Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here with a brand-new episode of State of the Union. Alexi and Mosse start by answering some burning questions about the upcoming USMNT window: Without star man Christian Pulisic, who is going to step up and inspire the team? Are we going to experiment with two strikers up top? What is the backline going to look like? Make sure you tune into our live show on Saturday 11/15 after the USMNT plays Paraguay for a full break down. Around the world, qualifying for the World Cup is coming to an end. UEFA, CAF, AFC and CONCACAF will all see teams book their tickets for next summer’s tournament and you can catch a UEFA double header this Sunday 11/16 on FS1. In #AskAlexi, we get an all-time voicemail about Pochettino, and in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss the potential schedule changes coming to MLS. Intro (0:00)Burning question: Two strikers up top? (6:52)WCQ: Final Qualifying Window comes to exciting close (27:26)#AskAlexi: Method to Pochettino’s Madness? (35:09)One For The Road: MLS changes schedule? (48:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE! This week, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright are joined by Ole Gunnar Solskjær, returning for his second appearance after a brilliant first episode. Ole opens up on life after Manchester United, reflecting on his time in charge, his biggest challenges and what he might have done differently. He also talks about his future in management, with links to Rangers and several Championship clubs, sharing where he could see himself next. We look back on Ole’s spell at Beşiktaş, the lessons he learned in Turkey and his thoughts on the sales of Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, who all played major roles in his United team. Which club can you see Ole going to next? Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode- and please leave a review to help others find us too. Thanks! 00:00 - Intro 05:20 - Lewis' Hidden Talent 12:27 - Goals & Missed Chances For Strikers 22:21 - Managerial Experience 31:40 - Returning to Management 38:38 - Man United Reflections 41:12 - Scott McTominay's Role and Performance 45:38 - Harry Maguire's Journey at United 49:22 - Rashford & Sancho, What Went Wrong? 56:00 - How Did Ole Become a Striker? 01:01:51 - Ole’s Mythbusters & Quiz This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including the brand new Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win £250k. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREMIER LEAGUE: lessons learned from City's thrashing of Liverpool, big time "prove it" week for Sunderland and Bournemouth but only one showed up, United and (especially) Tottenham both managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory HALFTIME: Pop quiz on Sunderland's title hopes ROUND THE WORLD: USMNT primer looking at notable absences and key inclusions for this week's Paraguay and Urugay friendlies STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

On this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn, and Vinny Perth react to the end of the LOI season, with St Pat's falling below par and Derry looking strong for next year. They lads also give us their teams of the year! The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

Ste, Chris, Dan and Chloe are here for the Redmen Originals Podcast after Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this clip from Journo Insight, Ste and Paul discuss Federico Chiesa's Liverpool future following his omission from The Reds Champions League squad and whether he might leave for a Turkish side before the transfer deadline closes in Turkey on Friday. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/redmentv Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phillip Egan brings you news Chiedozie Ogbene's new perspective on life after his long-term injury, plus Paddy McCarthy believes that this Ireland group are on the cusp of something special. Stephen Kelly says be careful what you wish for when it comes to saying goodbye Daniel Levy. Andy Robertson wants the Scots to go for it. Wales triumph the Kazakh test. Venezuela miss out on automatic qualification, but Paraguay qualify. And an emotional night in Buenos Aires as Leo Messi says goodbye. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On this week's Totally Extra, Jimbo is joined by Julien Laurens, Duncan Alexander and Michael Cox to celebrate the career of the famous French prodigy/journeyman - Nicolas Anelka. His footballing CV is unique - from Clairefontaine academy and PSG to Mumbai City via 6 Premier League clubs, and spells in Spain,Turkey and Italy. Famed for his blistering pace and a penchant for rounding the keeper, but also for his regular fallings out with managers around the globe, resulting in his nickname 'Le Sulk'. He won leagues, cups and a Champions League with Real Madrid but many feel it could have been much more for the frontman that Henry said was better than he was. Produced by Jesse Howard and Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Welcome to Totally Extra - Jules' love of cricket, Duncan’s quiz question and Coxy’s dining room table (00'40) • PART 2: This week in football - Ballon D’or winner Pavel Nedved is born and Ronaldo makes his debut at Inter (09'00) • PART 3: Opening the Totally almanac on Nicolas Anelka (16'10) • PART 4: Anelka's exile from France and the panel's favourite Anelka moments (46'05) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT’s loss to Turkey and why it might be time to worry about Mauricio Pochettino as the USMNT’s head coach. Christian and Alexis then react to Landon Donovan’s recent comments about the players absent from the USMNT squad ahead of the Gold Cup. Later, Christian and Alexis give us their Champions League perspectives for some teams making their way back to the competition. How will the likes of Tottenham, Newcastle, Napoli & others fare next season?

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the build-up to tonight's League of Ireland matches plus Ireland's Nations League game with Turkey. Stephen Bradley on new signings and the Galway threat. Stephen Kenny wants his Pats team to end the first half of the season on a high. Louise Quinn on what she brings to the senior international side. Trent confirms his participation at the Club World Cup. And there is the return of Angel Di Maria to his boyhood club. Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join