Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Barak Fever discuss how CONCACAF players fared in Europe, like Antonee Robinson captaining a Fulham win in the FA Cup and Johnny Cardoso scoring against Real Madrid in La Liga. Then, reaction to the Houston Dynamo issuing an apology for Lionel Messi missing out on their MLS matchup and San Diego FC's controversial home opener as homophobic chants overshadowed the momentous occasion. Plus, discussion on how Sergio Ramos has played in Liga MX. Learn more abo...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Cristina and Herc are joined by Shaka Hislop and Jose Del Valle to discuss Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and advancing to the round of 16. Plus, reports have came out saying Lionel Messi can potentially return to Barcelona after his contract ends with Inter Miami. Later on, the crew react to Richard Ledezma not being included in USMNT's preliminary roster for the Nations League, and question whether he will switch to play for the Mexican national t...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Alexis and Ali break down the results from the SheBelieves Cup matches that were played over the weekend and preview the matchup between the USWNT and Japan. Plus, USWNT rising star, Ally Sentnor sits down with Ali to discuss her first season in the NWSL and her experience playing for the USWNT. Later on the crew react to San Diego Wave acquiring Adriana Leon from Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 26, 2025•56 min
Alexis Nunes and Herc Gomez are joined by Mauricio Pedroza to react to Inter Miami's 2-2 draw in their season opener against NYCFC. As well, break down Lionel Messi's confrontation with the referee after the game and whether will MLS punish Messi for laying hands on NYFC'S assistant manager. Plus, the crew discuss San Diego FC 2-0 upset win against the reigning MLS champions LA Galaxy. Also, the panel talks about the reports of San Diego FC close to finalizing terms with Kevin De Bruyne, and deb...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 4 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...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Cristina Alexander & Ali Krieger take a dive into the USWNT's preparation & possible key players in the upcoming SheBelieves Cup. Plus, Ali & Alexis Nunes visit Emily Fox at London Colney to discuss life at Arsenal and success with the USWNT. Also, Ali sits down with rising USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey to talk about the upcoming NWSL season with Portland, USWNT and more! Finally, don't miss out on the crew rating the new Women's Euro 2025 kits for this summer! Learn more about your ad...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 11 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...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 19 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
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
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
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
Alexis Nunez & Ali Krieger discuss USWNT's January training camp and what we can expect from this team this year. Also, USWNT manager, Emma Hayes sits down with Ali to talk about her goals with USWNT going forward in her career. Plus, the crew break down Naomi Girma signing with Chelsea for a record breaking transfer fee and argue whether it was the right fit for the right back to move to England? Also, more NWSL stars such as Jenna Nighswonger and Crystal Dunn move to Europe and leaves the ...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Mauricio Pedroza and Hercules Gomez are joined by Kasey Keller to discuss Santi Gimenez joining AC Milan and argue whether it was the right move for the Mexican striker to move in the winter transfer market. Plus, the guys break down Ricardo Pepi's contract extension with PSV through 2030. Also, the crew debate whether Liga MX or MLS had a better transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Cristina Alexander & Herculez Gomez look back at the UCL performances of the CONCACAF talent in Europe including Ricardo Pepi who scored & assisted before coming off with a knee injury, who can fill the #9 role for the USMNT during his absence? Also, with Alvaro Morata linked to a move to Turkey, Santi Gimenez is getting closer to a move to Serie A giant AC Milan. Plus, the crew discuss Sergio Ramos move to Monterrey & the new League's Cup format. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Jan 31, 2025•59 min
Cristina Alexander & Herculez Gomez look back at the club performances of USMNT players throughout the week. Also, Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to discuss the future of in-form Mexican striker Santi Gimenez, would a move to Serie A be a good move for his career? Plus, the crew shares their feelings on Martin Anselmi leaving his spot as Cruz Azul manager for the Portuguese giants FC Porto. And, bonus transfer talk on Naomi Girma's move to Chelsea & Neymar to Santos. Learn more about yo...
Jan 28, 2025•58 min
Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Janusz Michallik react to the USMNT's 3-0 victory over Costa Rica and argue if any of the debutants will break through the World Cup roster next year. Plus, Derek Rae joins the show to break down Giovanni Reyna's future after Borussia Dortmund fired manager Nuri Sahin. Ali Krieger also sits down with Emma Hayes to discuss USWNT's January camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 24, 2025•54 min
Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop are joined by ESPN's Gustavo Hofman to discuss Neymar being close to returning to his boyhood club, Santos, in Brazil. Then, the crew reacts to reports that the Saudi Pro League and PIF are still interested in Vinicius Junior and what's the likelihood of the Brazilian moving to Saudi Arabia. Plus, a breakdown of the USMNT's performance against Venezuela with the debuts of Matko Miljevic and Patrick Agyemang. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Cristina Alexander and Herculez Gomez react to news that Neymar is in talks with 3 MLS clubs about a possible move to the United States. Jeff Carlilse breaks down how far along the transfer talks have moved and Kasey Keller questions why Neymar would consider Chicago over other MLS franchises. Sebastian Salazar also sits down with Jesse Marsch to review Alphonso Davies season so far and explain Canada's expectations after a strong Copa America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Alexis Nunes is joined by Kasey Keller & Shaka Hislop to recap Barcelona's 5-2 victory over Real Madrid and argue if Raphinha is Brazil's best player at the moment. Plus, the guys question if Vinicius Junior's attitude is getting in the way of Real Madrid's season. Luis Garcia also sits down with the three Americans in Barcelona's academy to break down their experiences playing for the Catalan club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 14, 2025•57 min
In Episode 427 of Futbol Americas, Shaka Hislop joins the show to discuss USMNT January camp & Pochettino's comments on squad mentality. Plus, Seb Salazar sits down with former USMNT manager Greg Berhalter to discuss his tenure & his future in coaching. Plus, Herc talks to Gladbach defender Joe Scally about playing in the Bundesliga & Americans across Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In Episode 426 of Futbol Americas, Shaka Hislop joins the show to discuss Antonee Robinson winning the 2024 US Soccer Player of the year. Plus, AC Milan win the Supercoppa Italiana behind Christian Pulisic's great performance. And, Lionel Messi was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom but did not attend the ceremony and a break down of the winners and losers of the Liga MX winter transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In episode 425 of Futbol Americas, Seb and Herc discuss Pachuca falling to Real Madrid in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and react to changes in the Leagues Cup format. Then, the guys go around Europe and break down Riccardo Pepi's recent performance and what Folarin Balogun's shoulder surgery could mean for his USMNT chances. Plus, a look at the top stories of 2024 and Seb says goodbye to Futbol Americas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In the final show of Futbol W in 2024, Sebastian Salazar and Ali Krieger react to FIFA's rankings as the USWNT remains number one among teams like Spain and Brazil. Plus, who got snubbed off the 2024 FIFPRO Women's Best 11? Then, a discussion of their favorite stories and moments of 2024, like the Orlando Pride taking the NWSL championship or the USWNT winning gold at the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 18, 2024•58 min
In episode 424 of Futbol Americas, the crew reacts to Club América beating Monterrey in the Liga MX final to win their 3rd straight Liga MX title. Herc, Cristina and Barak discuss if Club América is the best Mexican team of this century. Plus, a look at Antonee Robinson, Gio Reyna and Santi Gimenez who all had great showings this weekend and a discussion on who had the best outing. And, can Pachuca pull of the major upset of beating Real Madrid in the Intercontinental Cup final. Learn more about...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In episode 423 of Futbol Americas, Cristina & Herc welcome in Barak Fever to react to Club América taking the first leg of the LIGA MX finals over Monterrey and Pachuca taking out Botafogo in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Plus, the crew discuss FIFA officially announcing the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 World Cup. Also, we look back at how CONCACAF players have done in Europe in the last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Cristina & Ali joins us for the show tonight as Ali sits down with former teammate & women's football icon Alex Morgan to discuss retirement, pregnancy, & a legendary career. Plus, the crew talk who deserves USWNT player of the year & young player of the year in 2024. Also, a dive into the NWSL offseason, who is making moves in free agency & possibly some new faces in the technical area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In episode 422 of Futbol Americas, Cristina & Herc welcome in Kasey Keller & Mauricio Pedroza to discuss the calf injury that will keep Christian Pulisic sidelined until the new year. Plus, the crew discuss the LA Galaxy winning the MLS Cup & ask the question, did Lionel Messi deserve MLS MVP? Also, we look back at some dramatic results in the Liga MX playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 22 min
In episode 421 of Futbol Americas, Cristina and Herc react to the FIFA Club World Cup draw and discuss Inter Miami's and the Seattle Sounders' chances of advancing in the tournament. Then, the crew look ahead to the MLS Cup Saturday as Herc makes his prediction on who will lift the trophy. Plus, a discussion around MLS Commissioner Don Garber's contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Cristina & Seb are joined by Alexis Nunez to discuss USWNT's 2-1 win against the Netherlands and break down who will be Alyssa Naeher's replacement as she played her last game for the national team. Plus, the Futbol W crew react to U.S. soccer releasing the nominees for Female POTY and give out their predictions on who will win the award. Later on, the crew discuss Jill Ellis joining FIFA as their new Chief Football Officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In episode 420 of Futbol Americas the crew react to the 2024 conference finals as LA Galaxy defeated the Seattle Sounders 1-0 to reach the MLS Cup final for the first time since 2014. Plus, the 7-seed NY Red Bulls shock Orlando City and come away with the 1-0 win to book at ticket to the MLS Cup final. And, a recap of the Liga MX quarterfinals and the panel discuss the possibility of another winter World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 23 min
