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Norwich might not be in the hunt for Premier League football next season, but they are slowly rebuilding their squad back to one that can challenge toward the top of the Championship. And in Ali Ahmed, they didn’t just sign a useful squad player. They may have found their next star.
Buy official xOG merch now! Subscribe to Patreon for as little as $6/month to get bonus episodes and the main feed ad-free! Two Championship titles in three years. Are Gotham on their way to a dynasty? Maybe, if they can win the big one without squeaking into the playoffs. Jenna Tonelli of Sports Illustrated joins the guys to make sense of the arrivals of young prospects Jordynn Dudley and Andrea Kitahata, and how the roster can stay balanced while improving on their goalscoring record. Like & subscribe to our YouTube page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at [email protected] Art by Eli Elbogen Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NWSL just got a new "Wizard." In a move that has sent shockwaves across the women's football world, Gotham FC has officially signed Norwegian superstar Guro Reiten from Chelsea! After a legendary stint in the #WSL, the creative mastermind is heading to Harrison to reunite with some very familiar faces. In today’s segment, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about this blockbuster signing: ✅ The contract details and transfer fee. ✅ The "Chelsea West" reunion with Ann-Katrin Berger and Jess Carter. ✅ How Juan Carlos Amorós will fit Reiten into a lineup already stacked with stars like Rose Lavelle and Esther González. ✅ What this means for Gotham's chances of a repeat championship. How excited are you for this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #GuroReiten #GothamFC #NWSL #ChelseaFCW #WomensFootball #NWSLTransferNews #GuroReitenGotham #RoseLavelle #AnnKatrinBerger #JessCarter #NWSL2025 #WomensSoccer #BreakingNews
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
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Champions League action, a look ahead to the Irish involvement tonight in Europe, and who could be in with a shout of making the Ireland squad next week. Champions League shock in Madrid – Manchester City suffer a heavy 3–0 defeat away to Real Madrid as Federico Valverde scores a stunning first career hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Pep Guardiola admits his side face an “uphill battle” to stay in the tie despite Madrid missing stars like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé. Holders Paris Saint‑Germain punish Chelsea 5–2 in Paris with goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia despite a spirited fightback from the visitors. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior takes responsibility for his side’s late collapse but insists there were positives against the reigning European champions. Arsenal rescue a 1–1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a dramatic late penalty from Kai Havertz. Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must be more clinical in the second leg as the Champions League knockout stage shows its difficulty. Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt make the most of their Arctic home advantage with a dominant 3–0 win over Sporting CP. Europa League action tonight: Aston Villa host Lille OSC as boss Unai Emery demands a return to their usual structure. Relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest juggle domestic survival with Europe as they face FC Midtjylland at the City Ground. Robbie Keane leads Ferencvárosi TC into a tough Europa League tie against SC Braga in Budapest. Conference League spotlight: Troy Parrott and AZ Alkmaar take on SK Slavia Prague while Crystal Palace face AEK Larnaca. Championship roundup: Coventry City edge closer to promotion with a 3–0 win over Preston North End as the Sky Blues go eight points clear at the top. Ireland striker crisis deepens: veteran forward David McGoldrick could make a shock return to the Republic of Ireland national football team squad ahead of the World Cup play-off with Czech Republic national football team. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the international game and why football is so important in modern-day Iran. Champions League fallout as Tottenham lose 5–2 to Atletico Madrid, increasing pressure on manager Igor Tudor. Tudor substitutes goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes following two costly errors. Tottenham Supporters’ Trust call for Tudor to be sacked after four straight defeats since his appointment. Spurs face another tough test this weekend with a Premier League trip to Liverpool at Anfield. Liverpool suffer a 1–0 defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul, with Mario Lemina scoring the winner. Arne Slot remains confident despite criticism, pointing to missed chances and a VAR-ruled-out equaliser. Newcastle denied a famous win as Barcelona score a stoppage-time penalty to draw 1–1. Bayern Munich thrash Atalanta 6–1 in Bergamo in the night’s most dominant performance. Preview of tonight’s Champions League ties featuring Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester City vs Real Madrid, and PSG vs Chelsea. Championship round-up as Millwall move close to automatic promotion and Leicester climb out of the relegation zone. FIFA confirms Iran will be allowed compete at the 2026 World Cup in the United States despite recent political tensions. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Call It What You Want is presented by Zillow. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to Sergiño Dest's injury setback ahead of the March friendlies (06:25). Can Alex Freeman fill the void, or is Tim Weah the natural replacement for the PSV man? With a fully fit squad an unrealistic fantasy, the crew debates which one player the USMNT cannot afford to lose with the World Cup looming (14:22). In Americans Abroad, the gang breaks down Benjamin Cremaschi's promising Serie A debut (24:55), and another goal-filled weekend for Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, and Haji Wright which has Jimmy wondering if a two-striker setup is worth exploring for Stars and Stripes (28:17). Despite his scoring drought, Christian Pulisic's all-around game shone in the derby win over Inter (35:37), and Mauricio Pochettino is in Madrid to keep a close eye on Johnny Cardoso (40:36)! Finally, the crew turns their attention to the Concacaf Champions Cup, where the heavyweights of MLS will be vying for a spot in the Club World Cup. Can an American side go all the way and make their mark on the global stage (49:10)? 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
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and the international game. League of Ireland focus – Shamrock Rovers travel to Tolka Park to face Shelbourne in a Dublin derby with the Hoops looking to close the gap on leaders Bohemians. Stephen Bradley preview – The Rovers boss reflects on the challenge of facing Shelbourne regardless of form. Shels’ mixed start – Joey O’Brien’s side come into the game after a narrow derby defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic. Athlone claim silverware – Athlone Town defeat Shelbourne 1-0 to win the President’s Cup ahead of the new Women’s National League season. Dana Sheriff strikes – The returning American forward scores the decisive goal for last season’s double winners. Evan Ferguson injury blow – The Roma loanee is set for ankle surgery and will miss Ireland’s upcoming playoff with Czechia. World Cup hopes debate – David Sneyd and Keith Treacy discuss whether Ferguson could still feature at this summer’s World Cup if Ireland qualify. Greg Cunningham interview – The former Ireland international recalls his breakthrough at Manchester City and Carlos Tevez’s influence. Old Firm drama – Celtic defeat Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-final amid pitch-invasion scenes at Ibrox. FA Cup storylines – Brentford boss Keith Andrews targets progression at West Ham, while Leeds and Southampton also advance. Championship roundup – Middlesbrough strengthen their promotion push with a big win at QPR as Alan Browne gets on the scoresheet. Global football headlines – Mass red cards in a fiery Cruzeiro-Atletico Mineiro final and geopolitical issues impacting Iraq’s World Cup playoff preparations. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Liam Twomey and Colin Millar for company on FA Cup 5th round weekend. The favourites make it through on Saturday with Max Dowman dazzling for Arsenal and Pep Guardiola raging for Man City. The tie of the round sees Chelsea just about fend off Wrexham in a classic at the Racecourse Ground. Sunday was upset central, with League One’s bottom side Port Vale knocking out Premier League Sunderland. And Fulham also succumbed in stoppage time to Championship Southampton. But Leeds overcome Norwich to reach the last eight for the first time since 2003. Tottenham’s relegation worries remain one of the biggest talking points in football. Jay Harris was there to see the defeat to Palace on Thursday. Is Igor Tudor already on borrowed time? Plus ugly scenes at Ibrox as Celtic progress on penalties in the Scottish Cup. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Sunday’s FA Cup action (03.00) • PART 2: Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea (22.00) • PART 3a: Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal (30.00) • PART 3b: Newcastle 1-3 Man City (34.00) • PART 3c: Wolves 1-3 Liverpool (44.00) • PART 4a: Ugly scenes at Ibrox (48.00) • PART 4b: The Spurs crisis with Jay Harris (53.00) • PART 4c: Victory for the Lionesses (64.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rossvale and Renfrew Ladies took advantage of Falkirk dropping points to close the gap at the top of the Barclays Scottish Women’s Championship on International Women’s Day. Rossvale beat Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-0 in the Highlands thanks to goals from Kirstin Harper and Emma Rogers, while in Renfrew Paige Henry continued her recent form with a […] The post Rossvale and Renfrew keep Barclays Championship pressure on Falkirk with victories appeared first on Scottish Women's Football.
“When we actually get out and see the girls playing, it makes it all worth it” On International Women’s Day 2026, meet some of the women who work hard in Scotland to provide opportunities for girls to play and keep them safe: Rebecca Padden What’s your role at SWF and what does it entail? I’m the […] The post International Women’s Day: meet SWF’s women appeared first on Scottish Women's Football.
FA Cup weekend brings a Hollywood tie to the Racecourse Ground, as Wrexham host Chelsea. Can the Championship club upset the odds again? Elsewhere in fifth round action is yet another Newcastle and Manchester City matchup, Arsenal head to Mansfield, Port Vale host Sunderland, and more... Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Adrian Clarke & Richard Sutcliffe Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace * Crisis at Tottenham (extended feature) * Championship Play-Off restructure * Rule changes for the World Cup * FA Cup 5th Round Sunday on Planet FPL: Ask James, with a scheduled start time of 8pm GMT, with an audio of the stream available shortly after conclusion. Today on Patreon: Money in Football (IT+) & Talking Tactics on Manchester City (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152025808 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #PremierLeague #TheWeekender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode provides an in-depth look at Gotham FC's 2026 season prospects, roster changes, and strategic outlook, featuring expert insights and player analysis. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Soccer Over Gotham 00:04 2026 Season Preview and Expectations 04:39 Soccer as a Reflection of Society 08:21 Gotham FC's Transformation and Roster Changes 24:27 Predictions for the Upcoming Season #gothamfc , #soccer #nwsl
Call It What You Want, presented by Zillow. Someone from the great state of New Jersey will be crowned a Copa del Rey champion when Pellegrino Matarazzo’s Real Sociedad face Johnny Cardoso and Atlético Madrid in the final! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola welcome Spanish soccer expert Phil Kitromilides to break down the all-American showdown, the secret behind Matarazzo’s instant impact in San Sebastián, and whether Cardoso’s club form can translate to the USMNT. The crew debates expectations for Josh Sargent after his big-money move to Toronto FC - what would success actually look like for both player and club? Then, attention turns to two players making their case for March call-ups: Alex Zendejas and Yunus Musah. After midweek goals, could they catch the eye of Mauricio Pochettino ahead of friendlies against Belgium and Portugal? And if Portugal come without Cristiano Ronaldo… would that actually make the challenge easier or harder? 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
After 28 matches, Spurs are just four points above the relegation zone. So could they actually get relegated for the first time in almost 50 years? And how would Championship football impact a club of Tottenham’s size? Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Jay Harris, David Ornstein, Beren Cross Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead, Guy Clarke Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full time reaction to Leeds United's midweek defeat against the very injured Mackems. 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: sqbl.co/levi · EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tsb · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With 100 days to go until the 2026 World Cup, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Marcelo Balboa dig into the biggest questions facing Mauricio Pochettino. The crew tip their caps to two American centurions (05:38) - our very own Tony Meola and Joe-Max Moore - and identify the biggest areas of concern heading into the tournament: goalkeeper uncertainty and center back depth (09:18). All eyes are on the Noahkai Banks situation - could the Augsburg phenom slip through the cracks with Germany also in the picture (18:10)? Then it’s a wide-ranging Americans Abroad check-in (29:20), including a debate over whether Mauricio Pochettino brings three or four strikers (30:35). Weston McKennie’s new Juventus contract extension (36:39) sparks a conversation about mindset and motivation, and the crew also highlights the Americans still alive in European competitions (47:22). Finally, MLS Matchday 2 delivers plenty to unpack (55:13): Charlie vents about New England’s rough start (58:55), RBNY and RSL continue to trust their young talent (1:02:52), and San Jose offers a pathway for college standouts (1:04:25). 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
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the women's game, the League of Ireland and the Premier League. Ireland kick off their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign as Carla Ward’s side host France at Tallaght Stadium. Team news and selection dilemmas, with Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan among the experienced names expected to feature. Controversy surrounds Jasmine Mander’s coaching appointment following her previous FIFA ban. Live commentary details as Stephen Doyle and Olivia O’Toole bring you full coverage on Off The Ball. Reaction from Richmond Park as Kian Leavy’s late strike seals a 1-0 win for St. Patrick’s Athletic over Galway United. Premier League build-up as Wolves host Liverpool in a huge clash at Molineux. Brentford eye European qualification while Bournemouth search for answers. Relegation battle latest as Burnley travel to Everton with survival hopes hanging in the balance. Leeds and Brighton updates, including Danny Welbeck’s contract extension. Championship check-in as Middlesbrough strengthen their promotion push. Injury concern for Kylian Mbappé as Real Madrid await further updates ahead of a crucial run-in. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
After Leeds United’s spirited defeat at the weekend Sunderland come to Elland Road on Tuesday night with an opportunity for points for the whites. 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: https://sqbl.co/levi · EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tsb · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Tom Craine chatting Champ Man 97/98. This episode was first broadcast on 28th June 2019. ------ ‘Quickly Kevin, will he score?’ : The Pre-Season Training Camp (Ep.9 Championship Manager 97/98 with Tom Craine) It's the final episode of the pre-season and we're joined in the studio by comedian and friend of the show, Tom Craine, to discuss the greatest football computer game of the 90's - Championship Manager 97/98. For your chance to get your hands on an exclusive 'Graham Says: Hit Les' Quickly Kevin mug leave us a 90's Football based 'Review Haiku' on iTunes!! (Or if you're interested in purchasing one of the remaining few then drop us an email at [email protected] ) We'll see you soon for Series 5 proper. Until then... Chris, Josh, and Michael. Twitter: @quicklykevin Facebook: quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of The Cooligans, we break down the wild rumor of Antoine Griezmann potentially joining Orlando City and whether he could seriously challenge Lionel Messi’s MLS throne. Gotham FC defender Mandy Freeman joins the show to discuss the club’s championship run, the pressure of defending a title, her decade-long NWSL journey, her passion for fashion, and why the league’s new High Impact Player rule may not benefit players the way fans expect. Plus, we talk Weston McKennie’s standout Champions League performance despite Juventus falling short, Vinícius Jr.’s statement game against Benfica, and Bodø/Glimt’s shocking result against Inter Milan.
Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies sit down with their former coach - and one of the most influential figures in American soccer history - Bob Bradley for a wide-ranging conversation as the USMNT gears up for a home World Cup (04:03). Bob evaluates Mauricio Pochettino's time in charge of the group and what fine-tuning is left to do (05:59). The crew gets into the weeds on shape, flexibility, and how to maximize the March friendlies (14:10). Bob shares his view on the roster options - from the staying power of Tim Ream to what he sees in young center back Noahkai Banks to how he'd manage the mercurial talents of Gio Reyna (16:57). The conversation turns to Bob's own coaching career with an extended reflection on the USMNT's run to the 2009 Confederations Cup Final (34:16). He also revisits his early impressions of a young Charlie Davies and reflects on the players he most enjoyed coaching and watching, and wades into the waters of comparing Christian Pulisic, Clint Dempsey, and Landon Donovan (56:12). On a more personal note, Bob discusses watching his son Michael Bradley's transition into coaching with Red Bulls New York, and why he always sensed that path was inevitable (1:03:46). 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
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, and Nicky Bandini to discuss the Champions League play-off matches, Monday night football and round up the Championship. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Champions League action last night, whilst having a look ahead to events tonight, plus there is Irish action in the English Championship. Norwegian minnows Bodø/Glimt stun Inter at the San Siro to reach the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League, continuing one of the competition’s greatest modern fairytale runs. Irish defender Alex Murphy shines with a full 90-minute performance for Newcastle United, with manager Eddie Howe praising the team’s European progress. Atlético Madrid advance thanks to a hat-trick from Alexander Sørloth, while Bayer Leverkusen also book their spot in the next round. Huge anticipation ahead of Real Madrid vs Benfica, with controversy surrounding allegations involving Vinícius Júnior and reaction from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, while José Mourinho serves a suspension. Holders Paris Saint‑Germain prepare for a decisive clash with Monaco, as defender Achraf Hakimi faces ongoing legal proceedings off the pitch. Major pressure on Juventus after a heavy defeat to Galatasaray, while Borussia Dortmund hold a strong advantage over Atalanta. Relegation fears grow for Tottenham Hotspur, with interim boss Igor Tudor backed to bring discipline, according to Dan Kilpatrick of The Athletic. Republic of Ireland selection questions intensify, with fitness concerns over Evan Ferguson ahead of the World Cup playoff against Czechia, and debate over who could partner Troy Parrott in attack. Off-field headlines as Snoop Dogg energises fans at Swansea City, while West Bromwich Albion sack manager Eric Ramsay after a poor run of results. Irish stars impress in the Championship, with goals and key performances from John Egan, Sammie Szmodics, and Ryan Manning boosting their clubs’ promotion ambitions. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick off with the latest Americans Abroad headlines. Ricardo Pepi is back from injury and back to doing Ricardo Pepi things -smashing in golazos for PSV - while Tyler Adams also made a welcome return for Bournemouth (07:47). The crew also reacts to Antonee Robinson’s ankle injury and assesses next man up at left back should the Fulham stalwart be unavailable in the summer (13:53). And Weston McKennie looks reborn under Luciano Spalletti, with reports swirling that a contract extension at Juventus could soon follow (24:59). Then, the guys are joined by USMNT and MLS royalty as Cobi Jones joins ahead of LA Galaxy unveiling his statue (32:32). Cobi reflects on what the honor means, helping to inspire a generation of Black players, and why a home World Cup could be transformational for today’s squad. The crew closes things out with their biggest takeaways from a thrilling opening weekend of Major League Soccer action - RBNY's teenage dreamers, LAFC's statement win over Messi & co., and other early storylines to watch (1:05:32). 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
Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. On this week's episode, the trio chat about Nathan Collins' form with Brentford, and who could be in with a shout of getting into the defensive positions in March's squad for Czechia. Is Andrew Omobamidele's new found form at Strasbourg going to catapult him into the picture, or what about James Abankwah's strong displays for Watford in the English Championship? With the game coming ever closer, who is going to partner Troy Parrott up top, will it be Chiedozie Ogbene? And what is the latest on Evan Ferguson's injury woe at Roma? There is a healthy discussion around Jack Moylan and whether he could be in a squad, and also is there room for a Sinclair Armstrong? Matthew regales the excellence of fan favourite David 'Didzy' McGoldrick and what could have been. After Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan's comments after the Louth derby, the lads get into why Irish football fan culture is so important and why it is changing. And there is an update as to why the violence in Mexico is something worth keeping an eye on ahead of this summer's World Cup. And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down a busy week for Americans Abroad, led by Folarin Balogun’s two-goal statement against PSG. Christian Pulisic is being eased back into Milan’s XI (05:04), Weston McKennie remains a pillar for Juve (09:38) - but should there be concern about how things are trending in Serie A for U.S. players (13:37)? Plus, Jimmy puts the guys on the spot with late-game World Cup scenarios: if the USMNT needs a goal, who are you turning to off the bench (21:44)? And to cap it off, the crew put their reputations on the line with bold MLS 2026 season predictions (45:34). 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
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from last night's UEFA Champions League action including the racism allegations in Lisbon, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's action and there is a Premier League game taking place between Wolves and Arsenal. Champions League fallout as Vinicius Junior accuses Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during Real Madrid’s win over Benfica in Lisbon. Reaction from Jose Mourinho and strong criticism from Spanish football expert Graham Hunter on Off The Ball Breakfast. A full round-up of Tuesday’s Champions League results, including Juventus’ heavy defeat to Galatasaray. Late drama in France as Paris Saint-Germain fight back to beat Monaco despite a brace from Folarin Balogun. Goals from Serhou Guirassy and Max Beier secure victory for Borussia Dortmund. A look ahead to tonight’s action as Newcastle United travel to face Qarabag, with Eddie Howe targeting more history. Other key ties previewed, including Inter’s trip to Bodo/Glimt and Atletico Madrid on the road at Club Brugge. Mikel Arteta addresses Arsenal’s growing warm-up injury concerns ahead of their clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Relegation battles in focus as Vitor Pereira begins his mission to keep Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Championship and Scottish storylines covered, including play-off drama and discussion on who could succeed Martin O'Neill in the Celtic hot seat. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Tab Ramos and Matt Doyle break down the USMNT depth chart at the No. 9 position. With Haji Wright coming off a hat-trick and Patrick Agyemang reaching double-digit goals in the Championship, they analyze how each striker fits into Mauricio Pochettino’s system along with Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi — both for the upcoming March friendlies and the 2026 World Cup. Doyle unveils his projected Starting XI for the friendlies, while Tab explains the potential role Noahkai Banks could play for the national team moving forward. The episode also features an in-depth tactical discussion focused on the partnerships and positional balance that could define the U.S. team’s World Cup success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A statement performance in the Championship has everyone talking. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react to Haji Wright's lifting Coventry past Middlesbrough to the top of the league with a game-winning hat-trick (05:39). Are you watching, Poch? The crew then goes line-by-line through their projected USMNT depth chart - identifying the locks, bubble guys, and the long shots fighting to stay in the World Cup conversation (10:56). Americans in this week's UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoff ties go under the microscope (28:22). Weston McKennie continues to redefine versatility for Juventus, this time deployed as a false nine. Is there anything he can’t do?! With the MLS season kicking off, attention turns stateside. Are Inter Miami an even bigger threat in 2026 (46:15)? And where do the current Herons stack up against the greatest MLS Cup-winning teams of all time? More importantly where do Tony's 2000 Wizards and Jimmy's 2001 Quakes fall on the list (51:31)? To wrap, the guys reveal their Top 5 contenders and Bottom 3 teams ahead of the new campaign (1:00:05). 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
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news of Ireland's squad named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, plus there is a look ahead to tonight's Champions League action whilst another Irish youngster is on the move. Carla Ward names her squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands, with key selection decisions ahead of two massive fixtures. Champions League playoff drama takes centre stage as Benfica face Real Madrid in Lisbon just weeks after their last European thriller. Team news from Spain sees Madrid without Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, while a series of heavyweight clashes light up European football. Borussia Dortmund host Atalanta, Monaco meet PSG in an all-French showdown, and Galatasaray welcome Juventus to Istanbul in a packed night of action. Troy Parrott’s red-hot form at AZ Alkmaar continues, with Kevin Kilbane joining the Football Show to discuss the Irish striker’s impressive rise. FA Cup reaction as Keith Andrews’ Brentford avoid a giant-killing against Macclesfield, with the fifth-round draw producing several standout ties. Frank Lampard’s Coventry City deliver a statement win over Middlesbrough to intensify the Championship promotion race. Ivan Toney insists he is still dreaming of an England World Cup place despite limited opportunities under Thomas Tuchel. Republic of Ireland youngster Vinnie Leonard seals a move to Norwich City, while Michael Obafemi is ruled out for the rest of the season through injury. Plus, League of Ireland analysis, big individual performances, and all the latest football stories from across Europe and beyond. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
We’re joined by Brian Danzl from the Tower Bridge Battalion to talk about what’s next for the supporters and Sacramento Republic FC as the club prepares for the 2026 season and looks ahead to the new stadium coming in 2027. We also talk about SRFC’s new midfielder Pep Casas, provide an update on the Modesto USL project, and go over the upcoming schedules for Stockton Cargo, California Storm, and Academica across USL W, WPSL, and USL League Two.
Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! In today’s show, the pair reacts to the WILD Derby D’Italia between Inter Milan and Juventus that saw Inter prevail despite Weston McKennie's two assists. Alexi and Mosse then break down Patrick Agyemang and Haji Wright banging in goals in the Championship, Harry Kane hitting 500 career goals for club and country, and the close title races all around Europe! In #AskAlexi, the duo are posed the questions of whether or not Lionel Messi would succeed in the Premier League, and if the USA should give Mauricio Pochettino an extension BEFORE the World Cup. To wrap things up in One For The Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss the USA missing out on a dual national. A wild Derby D’Italia (4:56)Agyemang and Haji can’t stop scoring (16:23)Harry Kane gets 500th goal (26:34)Tight title races around Europe (31:31)#AskAlexi (39:03)One For The Road (54:43) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from all the weekends FA Cup action, plus the title race heats up in Scotland and there is hope for Spurs' new boy Igor Tudor. A full roundup of the weekend’s FA Cup drama, featuring big wins for Arsenal, Leeds United and Fulham. Mikel Arteta praises his squad players after Arsenal’s dominant 4–0 win over Wigan Athletic. Leeds United edge past Birmingham City on penalties — Daniel Farke sets his sights on a deeper cup run. Fulham come from behind to beat Stoke City after making 10 changes — Marco Silva vindicated. Narrow victories for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland keep their cup dreams alive. Giant-killers Macclesfield FC look to shock Brentford after dumping out holders Crystal Palace. Keith Andrews on avoiding complacency — plus a memorable studio story involving impressionist Risteard Cooper. Scottish Premiership title race tightens as Rangers defeat Heart of Midlothian in a six-goal thriller. Defending champions Celtic stage a dramatic late comeback against Kilmarnock to stay in the hunt. Managers react as just three points separate the top three in Scotland’s top flight. Teenage talent Owen Elding nets his first goal for Hibernian after his move from Sligo Rovers. Off-field debate continues as Jim Ratcliffe’s impact at Manchester United comes under scrutiny. A huge Championship showdown as Coventry City face leaders Middlesbrough in a top-of-the-table clash. Former boss Slaven Bilic backs new Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach Igor Tudor to bring attacking flair to north London. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Jimbo gathers Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke together for a chat about the latest goings on in football. Spurs have made their choice and surprised many by appointing Igor Tudor as interim manager to the end of the season. Does he have what it takes to keep Spurs up? FA Cup 4th round weekend sees Arsenal thrash Wigan to keep their quadruple dreams alive. Nigel Clough’s Mansfield produce the biggest shock of the round as they knock out Premier League Burnley. Newcastle come from behind to win at Villa Park in a game riddled with controversial calls. Were we too harsh on VAR? Plus Mo Salah looks like his old self as Liverpool thrash Brighton and Leeds and West Ham are dreaming of FA Cup glory after squeezing through after extra-time. Produced by Charlie Jones RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Baby it’s cold outside - 4th round highlights (01.00) • PART 2: Arsenal 4-0 Wigan (11.00) • PART 3a: Leeds and Wolves through to round 5 (22.00) • PART 3b: Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle (29.00) • PART 3c: Liverpool 3-0 Brighton (37.00) • PART 3d: Burnley 1-2 Mansfield & Burton 0-1 West Ham (40.00) • PART 3e: Why wasn’t Marc Guehi cup-tied? (49.00) • PART 4a: Tottenham appoint Tudor (51.00) • PART 4b: Forest appoint Pereira (60.00) • PART 4c: The title race in Scotland and the Championship (62.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Brentford 1-1 Arsenal * Sean Dyche Forest dismissal * Vitor Pereira may be next * Thomas Frank's Tottenham departure * Low possession managers don't do well in 'bigger' jobs * Ange Postecoglu's appearance on Stick To Football * Thomas Tuchel's new deal * FA Cup 4th round preview * State of play in The Chmapionship Today on Patreon: Money in Football (IT+) & A Talking Tactics on Cristian Romero (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150303539 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #PremierLeague #TheWeekender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thomas Frank is out at Tottenham, and Mauricio Pochettino has quickly emerged as one of the bookmakers’ favorites to replace him. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down the timing of the Spurs vacancy and whether it could have any impact on the USMNT head coach as the World Cup approaches. Tim Weah’s standout season is under the microscope following Roberto De Zerbi’s exit from Marseille. The crew also digs into the secret behind Pellegrino Matarazzo’s nine-game unbeaten run at Real Sociedad, the returns of Tyler Adams and Christian Pulisic from injury, and why Antonee “Jedi” Robinson has suddenly found himself on the bench at Fulham. Plus, San Diego advances in the Concacaf Champions Cup and faces a stern next-round test - and with the 2026 MLS season just 10 days away, the guys debate the best and worst jersey releases. 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
Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola dive into Mauricio Pochettino and Jesús Pérez's recent interview on the High Performance Podcast, where the coaching duo talked about targeting a World Cup win, the USMNT lacking basics, and the challenges of managing a player pool spread out across multiple leagues. Alex Zendejas looks like a March lock after a match-winning return for Club América, but does Gio Reyna belong in the same conversation with so few minutes under his belt at Gladbach? The guys debate midfield fits, form vs. talent, and how Poch should handle the situation. Plus: James Rodríguez is officially a Minnesota United player. Is the risk worth it for the Loons? And what does Concacaf’s new World Cup qualifying format mean for the USMNT? 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
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from Manchester City's win at Anfield over Liverpool, plus Stephen Kenny and Alan Reynolds react to yesterday's draw in the League of Ireland between Bohemians and St. Patricks Athletic, and there is news on Evan Ferguson. Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in the league under Pep Guardiola — with fans present — to keep pressure on Arsenal Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning late free kick puts Liverpool ahead before late drama swings it City’s way Erling Haaland delivers at the crucial moment from the penalty spot after a nervy wait VAR controversy dominates the closing stages, with a red card for Szoboszlai and a City goal ruled out Pep Guardiola insists the title race is far from over as City close the gap at the top Arne Slot reflects on another league defeat for Liverpool but maintains belief in his side’s progress Analysis of Marc Guehi and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s influence for City, plus reaction from the Sunday Kickback team Crystal Palace claim a vital M23 derby win over Brighton as pressure mounts on Fabian Hürzeler Eddie Howe defends his position at Newcastle after another damaging Premier League defeat Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic play out a goalless Dublin derby at the Aviva Stadium Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini opens up on Evan Ferguson’s ongoing ankle problems and mental toll Relegation worries deepen for Sheffield Wednesday as their historic winless run continues in the Championship. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Another good-to-great guest joins the show as Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Charlie Davies welcome in USMNT and Derby County to break down his red-hot form in the Championship, the Rams' playoff push, and his decision to move to England (02:48). Patrick reflects on being a "late bloomer", why he doesn't compare himself to other American strikers, and what the Gold Cup taught him about himself at the international level. The guys then react to reports linking James Rodríguez with Minnesota United (32:56). Does the Colombian superstar have any idea what Midwest winters are like, and would this be a true needle-mover for the Loons and MLS? San Diego FC make an immediate statement in 2026 with a 4-1 win over Pumas in the Concacaf Champions Cup (41:16). If the writing wasn’t already on the wall for Hirving Lozano, it might be now... Plus, a busy midweek recap for Americans Abroad, as Pellegrino Matarazzo remains undefeated at Real Sociedad (48:29), whichTony says is the biggest story in American soccer right now. And finally, Tim Weah answers a difficult off-field week the only way he knows how: with a massive performance in the Coupe de France (52:31). 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
On this episode, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse break down a massive weekend for Americans abroad across Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the EFL Championship, and the Premier League. We dive into AC Milan’s blowout win without Pulisic, ask if it’s officially panic time for his health status, and spotlight Weston McKennie’s elite run of form at Juventus ahead of huge clashes with Atalanta and Lazio. Is Johnny Cardoso’s move to Atlético Madrid already looking like a mistake? Gio Reyna vs Malik Tillman, PSG vs Weah & Marseille, Haji Wright vs Aiden Morris, and even a little Ronaldo-to-MLS rumor mill chaos. Plus, big-picture debates on U.S. players at superclubs, MLS signings, Pochettino calling out Tim Weah on his World Cup ticket prices take, and whether a USMNT World Cup win would rival the 1980 Miracle on Ice. Use our code for $30 off your next order of World Cup Tickets on SeatGeek*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SOTU Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $30 discount, Min. $200 Purchase Intro: (0:00)U.S. Abroad: Pulisic panic-button time? (3:20:)Alexi vs Stu: The great Noahkai Banks debate (11:26)Ronaldo is crying (23:46)#AskAlexi: James to MLS (28:17)One For The Road: Pochettino vs Weah (43:28) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transfer Deadline Day has passed and now it’s time to sort the winners, losers, and the outstanding questions. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down PSV pulling the plug on Ricardo Pepi’s move to Fulham (05:44), Obed Vargas swapping Seattle for Atlético Madrid, and what LaLiga’s growing appetite for MLS talent says about the state of the American game (11:24). Will Alex Freeman make an impact at Villarreal? And how does Vargas’ arrival affect Johnny Cardoso’s minutes (20:26)? Then, Deadline Day war stories from the guys’ playing days (27:19), Malik Tillman catching fire at Leverkusen (40:24), Patrick Agyemang knocking loudly on the World Cup door (42:44), Pellegrino Matarazzo earning LaLiga Coach of the Month honors (46:11), and how worried we should be about Christian Pulisic’s latest injury (48:52)? The crew also reacts to being left off of USMNT legend Tony Sanneh’s All-Time Teammates XI (51:15) before turning their attention to the Concacaf Champions Cup (56:14). With San Diego FC kicking things off straight out of preseason, can an MLS side go all the way this year, and is there any looking past Inter Miami as the clear favorites? 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
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Irish who made the moves on deadline day, plus Heimir Halgrimsson on the pressure ahead of Ireland's playoff with Czechia. Deadline day movement for Irish players, including who made moves and who stayed put Johnny Kenny joins Bolton on loan from Celtic in search of first-team football Sammie Szmodics heads to Derby County, reuniting with former manager John Eustace Andrew Moran returns to the Championship with a permanent move to Preston Aidomo Emakhu leaves Millwall to sign for Oxford United, while Festy Ebosele stays put Mipo Odubeko remains at Shelbourne after a late collapse of his move to Cercle Brugge Heimir Hallgrimsson plays down pressure relief despite Troy Parrott’s winner in Hungary Big Premier League talking points including Burnley Sunderland and Chelsea’s EFL Cup hopes Debate grows over Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City after more dropped points Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr future in doubt amid reports of unrest and frustration Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Jamie Carragher gives his insight after Sunderland cruised past Burnley 3-0 at home. Habib Diarra hit the ground running on his Sunderland return and the Clarets' winless run stretches to 15 games. Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcast You can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
The Champions League league phase closed out in full Matchday Mayhem, and the boys are here to break it all down. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola unpack an unhinged UCL matchday 8 that concluded with a dramatic goalkeeping goal for Benfica - and of course Tony has strong opinions about it (05:54)! Marvin Dills became the latest American to make his bow in the competition (10:55). Malik Tillman stole the show with his second brace of the competition (11:54), while Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie went head-to-head in a tense scoreless draw as Monaco and Juventus moved on (18:10). Club Brugge added insult to injury for Tim Weah and Marseille (27:21), and it was heartbreak for Sergiño Dest and Ricardo Pepi as PSV crashed out (35:15). The crew then looks ahead to the Champions League Knockout Playoffs, breaking down potential matchups for the Americans still standing (34:37), before shifting their focus to today’s Europa League action (40:30). And finally, it’s time for a USMNT attacking midfield check-in (47:17). With Mauricio Pochettino’s depth chart taking shape, the guys dig into the club form of Gio Reyna and Brenden Aaronson, debating where each stands heading into the next international window (59:10). 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
A new “perfect" striker emerges for the USMNT, and top European clubs are taking notice of our boys! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola kick things off by breaking down Pellegrino Matarazzo’s unbeaten start at Real Sociedad (7:28), before Luciano Spalletti’s praise of Weston McKennie (11:28) sparks a wider debate: who is Concacaf's best striker right now (16:18)? Plus, the January transfer window just got interesting... Villarreal are reportedly closing in on Alex Freeman (25:56), Fulham are in talks for Ricardo Pepi (32:26), and Diego Luna is drawing interest from multiple LaLiga sides (43:32). The guys weigh the risks and rewards of making a move with the World Cup looming. Finally, it’s Champions League crunch time, with several Americans fighting for a Top 24 spot on matchday 8 (52:28), and the U.S. Open Cup returns with some mouth-watering Pro vs. Amateur first-round matchups (59:49). 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/ 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
Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football. Alan Browne has had one of the better seasons of the Irish players in the English Championship and Matthew calls for his inclusion in the next ROI squad. Also Matthew goes through his Irish EFL team of the week, and what players could step up in the future to don the green shirt. Eiran Cashin's resurgence at Blackburn Rovers is a positive but how high is his ceiling? Owen Elding is the latest young prodigy to make the move across to the UK, but did the Bit O'Red get hard done by a measly transfer fee? Jack Moylan has made the move in recent years, and is finding his feet at Lincoln City. There is debate around summer football and the FAI pathways plan. Is there enough investment into football facilities in the country? Do other sports hold too much sway over football in the country, and why can't we all just get along? And with Donald Trump's America continuing to grab the headlines globally, we ponder do we even need to be there at the World Cup in the first place? And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch? You can do so by emailing [email protected] Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms. Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram. And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Max Rushden is joined by George Elek, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala to discuss a Monday night draw and the big stories from the EFL. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
Weston McKennie is bossing the Champions League, and we’re here for it! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola discuss the Juventus midfielder’s UCL goal streak as well as his comments about being willing to run through a wall for Luciano Spalletti (06:43). But with his contract running down, what does the future hold for the in-form USMNT star (11:59)? Eric Ramsay’s rough start at West Brom adds to the negative perception of MLS coaches (24:26). The plot thickens at Norwich amid reports that Josh Sargent may have played his last game for the Canaries (32:46). And the crew reacts to Brian Gutierrez and Richy Ledezma choosing to represent Mexico (42:42). Then it’s Mailbag time, as the guys discuss the challenges facing small-market MLS teams (46:19), the Sergiño Dest vs. Tim Weah debate (56:58), the best World Cup group-stage matchups (1:01:42), and which MLS clubs could emerge as dark horses this season (1:02:54). 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
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