Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, and Mauricio Pedroza break down Christian Pulisic's latest heroics for AC Milan leading them to a 3-2 victory over Lecce in Serie A. Plus, Sergino Dest returns to the pitch after his ACL injury. Also, our Herculez Gomez sits down for an exclusive interview with blossoming Fulham star Antonee Robinson to talk Premier League, FA Cup penalty shootouts & the career year he is having this season. And, the crew takes a deep dives into Mexico's 23-man Nations League ro...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Newcastle's 1-0 win over West Ham and make predictions on who will grab the top 5 Champions League spots in the Premier League. Then, the guys look ahead to Liverpool-PSG as one panelist picks PSG to go through. Plus, a preview for Bayer Leverkusen-Bayern Munich and Barcelona-Benfica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Arsenal's 1-1 draw vs Manchester United and break down why the Gunners have fallen off Liverpool at the top of the table. Then, the guys discuss the race for the top 5 in the Premier League and predict who will be the teams joining Liverpool and Arsenal. Plus, a look at LALIGA as Atlético Madrid drop points and Real Madrid jump them in the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Southampton and argue if Arne Slot's side are taking their foot off the gas in the Premier League. Plus, Julien Laurens joins the show to react to Manchester City's loss at Nottingham Forest and explain why he isn't certain that Arsenal will beat Manchester United tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew look ahead to Sunday's clash between Arsenal & Manchester United and criticize Ruben Amorim's comments about the Red Devils just needing to survive the game on Sunday. Plus, the guys break down Arne Slot's comments saying Liverpool's injury record this season is not down to luck. Kieran Gibbs also joins the show to explain why Inter Miami did not play Lionel Messi for a second straight game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, and Janusz Michallik break down South American stars dominating all over the UEFA Champions League, like Raphinha continuing a Ballon d'Or-esque run and Alisson Becker keeping a clean sheet. Then, a discussion on FIFA shaking things up by adding a Super Bowl-style halftime performance for the 2026 World Cup final and a billion dollar prize for the Club World Cup. Plus, reaction to Lionel Messi missing another game for Inter Miami to avoid "muscle overload". Lear...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew break down Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad and argue over the penalty decision that led to Mikel Oyarzabal's equalizer. Plus, Frank Leboeuf joins the show to criticize Chelsea's defending after the Blues 2-1 win over Copenhagen. Derek Rae also continues to recap Bayern Munich's dominant 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 07, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Liverpool’s smash-and-grab win over PSG in the first leg of their Champions League clash. The duo look back on the rest of the midweek Champions League action, and discuss everything happening off the pitch too in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Liverpool's 1-0 win over PSG as Harvey Elliott gives the Reds a goal advantage heading to Anfield. Then, Jürgen Klinsmann joins to discuss Bayern Munich's 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen and what Xabi Alonso got wrong with his team setup. Plus, a look at Barcelona's 1-0 win over Benfica and Inter's 2-0 win over Feyenoord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by ESPN's Jeff Kassouf to break down the USWNT, losing the SheBelieves Cup Final to Japan, making it the first loss in the Emma Hayes era for the US women and USWNT star Naomi Girma picking up an injury in her WSL debut for Chelsea. Plus, Ali sits down with Angel City star Sydney Leroux to talk about her contract extension with the team and how preseason has been for the team. Then, Ali is joined by Angel City youngster Alyssa Thompson to discuss her...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden discuss the potential £100 million pound hit Manchester United will face if they fail to win the Europa League. Plus, James interviews Archie Gray at the London Football Awards and Alex Kirkland joins from Madrid to discuss the ongoing drama with LaLiga referees and Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid and look ahead to what Atléti can do to take the second leg. Then, the guys discuss Arsenal putting 7 goals on PSV and if they have found a goal-scoring formula. Plus, a look ahead to the Wednesday UEFA Champions League clashes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Nottingham Forest beating Ipswich Town on penalties and argue which side will win the FA cup with many of the big names out of the picture. Plus, Alex Kirkland joins the show to explain why he's thinks Real Madrid will get the job done against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Frank Leboeuf also breaks down how PSG's attack will provide many problems for Liverpool on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 03, 2025•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss all the fallout from Manchester United's FA Cup exit at the hands of Fulham. The pair also discuss Barcelona sitting top of LALIGA following their 4-0 win over Real Sociedad and all the drama from Serie A as Lazio snatch a late winner against AC Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew are joined by Mark Ogden and Herculez Gomez to break down Fulham's win in penalties over Manchester United and discuss United's nightmare season. Then, the guys react to the FA Cup Quarterfinal draw, featuring Bournemouth vs Manchester City. Plus, a look at Barcelona's commanding 4-0 win over Real Sociedad to return to the top of LALIGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 2-1 loss at Real Betis and argue if Carlo Ancelotti's side have the depth to compete for titles amid a few absent players. Plus, Luis Garcia praises Diego Simeone after Atletico Madrid's victory propelled the club to the top of the LALIGA table. Gab Marcotti also joins the show to break down a top of the table clash in Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Bayern Munich's 3-1 victory over Stuttgart and explain how the strong win will help motivate Vincent Kompany's side against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League this week. Plus, Luis Garcia joins the show to break down Antony's return for Real Betis and how Real Madrid will cope without a few missing players this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew continue to react to Manchester United's win over Ipswich Town and question if Ruben Amorim is the right man for the job amid such a poor season from the team. Plus, the guys break down Mohamed Salah's comments on his time at Liverpool and explain why he should resign with the team. Gemma Soler also joins the show to recap Barcelona's draw with Atletico Madrid and provide an update on Dani Ceballos' latest injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Barcelona’s 4-4 draw against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals and ask how did Barca not win that game? The guys also discuss Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Newcastle, Juventus’ shock exit of the Coppa Italia at the hands of Empoli and ask if Cristiano Ronaldo really will buy Valencia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Arsenal's draw at Nottingham Forest and explain why they think the title race is all but over after Liverpool's victory over Newcastle put the Reds 13 points clear of the Gunners at the top of the table. Plus, the guys recap Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad and praise Endrick for his brilliant goal. The guys also break down a rare win for Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast James Olley, Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden are joined by Patrick Frederiksen, captain of the Greenland national team, who discusses their hopes of joining Concacaf. The trio then look at the future of Son Heung-min at Tottenham Hotspur, and ask why the Spurs captain has fallen so far behind the likes of Mohamed Salah this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Barcelona & Atletico Madrid's 4-4 draw and question why Hansi Flick keeps such a high line especially when it doesn't work out for Barcelona's defense. Plus, Frank Leboeuf joins the show to break down Chelsea's 4-0 win over Southampton and give his predictions on an incredibly tight race for a Champions League place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew continue to react to Manchester City's 2-0 loss vs Liverpool and argue if Pep Guardiola is right defend his players' inexperience after such a poor loss. Plus, Mario Melchiot and Nedum Onuoha join the show to break down why Chelsea's struggles have correlated with Cole Palmer's poor form and explain why the Blues can't solely relay on the English international. Plus, the guys analyze Antony's strong start at Real Betis and question why the Brazilian looks like a different player than...
Feb 25, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City and ask whether there has been a better goalscorer in the Premier League than Mo Salah. The guys also discuss Napoli’s shock defeat against Como, Luka Modric’s long-range wonder-goal & celebrate the return of Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew reacts to Liverpool tightening their grip in the Premier League race after a 2-0 win over Manchester City and explains Liverpool's measured success with the red-hot Mo Salah. Plus, Craig Burley & Steve Nicol discuss Real Madrid's tough slate of games with Copa Del Rey and the Champions League coming up. Then, Gab Marcotti joins to talk about Inter Milan taking top of the Serie A race and referee controversy in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The FC crew react to Arsenal's loss to West Ham and explain why the Gunners failing to recruit a proper striker is affecting their title challenge. Plus, Shaka Hislop & Craig Burley criticize Chelsea after a 5th loss in 10 Premier league games and give their thoughts on Everton's overturned penalty against Manchester United. Plus, Luis Garcia breaks down Barcelona's win over Las Palmas which sees them remain first in the LALIGA title race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Feb 23, 2025•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
