Alexi and Mosse look at MLS fans and the future of the league in the State of the Union (4:08). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (18:08) that the Copa Libertadores' Superclasico final is a rare opportunity for South American soccer to capture headlines. Then, the USA/Mexico rivalry, the USMNT's managerial search and the Premier League's top midfielders are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:45). Finally, rumors of a European Super League, Financial Fair Play leaks and a preview of Der Klassiker headline The Back Three (37:34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse take Zlatan Ibrahimovic to task after the LA Galaxy fail to make the MLS Cup Playoffs in the State of the Union (3:57). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (16:54) that Real Madrid's managerial turnover could be symptomatic of larger issues. Then, the U.S Olympic team, a CONMEBOL/CONCACAF combined World Cup qualifying scenario and Alexi's top center backs are looked at in Ask Alexi (27:47). Finally, Christian Pulisic's playing time at Dortmund, Mexico hiring Tata Martino and the midway point of the Champions League group stage headline The Back Three (35:58). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse discuss the art of talking trash and the U.S. vs. Mexico in the State of the Union (3:25). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (15:47) that Liverpool are uniquely positioned to prioritize the Premier League over European glory. Then, Josh Sargent's future at Werder Bremen and the best Brazilians of all time are explored in Ask Alexi (25:13). Finally, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's unforgettable goal and war of words with Michael Bradley headline The Back Three (39:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The international break affords Vancouver Whitecaps a bye week, but there's no rest for us as we bring you another packed episode. The break gives us a chance to look ahead at what the Whitecaps squad could and should look like next season, as the team approaches their most important offseason in the MLS era. We've got two in-depth interviews with you this week, the first is with Canadian national team captain Scott Arfield, as he chats about international life and his big move to Rangers, plus on the 39th anniversary of the Whitecaps 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl win, we chat with the man who led that team to glory, and guided Canada to the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, Tony Waiters. We also look at the Canadian national team's record-breaking win over the US Virgin Islands and how the program is moving forward under John Herdman, while also hearing from the man himself. All this, plus we look at the main Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League news stories of the week and Flyscreen are back for this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.03: Whitecaps news of the week21.51: The 2019 Vancouver Whitecaps - what needs to happen48.20: Canadian men's national team chat53.37: Scott Arfield intervew66.04: John Herdman audio and chat76.29: Tony Waiters interview and Soccer Bowl anniversary chat94.32: Wavelength - Flyscreen - Charlie George On Super 899.33: Canadian Premier League chat109.55: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Vancouver Whitecaps' seesaw of a season continued this past weekend as they went down to a 3-1 loss at the hands of D.C. United in the US capital. We analyse the main talking points to come out of the game, hear from 'Caps coach Carl Robinson, and ponder where the team can go from here. We also look ahead to the midweek Canadian Championship semi-final in Montreal and get some thoughts from Whitecaps President Bob Lenarduzzi on how the club view the Voyageurs Cup. Plus a look at the weekend in the MLS West and we make Mike Petke's postgame rant on Saturday even more epic. We've got two interviews for you this week. The first is with a Canadian Hall of Famer - a member of Canada's only ever World Cup squad from Mexico 1986, Dale Mitchell. We talk World Cup memories and his hopes for what the Canadian Premier League will do for the latest crop of talent as they build towards 2026, and maybe even 2022. We also chat with TSS Rovers head coach Colin Elmes about his team's second season in the PDL and what he's learned from it to take into their third one next year. All this, plus lots of World Cup talk, World Cup Wavelength continues this week with a song from 1998, and some Canadian Premier League chat. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:04.14: D.C. United v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis22.16: Coaches audio - Carl Robinson24.22: More DC v 'Caps chat and where does the team go from here?37.33: Canadian Championship preview and Bobby Lenarduzzi audio45.18: MLS West week in review and epic Mike Petke audio55.40: World Cup chat69.36: World Cup Wavelength - Meat Pie, Sausage Roll73.36: More World Cup chat81.18: Dale Mitchell World Cup Memories91.11: Colin Elmes interview and TSS Rovers chat100.27: Canadian PL chat105.42: BC Soccerweb headlines

Who's up for some Whitecaps action on the day of two World Cup quarter-finals? Well there's a World Cup winner coming to town as Bastian Schweinsteiger's Chicago Fire head to BC Place. Gideon and Nick look ahead to the match. Can the Whitecaps bounce back after their disappointing defeat to Colorado? Will Yordy Reyna come straight back into the team? What threat do an inconsistent Chicago pose the 'Caps? All that and more, plus a some World Cup chat thrown into the mix as well. Have a listen!

Happy Fourth of July! Straight from the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Alexi and Mosse talk American soccer culture's evolution in the State of the Union (4:29). Then, the remaining eight teams are broken down in FOX Sports' Power Rankings (32:32), along with a look back at the round of 16. Then, Alexi and Mosse give their predictions for the massive quarterfinal matchups. All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Russia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Harriet Drudge (FourFourTwo) recap a fantastic end to Belgium v Japan. Plus, Mexico fail again; Switzerland’s showdown with Sweden; and Colombia look for revenge against EnglandRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: Belgium 3 - 2 Japan (01m 20s)• PART 1b: The ballad of Rabio the octopus and more (06m 20s)• PART 1c: Brazil 2 - 0 Mexico - with a word from Nando Vila (11m 00s)• PART 2a: England v Colombia preview - with Emma Saunders and Vytenis Didziulis (18m 30s)• PART 2b: Switzerland v Sweden preview - with Sonja Missio and Patrik Syk (27m 00s) • PART 3: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (36m 30s)• PART 4: Exeunt omnes (37m 30s)CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with [**CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably**](https://www.thecalmzone.net/), who are dedicated to preventing male suicide.PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get a free print copy of the **Economist – by texting FOOTBALL to 78070.**GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz which returns at 1800 UK time ahead of England v Colombia](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/) • send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow **](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tifo team are a man down, but Joe & Alex muddle through, discussing Day 18's fantastic offering: Brazil versus Mexico and Belgium versus Japan. On a non-footballing note, Philippe left his diary in the office, and this podcast includes select passages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Sasha Goryunov, Daniel Storey and Carl Anka to look back the day’s two penalty shootouts which saw Russia and Croatia set up a quarter-final. Plus, Mexico look to recover their momentum, and can Japan make a game of it against Brazil?RUNNING ORDER:• PART 1a: A snapshot of the day (01m 20s)• PART 1b: Russian eliminate Spain - an inquest (05m 20s)• PART 1c: Croatia got the distance against Denmark (14m 00s)• PART 2a: Mexico v Brazil preview - with Jon Arnold from Goal (18m 00s)• PART 2b: Japan v Belgium preview - with Ben Maxwell from the J-Talk podcast, and references to Fifa18 (26m 00s)• PART 3: A word on Russia’s Worldcupville (34m 00s)• PART 4: World Cup odds with Lee Price from Paddy Power (37m 20s)• PART 5: Exeunt omnes (38m 30s)CHARITY NEWS:we’re working with [**CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably,**](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) who are dedicated to preventing male suicide.PARISH NOTICES:• [we’re sponsored by **Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [**Facebook** - home of the Totally Football Quiz](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [**tweet: @TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.