The FC crew react to Friday's UCL draw and predict who will advance between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Plus, the guys argue how the LALIGA teams' draws will affect their league title race. Julien Laurens also joins the show to break down how tough it will be for Liverpool to get past PSG. Plus, Jan Aage Fjortoft explains why Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen is the standout tie of the Round of 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Cristina & Herc are joined by Shaka Hislop to discuss the rumors of an unhappy Christian Pulisic with his new manager Sergio Conceicao after Milan crashed out of the UCL, Pulisic along with 5 other countrymen exited the competition this week. Plus, the crew talk Lionel Messi's performance against Sporting KC in freezing conditions. Also, Herc gives us his predictions for the upcoming 2025 MLS season, can Inter Miami go all the way this year? And, the panel checks in with South American stars Ney...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 15 min
The FC crew react to the aftermath of Real Madrid eliminating Manchester City in the UCL knockout playoff stage with ESPN's Mark Ogden. Plus, the guys discuss the 30th anniversary of Major League Soccer and Ale Moreno gives his top 5 MLS moments of all time. Then, Gab Marcotti joins to break down the downfall of Serie A teams in the UEFA Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Gab Marcotti and Stewart Robson discuss Manchester City’s 3-0 defeat against Real Madrid and ask whether Pep Guardiola’s tactical setup was the reason for Man City’s poor performance. The guys also praise Feyenoord after they knocked out AC Milan, break down Manchester United’s finances and ask if Thomas Tuchel needs to be seen at more English matches or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr
James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden look back on the first year of INEOS’ involvement at Manchester United. They are joined by fan Flex from United View to look back on the first anniversary of INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s part-ownership and ask if the club are better off than they were a year ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The FC crew break down Real Madrid's dominant victory over Manchester City and praise Kylian Mbappe after his hat trick dismantled Pep Guardiola's side. Plus, the guys recap Liverpool's 2-2 draw over Aston Villa and assess how the dropped points will affect the Red's title charge. Jurgen Klismann and Frank Leboeuf also break down Juventus becoming the latest Serie A team to fall out of the Champions League this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Cristina Alexander & Ali Krieger take a dive into the USWNT's preparation & possible key players in the upcoming SheBelieves Cup. Plus, Ali & Alexiz Nunes sit down with Emily Fox to discuss national team & life at Arsenal. Also, Ali sits down with rising USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey to talk her journey to this point in her career. Plus, don't miss out on the crew rating the new Women's Euro 2025 kits for this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 11 min
ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle, Bill Connelly and Lizzy Becherano join Luis Miguel Echegaray ahead of the start of the 30th MLS season. They debate what the future holds for MLS and whether it can become one of the top five leagues in the world. Plus, discussion on Javier Mascherano leading Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and assess the hopes of newcomers San Diego FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The FC crew react to Bayern Munich advancing to the UCL Round of 16 and question why Vincent Kompany's side are one of the favorites to win the competition after a poor performance over two legs. Plus, Gab Marcotti and Jan Aage Fjortoft join the show to explain why AC Milan crashed out of the Champions League after falling to Feyenoord on aggregate. The guys also argue if Manchester City have a chance to advance against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Cristina & Herc are joined by Jose del Valle & Lizzy Becherano to discuss the snowed out CONCACAF Champions Cup match between Inter Miami v Sporting KC, was it the right call by CONCACAF? Also, the crew talks Santi Gimenez & his hot start for AC Milan only a couple weeks after joining in the January transfer window. Plus, Herc sits down for an exclusive interview with St. Pauli & USMNT midfielder James Sands about his life in Germany & the progression of his USMNT career. And, the panel discusse...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 19 min
The FC crew react to Barcelona's 1-0 in over Rayo Vallecano and break down their chances to lift the LALIGA title after going top of the table. Then, the guys discuss Manchester United's 1-0 loss to Tottenham and whether Erik ten Hag got more out of this team than Ruben Amorim. Plus, a look ahead to Real Madrid-Man City in the Champions League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to break down a potentially pivotal game in the Serie A title race, as Juventus take the 1-0 win over Inter. The pair then break down all the weekend’s Premier League action, as well as looking back on huge games in the Bundesliga and beyond in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 17, 2025•58 min
The FC crew are joined by Frank Leboeuf and Gab Marcotti to discuss Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester United and assess how much blame should fall to Ruben Amorim for United's form. Then, the guys react to Liverpool's 2-1 win over Wolves and break down the Premier League title race. Plus, Gab takes us through the weekend in Serie A, including Juventus' 1-0 win over Inter, Napoli's 2-2 draw vs Lazio and AC Milan's 1-0 win over Hellas Verona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Osasuna and question the referees decision to give Jude Bellingham a straight red card for dissent. Plus, the guys react to Omar Marmoush's hat trick vs Newcastle and asses the race for the Champions League spots in the Premier League. Ale Moreno and Kay Murray also break down Bayer Leverkusen's 0-0 draw with Bayern Munich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The FC crew are joined by Frank Leboeuf and Don Hutchison to look at Chelsea's 3-0 loss at Brighton and discuss what has gone wrong for Enzo Maresca's side in recent weeks. Then, Kay Murray, Ale Moreno, Stewart Robson and Archie Rhind-Tutt preview Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich and look at how Leverkusen can close the gap at the top of the Bundesliga. Plus, a look ahead to Tottenham-Manchester United and Manchester City-Newcastle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Cristina Alexander, Hercules Gomez, and Shaka Hislop are joined by Gab Marcotti to talk about how CONCACAF players fared in the UEFA Champions League, with the likes of Weston McKennie shining and Santiago Giménez going quiet. Then, reaction to Manchester City trolling Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior and whether a UEFA Champions League Final could ever be played in the United States. Plus, a discussion on whether the MLS is a top 10 league in the world with ESPN's Bill Connelly. Learn more about ...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min
The FC crew react to news that Kai Havertz will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury and question if Mikel Arteta's side can cope with so many attacking absences. Plus, Ian Darke joins the show to continue to react to the Merseyside derby and argue if the referees lost control of the game. Archie Rhind-Tutt also breaks down Borussia Dortmund & Bayern Munich's UCL victories and previews the top of the table clash in the Bundesliga this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 13, 2025•59 min
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at Real Madrid's late comeback win over Manchester City and ask whether Pep Guardiola's managerial powers are starting to decline. The guys also discuss the Anfield derby in the Premier League, Atalanta's anger following a 94th minute penalty and if Ousmane Dembele is the best player in the world, right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min
The FC crew react to a chaotic final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park and argue if a draw was fair after James Tarkowski's late equalizer for Everton. Plus, the guys break down how Kai Havertz's injury will affect the Premier League title race. Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti also join the show to analyze Bayern Munich's victory over Celtic and question Club Brugge's late penalty that secured the victory for the Belgian side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2025•56 min
Emma Hayes announced the USWNT's roster for the SheBelieves Cup so Cristina Alexander takes a look at the roster and Ali Krieger sits down with goalkeeper Jane Campbell to discuss her role and experiences heading into the tournament. Then, Angel City's Gisele Thompson got her second call-up to the US national team so Krieger sits down with her to talk about her expectations and what she can bring to the US women's national team. Plus, Racing Louisville's Emma Sears joins the show to talk about h...
Feb 12, 2025•52 min
Rob Dawson and James Olley are joined by Bruce Schoenfeld to discuss what he learned from spending transfer deadline day at Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest. Rob and James then break down the pressure Ange Postecoglou is under at Tottenham, and reveal what it would take for Spurs to sack their manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2025•58 min
The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over Manchester City and question why Pep Guardiola's side have consistently collapsed late in games this season. Julien Laurens also joins the show to break down Ousmane Dembele's brace vs Brest. Plus, Jurgen Klinsmann previews Bayern Munich's trip to Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid and predict which team is better placed to win LALIGA. The guys also discuss Liverpool's shock FA Cup exit against Plymouth Argyle, Bayer Leverkusen's missed opportunity against Wolfsburg & ask if Ange Postecoglu really needs to defend his players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Mauricio Pedroza & Hercules Gomez discuss the new partnership at AC Milan between Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez as Gimenez gets his Serie A goal assisted by Pulisic. Then, Herc has a suggestion on who could be another potential striker option for the US men's national team. Plus, reaction to Sergio Ramos being unveiled as Monterrey's newest star and what it means for Rayados moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•52 min
The FC crew continue to react to Plymouth Argyle's victory over Liverpool and explain why Liverpool might not be that upset with the end of their quadruple chase. Plus, the guys recap Chelsea's loss to Brighton and question what has been wrong with the Blues in recent months. Alex Kirkland also joins the show to break down more refereeing controversies in LALIGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The FC crew react to Barcelona's victory over Sevilla and argue which team will win LALIGA amid a tight three team race at the top. The guys also break down Liverpool's shock loss to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup while Steve Nicol explains why he's not that upset with the Reds' defeat. Finally, the crew recap another Tottenham loss and argue if Ange Postecoglou can do anything more due to his squad's many injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min
The FC crew react to Real Madrid & Atletico Madrid's draw and question the VAR review that handed Atleti a questionable penalty. Luis Garcia and Mario Suarez also explain how the draw might help Barcelona in the title race. Plus, Gab Marcotti recaps AC Milan's victory over Empoli while Dan Thomas, Kieran Gibbs and Craig Burley break down all the FA Cup action including Brighton's upset of Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 17 min
The FC crew are joined by Nedum Onuoha and Mark Ogden to break down Manchester United's late winner vs Leicester to advance them in the FA Cup, despite another uninspiring performance. Luis Garcia and Sid Lowe join to preview the Madrid derby this Saturday. Then, Ale Moreno and Kay Murray join to discuss Bayern's victory versus Werder Bremen and their large gap at the top of the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Cristina Alexander and Hercules Gomez are joined by Mauricio Pedroza to react on Neymar's debut with Santos after 12 years he left the club. Plus, Herc mentions that MLS messed up badly by not bringing Neymar to the league and all the attention they could've got from him. Also, the crew breaks down Santi Gimenez's debut at AC Milan with getting a win and an assist. Later on, Alphonso Davies agrees to a contract extension with Bayern Munich and the crew discuss if it was the right move for Davies...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
The FC crew react to Liverpool's dominant 4-0 victory over Liverpool and argue if Arne Slot's side can win the quadruple this season after such a dominant start. The guys also break down Barcelona's calm 5-0 win and question why Lamine Yamal played all 90 minutes when the game was wrapped up in the first half. Plus, the guys argue if Alexander Isak is the best striker in the world at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 06, 2025•56 min
