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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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Episodes

Futbol Americas: Gio Nears Exit

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by Rodrigo Fáez to discuss LALIGA and Gio Reyna's future at Borussia Dortmund. Then, the guys talk about Lionel Messi securing the Best FIFA men's award. Is Messi a deserving winner over Haaland and Mbappe? Also, we recap the latest transactions involving USWNT players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 19, 202458 min

Futbol Americas: MLS Media Day

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar live from Miami for MLS Media Day sit down with MLS stars ahead of the 2024 season. Mexican internationals Hector Herrera and Alan Pulido, U.S. internationals Matt Miazga and Walker Zimmerman join the show. Also, Toronto FC head coach John Herdman and Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake sit down with the guys to preview the upcoming MLS season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 7 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT Camp a Waste of Time?

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by Kasey Keller to discuss the USMNT January camp call ups and the goalkeeping situation. Next, the guys discuss transfer rumors involving MLS players. Then, Sebi gives his Top 5 Mexican soccer disappointments. Finally, we preview the Liga MX Clausura 2024 tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 09, 20241 hr 1 min

Futbol Americas: Serie A-mericans

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by Serie A expert Nicky Bandini to discuss the breakout season of Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. Then, Herc gives his Top 5 USMNT strikers depth chart. Next, we analyze incoming and outgoing MLS transfers. Also, new Gotham FC free agent signing Crystal Dunn sits down for an exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 12 min

Futbol Americas: Transfer Wishlist

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss their winter transfer wishlist. Which big-name Concacaf players need to switch teams in the upcoming transfer window? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 202331 min

Futbol Americas: One year after Qatar 2022

Futbol Americas reviews what has happen since the end of the 2022 world cup in Qatar. Messi moving to MLS. How has Soccer benefitted from Messi coming to the States. Who is in a better spot after the World Cup, Mexico or U.S.A. ? Who is the biggest snub ? Ricaredo Pepi or Santiago Gimenez. We also deep dive to analyze the Jamaican National team and the Canadian National team and what there level is after 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 26, 202333 min

Futbol Americas: USSF denies MLS

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss USSF's decision to deny MLS' request to remove first teams from 2024 U.S. Open Cup play. Then, the guys give their 2023 U.S. Soccer end of the year awards. Also, we debate who is more likely to succeed between newly appointed head coaches, Fernando Gago and Martin Anselmi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 22, 202357 min

Futbol Americas: América Conquers the 14th

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Liga MX final between Club América and Tigres. Then, the guys recap Leon's failure in the FIFA Club World Cup as they fall to Urawa Red Diamonds. Then, we preview the UEFA Champions League, and Europa League knockout round after Monday's matchup draw. Also, Houston Dash forward María Sánchez joins the show to discuss her record-breaking deal with NWSL side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Dec 19, 20231 hr 13 min

Futbol Americas: Americans in Champions League

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez discussed the following topics: We welcome our colleague Shaka Hislop to talk about CONCACAF players in the last group stage matchday of the UEFA Champions League. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah played in A.C. Milan’s win vs. Newcastle United. How do you rate Pulisic’s performance, where he scored? What does missing CL mean for Pulisic? Gio Reyna saw minutes in Borussia Dortmund’s draw vs. PSG. Reaction to his play...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 10 min

Futbol Americas: Columbus Crew win MLS Cup

In Tuesday's edition of Futbol Americas Herc and Sebs breakdown the MLS Cup between Columbus and LAFC and the CREW's third MLS tittle. How long will the Crew's reign last, Is the championship window closed for LAFC, is this the last time we will see Carlos Vela wearing the Black and Gold ? Plus the Liga MX final is set. America will face Tigres, but "Las Aguilas" left the Estadio Azteca field with jeer's from the crowd. Mid who enjoy an Interview with Angel City's newest defender. Gisele Thompso...

Dec 12, 20231 hr 7 min

Futbol Americas: Copa America Draw and MLS Cup Preview

Sebs and Herc dissect the Copa America 2024 draw. USA's group with Uruguay, Panama and Bolivia. Plus Mexico's group with Ecuador, Venezuela and Jamaica. Also exclusive interviews with MLS CUP protagonists LAFC's Steve Cherundolo and GoalKeeper Maxime Crepeau. And Columbus Crew Midfielder Darlington Nagbe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 08, 20231 hr 10 min

Futbol Americas: Columbus Crew to host LAFC in 2023 MLS Cup

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez, talk about the MLS Cup between Columbus and LAFC. Houston head coach Ben Olsen complained about LAFC pitch. Get lost or is he speaking truth? Was this Carlos Vela’s last home game? Are you cool with LAFC’s 3252 section doing a flare show? They react to Lionel Messi saying that he is playing in a minor league. USMNT's Jedi Robinson ready for bigger club. Liga MX Semifnals are set between America vs San Luis, and Pumas v...

Dec 05, 20231 hr 5 min

Futbol Americas: Pepi to the Rescue

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to midweek action in the UEFA Champions League. ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop joins the show to discuss the performances by Concacaf players. Next, we preview the MLS Conference Finals and recap the first leg in Liga MX quarterfinals. Also we have an exclusive sit down with former LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 4 min

Futbol Americas: MLS Conference Finals Set

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss Mexico's win over Honduras in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal. Then, the guys recap the MLS Cup Playoffs and preview the Liga MX Apertura 2023 quarterfinals. Also, we analyze the Americans abroad in the segment Run It Back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 202348 min

Futbol Americas: Five Reasons to be Thankful

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar give five reasons to be grateful for in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202330 min

Futbol Americas: Dest-astrous USMNT Performance

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the United States' 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago. Then, the guys preview Mexico's second leg match against Honduras at the Estadio Azteca. Also, we discuss the USWNT's 26-player list and the omission of star forward Alex Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 20231 hr 5 min

Futbol Americas: USMNT Leave It Late

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the USMNT's 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago. Next, the guys preview Mexico's visit to Honduras in Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal. Also, Gotham FC star forward Midge Purce, Phoenix Rising head coach Juan Guerra, and USMNT's Paxten Aaronson join the show for exclusive interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 23 min

Futbol Americas: Tragic Final Act

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Gregg Berhalter's 24-man roster for 2023-24 Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal matchup against Trinidad & Tobago. Then, the guys recap the NWSL Championship game and USL Championship final. Next, former USMNT and DC United legend John Harkes joins the show to discuss his future after leaving USL League One's Greensville Triumph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 5 min

Futbol Americas: Legends to Bid Farewell

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar live from San Diego, California on NWSL Media Day is joined by Gotham FC and OL Reign stars Ali Krieger and Megan Rapinoe. Also, Lynn Williams, Laura Harvey, Rose Lavelle, Emily Sonnett and NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman sit down live to discuss the NWSL Championship. Then, ESPN's Jeff Kassouf joins the show to preview the NWSL final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 10, 20231 hr 6 min

Futbol Americas: A Weekend to Forget

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap Concacaf players abroad, including Matt Turner getting dropped from starting XI and Santi Gimenez missing penalty kick. Next, we recap the MLS, NWSL and USL playoffs. Then, we have Part 2 of the Brenden Aaronson exclusive sit down interview. Also, ESPN FC analyst Ale Moreno joins the show to discuss Chicharito's tenure in MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 10 min

Futbol Americas: Gio Reyna to Exit Dortmund?

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar are joined by ESPN's Derek Rae to preview Der Klassiker between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Then, Union Berlin's Brenden Aaronson sits down with Sebi to preview this weekends Bundesliga matchup against his brother Paxten Aaronson. Next, Angel City FC head coach Becki Tweed joins the show to discuss her appointment as permanent manager. Also, Louisville City head coach Danny Cruz joins the guys to preview East...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 8 min

Futbol Americas: Messi Makes History for MLS

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss Messi winning his record 8th Ballon d'Or. Then, the guys analyze the performances of Concacaf players abroad. Also, we recap the MLS and USL Championship Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 20231 hr 6 min

Futbol Americas: Santi Real Madrid Bound?

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the Champions League action from the midweek. Are Pulisic and Musah facing UCL failure? Next, ESPN’s Cristina Alexander joins the show live from Barcelona to preview Saturday’s El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Then, the guys recap the MLS Wild Card and preview the Round One Best of 3 matchups. Also, Charleston Battery’s Fidel Barajas joins the show to discuss his breakout season and future with the ...

Oct 27, 20231 hr 1 min

Futbol Americas: Historic Matchup at San Siro

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss the Milan-Juventus matchup that featured four Americans in the starting lineup. Next, the guys recap MLS Decision Day winners and losers. Then, we take a look at the USL Championship and NWSL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 20231 hr 6 min

Futbol Americas: How The Tables Have Turned

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar analyze the USMNT and Mexico after their October window matches. We discuss who had a better international window. Then, San Jose Earthquakes head coach Luchi Gonzalez and Love is Blind Season 4 Cast Member Kwame Appiah, join the show to discuss their upcoming matchups. Also, the guys preview the NWSL and USL Championship playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 20, 20231 hr 19 min

Futbol Americas: Berhalter, USMNT Disappoint vs. Germany

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap USMNT and Mexico friendlies against Germany and Ghana, respectively. Who performed and who underperformed? Then, the guys discuss the Clásico Nacional between Club América and Chivas. Also, we recap NWSL Decision Day. Who made it and who are going home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 20231 hr 7 min

Futbol Americas: Balogun Exclusive Interview

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar preview the USMNT as they prepare to take on Germany in a friendly match. Next, USMNT star forward Folarin Balogun sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview. Then, the guys preview El Tri as they prepare to take on Ghana. Also, Hoffenheim head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo sits down for an exclusive interview with Sebi where the American coach discusses the USMNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 22 min

Futbol Americas: Messi Bounced from Playoff Contention

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the MLS weekend action, including the elimination of Inter Miami and LA Galaxy from playoff contention. Next, the guys are joined by San Jose Earthquakes' Cristian Espinoza. The forward discusses the Quakes' regular season and playoff push. Then, we discuss the Americans abroad, including Pulisic's performance in Serie A and Gio Reyna's Dortmund season debut. Also, we recap the NWSL and Liga MX weekend action. Lea...

Oct 10, 20231 hr 6 min

Futbol Americas: Gio Back with Berhalter's USMNT

On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the USMNT's 23-player roster for its upcoming friendlies against Germany and Ghana. Next, the guys discuss the 2030 FIFA World Cup and the 6 host nations. Then, we recap the UCL midweek action. How did the Concacaf stars perform? Also, U.S. Women's National Team defender sits down for a one-on-one exclusive interview with Herc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 06, 202359 min

Futbol Americas: Americans Abroad

On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the best and worst weekend performances form Concacaf players abroad. Next, the guys discuss the weekend MLS action. Who's feat is more impressive, FC Cincinnati or St. Louis CITY? Then, we recap the Clásico Capitalino between Club América and Pumas UNAM. Also, U.S. Women's National Team forward Lynn Williams has a one-on-one sit down where she discusses the early exit at the 2023 World Cup and her expectations fo...

Oct 03, 20231 hr 2 min
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