Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor are here to talk about the football. Next year’s World Cup in The United States, Canada and Mexico, the perception of Thomas Tuchel in his native Germany and what Xabi Alonso should do next were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcast Live here! - https://sohotheatre.com/events/tifo-football-podcast-live/ This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine and produced by Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Breakaway, home grown midfielder Blake Willey joins the show to talk his performance against New Mexico United, joining the team from the club's academy, and developing his own playing style.

Is the tension between World Cup co-hosts USA, Canada and Mexico a concern? Can Comoros complete the ultimate underdog story? Plus, will Chris Wood and Erling Haaland be firing in the goals for New Zealand and Norway next year? Kelly Cates and Rory Smith get our countdown to 2026 underway in Destination New Jersey. JT Batson, CEO & Secretary General of the US Soccer Federation, joins us to discuss their preparations for the tournament. Former New Zealand manager, Ricki Herbert, talks up their chances of making it to next summer’s World Cup 16 years after he guided them to South Africa. President of the Norwegian Football Association, Lise Klaveness, explains the pressure on them to ensure Erling Haaland and their talented generation can reach the finals. And we’re joined by former Wolves boss Stefano Cusin as he bids to take Comoros to their first World Cup. TIMECODES: 02:10 - JT Batson – CEO & Secretary General of US Soccer Federation 17:50 - Stefano Cusin – Comoros manager 26:19 – Ricki Herbert – Former New Zealand manager 39:36 – Lise Klaveness – President of the Norwegian Football Association. Commentaries on 5 Live/BBC Sounds: Wednesday: Manchester City v Chelsea - Women's Champions League (8pm) Thursday: Greece v Scotland - Men's Nations League play-off (7:45pm) Friday: England v Albania - Men's World Cup 2026 qualifying (7:45pm) Sunday: Manchester City v Chelsea - Women's Super League (2:30pm)

Whitecaps stun Monterrey in Champions Cup and stay perfect in MLS; Sebastian Berhalter and Dax McCarty interviews; Brian White and J.C. Ngando audio

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and FIFA chat.The Whitecaps keep rolling with a very strong performance against Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey in Champions Cup action, followed by a victory over CF Montreal in MLS action in their Canadian derby that saw them go top of the Western Conference standings.We pick over the bones of both matches and the main talking points coming out of them. We look at the standout performances, chat about Jesper Sorensen's early enforced use of his squad depth, and ponder just how much Ryan Gauld's knee injury could derail the 'Caps excellent start depending on how severe it is and how quickly the club act to bring in another piece.We also chat with Montreal's Canadian midfielder Victor Loturi about coming back to Canada to play in MLS, his time in Scotland, and how playing in the CPL shaped him as a player.It's also been a newsworthy week for FIFA with the 2026 World Cup countdown continuing apace and we talk halftime shows, government taskforces, bitcoin, weather concerns, further expansion to 64 teams, and Canada's latest plans.All of this, plus Sleeper kick off their residency as our Album of the Month, there's another Britpop song, and it's Football Violence Awareness Month in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro - CPL preseason, extra podcasts, jersey chat12.30: Will Whitecaps' blistering start be derailed by Gauld injury?22.28: Whitecaps very much in the hunt against Monterrey60.05: Dominant Vancouver dispatch Montreal100.41: Victor Loturi interview110.15: FIFA World Cup 2026 chat - halftime shows, bitcoin, 64 team expansion, weather concerns150.20: Wavelength - Slaughter and the Dogs - Where Have All The Bootboys Gone?157.20: Goodbyes - Bayern are 125, East Fife back to winning ways, Clyde Only Fans controversy!

Herc sat down with a friend of the house, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, reacting to the incredible story of how AI at a European casino triggered an investigation that uncovered a massive betting scandal that has rocked Mexican football to its core. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down Messi’s electric goal in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Inter Miami and LAFC both advanced to the Round of 16. MLS league play also continues this weekend with the new San Diego squad set to host their first home match at Snapdragon Stadium. Over in Europe, Barcelona and Atletico played to a 8-goal thriller in Copa Del Rey. Johnny and Real Betis prepare to take on title contenders Real Madrid in league action. Antony’s red card has officially been cancelled and will be available for the big match. The FA Cup and Coppa Italia roll on this week with Americans looking to continue their run. Christian Pulisic makes big news as he closes in on a contract extension with AC Milan through 2029. (6:19) In #AskAlexi the guys answer questions on the possibility of MLS players winning a Ballon d’Or and Mexican/American dual national players. To wrap the show they speak on collegiate soccer working with U.S. Soccer to play year-round. (41:24) CONCACAF Champions Cup recap & MLS preview (6:19) Weekend Abroad (23:13) #AskAlexi (41:24) One for the Road: Year-round collegiate soccer (54:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This one’s dedicated to Tony Meola. Our friend, co-host, and USMNT legend is on the road to recovery after a heart attack, and Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are sending all their love and support. We miss you, Big Tones —can’t wait to have you back! On the pitch, Josh Sargent is on fire for Norwich, but can he bring that form to the USMNT (56:38)? Christian Pulisic finally missed a penalty as Milan’s struggles continued—because even the best runs have to end sometime (14:21). MLS Opening Weekend didn’t disappoint, serving up golazos, surprises, and plenty of talking points (24:34). Jimmy shares his Diego Luna scouting report, while Jordan Morris and Brian Gutiérrez kicked off their seasons with braces. How will playing alongside Lionel Messi shape Benjamin Cremaschi’s development (31:56)? US Soccer released the Nations League preliminary roster, and it didn't include Richy Ledezma. Does Mexico beckon for the PSV man (39:05)? What’s next for Gio Reyna after another underwhelming outing (45:47)? Will Dortmund salvage their season in the UCL? And are San Diego better than we thought after stunning the LA Galaxy (56:49)? 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/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. 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

The MLS season is finally kicking off, with Sounders FC set to host Charlotte at Lumen Field on Saturday. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani start with a quick preview of Wednesday's 3-1 CCC victory over Guatemalan side Antigua GFC; a win that included goals from Paul Arriola, Pedro de la Vega, and Albert Rusnak. Brad and Zak also preview a Charlotte side with a proven head coach in Dean Smith, along with new signing Wilfried Zaha, a player Zakuani knows very well... leading into special g...

Herc sat down with a friend of the house, Eric Gomez from ESPN Mexico, to react to Santi Gimenez's impressive debut for AC Milan and discuss how the CONCACAF connection with Christian Pulisic affects and benefits him. Plus, Herc delves into Weston McKennie's latest performance in the Champions League against PSV, proving doubters wrong season after season since Weston arrived at Juventus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.