On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian and Herculez are joined by ESPN soccer commentator Derek Rae to talk Jesse Marsch’s dismissal from Red Bull Leipzig and Chris Armas' imminent appointment to Manchester United's coaching staff. Later the guys recap the MLS and Liga MX playoffs and preview the MLS Cup Final, as well as the Liga MX Final. Next, Sebi and Herc debate the 2021 U.S. Soccer Award nominees. Who's the favorite and who was snubbed? Finally we take a look at the rumor mill a...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian and Herculez are joined by Tigres UANL centerback Carlos Salcedo. The defender talks about his team's semifinal win over León, his future with the Mexican National team, and his time with Real Salt Lake. Next, the guys debut a new segment 'Futbol vs. Soccer'. They debate who had the bigger "fracaso", New England Revolution or Club América. Herc and Sebi also talk about Jonathan dos Santos' LA Galaxy exit and Carlos Vela staying put with LAFC. T...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez reacted in detail to the World Cup playoff draw where the CONCACAF fourth place team will face the winner of Oceania. Did CONCACAF catch a break? Then we moved on to Portugal and Italy being drawn in the same group of the playoff. Who would you rather miss out: Portugal or Italy? The we talked about U.S. Soccer naming Columbus and St. Paul as host cities for their next two WCQ matches. Are you cool with the selections? ...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min
On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian and Herculez answer five burning questions from CONCACAF's Octagonal. Who do you have more faith in, Gregg Berhalter or Tata Martino? Is the better pool of USMNT "9's" in MLS or Europe? Will Canada win the Octagonal? Which "vetado" does Mexico need most? Who will finish 4th in the Octagonal? Then the guys recap the top moments so far from the Octagonal and the top 10 goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 26, 2021•36 min
On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian and Herculez review Christian Pulisic's performance over the weekend with Chelsea. They analyze whether the USMNT should consider playing him as a false "9". Later, they guys look into the performances of Raúl Jiménez and Chucky Lozano with Wolves and Napoli, respectively. Then Julie Foudy joins the show to recap the NWSL Championship Final between the Spirit and Red Stars. Next Herc and Sebi recap the Liga MX Repechaje. They analyze the defeats ...
Nov 23, 2021•59 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian and Herculez recap Canada's historic win over Mexico. Is Canada the best team in CONCACAF? Next, they guys focus on the USMNT and their subpar performance against Jamaica. Was it a fair result? Then Taylor Twellman joins the show to discuss the biggest winner from the USMNT during this two-game international window. Next, Herc and Sebi preview the MLS playoffs and Liga MX Repechaje. Who will advance? Finally, Julie Foudy joins the show to previ...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min
On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian and Herculez preview the USMNT’s next game in the World Cup Qualifiers vs. Jamaica. Also, the guys analyze Christian Pulisic, who is a game-time decision for the game in Kingston. We also discuss whether Pulisic the biggest protagonist in the USA-MEX rivalry? Then we take a look into the Mexico-Canada WCQ game. How will the weather affect the game? Later, Herc and Sebi recap the NWSL playoffs. Finally, former USWNT coach Jill Ellis sits down with...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 18 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian and Herculez react to the USMNT roster for upcoming WCQ. Then the guys analyze the Mexico roster for the upcoming WCQ. Who were the biggest snubs and surprises? Next we discuss Jesse Marsch's comments following RB Leipzig's draw vs. PSG. Is the American coach making excuses? Then we preview MLS Decision Day and those looking to make the playoffs in the final matchweek of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min
On Mondays’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian with Herculez react to the news that the Mexican National Team will not be able to host fans at Estadio Azteca for the next two WCQ matches. Next, the guys debate if Weston McKennie is the USMNT player in best form at the moment. Then we take a look at all the midweek action in MLS in the segment 'The Good, The Bad and Ugly'. Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to discuss Liga MX, including the week of horror for Club America. Julie Foudy also joins...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian and Herculez react to the Ronald Koeman’s firing and what that means for Sergiño Dest. Then the guys analyze the performances of Zack Steffen and Joe Scally in midweek cup action with Man City and Gladbach, respectively. Later, the discussion moves to Chicharito and his situation with Mexico. Will he return with El Tri? Next, the focus shifts to Carli Lloyd’s farewell game for the USWNT. Is he the most clutch USWNT player of all time? Learn mor...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min
On Mondays’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian debate if Lille striker is the best ‘9’ in CONCACAF at the moment. The guys reacting to El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona and grade Sergiño Dest’s performance. Later, the discussion centers around the latest Mexican National Team list for its upcoming friendly vs. Ecuador. Next, Herc and Sebi recap all the weekend action in MLS and Liga MX in the segments, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly and Praise or Shade. Learn more a...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Alex discuss who is the best player from CONCACAF to wear a Clásico jersey? Is it Hugo Sánchez, Rafael Márquez, or Keylor Navas? The guys also react to the news that FIFA is exploring the possibility of having the World Cup every two years. Then they get into the comparisons between Tyler Adams and Edson Álvarez. Who would you take on your team? Finally, they discuss the midweek action in both MLS and Liga MX. Learn more about your ad choice...
Oct 22, 2021•46 min
On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian debate Zack Steffen's lack of minutes at Man City. How worried should Gregg Berhalter and USMNT be? The guys recap all the weekend action by USMNT and Mexican Nation Team players across Europe, including Dest and Lozano. Later, Herc and Sebi discuss the sanctions dealt by FIFA to Panama and El Salvador for their fan's behavior. Next, we recap the weekend action in Liga MX and MLS in the segments Praise or Shade? and The Good, Bad and...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian react to USMNT’s victory over Costa Rica in the WCQ. Do we owe Gregg Berhalter an apology? Then, we welcomed Antonio Valle, ESPN Deportes/ESPN Mexico host and commentator to talk Mexico and their victory against El Salvador. Next, in our franchise segment 'Tales From The Pitch', Matt Miazga recounts the incident where he pokes fun at Diego Lainez’s height in USMNT-Mexico game from a few years back. Finally, the guys talk about the ...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min
On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian recap the USMNT defeat vs. Panama. Did Gregg Berhalter's decisions cost the USMNT? Next, Taylor Twellman joins the show to discuss what went wrong for the U.S. in Panama. Then, Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to talk about Mexico's dominant victory over Honduras. Finally, the guys talk about the weekend MLS action in the segment, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On Friday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian react to Ricardo Pepi’s performance for the USMNT against Jamaica in WCQ. Where should his next destination be? Then, Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to talk about Mexico and their draw vs. Canada. Did Mexico get outplayed or outcoached? Next, the guys sit down with former USMNT head coach Jurgen Klinsmann to talk about Ricardo Pepi and his future. Finally, the Herc and Sebi discuss the latest in the NWSL harassment scandal. Learn mo...
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 14 min
USA and Mexico caal ups for the second round of qualifiers in CONCACAF. Plus heavy criticism towards NWSL and the accusations of sexual misconduct by Coach Paul Riley. An Exclusive interview with Deportivo Alaves and USMNT defender, Matt Miazga. Plus we break down Campeones Cup between Columbus Crew and Cruz Azul, and we deep dive into the El Trafico match up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Herc and Sebis recap Raul Jimenez' comeback. discuss the CONCACAF players in Europe. Talk about the Mexican Clasico. Plus Judy Foudy joins us to talk about the NWL'S No More Side Hustles' campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2021•55 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian react to León winning the Leagues Cup over the Sounders. They also debate the newly announced Leagues Cup format starting in 2023. Next, the guys talk about Matthew Hoppe and his game against Real Madrid. Then, Herculez gives his updated Top 5 strikers for the USMNT. Who is his number one? Finally, Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to break down the Clásico Nacional between América and Chivas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian debate the firing of Chivas head coach, Victor Manuel Vucetich, asking the question: why now? With this, the guys segway into Herc’s Top 3 candidates for the open Chivas HC job. The guys also analyze Rayados' win over Tigres in the Clásico Regio. Then Herc and Sebi go into the weekend MLS action in the segment the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY. Next, Matthew Hoppe sits down with Sebi to discuss a variety of topics including, his transfe...
Sep 21, 2021•56 min
On Friday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian react to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals. The guys discuss why MLS teams keep failing to win the competition. Then, Herc and Sebi analyze Carli Lloyd’s five-goal extravaganza vs. Paraguay. Later, Jeff Carlisle joins the show to discuss the U.S. Soccer Federation's negotiations with USWNT and USMNT. Then, the conversation switches to Leagues Cup, where Seattle Sounders became the first MLS team to reach the competition’s fina...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min
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Sep 14, 2021•52 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian react to USMNT’s comeback win over Honduras. They analyze Ricardo Pepi’s breakout USMNT debut & whether he should be the starting ‘9’ going forward. Then, Taylor Twellman joins the show to discuss Berhalter & Pulisic’s performance over the opening set of WCQs. Later, Mauricio Pedroza joins the guys to talk about El Tri’s draw vs. Panama. Will they finish first in CONCACAF WCQ? Also, Herc & Sebi reveal their winners &...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian react to the USMNT draw vs, El Salvador & Canada in World Cup Qualifiers. Who's to blame for the slow start? Then, Taylor Twellman joins the show to talk about the USMNT and Weston McKennie's suspension. Next, the guys talk about Mexico's perfect start in qualifiers in the segment 'Tri Questions'. Finally, Sebi sits down with RB Leipzig head coach Jesse Marsch where he discusses his relationship with Bob Bradley, the Red Bull sys...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 18 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian react to the news that Christian Pulisic did not travel with the USMNT for their WCQ opener vs. El Salvador. Then, the guys analyze the GK situation after the injury to Zack Steffen. Later, ESPN Deportes Reporter Leon Lecanda joins the show with a special report on the Mexican National Team. What is the probable starting XI for El Tri? Finally, Herc and Sebi sit down with Santiago Muñoz where they discuss his transfer to Newcastle ...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Herculez and Sebastian come up with a top 5 list of MLS coaches who are on the hot seat. Also, the guys react to the release of the Mexican National Team roster for the upcoming World Cup Qualifers. The discussion is focused around the notable absences of Raúl Jiménez, Diego Lainez, Héctor Herrera & Hirving Lozano. Later, the guys debate who should be the USMNT captain for the upcoming WCQs. Finally, Herc and Sebi sit down with Julian Green for an extensive interview where they discuss Greut...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min
On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Sebastian reacted to the latest news on the repercussions of Serie A/Premier League teams not allowing players to go to the World Cup Qualifiers due to COVID-19. Later, the guys analyze the USMNT 26-man roster for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers where they will face El Salvador, Canada and Honduras. What were the biggest surprises? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 27, 2021•51 min
On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez and Mauricio react to the news that Christian Pulisic tested positive for COVID-19 and Gyasi Zardes' injury that leaves both doubtful for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Later, the guys talked about one of the biggest news of the weekend: Nice vs. Marseille brawl in Ligue 1. Then, the conversation shifted to Mexicans in Europe as Hirving Lozano made his Serie A season debut with Napoli and Raul Jimenez playing the entire 90 minutes for the second s...
Aug 24, 2021•56 min
