Join Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, Stu Holden & John Strong as they guys react to the penultimate roster release ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. will face Portugal and Belgium in Atlanta next weekend. What are your burning questions ahead of this crucial window? We dive into potential position changes for players, who to start up top for both matches, and who is missing on this roster. Reyna vs Luna, Noahkai Banks drama, Pepi to Fulham, Freese & Balgun to start both games and so much more. Presented by @Zillow #Zillow Intro (0:00)Goalkeepers: Freese to start both matches? (5:02)Defenders: Noahkai Banks Duel-National Drama (10:40)Midfielders: Luna still a lock to make final roster? (25:20)Forwards: What to do up top at striker? (36:58)What does a successful window look like? (41:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup heats up, the USMNT March friendlies roster might be our clearest signal yet of what’s to come. On this episode of Inside American Soccer, Matt Doyle and Tab Ramos react to the latest squad under Mauricio Pochettino. They break down what this roster tells us about the U.S. squad for the World Cup, including notable omissions like Yunus Musah, Diego Luna, Alex Zendejas, and Haji Wright—and the surprises that made the cut, including Gio Reyna, Sebastian Berhalter, and Johnny Cardoso. Plus, who needs a massive performance this window to stay in the World Cup picture—and which players are already locked in no matter what? They also build their projected Starting XI for the upcoming match against Belgium, just days away, and Tab shares a personal story about the pressure of fighting for a spot on the 1998 FIFA World Cup roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin and Jose project the bat signal for an emergency show as the Union start 0-4 and find themselves last place in Major League Soccer. rundown: -Ernst Tanner suspension and reaction -what to do with the lineup -developing a new identity in the post-Kai Wagner world -should Cavan Sullivan start? -Milan Iloski at forward or wide midfield -redundancy at the striker position -right-footed left backs -Iran's position in the World Cup

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Champions Cup, and World Cup chat. What a week of highs and lows it's been for the Whitecaps. A heavy defeat at home to Seattle in the CONCACAF Champions Cup leaves them needing to stage an epic comeback in this week's second leg, and it left a wounded Whitecaps side to take their anger out on visiting Minnesota United in a six goal rout on Sunday. We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them, hear from Minnesota head coach Cameron Knowles, and round-up the weeks action across the Champions Cup and MLS. All of this plus we talk more about Iran's participation at this year's World Cup, the Canadian kits for the tournament, and move onto the letter L in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series. Music-wise, Scottish band Bis continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Shop Assistants are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and Football Violence Awareness Month continues in Wavelength and on the pitch in Brazil! Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.29: Intro chat 07.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - L 21.30: Whitecaps have mountain to climb in Champions Cup 50.10: Whitecaps bounce back to demolish Minnesota 82.00: Minnesota musings with Cameron Knowles 92.06: MLS West round-up 106.14: Dayne vs Max - The battle to be Canadian number one 112.05: Iran's World Cup participation in doubt? 122.15: Canada's World Cup kits and injury updates 126.45: Wavelength - The Business - Boys Are Out Tonight

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Champions Cup, and World Cup chat.What a week of highs and lows it's been for the Whitecaps. A heavy defeat at home to Seattle in the CONCACAF Champions Cup leaves them needing to stage an epic comeback in this week's second leg, and it left a wounded Whitecaps side to take their anger out on visiting Minnesota United in a six goal rout on Sunday. We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them, hear from Minnesota head coach Cameron Knowles, and round-up the weeks action across the Champions Cup and MLS.All of this plus we talk more about Iran's participation at this year's World Cup, the Canadian kits for the tournament, and move onto the letter L in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series. Music-wise, Scottish band Bis continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Shop Assistants are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and Football Violence Awareness Month continues in Wavelength and on the pitch in Brazil!Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.29: Intro chat07.00: Canadian Soccer A to Z - L21.30: Whitecaps have mountain to climb in Champions Cup50.10: Whitecaps bounce back to demolish Minnesota82.00: Minnesota musings with Cameron Knowles92.06: MLS West round-up106.14: Dayne vs Max - The battle to be Canadian number one112.05: Iran's World Cup participation in doubt?122.15: Canada's World Cup kits and injury updates126.45: Wavelength - The Business - Boys Are Out Tonight

On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Premier League and the international game. Preview of Monday’s League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures as the St. Patrick’s weekend double-header continues. St. Patrick’s Athletic host Derry City at Richmond Park with the hosts chasing a fifth straight win. Pressure mounting on Derry boss Tiernan Lynch after Friday’s 2–1 defeat to Shelbourne. St. Pats head coach Stephen Kenny urges his in-form side to stay grounded despite their winning run. Northside Dublin derby at Tolka Park as Shelbourne face Bohemians, with Bohs looking to hold top spot. Drogheda United attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when Shamrock Rovers visit Sullivan and Lambe Park. Dundalk carry momentum from their 5–0 win over Waterford into a clash with struggling Sligo Rovers. Galway United welcome bottom side Waterford to Eamonn Deacy Park in the night’s late kick-off. Waterford strengthen their defence by signing former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Long. Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with a goal and two assists ahead of this week’s Ireland squad announcement. Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3–1, boosting their push for Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick. Tottenham Hotspur grab a late point at Liverpool, with Richarlison cancelling out Dominik Szoboszlai’s opener. Real Madrid welcome back Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. Plus updates from the Premier League, Scotland, international squads and the latest World Cup controversy involving Iran Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mac Millings makes his tournament debut as England's hopes hang by a thread. Bobby Robson is forced into some changes and, although familiar issues are still apparent early on against Poland, goals change games. And careers. There is also Morocco discovering what can be done when you cross the halfway line, progress for the hosts, Paraguay and Belgium fight to avoid the USSR, Italy remain unconvincing and some love for Jorge Valdano. South Korea v Italy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ISodmB7jg Argentina v Bulgaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyy0KjsS0os Mexico v Iraq - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G2xrWF-sIQ Paraguay v Belgium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8opR05tJ-E England v Poland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jcCQetmfAU & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBmpdKC1Ye8 Morocco v Portugal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkauTeF1NA8 If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call It What You Want, presented by Zillow, turns its attention to the imminent announcement of the March roster. Jimmy Conrad, Tony Meola, and Benny Feilhaber put their heads together and try to predict the USMNT's 26-man squad to face Belgium and Portugal (3:58). Is Noahkai Banks a lost cause (08:06)? And what did Mauricio Pochettino learn after traveling to watch Johnny Cardoso dunk on his former team Tottenham (19:56)? Benny reflects on accepting the role of impact sub in Bob Bradley's team, and how those experiences apply to today's USMNT roster (28:25). And with four strikers in red-hot form, is it a given all of them will make the cut (33:21)? The guys react to Alphonso Davies, Luis Malagón, and Marcel Ruiz suffering untimely injuries, and the impact that might have on fellow World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico (4247). And in Concacaf Champions Cup news, San Diego recorded a statement win over Liga MX champions Toluca (52:32)! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran announced it cannot play World Cup matches in Los Angeles and Seattle after the U.S. attacked the country. FIFA will decide who replaces Iran.

Tehran’s decision follows Australia’s move to grant asylum to female players