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Futbol Americas

ESPN, Sebastian Salazar, Herculez Gomezwww.espn.com
Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez cover the whole world of soccer with a specific focus on the players of the United States and Mexican national teams throughout both the international and club seasons. Plus, the US Women’s National Team, MLS, Liga MX, NWSL, USL, Liga MX Femenil, and more!
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Futbol Americas: J.C. Osorio disapproves Tata skipping El Tri practice

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar preview the USMNT's game against Saudi Arabia. Then U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner has a one-on-one sit down with Alexis Nunes where he discusses the USMNT's loss against Japan, and the 'golden generation' tag placed on the national team. Next, Juan Carlos Osorio joins the show to recap Mexico's win against Peru. Then the guys recap the weekend action in NWSL. Who will make the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 5 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT fall to Japan

On Friday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the USMNT's 2-0 defeat against Japan in Düsseldorf. Whose stock went down? Then Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to preview El Tri's possible starting XI for their World Cup opener against Poland. Who will be the starting No. 9? Also, we discuss Christian Pulisic ripping Thomas Tuchel in his upcoming book for changing his mind and benching him in last year's UCL semifinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Sep 23, 20221 hr 21 min

Futbol Americas: Jordan Pefok to make Qatar World Cup?

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss Jordan Pefok's goal-scoring form with Union Berlin. Will the USMNT striker make the World Cup? Next, former Mexico National Team manager Juan Carlos Osorio joins the show to talk about El Tri's No. 9 situation. Who should be the starting striker in Qatar? Then we recap the weekend action in MLS, Liga MX and NWSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 20, 20221 hr 5 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT's pre-World Cup roster announced

On Wednesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the 2022 Campeones Cup between NYCFC and Atlas. Where does the MLS vs Liga MX rivalry stand after New York's victory? Then the guys discuss Gregg Berhalter's 26-man roster for the final pre-World Cup matches. Who was left out? Next, we analyze new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly's proposal of incorporating a Premier League All-Star Game. Should he get lost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Sep 15, 202257 min

Futbol Americas: Should the USMNT call up Alejandro Zendejas?

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the report that Gregg Berhalter is considering calling up dual national Alejandro Zendejas. Next the guys react to the report that Middlesbrough head coach will stick with GK Liam Roberts over Zack Steffen as the starter going forward. Then we look into Santiago Gimenez' brace in the UEL. Are you cool with Gimenez taking the PK over Feyenoord captain Orkun Kökcü? Then ESPN Reporter Jeff Carlisle joins the show t...

Sep 13, 20221 hr 19 min

Futbol Americas: Orlando City win U.S. Open Cup

On Wednesday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez live from Orlando City’s Exploria Stadium, react to the U.S. Open Cup final between Orlando City and Sacramento Republic. Does Orlando City's title win have an asterisk? Then the guys talk about the news of Chelsea sacking head coach Thomas Tuchel. What does this mean for Christian Pulisic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 12 min

Futbol Americas: U.S. Open Cup Final Preview

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez are joined by Sacramento Republic head coach Mark Briggs and Orlando City winger Facundo Torres to preview the U.S. Open Cup Final on Wednesday. The guys also recap the weekend action in MLS. Are you cool with Chicharito taking a 'Panenka' penalty kick in stoppage time? Then Angel City FC President and Co-founder Julie Urhman joins the show to discuss the Copa Angelina between Angel City and the Women's Mexican National...

Sep 06, 20221 hr 11 min

Futbol Americas: Transfer Deadline Day Winners & Losers

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to the Deadline Day moves. Who were the winners and losers? Then the guys analyze Tata Martino's comments on the pessimism surrounding El Tri. Next, we recap the midweek action in MLS. Will LAFC choke away the Supporters' Shield? Then USMNT midfielder Gianluca Busio sits down with ESPN Correspondent Sam Borden to discuss his experience at Venezia FC and his chances of making the USMNT World Cup roster. Learn more...

Sep 02, 20221 hr 15 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT strikers, who do you start, bench and cut?

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to USMNT striker's performances across Europe and MLS. Who do you start, bench & cut? Then Borussia Mönchengladbach fullback joins the show for an exclusive interview to discuss his season with the Bundesliga club and his experience with the USMNT. Next, the guys react to the performances of Mexican national team players in Europe. Then we recap the weekend action across MLS, NWSL and Liga MX. Learn more about...

Aug 30, 20221 hr 23 min

Futbol Americas: Jordan Pefok Exclusive Interview

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to the latest string of transfers from MLS and Liga MX, including Brian Rodriguez, Martin Caceres and Cristian Tello. Then, Herc gives his USMNT midfield depth chart. Who takes the last two spots on the roster? Next, Jordan Pefok has a one-on-one sit down with Sebi where he talks about his move to Union Berlin and his position with the U.S. Men's National Team. Later, the guys give their Top 5 CONCACAF players th...

Aug 26, 20221 hr 9 min

Futbol Americas: Marsch & Aaronson lead Leeds over Chelsea

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to Brenden Aaronson’s outstanding performance against Chelsea. Then, Jesse Marsch has a sit-down interview with ESPN reporter Tom Hamilton where he discusses his arrival at Leeds and his experience so far being a head coach in the Premier League. Next, we look at the weekend performances of USMNT strikers across Europe. Then we recap the weekend action in Liga MX and MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Aug 23, 20221 hr 17 min

Futbol Americas: Tecatito's injury derails El Tri's chances at Qatar?

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to Tecatito Corona's injury that will force him to miss the World Cup for El Tri. Who should replace Corona in the Mexican National Team? Then we have an exclusive one-on-one interview with new LA Galaxy signing Riqui Puig. The La Masia product details his decision to move to MLS and his time at FC Barcelona. Then Leeds' Tyler Adams and Jesse Marsch have a sitdown where they discuss their time in RB Leipzig and P...

Aug 19, 20221 hr 12 min

Futbol Americas: Pulisic needs to leave Chelsea now?

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez react to Christian Pulisic starting the London Derby on the bench. Does he need to leave Chelsea now? The guys also discuss Sergiño Dest being left off the matchday squad for Barcelona's LaLiga season opener. Then, Herc has a one-on-one interview with USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre where he talks about his move to RC Celta and the USMNT. Next, the guys recap the weekend action in MLS and Liga MX. Learn more about you...

Aug 16, 20221 hr 18 min

Futbol Americas: MLS continues dominance over Liga MX

On Wednesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez, Sebastian Salazar and Ben Olsen live form Minnesota, react to MLS' win over Liga MX in the All-Star Game. Then the guys discuss a pair of moves made by MLS clubs in the form of Christian Benteke to D.C. United and Sebastian Lletget to FC Dallas. Then Herc talks to TikTok star Noah Beck about participating in the All-Star Game festivities. Next, Orange County SC President Dan Rutstein joins the show to discuss the controversy surrounding ...

Aug 11, 202252 min

Futbol Americas: MLS All-Star Game Preview

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez LIVE from Minnesota preview the MLS All-Star Game. Chicharito, Carlos Vela, Jesús Ferreira, Sebastián Driussi, Sean Johnson, Walker Zimmerman, Julián Araujo, Alexis Vega, Brandon Vazquez join the show to preview the MLS All-Star Game festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 09, 20221 hr 13 min

Futbol Americas: Summer Transfer Window Recap

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez react to the Leagues Cup Showcase. Is the sellout crowd at SoFi Stadium something, nothing or everything? Next, who has had the best summer transfer window, USMNT or Mexico National Team players? Then Super League president Amanda Vandervort joins the show to discuss the inaugural USL W League season and the upcoming USL Super League. Next, VfB Stuttgart head coach has a one-on-one sit down Sebi to preview the Bundesl...

Aug 05, 20221 hr 3 min

Futbol Americas: Riqui Puig the right signing for LA Galaxy?

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez react to Riqui Puig's verbal agreement to join LA Galaxy. Is the FC Barcelona man the right signing for Los Angeles? Then the guys discuss Weston McKennie's shoulder injury that will keep him sidelined for the start of the Serie A season. Next we recap the weekend action in MLS. Is DC United's comeback win over Orland City a fluke win or the Wayne Rooney effect? Finally we discuss a pair of struggling Liga MX giants. Wh...

Aug 02, 20221 hr 7 min

Futbol Americas: Sacramento Republic pull of another Cupset

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar is joined by Sacramento Republic's Rodrigo Lopez to discuss his teams upset of Sporting KC in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup. Next, Orlando City head coach Oscar Pareja joins the show to talk about Orlando City's win over NY Red Bulls in the other semifinal matchup. Then Zack Steffen sits down with Sebi for an exclusive interview where he discusses his move to Middlesbrough, his time at Man City, and the USMNT as they prepare for t...

Jul 29, 20221 hr 22 min

Futbol Americas: Vela-Bale or Insigne-Bernardeschi

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar is joined by Alejandro Moreno to discuss MLS' best duo. Is it Carlos Vela-Gareth Bale or Lorenzo Insigne-Federico Bernardeschi? Then Maurico Pedroza joins the show to talk about Santi Gimenez' reported move to Eredivisie's Feyenoord. Good move or bad move for the Cruz Azul forward? Then Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies has a one-on-one sit down with Kasey Keller where he discusses his return for injury and Canada's qualification to Qatar W...

Jul 26, 20221 hr 15 min

Futbol Americas: Chicharito out of Qatar World Cup

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by Mauricio Pedroza to react to Tata Martino closing the door on Chicharito's return to El Tri and his decision of Mexico's No. 9's for Qatar World Cup. The guys then analyze Marcelo Flores' loan move to Real Oviedo from Arsenal U-20. Then we talk about the club friendlies across the U.S. Next, USWNT midfielder Ashley Sanchez joins the show for an exclusive interview where she talks about the United States'...

Jul 22, 20221 hr 11 min

Futbol Americas: Gregg Berhalter joins the show in-studio

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined in-studio by USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter. The coach talks about position battles heading into Qatar World Cup, USA-Mexico rivalry, and the exclusion of John Brooks from the USMNT. Next, Chelsea FC and USMNT winger Christian Pulisic sits down with Herc for an exclusive interview. The playmaker talks about his current situation at Chelsea and his expectations with USMNT at the World Cup. Learn more about y...

Jul 19, 202257 min

Futbol Americas: Mexican Football Federation cleans house

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by Mauricio Pedroza to discuss the Mexican Football Federation cleaning house after national team struggles. Did Sporting Director Gerardo Torrado deserve to get fired? Then the guys react to the MLS All-Star Game roster. Which players were snubbed? Then USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone joins the show for an exclusive interview. The former USWNT player talks about the USSF equal pay agreement with the USMNT...

Jul 15, 20221 hr 6 min

Futbol Americas: Wayne Rooney returns to MLS

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez discuss Wayne Rooney's return to DC United. Can the Englishman turn things around at D.C. United? The guys also debate who had a worst weekend after losing 3-0 at home, Seattle or Atlanta Utd? Next the guys recap all the Liga MX action from the weekend. Which 'big' team needs to hit the panic button? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 2 min

Futbol Americas: Giorgio Chiellini Exclusive Interview

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar were joined in studio by new LAFC signing Giorgio Chiellini. The Italian international previews El Trafico and shares his thoughts on playing alongside Gareth Bale and Carlos Vela. Then, Angel City FC's Sidney Leroux joins the show in studio to discuss her move to Los Angeles and shares her thoughts on the current USWNT. Next, LA Galaxy's Julian Araujo sits down with the guys to preview El Trafico and discuss his expe...

Jul 08, 20221 hr 3 min

Futbol Americas: Héctor Herrera Exclusive Interview

On Tuesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by Mexican National Team and new Houston Dynamo midfielder Héctor Herrera for an exclusive interview. He discusses why he chose MLS/Houston, his time at Atlético de Madrid, the upcoming World Cup and Mexico’s group. The guys also react to Tyler Adams' imminent transfer to Leeds United from RB Leipzig. Next, we analyze the weekend action in MLS in the segment, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Finally, we racap...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 17 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT player shuffle in Europe

On Tuesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez is joined by Mauricio Pedroza to discuss Mexico U-20's shocking defeat to Guatemala in the CONCACAF U-20 Championships. How big a failure is it for El Tri? Then they guys look into the transfer window and analyze the latest moves and rumors surrounding USMNT players in Europe. Next, we take a look into the midweek action in MLS and U.S. Open Cup. Also, we have part 2 of Vlatko Andonovski's sit down interview with Sebastian Salazar Learn mor...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 9 min

Futbol Americas: LAFC MLS Cup favorites after Gareth Bale signing?

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by LAFC Co-President and General Manger John Thorrington to discuss the Gareth Bale signing. Will the Welshman be motivated playing in MLS? Then the guys recap the MLS weekend action in the segment 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'. Next, USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski sits down with Sebastian Salazar to discuss the USWNT's 3-0 win against Colombia over the weekend and the players called up and snubbed fo...

Jun 28, 20221 hr 11 min

Futbol Americas: Sacramento Republic shocks LA Galaxy

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez are joined by Alejandro Moreno to discuss Sacramento Republic's upset of LA Galaxy in the U.S. Open Cup. Then Rodrigo Lopez joins the show to talk about Sacramento's win in Los Angeles, including his goal in the first half. Next, we analyze the USMNT's upcoming World Cup preparation matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia in September. Then the guys preview the Liga MX Apertura 2022 tournament. Who will be crowned cham...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 15 min

Will Vela stay at LAFC ? How will Raheem Sterling to Chelsea move affect Pulisic. Club America big time signing.

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar, with no Herculez Gomez, discussed and reacted to LA Galaxy’s and LAFC’s weekends, where they tied against Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders, respectively. Better bet to win the MLS Cup? LAFC is first in the West and Galaxy fifth. - Carlos Vela is in the middle of contract negotiations with LAFC. Should the club extend him? - Atlanta broke it’s winless streak. Are they a threat to win MLS Cup? - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with USMNT defender...

Jun 21, 20221 hr 10 min

Futbol Americas: Who improved their odds to make 2022 World Cup from USMNT & Mexico squads?

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap June camps from the U.S. and El Tri. Who rose or hurt their stock? Then we take a look back into memory lane and discuss the 20-year anniversary of the USMNT's win over Mexico at the 2002 World Cup. Then, new Stade de Reims signing, Kobi Henry joins the show to discuss his move to Ligue 1 in a record transfer deal from USL's Orange County SC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 17, 20221 hr 4 min
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