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Dec 10, 2022•8 min
Fútbol with Grant Wahl
Grant Wahl, one of the world’s leading soccer journalists, shares his thoughts on the sport and interviews the biggest names and the most fascinating figures in the game.
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Episodes
Assessing The US Managerial Situation + World Cup Quarterfinal Preview
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham do a full deep dive on where the US Men's National Team should go from here with their managerial situation. Should Gregg Berhalter come back? Who would replace him? How should the process work? Plus, the guys look ahead to a star studded World Cup Quarterfinal round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The Favorites Dominating The World Cup Round of 16, Highlighted By Brazil
Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down what we've seen so far in the World Cup Round of 16 that's been very chalky. Can Morocco or Switzerland turn that around? Who has impressed us? How unique was that Brazil performance? And how much more can we look forward to with Kylian Mbappe? These questions answered and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 05, 2022•42 min
US Eliminated From The World Cup By The Netherlands + Catarina Macario
Grant and Chris Wittyngham do their postmortem on the USA's elimination from the World Cup by the Netherlands. What went wrong in this game, what did Gregg Berhalter get wrong, and where do the US go from here are among the questions asked and answered. Then, US Women's National Team and Lyon star Catarina Macario talks to Grant about her recovery from injury and the growth of her career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min
USA-Netherlands Preview + Belgium/Mexico/Germany Eulogies
Grant and Chris Wittyngham look ahead to the US game against the Netherlands in the World Cup Round of 16 on Saturday by asking whether the US should play without a recognized striker, praising Christian Pulisic's commitment to the US, and discussing the Gio Reyna situation. Plus, we discuss a crazy couple of days in Group stage conclusions that saw some big nations go out of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 02, 2022•53 min
USA Beat Iran 1-0, Will Play The Netherlands In The Round of 16
Grant and Chris Wittyngham react to the USMNT's 1-0 win over Iran in their final group game of the World Cup, seeing them advance to the knockout round beginning Saturday. They discuss Christian Pulisic's deciding goal, the significance of getting out of the group, and highlight how solid the US has been defensively in this tournament. Plus, Grant tells a cool story from his day in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022•42 min
US/Iran Preview On and Off The Pitch + World Cup Weekend Recap
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham look back on the weekend at the World Cup and look ahead to the United States' game against Iran on Tuesday. We discuss how the USMNT should line up, how they approach needing to win, and the issues between US Soccer and Iran. Then, we discuss Grant's day at Germany-Spain, Mexico's struggles, and Canada being knocked out of the tournament by Croatia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022•38 min
USA Draws England 0-0. Were They The Better Team?
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down all of the talking points from the US Men's National Team's 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup. How good of a performance was this? Did Gregg Berhalter get the major decisions right? How strong is their chance to get out of the group? Those questions and more discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2022•32 min
Upset Defeats For Argentina/Germany, USA-England Preview + Devin L'Amoreaux
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the biggest games from the last 2 days of action at the World Cup including Japan and Saudi Arabia upsetting Germany and Saudi Arabia, Mexico drawing 0-0 with Poland, and a look ahead to USA-England on Friday. Then, Grant interviews Devin L'Amoreaux, a rising-star soccer photographer and former University of South Carolina player who embedded for an extended time with Weston McKennie in Italy. L'Amoreaux tells the story of how he got into ph...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 54 min
USMNT Draw Wales 1-1 in World Cup Opener + Grant's Experience With Qatar Security
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the United States' World Cup opener. Was this a good result? How does this game portend for the US getting out of the group? And what happened when Grant was confronted by World Cup security in Qatar? Those questions and more answered. Check out Grant's written work from this World Cup on his website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022•36 min
World Cup Opener Reaction, USA-Wales Preview + Adam Elder
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss Ecuador's opening night win over Qatar to open the World Cup, the bizarre scenes in and around the curtain raiser, and look ahead to the opening game for the USMNT against Wales tomorrow afternoon. Then, Grant talks to Adam Elder, author of the book "New Kids in the World Cup" on the 1990 US team that qualified for their first World Cup in 40 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2022•58 min
Grant Reports From Qatar, World Cup Predictions + Juan Pablo Angel/Neel Shah
On this episode, Grant discusses what the scene is like in Qatar a few days ahead of the World Cup, some of the worrying issues already happening with the nation and the media, and Chris Wittyngham joins to look preview the tournament and give their thoughts for what is going to happen. Then, former Aston Villa and Colombia player and current Telemundo analyst Juan Pablo Angel joins to talk about his new podcast "My Favorite Futbolista" and author Neel Shah joins to discuss his new book Awakenin...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Pre-World Cup USMNT Questions + Jason/Yeganeh Rezaian
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham talk about some of the major storylines from the weekend including Manchester City's defeat to Brentford, Leeds United's defeat to Spurs, and some debates to be solved before the United States open the World Cup. Then, Grant talks to journalists Jason and Yeganeh Rezaian about the situation both on and off the pitch with Iran, who the US will close out group play with at the World Cup. Check out Grant's written work at this World Cup at GrantWahl.com L...
Nov 14, 2022•57 min
USMNT World Cup Squad Release Reaction + Hal Phillips
Grant is live from Brooklyn where he reacts to the release of the United States Men's National Team's 26 man squad for the World Cup with Chris Wittyngham. How did Zack Steffen miss the team entirely? Who were the surprise inclusions? How did Haji Wright get the final spot at striker? We discuss that and much more. Plus, Hal Phillips joins to discuss his book about the USMNT in the 80s and 90s called Generation Zero: Founding Fathers, Hidden Histories & the Making of Soccer in America. Here ...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min
A Crazy MLS Cup Final, PL Headlines + Adam Crafton
Grant and Chris Wittyngham round up a busy weekend of football as LAFC is crowned champions of MLS, Arsenal wins a London Derby, Liverpool get back on track with a win over Spurs, Gerard Pique retires, and we look ahead to the USMNT squad reveal this week. Then, The Athletic's Adam Crafton joins (55:05) to discuss his new podcast series "Away From Home", chronicling Shakhtar Donetsk's UEFA Champions League journey in which they can't play at home in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Jeremy Schaap on Qatar + Domènec Torrent
Grant interviews longtime ESPN reporter Jeremy Schaap. His ESPN E60 episode “Qatar’s World Cup” on the controversies surrounding the selection of Qatar to host the upcoming World Cup debuts this Sunday at 8:30 pm Eastern on ESPN. Produced and directed by Max Brodsky, it will be available for on-demand streaming on ESPN+ after the initial airing. Then Grant interviews Domènec Torrent, the former coach of NYCFC, Flamengo and Galtasaray, as well as Pep Guardiola’s assistant for 11 seasons and 24 tr...
Nov 03, 2022•47 min
Silverware For Portland Thorns, A Stay for Jesse March, MLS Cup Final Set
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss the major headlines from the soccer weekend including Leeds' 2-1 win over Liverpool, a rough weekend for injuries to USMNT players, Portland Thorns winning the NWSL title, and Philadelphia winning the East and LAFC winning the West to set the MLS Cup Final matchup for next Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2022•48 min
Crystal Dunn Ahead of NWSL Final + Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATS
Grant interviews Crystal Dunn about scoring the goal that sent Portland to this weekend’s NWSL final just five months after she gave birth to her son, Marcel. And in Book Talk, Grant speaks to Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg about their new book Messi vs Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two GOATS and the Era that Remade the World’s Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27, 2022•39 min
Ronaldo Makes Himself The Storyline + Marsch Under Pressure
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the weekend's soccer talking point including a headline making week for Manchester United, another Leeds defeat putting Jesse Marsch under pressure, a check on USMNT players in Europe, and a look at the MLS Cup Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2022•41 min
Chicharito Joins The Pod + Ryan O'Hanlon
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez of the LA Galaxy joins the show ahead of LA's El Trafico MLS Cup Playoff match against LAFC on Thursday night. Grant and Chicharito discuss the rivalry between the two LA teams, how he deals with being such a big figure in the Mexcian community, his status with the Mexican National Team, and learning from mistakes. Then, Ryan O'Hanlon joins the show for "Book Talk" to discuss his book Net Gains: Inside The Beautiful Game's Analytics Revolution. Learn more about your...
Oct 20, 2022•42 min
Liverpool Look Like Liverpool Again, Beat Man City. Plus, El Clasico and MLS Playoffs Review
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the weekend's footballing talking points including Liverpool's victory over Man City behind a Mo Salah goal, Real Madrid soundly beating Barcelona in El Clásico, the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs, and form affecting the USMNT player pool. You can find Grant's written work including his recent piece on visiting Richmond, the town depicted in Ted Lasso, at GrantWahl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2022•48 min
Another Barca Crisis, USWNT Struggles, and Vicky Cogevina Reynal
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss a UEFA Champions League midweek that saw Barca head to the precipice of Group Stage elimination and Club Brugge and Napoli progress to the knockouts with 2 games to spare. Plus, a conversation about the USWNT's defeat to Spain on Tuesday. Then, Vicky Cogevina Reynal discusses her app Gloria, a soccer community app, being purchased by OneFootball and her work in the women's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Oct 13, 2022•49 min
More Yates Report Fallout, MLS Decision Day, Are Arsenal For Real?
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham react to the weekend's soccer headlines including the USWNT's 2-1 defeat to England, more discussion about the Sally Yates report into abuse in the NWSL, the final day of the MLS season, Christian Pulisic on the score sheet for Chelsea, and Arsenal beating Liverpool 3-2. Plus, an anecdote from Grant on visiting Richmond, the real town depicted in Ted Lasso. You can find Grant's written work on his newsletter, GrantWahl.com Learn more about your ad choi...
Oct 10, 2022•57 min
Grant on NWSL/Sally Yates Report, Jermaine Jones Interview, Joshua Kloke on New Book
On this episode, Grant opens the show by addressing the findings of the Sally Yates report on the NWSL. Then, Grant interviews former USMNT player Jermaine Jones about working on his coaching badges, the upcoming World Cup, and being a coach for the US U19 national team. Finally, Grant closes the show by talking to The Athletic's Joshua Kloke about his new book The Voyageurs on the rebirth of the Canadian National Team. Get full access to Fútbol with Grant Wahl at grantwahl.substack.com/subscrib...
Oct 06, 2022•48 min
Hat Trick of Hat Tricks for Haaland, USMNT Panic, LAFC MLS Supporters Shield Winners
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham round up the weekend with thoughts on another Erling Haaland hat trick in a 6-3 Man City win over Manchester United, the USMNT's struggles during games against Saudi Arabia and Japan, Arsenal's win over Spurs in the North London Derby, Florentino Perez trying to make the Super League a thing, and LAFC and OL Reign winning the regular season trophies in MLS and NWSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 03, 2022•56 min
San Diego Wave Manager Casey Stoney
On this episode, Grant speaks with the manager of expansion NWSL side San Diego Wave Casey Stoney about their sellout in San Diego against Angel City, finding a winning formula in their expansion season, her first experience with playoffs, working for Jill Ellis, and England winning the Women’s Euros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022•21 min
USMNT GK Matt Turner Joins + USA-Japan Reactions
US Men's National Team goalkeeper Matt Turner joins Grant (29:30) from Spain to discuss his performance against Japan last Friday, his first few months at Arsenal, and the overall competition for the goalkeeping position. Before that, Grant talks to Chris Wittyngham about the 2-0 US defeat to Japan, the issues we see in the US ahead of the World Cup, and Christian Pulisic's new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2022•52 min
USMNT Striker Jesus Ferreira Joins Grant
On this episode, the favorite to be the United States Men's National Team's starting striker Jesus Ferreira sits down with Grant to discuss his role in the national team, the competition for the #9 position, the role his father played in his career, and working with a psychologist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022•24 min
Is Pulisic's USMNT Starting Spot Up For Grabs? Plus Weekend Headlines
On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the major stories from the weekend including Grant's Qatar story, racist incidents in Madrid and DC, Inter Miami and Gonzalo Higuain's playoff surge, the USMNT squad called in by Gregg Berhalter, another Arsenal win, Bayern's Bundesliga struggles, and more. You can check out Grant's story about life for migrant workers in Qatar here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2022•56 min
Austin FC Manager Josh Wolff
On this episode, Grant sits down in Austin with the Austin FC manager Josh Wolff about his team's remarkable 2nd season in MLS, working in the USMNT setup under Gregg Berhalter, and his memories as a former USMNT player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022•22 min
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