the players? Is it the referees? And would a Spurs survival feel as triumphant as Everton's did or would this be a survival of a different kind? And finally, we close out the pod by giving it up to Weston McKennie on his contract extension with Juventus and by analyzing the dual-national decision that lies ahead of potential USMNT centerback, Noahkai Banks.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now!On our most recent PLUS episode, Andrew gets the time machine back out to reveal a Caught OffFIVE of the top 5 matches he would go back in time to attend. We would love to hear your thoughts on this as well!To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A BEANIE!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 100 days to go until the 2026 World Cup, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa dig into the biggest questions facing Mauricio Pochettino. The crew tip their caps to two American centurions (05:38) - our very own Tony Meola and Joe-Max Moore - and identify the biggest areas of concern heading into the tournament: goalkeeper uncertainty and center back depth (09:18). All eyes are on the Noahkai Banks situation - could the Augsburg phenom slip through the cracks with Germany also in the picture (18:10)? Then it's a wide-ranging Americans Abroad check-in (29:20), including a debate over whether Mauricio Pochettino brings three or four strikers (30:35). Weston McKennie's new Juventus contract extension (36:39) sparks a conversation about mindset and motivation, and the crew also highlights the Americans still alive in European competitions (47:22). Finally, MLS Matchday 2 delivers plenty to unpack (55:13): Charlie vents about New England's rough start (58:55), RBNY and RSL continue to trust their young talent (1:02:52), and San Jose offers a pathway for college standouts (1:04:25). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are officially 100 days away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the buildup is anything but simple.In today's Morning Espresso, we examine the global context surrounding the tournament, from geopolitical tensions to ticket demand and accessibility. We also break down roster questions facing Brazil and Mexico, Atlanta United's signing of Matías Galarza, Flamengo's split with Filipe Luís, and major domestic headlines including MLS All-Star Week, Weston McKennie's Juventus extension, and NWSL movement.The countdown is real. The context matters.

The new era of The Best Soccer Show begins. This week Jason is joined by Mitch Clark of the Enemies of the Fire podcast for the first half of the show, then by Thomas Pinzone of The Blazing Musket podcast for the second half. There's a lot in this show, from talk about Weston McKennie's role at Juventus and with the USMNT, to MLS Week 1 (with focused taked from Mitch and Thomas on the Fire and Revs), to the impending end of Don Garber's time as MLS commissioner, to the failures of Wilfried Nancy and Eric Ramsay in British football. If you miss the Rodius, join the Patreon. He'll probably show up there. patreon.com/thebestsoccershow Find Morning Kickaround on YouTube to support Jason's other projects. youtube.com/@morningkickaround Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rog and James Horncastle went live following Wednesday's seismic UEFA Champions League playoff clashes to discuss Bodø/Glimt's exceptional run after knocking out Inter, Vinicius Jr. scoring again versus Benfica, and what's wrong with Paris Saint-Germain?Plus, Rog and James take listener calls, discuss Weston McKennie's role at Juventus and take a look forward at the next round of possible matches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stu Holden and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Stu and Mosse break down a wild two days of Champions League action that saw Weston McKennie score again but Juve's comeback fall just short, Johnny Cardoso bagging his first goal for Atletico Madrid in a 4-1 win, Bodø/Glimt keeping their Cinderella run alive by shocking Inter at the San Siro, Real Madrid and Vini Jr. getting the last word over Benfica and much more. After, the pair preview some major matches in the Premier League this weekend and four huge derbies across Europe including Der Klassiker and The Old Firm. In #AskAlexi, Stu and Mosse discuss another former MLS manager being sacked in Europe and what that means about the overall quality of our domestic coaches and we wrap up in One For The Road with an MLS weekend lookahead. Intro: (0:00)A wild Champions League week (2:21)Weston and Juventus came so close (10:25)Can Pulisic and Milan find their groove again? (29:34)Derby Day in Europe! (33:26)#AskAlexi (43:59)One For The Road (52:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Antoine Griezmann really be headed to Orlando City SC — and if so, would he be the one player capable of challenging Lionel Messi for MLS supremacy? We kick things off by diving into the rumor, the fit, and what Griezmann's personality and playing style would mean for the league. Is this realistic, or just classic MLS chaos? Then NJ/NY Gotham FC defender Mandy Freeman joins the show. She reflects on Gotham's improbable championship run, the weight of expectations heading into the new season, and what it's like being a 10-year NWSL veteran who's seen the league evolve from host families and modest crowds to sold-out stadiums. Mandy also opens up about her love of fashion and gives a thoughtful critique of the NWSL's new High Impact Player rule — explaining why raising the ceiling doesn't necessarily raise the floor for players across the league. We wrap with Champions League drama: Weston McKennie continues to shine, but did Juventus FC let him down again? Is it time for him to seek a bigger move? Vinícius Júnior delivers another electric performance against SL Benfica, while FK Bodø/Glimt stun Inter Milan — raising serious questions about what's happening with Italian teams in Europe this season. Timestamps: (7:30) – Griezmann to Orlando!? Can he dethrone Messi in MLS? (18:00) - Gotham FC defender Mandy Freeman joins The Cooligans (42:00) – Weston Mckennie continues to shine but Juve is failing him (53:30) – Vini Jr. Shuts up Benfica with another amazing performance (59:00) - Bodø/Glimt stun Inter Milan Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Tyler Adams is back for another episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, and this time, Tyler shares his thoughts on how Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie keeps outplaying his doubters, why Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is the most difficult midfielder to play against in the Premier League, and what makes the run up to the 2026 World Cup so different than the road to the tournament four years ago. Plus, Tyler answers questions straight from the listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Goal from Manuel Locatelli, Federico Gatti and Weston McKennie, gave Juventus a 3-2 win at home to Galatasaray, for whom Victor Osimhen and Baris Alper Yilmaz scored. Also, goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Davide Zappacosta, Mario Pasalic and Lazar Samardzic, gave Atalanta a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, for whom Karim Adeyemi scored. Nima Tavallaey analyses and reacts to the main highlights from the Champions League match at the Allianz Stadium in Turin as well as Gewiss Stadium, in Bergamo in leg 2 of the play-offs. Match Day Observer at Football Australia and former referee from Monza, Alessandro Arbizzani, joins us to break down the red card on Lloyd Kelly as well as the penalty Nikola Krstovic won after Ramy Bensebaini was sent off following two yellow cards. Follow Alessandro on Twitter This is a post-match reaction from The Italian Football Podcast. If you want to support us and get every episode (with no ad's), simply become a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TIFP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Champions League knockout tension returns as Real Madrid and Benfica headline a charged week in Europe. Weston McKennie is set to commit long-term to Juventus, signaling stability in Turin, while South Georgia Tormenta presses pause on its 2026 USL League One season but keeps its foundation intact.We also break down proposed five-second countdown rules for restarts, MLS setting an opening weekend attendance record, Orlando City's reported interest in Antoine Griezmann, and the latest across NWSL, Concacaf, Argentina, Scotland, and Mexico.Global pressure. Local recalibration. Morning Espresso starts your day.

This week's episode of The Best Soccer Show features a massive show announcement at the top of the show. Things are changing a bit. If you've digested that news and want to have a say about the future of TBSS, find Jason on Bluesky or drop a comment wherever you get the show. Then there's a lot of talk about the USMNT striker pool, with a bunch of guys scoring and Ricardo Pepi on the shelf. Is Pepi a World Cup lock? Jason gets into the Weston McKennie situation at Juve as well. How about some thoughts on the state of MLS? Are we entering an inflection point for the league? Jason then gives his top 5 storylines as the league gets set to launch this weekend. Join the Patreon to become a Bestie and get some bonus content. patreon.com/thebestsoccershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cooligans welcome former MLS head coach and analyst Giovanni Savarese for a deep dive into the 2026 MLS season. Gio shares his predictions, breakout teams to watch, and how the league continues to evolve ahead of a massive 2026 on home soil. The conversation also turns to the USMNT, as the guys assess expectations, pressure, and what success should realistically look like at the 2026 World Cup.Christian and Alexis then tackle the troubling racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior during Real Madrid's clash with Benfica. They unpack how these situations are currently handled, question whether the responsibility to stop a match unfairly falls on the player experiencing abuse, and debate what meaningful structural changes could better protect players moving forward.Finally, it's a jam-packed Champions League recap. Folarin Balogun shines in a statement performance against Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus suffer a shocking defeat to Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt pull off a stunning win over Inter Milan. The boys react to all the drama, surprises, and what these results mean going forward. Timestamps:(6:30) – 2026 MLS preview and predictions(30:00) - Gio Savarese's USMNT World Cup outlook(39:00) – Vinicius Junior deals with racism again: time for a rule change?(59:00) – Folarin Balogun shines in Champions League loss to PSG(1:04:30) - Serie A teams suffer shocking Champions League losses Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down a busy week for Americans Abroad, led by Folarin Balogun's two-goal statement against PSG. Christian Pulisic is being eased back into Milan's XI (05:04), Weston McKennie remains a pillar for Juve (09:38) - but should there be concern about how things are trending in Serie A for U.S. players (13:37)? Plus, Jimmy puts the guys on the spot with late-game World Cup scenarios: if the USMNT needs a goal, who are you turning to off the bench (21:44)? And to cap it off, the crew put their reputations on the line with bold MLS 2026 season predictions (45:34). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today's show, the pair reacts to the WILD Derby D'Italia between Inter Milan and Juventus that saw Inter prevail despite Weston McKennie's two assists. Alexi and Mosse then break down Patrick Agyemang and Haji Wright banging in goals in the Championship, Harry Kane hitting 500 career goals for club and country, and the close title races all around Europe! In #AskAlexi, the duo are posed the questions of whether or not Lionel Messi would succeed in the Premier League, and if the USA should give Mauricio Pochettino an extension BEFORE the World Cup. To wrap things up in One For The Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss the USA missing out on a dual national. A wild Derby D'Italia (4:56)Agyemang and Haji can't stop scoring (16:23)Harry Kane gets 500th goal (26:34)Tight title races around Europe (31:31)#AskAlexi (39:03)One For The Road (54:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A statement performance in the Championship has everyone talking. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to Haji Wright's lifting Coventry past Middlesbrough to the top of the league with a game-winning hat-trick (05:39). Are you watching, Poch? The crew then goes line-by-line through their projected USMNT depth chart - identifying the locks, bubble guys, and the long shots fighting to stay in the World Cup conversation (10:56). Americans in this week's UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoff ties go under the microscope (28:22). Weston McKennie continues to redefine versatility for Juventus, this time deployed as a false nine. Is there anything he can't do?! With the MLS season kicking off, attention turns stateside. Are Inter Miami an even bigger threat in 2026 (46:15)? And where do the current Herons stack up against the greatest MLS Cup-winning teams of all time? More importantly where do Tony's 2000 Wizards and Jimmy's 2001 Quakes fall on the list (51:31)? To wrap, the guys reveal their Top 5 contenders and Bottom 3 teams ahead of the new campaign (1:00:05). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women's Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Alexi starts the show with his current power rankings of USA players before him and Mosse break down the coming FA Cup and Copa Del Rey action. There are rumors swirling about both Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie's contract statuses and where they could be playing next season and the pair fully dive into the speculation. In #AskAlexi, we break down Mauricio Pochettino's recent comments about the trophy he'd most like to win NOT being the World Cup and the possibility of him returning to the Premier League after this Summer. In One for the Road Alexi and Mosse react to the latest Sportico MLS valuations that have Inter Miami at over $1.4 BILLION and if those numbers actually mean anything. Intro: (0:00)U.S. Player Power Rankings (4:03)U.S. Abroad: Tyler Adams is BACK (9:16)#AskAlexi: Pochettino to Spurs? (30:41)One For The Road: One BILLION Dollars (44:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is packed with USMNT storylines, Americans abroad drama, and global soccer chaos across Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the Premier League. Alexi Lalas & David Mosse lead with Weston McKennie's scorching run at Juventus, scoring in his second straight Serie A match and cementing himself as one of the league's most productive midfielders under Luciano Spalletti… where does he rank among American players right now? We break down Johnny Cardoso's injury concerns at Atlético Madrid, and mounting pressure as the US midfield picture tightens. Plus: Gio Reyna sidelined again, Tim Weah opens up about struggles at Juve and resurgence at Marseille, and strong EPL showings from Brenden Aaronson and Chris Richards. We also hit Ronaldo's strike, Messi tuning up ahead of the MLS season, #AskAlexi, and a big-picture debate: World Cup vs Olympics… has global soccer officially passed the Games?  Intro (0:00)U.S. Abroad: McKennie scores, Johnny & Banks hurt (:)Liverpool vs City: Match of the Weekend (:)Messi and Ronaldo are back (:)#AskAlexi: McKennie > Pulisic? (:)One For The Road: World Cup vs Olympics (:) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down a massive weekend for Americans abroad across Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the EFL Championship, and the Premier League. We dive into AC Milan's blowout win without Pulisic, ask if it's officially panic time for his health status, and spotlight Weston McKennie's elite run of form at Juventus ahead of huge clashes with Atalanta and Lazio. Is Johnny Cardoso's move to Atlético Madrid already looking like a mistake? Gio Reyna vs Malik Tillman, PSG vs Weah & Marseille, Haji Wright vs Aiden Morris, and even a little Ronaldo-to-MLS rumor mill chaos. Plus, big-picture debates on U.S. players at superclubs, MLS signings, Pochettino calling out Tim Weah on his World Cup ticket prices take, and whether a USMNT World Cup win would rival the 1980 Miracle on Ice. Use our code for $30 off your next order of World Cup Tickets on SeatGeek*: ⁠https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SOTU⁠ Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $30 discount, Min. $200 Purchase Intro: (0:00)U.S. Abroad: Pulisic panic-button time? (3:20:)Alexi vs Stu: The great Noahkai Banks debate (11:26)Ronaldo is crying (23:46)#AskAlexi: James to MLS (28:17)One For The Road: Pochettino vs Weah (43:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno react to the news of Ricardo Pepi's potential move to Fullham collapsing before the deadline, Raúl Jiménez goes a perfect 12/12 from the spot, and Weston McKennie stays hot at Juve—plus Obed Vargas to Atlético, Alex Freeman to Villarreal, and Fidalgo to Real Betis with the El Tri debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu Holden and David Mosse are here with a new episode of State of the Union! Stu and Mosse start the show by breaking down the end of the European transfer window and Ricardo Pepi's transfer to Fulham falling through. Stu and Mosse then move through the Bundesliga and Serie A where both Malik Tillman and Weston McKennie scored to continue their strong form. Stu and Mosse then provide a preview for the upcoming Champions League playoff matches including the huge rematch between Real Madrid and Benfica. In #AskAlexi, the pair break down some major moves in MLS including Inter Miami's latest signing and discuss what's next for Gio Reyna. Finally, in One for the Road, Stu gives his latest prediction for the USA's starting lineup in the coming World Cup. Use our code for $30 off your next order of World Cup Tickets on SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SOTU Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $30discount, Min. $200 Purchase Intro: (0:00)Inside the transfer window (2:46)Pepi's deal to Fulham falls through (6:33)US Abroad: McKennie, Tillman stay hot (19:26)#AskAlexi: No Gio, no cry? (46:11)One For The Road: Stu's US Starting XI (54:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bushnell, who writes for the Athletic, joined to talk about the high prices of World Cup tickets, Cindy Parlow Cone's expansive and thus far largely trouble-free tenure as USSF president, why Weston McKennie's spot on the field under Poch is such an important matter, Alex Freeman's move to Villareal, and lots more, even Richie Ledezma's switch to Mexico.Join us on our Germany trip: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI4Cp1VpS2eCphsNjf6QHdaRDq86Tf-FeUhJ2tQ0RzkbxQhw/viewform Skip the ads! Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon and get all episodes ad-free, plus any bonus episodes. Patrons at $5 a month or more also get access to Clip Notes, a video of key moments on the field we discuss on the show, plus all patrons get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedAlso, check out Boots on the Ground, our USWNT-focused spinoff podcast headed up by Tara and Vince. They are cooking over there, you can listen here: https://boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.comAnd check out our MERCH, baby. We have better stuff than you might think: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith take stock of the final matchday of the Champions League league phase. Weston McKennie's scoring surge puts Juventus and his own future under the spotlight. Napoli face a defining night against Chelsea, with Antonio Conte once again wrestling with his uneasy relationship with Europe. Plus, predictions, dark horse contenders, and what this reimagined Champions League gets right (and wrong) about modern football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, we analyze Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 win over Arsenal. How much of United's last two games are Carrick-inspired and how much are they just great players scoring great goals? We also wonder about the Gunners. Yes, they've been atop the table pretty much from the start, but does it still feel like something is amiss? We'll also touch on yet another Spurs loss to a team they "should" be beating and JJ explains why he's swing over to "Slot out" for Liverpool. And finally, we have some news and notes on our Americans including Alex Freeman's big move abroad, Weston McKennie's positional move, and Leeds fans emotional move on Brenden Aaronson.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent episode, we discuss some of our favorite footballing meme's, their unique origin stories and how they're used in soccer's online culture.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A WINTER HAT!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, we discuss the most recent set of Champions League results including City stumbling in Norway, Salah returning to Liverpool's 11 and Madrid dropping 6 on Monaco. Plus, how can Spurs be so bad at home in the Premier League and so good at home in the Champions League? We also discuss Weston McKennie grabbing another goal in Europe, Jack Grealish going down with a stress fracture and Brooklyn Beckham's public falling out with his parents.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent episode, we discuss some of our favorite footballing meme's, their unique origin stories and how they're used in soccer's online culture.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A WINTER HAT!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.