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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: USMNT the Giant of Concacaf

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the United States defeating Canada in the Concacaf Nations League final. Is the USMNT the new Giant of Concacaf? Then, Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to discuss the FMF firing Diego Cocca as the national team head coach. Was Cocca's exit the right decision? Also, Black Players for Change president Earl Edwards Jr. joins the show to talk about his organization and how it is impacting the landscape in MLS. Learn...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 8 min

Futbol Americas: Berhalter Returns to USMNT

On Friday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the appointment of Gregg Berhalter as head coach of the U.S. National Team. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle joins the show to offer insight on the negotiations between Berhalter and U.S. Soccer. Then, the guys preview the Concacaf Nations League final between Canada and the USMNT. Who hold the edge? Also, we analyze the Mexican National Team after their elimination at the hands of the U.S. How can the FMF fix the program? ...

Jun 17, 20231 hr 12 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT Dominates El Tri

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the USMNT's 3-0 win over Mexico. Also, the guys discuss Gregg Berhalter's return as U.S. head coach. Is this the right decision? Then, Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to talk about Diego Cocca's future with El Tri after the humiliating loss to the U.S. in the Concacaf Nations League. Also, we recap Canada's win over Panama in the other semifinal matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Jun 16, 20231 hr 22 min

Futbol Americas: Gregg Berhalter to Liga MX?

On Tuesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner as he prepares for the Concacaf Nations League clash against Mexico. The Arsenal man talks about his experience in the World Cup and the Premier title race this season with the Gunners. Next, the guys discuss the report of Gregg Berhalter being the No. 1 target for Liga MX side Club América. Also, Jeff Kassouf joins the show to give out his midseason NWSL awards. Who is the bi...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 11 min

Futbol Americas: Messi Joins Inter Miami

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Lionel Messi moving to MLS. Then, The Athletic staff writer Pablo Maurer joins the show to break down Messi's deal with Inter Miami. Next, the guys recap the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup. Also, ESPN Deportes' Julia Headley joins the show to recap the Liga MX Femenil final where Club América earned its second league title in club history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Jun 09, 20231 hr 14 min

Futbol Americas: LAFC Fall Short Against León

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the CONCACAF Champions League final between LAFC and León. Then, the guys recap the U.S. U-20 Men's National Team and their exit from the World Cup. Next, the present the second part of the Clint Dempsey exclusive interview. The former USMNT forward talks about the head coaching situation with the national team and his impression of Folarin Balogun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Jun 06, 20231 hr 11 min

Futbol Americas: Clint Dempsey Exclusive Interview

On Friday's episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Mauricio Pedroza react to the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League between León and LAFC. Then, the guys analyze the summer rosters for the USMNT and Mexico. Which players were snubbed? Next, former USMNT forward Clint Dempsey joins the show to discuss his playing and post-retirement career. Also, Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Paxten Aaronson has a one-one-one sit-down where he previews the DFB-Pokal against RB Leipzig Learn mo...

Jun 03, 20231 hr 11 min

Futbol Americas: Anthony Hudson Leaves USMNT

On Tuesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Anthony Hudson's exit as USMNT interim head coach. Then, we recap the Liga MX final between Tigres and Chivas. Next, U.S. U-20 Men's National Team defender Joshua Wynder joins the show to discuss USA's qualification to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Argentina. Also, the guys discuss the news of Chris Klein and LA Galaxy parting ways amid fan protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

May 31, 20231 hr 13 min

Futbol Americas: Pellegrino Matarazzo Exclusive Interview

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 matches. Which 'Cupset' was more impressive, Riverhounds over Columbus or Birmingham Legion over Charlotte FC? Then, Hoffenheim head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo sits down with Sebi for a one-on-one exclusive interview where the American coach discusses the USMNT Bundesliga title race and relegation battle. Next, Sebi gives his top 5 dual-nationals that have committed under USMNT inte...

May 26, 202359 min

Futbol Americas: Chivas and Tigres to Liga MX Final

On Tuesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the Liga MX semifinals between Club América-Guadalajara and Monterrey-Tigres UANL. Then, USYNT midfielder Diego Luna joins the show to discuss the United States win over Fiji in the Under-20 FIFA World Cup. Next, we recap the MLS weekend action across rivalry week. Also, the guys discuss the loss of Catarina Macario for the Women's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 24, 20231 hr 13 min

Futbol Americas: Balogun Picks USMNT Over England

On Wednesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Folarin Balogun switching international allegiance to the U.S. Who deserves credit fot Balogun's switch? Then, U.S. U-20 men's national team head coach Mikey Varas joins the show to preview his team's participation in the FIFA World Cup. Next, we discuss MLS' biggest bust and worst spending team in the league. Also, USL Super League president Amanda Vandervort and Angel City's Ali Riley join the show to talk...

May 18, 20231 hr 18 min

Futbol Americas: Three Mexicans Earn European Titles

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the Liga MX Quarterfinal second legs. Who suffered and who impressed more? Then, the guys discuss the weekend performances of Americans and Mexicans abroad. Santiago Giménez and Orbelín Pineda earn league titles with Feyenoord and AEK Athens, respectively. Also, we analyze Toronto FC's poor run under Bob Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 16, 202353 min

Futbol Americas: Mexico the Giant of Concacaf

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap Wednesday's Liga MX quarterfinal matches between Santos-Monterrey and Atlético de San Luis-Club América. Next, the guys discuss the appointment of Oguchi Onyewu as U.S. Soccer's vice president of sporting. Then, we analyze the USYNT roster for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Who will be the top performer? Also, in an exclusive interview, Santiago Giménez declares who is the giant of Concacaf. Learn more about your ad c...

May 12, 202348 min

Futbol Americas: Exclusive Christen Press Interview

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the performances from U.S., and Mexican internationals across Europe. The guys debate whether Alphonso Davies is the best player from Concacaf. Also, we ask if MLS Commissioner Don Garber should get lost after ripping the U.S. Open Cup? Then, Angel City FC forward Christen Press sits down for a one-on-one interview. The two-time FIFA World Cup winner discusses her recovery from injury and her chances of making ano...

May 09, 20231 hr 7 min

Futbol Americas: Scally Takes Shot at Berhalter?

On Wednesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Joe Scally's exclusive interview with Futbol Americas where he talks about USMNT's previous regime and seemingly takes a shot at Gregg Berhalter. Next, National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Jill Ellis joins the show to talk about her tenure as head coach with the USWNT. Also, the guys recap the Concacaf Champions League semifinal second-leg matchup between LAFC and Philadelphia Union. Is LAFC the greatest ML...

May 04, 20231 hr 11 min

Futbol Americas: Marsch Top Candidate for USMNT

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the report where Jesse Marsch is the leading candidate to become USMNT head coach. Then, the guys recap the weekend performances of Americans and Mexicans abroad. Then, we take a look at the Liga MX clubs that qualified to the 'reclassification' and those that didn't. Also, we recap the MLS action over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 02, 202350 min

Futbol Americas: Messi the Biggest Athlete Ever in the U.S.?

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Don Garber's comment where he praises Messi. Also, the guys discuss the appointment of Matt Crocker as U.S. Soccer sporting director. Next, we recap the Concacaf Champions League first-leg matchups. Who comes out the best heading into the second leg? Also, we recap the U.S. Open Cup third round. Who pulled off a Cupset? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 5 min

Futbol Americas: U.S. Soccer Set to Appoint Sporting Director

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the report of Matt Crocker becoming U.S. Soccer's sporting director. Jeff Carlisle joins the show to give insight on the deal. Then, we discuss Wrexham's promotion to the English fourth tier. We debate, are Wrexham more popular than MLS? Also, Hartford Athletic's Tab Ramos joins the show to preview his team's U.S. Open Cup matchup against New England Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 4 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT Extend Streak Over Mexico

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the Continental Clasico between the U.S. and Mexico. Whose stock went up and whose stock went down? Then, ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden joins the show to talk about Christian Pulisic and his Chelsea future, as well as the latest in the possible sale of Manchester United. Also, we analyze Catarina Macario's chances of making USWNT's World Cup roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Apr 21, 202359 min

Futbol Americas: Historic L.A. Derby for LAFC

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Sunday's 'El Trafico' between LA Galaxy and LAFC. Also, the guys analyze the weekend performances of U.S. and Mexican internationals across Europe. Is Pellegrino Matarazzo a good option for the USMNT? Next, we debate which 2023 Gold Cup group is the toughest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 20231 hr 1 min

Futbol Americas: Zack Steffen Exclusive Interview

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen sits down with Alexis Nunes to talk about being left off the World Cup roster and his future with Middlesbrough. Also, USWNT defender Sofia Huerta joins the show to discuss the national team and OL Reign. Next, the guys analyze the USMNT and El Tri's rosters for the Continental Clasico. Then, we preview Sunday's 'El Trafico' in the segment 'Book It'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 6 min

Futbol Americas: Pepi Rules Out Augsburg Return

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss Ricardo Pepi's stance of not returning to FC Augsburg. Then, the guys talk about Santiago Giménez' form with Feyenoord. Is the summer the right time for a move? Next, we recap the weekend action in Liga MX and MLS. Also, we discuss Mallory Swanson's injury and what it means for the USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 5 min

Futbol Americas: Top 5 Mexican Players of All-Time

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the best El Tri players of all-time. Who is number one? The guys also debate whether the appointment of Frank Lampard will revive Christian Pulisic's Chelsea career. Then, we recap the midweek action in the Concacaf Champions League. Also, will Messi join MLS or move to Saudi Arabia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 5 min

Futbol Americas: Controversial Weekend in Liga MX

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Liga MX referee Fernando Hernández kneeing León player Lucas Romero. Is a season-long suspension an appropriate punishment? Then, we recap the performances of American and Mexican players across Europe in the segment Run It Back. Also, the guys look into the weekend action in NWSL and MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 04, 202352 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT or Mexico the Favorite?

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the Nations League Final Four. Who is the favorite? Then, Derek Rae sits down with Sebi to preview Der Klassiker. Also, ESPN Associate Editor Charlotte Gibson joins the show to talk about her feature on Alyssa Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 20231 hr 6 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT Beat El Salvador

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the United States' win over El Salvador. The guys decide stock up or stock down on some U.S. players during the Nations League international window. Then, we discuss El Tri's draw at home against Jamaica and play TRInder on Mexico players during the international window. Also, Jeff Kassouf joins the show to recap opening weekend in the NWSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 6 min

Futbol America: Mexico Beats Suriname

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Mexico's win vs Suriname in Concacaf Nations League Group A match. Then, the guys preview USMNT vs Grenada and discuss the chances Folarin Balogun switches international allegiance to the U.S. Also, we preview the NWSL season. Who will be the 2023 NWSL MVP and eventual champion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 11 min

Futbol Americas: Pulisic Exclusive Interview Part Two

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Christian Pulisic's interview where he backs Gregg Berhalter to return as USMNT head coach. The guys also recap the weekend action across Europe, Liga MX and MLS. Also, we discuss whether Folarin Balogun being ignored by England is something, nothing or everything for the USMNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 4 min

Futbol Americas: Pulisic Exclusive Interview Part One

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to the USMNT's 24-man roster for the Concacaf Nations League. Who is the biggest surprise and biggest snub? Then, Christian Pulisic sat down with ESPN's Graham Hunter where he talked about the controversy surrounding Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter. Next, we recap the midweek action in Concacaf Champions League. Who advanced and who crashed out? Also, the guys preview the Clasicos for this weekend in the section 'B...

Mar 17, 20231 hr 12 min

Futbol Americas: Latest Findings on Berhalter Investigation

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to U.S. Soccer's findings on the Berhalter investigation. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle joins the show to discuss the repercussions on Berhalter and Reyna's. Then, we guys debate which World Cup snub will be on USMNT's Nations League roster. Also, we recap the weekend action in Liga MX, USL and MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 13 min
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