CONCACAF Champions Cup

The Sounders are back from preseason in Spain and ready to begin a gauntlet of a season. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani begin by looking back at some preseason results, and commend Craig Waibel, Brian Schmetzer and staff for putting together a roster with depth all around the pitch. And it's a good thing given the congested upcoming schedule: scrimmage vs Louisville on the 12th, CONCACAF Champions Cup vs Antigua on February 19th (away) and February 26th (home)... not to mention MLS pla...

Jesper Sørensen interview; Vancouver Whitecaps preseason; Cavalry FC do Canadian soccer proud; CPL expansion; Canadians traveling to matches in the US

It's a CIWYW emergency pod! Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola react as MLS announces which teams will be competing in the 2025 Leagues Cup, US Open Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup, and Canadian Championship. Plus, Cobi Jones is getting a statue! 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

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian Premier League chat.Our extensive interview with Axel Schuster in the last episode certainly produced a lot of chatter and we unpack some of what the Whitecaps CEO told us in this episode around the search for a new coach, the search for new owners, the search for new players, and more.Our first feature interview of 2025 sees us sit down for an in-depth chat with the man that lifted his first CPL North Star Cup last year, Tommy Wheeldon Jr. We chat with the Cavalry head coach about the successful 2024 for the team, the chance to take on Mexican opposition in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the return of an Albertan derby, taking the next step forward in 2025, Jay Herdman, Myer Bevan, the state of the CPL, his beloved Everton, and more.We also look back at Pacific's two latest additions, the current quiet time at Vancouver FC, and look at an interesting year for York United, both on and off the pitch, as we chat with Mexican owners the Pasquel brothers about their first year in charge. Plus we get the thoughts of Bobby Smyrniotis, James Merriman and Tommy Wheeldon Jr about the need for some kind of VAR in the CPL and look at the stadium issues that plague Canadian soccer.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.35: Intro - another new year awaits07.30: Unpacking Axel Schuster's State of the Whitecaps interview38.33: Pacific add two, all quiet at VFC, and Forge busy again68.32: The Pasquel brothers' first year in charge at York75.20: Canadian soccer has a stadium issue93.30: Tommy Wheeldon Jr interview142.25: The vital need for some kind of VAR in the CPL149.55: What we'd love to change in the CPL169.45: Wavelength - Robb Johnson - Life Is Football

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian soccer chat.The Whitecaps' owners dropped the bombshell announcement last week that the club were up for sale. That's naturally led to a lot of questions, concerns, worry, and more for supporters. We're joined by Harjeet Johal to delve into a lot of those questions in this episode, including will the team stay in Vancouver, who might the new owners be, does the lack of their own stadium and tangible assets affect things, what does it mean for the search for a new head coach and more. Plus we hear some thoughts from Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster about the sale.In happier Whitecaps news, we look at the draw for them and the other Canadian teams in the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup and Canadian Championship, which has thrown up some pre-Christmas crackers for the season to come. Plus we hear from Cavalry President Ian Allison, as he explains why they need to play their Pumas tie on Vancouver Island, and music-wise we continue our 2024 Festive 15 with the songs that came in at the numbers 7 to 9 positions.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.47: Intro - why is my wife eating our Christmas food now?!06.25: Vancouver Whitecaps are up for sale21.20: Axel Schuster on Whitecaps sale33.33: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #9 Sputn1k - Oh No36.15: Will the Whitecaps stay in Vancouver and other big questions78.16: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #8 The Jesus and Mary Chain - Discoteque83.40: Whitecaps to face off against Kendall Waston's Saprissa in Champions Cup93.25: Cavalry and Forge draw Mexican opposition in Champions Cup103.55: AFTN's 2024 Festive 15 - #7 Ice3peak - Hate You107.45: Canadian Championship draws throws up tantalizing ties121.22: More Whitecaps and WFC2 roster decisions announced127.14: Wavelength - The Mercernaries - Hands Off The Hibs133.10: Some final thoughts on the Whitecaps sale and some weekend's football action

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- LA Galaxy fans may still be reveling in Saturday's MLS Cup win -- and why shouldn't they -- but the club is already making decisions for 2025. Hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira are back to close up the major takeaways from an MLS Cup win and to start looking at the problems the Galaxy will have in trying to keep everyone together for next year. Could Dejan Joveljic be moving on? Would the Galaxy sell Gabriele Pec to even out the Salary Cap? Why did the Galaxy get left untouched in the expansion draft, and why is Maya Yoshida waiting for the Galaxy to fill out the rest of the roster? Plus, the guys will talk about Riqui Puig's surgery, and why CONCACAF Champions Cup already has the Galaxy in the round of 16. We're ready to keep things going in the offseason and prepare you for all the moves the Galaxy may need. Let's Talk! -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 16, just a few shows past show no. 1,100! And we can't wait to show you everything we've got in store for 2024! Exciting changes are in store for Corner of the Galaxy! We're unveiling a brand new anthem, composed by Ray Plaza, and a refreshed look and feel for the podcast. Get ready for a fresh and engaging experience! This is just a reminder that we go live twice a week — Monday and Thursday at 8 PM on YouTube—and that you can find us conveniently anywhere you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube, GooglePlay, etc.). We're making it easy for you to stay connected! So tell a friend that you've been listening to the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer and that 2024 is a great time to start listening!

Isaac Boehmer interview; Club World Cup; MLS State of the League; Ryan Gauld on Scotland; Bobby Smyrniotis on cup draws

HOT TOPIC: La Liga bails Barcelona out of a serious predicament and allows them to register Dani Olmo... but something doesn't smell quite right PREMIER LEAGUE [7:45]: Noni Madueke cooks Wolverhampton on Friday and Wolves on Saturday, Arsenal exorcises some Villa demons, United exorcises zero Brighton demons and Mikey ruins Tottenham's game vs Newcastle (no matter the result) HALFTIME [41:30]: NWSL announces bold changes with new CBA with free agency for all and no-trade clauses... What If: MLS followed suit and eliminated the draft? ROUND THE WORLD [49:00]: MLS hit-it-n-quit-it minute, a brewing crisis involving US Open Cup and Concacaf Champions League and USMNT chatter f/t Aaronson, Pulisic, McKennie and Gio Reyna STOPPAGE TIME [1:00:30]: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Whitecaps vs Pacific preview; Thomas Meilleur-Giguère, Sebastian Dzikowski, Eric Lajeunesse, and Keira Martin interviews; Whitecaps Girls Elite

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with more big names making moves in and out of the league, as well as some coaches out after slow starts to the season. We start things off though recapping the CONCACAF Champions League final where Columbus lost to Pachuca. Is MLS still behind Liga MX or was there another reason for the loss? Next we stay in Columbus and talk Aidan Morris's rumored move to Middlesbrough. Lastly, we...

"Styles make fights, and the Concacaf Champions Cup was a hell of a fight... But, it wasn't the night for Columbus Crew." Herc analyzed the aftermath of one of the greatest nights in North American soccer. He delves into the comments from Columbus Crew players and staff about the stomach illness before this crucial match. Plus, the second part of Wilfried Nancy's interview where he discusses many interesting anecdotes and experiences from his early days as a grassroots coach in Montreal. This includes how he met Thierry Henry before Nancy became his assistant at Montreal and his opinion on youth development in soccer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s podcast, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League victory, behind Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior's goals. Another spectacular goal raises the question, has Vini Jr taken over as the best player in the world? The CONCACAF Champions Cup final also wrapped up this weekend, where Pachuca came away with the victory and booked a spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. And finally, Emma Hayes secured her first victory at the helm of the USWNT. (4:34) With just a few days until the big Summer of Stars, Alexi and Mosse put together their Euro and Copa America best 11s. A Euro dream team filled with English players such as Kyle Walker, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham. On the Copa side, Messi the GOAT is in the midfield and Christian Pulisic on the wing.(31:10) In #AskAlexi, the guys answer questions on the USMNT's chance of winning Copa America and their favorite current player who fights through contact. Alexi shares the toughest player he ever played against to wrap up the show. (42:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Madrid makes history yet again by winning their 15th Champions League title in the most predictable fashion possible! No folks, this isn't a re-run, David Gass is back on The Cooligans for a second consecutive episode! The soccer broadcaster, host, and friend of the show joins Christian to recap Real Madrid's 2-0 Champions League Final victory over Borussia Dortmund. Christian and David break down every aspect of the relatively underwhelming final and discuss what Kylian Mbappe's imminent arrival to Real Madrid means for the future of the club and the UCL. The guys also analyze Pachuca's CONCACAF Champions Cup win against Columbus Crew, touch on some off-the-field storylines in MLS, and give their thoughts on Emma Hayes' first match in charge of the USWNT. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stars and Stripes kick off a massive summer of action on Saturday with a friendly match against Colombia. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Brian McBride discuss Los Cafeteros’ unbeaten run under Néstor Lorenzo, players to watch, and the formation and personnel decisions facing Gregg Berhalter (05:40). Perennial Concacaf Champions Cup winners Pachuca proved too strong for Columbus Crew in Saturday’s final (22:10), but it was good news for two Americans Abroad as Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessman’s Venezia secured Serie A promotion (27:35). The guys preview Kickin’ It’s exclusive interview with Bruce Arena (36:07) and compare each other’s all-time USMNT 7-a-side teams ahead of TST (44:25). And USMNT U-23 coach Marko Mitrović joins to talk about the Olympics, the challenges of building an 18-man roster, and the importance of versatility (51:00). 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, @BMcBride20 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, 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 boys discuss all angles of Real Madrid's 2-0 Champions League Final victory over Borussia Dortmund - Were Madrid fortunate to pull this one out? Did Dortmund miss a major opportunity? And are we still only at the tip of the iceberg for how dominant Madrid can be? Plus: Columbus come up short in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Emma Hayes begins her USWNT tenure on the right foot and is it ok for 4 year olds to make a lot of noise in a communal development pool? All that and more on today's Caught Offside! --- And just a reminder: We've partnered up with Manscaped during the month of June! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code caughtoffside at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod --- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ty Fisher and Jerald Lucas give an in-depth preview on the Concacaf Champions Cup Final between the Columbus Crew vs Pachuca CF

Join the Latin Panel as they discuss the upcoming CCL Final, and historically bad leadership decisions made by elected Nordecke officials.

Club Pachuca and Columbus Crew are two undefeated offensive juggernauts meeting this weekend in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Final. Herc prepared a complete preview for this exciting final. First, he sat down with Wilfried Nancy, the manager of the Columbus Crew. Wilfried shared memories from his early days as a center back in France, delved into his strategies and experience as a manager, and how the Crew prepares for the most important match in Concacaf. Also, Herc talked to Pachuca's winger, Osama Idrissi, and his first impressions as a European player in Liga MX. Concluding the episode with a preview of the final with Eric Gomez, a journalist for ESPN Mexico and a good friend of the podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gangs all back together again! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have returned from their travels and are in the studio to talk soccer abroad and stateside. The Champions League final is set for this Saturday, an epic battle between Dortmund and Real Madrid. Also in Europe, the coaching carousel continues. Thiago Motto, Paulo Fonseca, Hansi Flick, and Vincent Kompany are heading to new clubs next season. Back stateside, the Columbus Crew travel to Mexico this weekend for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, with a chance to book their ticket to the 2025 FIFA Men's Club World Cup. (6:09) The guys then kick it over to US Soccer, where Alexi shares his thoughts on the USMNT Copa America roster. They also chat about the newly released Olympic roster. And Emma Hayes is in Colorado, taking charge ahead of USWNT friendlies against South Korea. (42:28) To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse answer a couple of questions in #AskAlexi, including the possibility of getting a face tattoo to guarantee a USMNT World Cup victory and thoughts on Tim Weah joining ownership with a non-MLS professional team. Alexi recaps his travels in Germany and shares a few fun pictures as well. (60:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

hear what head coach Wilfried Nancy had to say before heading to Mexico to face Pacucha in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.

In today’s show Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap a historic week of soccer. The Columbus Crew advanced to the CONCACAF Champions Cup finals to face Pachuca. They became the first MLS team to beat Monterrey in Mexico, in a 2-legged series. Also stateside, Messi made history…again, in Inter Miami’s win over NY Red Bulls. He set the record for the most assists by an MLS player in a single match. (7:27) Over in Europe, Arsenal and Man City continue to battle in the EPL title race. Whereas, Real Madrid and PSV clinched their La Liga and Eredivisie titles respectively. In Italy Christian Pulisic found an assist to Giroud, but AC Milan settled for just a point in the match. UCL semi finals also wrap up this week, with leg 2 on deck. (30:41) In #AskAlexi, the guys breakdown the gap between MLS and Liga MX, the idea of MLS switching to a European schedule, and Mosse’s starting 11 Brazilian team with players in the EPL. (50:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ty Fisher and Jerald Lucas recap the Columbus Crew's 0-0 draw against CF Montreal. Jerald gives and update on the Columbus Crew 2 win over NYRBII and the guys recap the historic 3-1 win over CF Monterrey in the Concacaf Champions Cup

The results of the Champions League semi-finals first legs were shocking, but will the second legs leave us with the same level of surprise? How do Real Madrid and PSG not have massive leads following the first legs of the Champions League semis?!?! We were all surprised by how well Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were able to hold up against superior opposition this week, but we're not sure they'll be able to stand firm again in the second legs. Christin and Alexis break down all the UCL action and give their predictions about which sides will face off in the final at Wembley. The guys also recap Columbus Crew's upset victory over Monterrey in CONCACAF Champions League and give out a parlay for the final weekend of The Championship season. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Negative comments on social media are a motivation for me. It makes me show you these people wrong. And on top of that, it makes me realize how much more support I have and see the positive comments from people cheering for me" Herc had an emotional and candid conversation with Daryl Dike. A friend of Pod, who's coming off back-to-back Achilles injuries. Delving into his rehab process, where he's mentally, what he thinks is in store for him, and what Daryl thinks about the current USMNT's strikers. Plus, Herc's mea-culpa for not trusting Columbus Crew in this Concacaf Champions Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To kick things off Alexi Lalas and David Mosse give a shout out to a couple FOX Soccer colleagues, Carli Lloyd announced she is expecting this November and Giorgio Chiellini as he joins the crew for Euros this summer. Over in Europe, the UCL semi finals begin. Vinicius Junior's opening goal was a sensational one for Real Madrid, and Dortmund secured a first leg win behind Niclas Fullkrug. Haji Wright also continues to shine in England with his 19th goal of the season. (7:21) The guys then break down the CONCACAF Champions Cup where Pachuca stamped their spot in the finals. MLS also continues with an Inter Miami and NYRB top of the table clash, and the Sounders look to stay hot against west coast rivals. Will we see Mexico star Chucky Lozano in San Diego next MLS season? (24:20) In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer a pair of questions on Christian Pulisic’s best position, right wing or left wing, and where the USMNT would finish if they played in Euros. To wrap the pod, they discuss the announcement of the US Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation withdrawing their host bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. (39:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kicked off the show with the Serie A duel. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah faced Tim Weah and Weston McKennie in a goalless draw. The title race narrowed to Arsenal and Man City in the EPL after Everton took down Liverpool 2-0. And in Eredivisie, PSV completed a dominant performance behind Malik Tillman's two goals and assist. (4:12) The guys flip it back stateside to recap MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup. A big week in the west, Austin upset the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake took the top spot. The east rounds out with two historic performances from Brian White and Messi. The Champions Cup semifinals continue this week, Columbus up a point on aggregate. (31:32) In #AskAlexi they answer questions on preparation for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and plans for State of the Union during Copa America and Euros. To wrap Alexi and Mosse chat Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying stake in Mexico’s club Necaxa. (48:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Latin Boys as they welcome in the GCGBAG, discuss CONCACAF Champions Cup, and celebrate the latest AGS Attack banger.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick things off with the exciting MLS news in LA. Olivier Giroud is set to join LAFC this summer and LA Galaxy have extended star Riqui Puig’s contract. Also, the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi finals are underway. Alejandro Zendejas scored the early goal for Club America in the first leg draw. (3:49) In Europe, the Serie A title race is over. Inter Milan clinched their 20th Scudetto with a win over rivals AC Milan. Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah both started, but had no answer for the champs. In Coppa Italia, Tim Weah got the assist to advance Juventus to the finals. Weston McKennie started in the match and remains in a contract dispute. We also talk La Liga pursuing official matches in the US in 2025-26. (18:19) The guys wrap the podcast with #AskAlexi where they cover the Club World Cup, USMNT likelihood of advancing in Copa America without Sergiño Dest, and Alexi returning to a career in soccer management. And don't miss the SOTU history lesson. (36:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back after another epic week of soccer. Unfortunately, PSV also announced Sergiño Dest suffered a knee injury during training, he will be out for an extended period of time. Who will replace Dest in Copa America? Over in the FA Cup, Haji Wright became the 4th American to score in a club match in Wembley and nearly sent Coventry to the finals. The rivalries in Spain and Argentina also did not disappoint, El Clásico with a 5-goal thriller and Boca edges River behind a Merentiel brace. (3:52) Stateside, Messi continues to do Messi things with 2 goals against Nashville in MLS. The California Clasico was a battle to the death, with LA Galaxy taking the win over San Jose to keep their top stop in the West. We also preview CONCACAF Champions Cup semis, which kick off this week on FS1. (31:10) In #AskAlexi, the guys talked CONCACAF island super team, EPL teams struggling in tournaments, and Alexi meeting a few next generation soccer players with chicken wings. (39:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sergiño Dest will be sidelined for an “extended period” which doesn’t bode well for the USMNT with a Copa America fast approaching. Jimmy Conrad, Jesse Marsch and Charlie Davies discuss the PSV man’s injury (05:00) and who Gregg Berhalter might turn to to fill the void at right back (08:30). Columbus Crew and USMNT U23 goalkeeper joins ahead of Wednesday’s CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal clash to talk about playing on the road against Liga MX opposition as well as the United States’ chances at the Olympics (19:23). The guys react to the latest Tyler Adams injury update and analyze Haji Wright’s heroic performance in Sunday’s FA Cup semifinal defeat to Manchester United (34:54). Then, Rick Burton, Professor or Sports Management at Syracuse University, joins to talk about where the USMNT ranks in the minds of big brands and marketers looking to leverage the power of the 2026 World Cup (47:14). And following the agony of Coventry’s disallowed goal at Wembley, the crew open up about the refereeing decisions that still leave them bitter (62:44). 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, @jessemarsch 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, 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

Hear Jerald Lucas and Tyler Fisher alongside special guest host Favian Renkle recap the CONCACAF win over Tigres, recap the match against Real Salt Lake, Preview upcoming match against the Portland Timbers and so much more!.

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with the new roster rule changes to be implemented in summer 2024, Emanuel Reynoso disappearing from Minnesota AGAIN, and MLS nearly being fully knocked out of CCC already. We start with the the big one, new roster rules dropped for summer 2024 and we go over what the new changes are, and whether or not it is a good move for the league. Next we talk about Minnesota's starboy Emanuel...

Today’s best bite features the CONCACAF Champions Cup recap of the quarterfinals. On Wednesday Messi and Inter Miami's match versus Monterrey did not go as planned. Brandon Vasquez was gifted a goal and booked Monterrey's ticket to the semifinals. The guys talk issues with playing out of the back and how MLS can close the gap with Liga MX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite having Lionel Messi back, Inter Miami failed to turn things around away to Monterrey as Columbus Crew were the only MLS side capable of advancing to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch kick things off in the Europa League where Christian Pulisic was active in AC Milan’s first leg defeat to Roma (04:35). The guys discuss Wilfried Nancy and company sparing MLS blushes amid Liga MX’s continued dominance in the region’s most prestigious club competition (11:42). Then, Jesse takes issue with Tata Martino’s post-match complaints as The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio provides the lowdown on MLS’ plans to ease the restrictions on roster spending (24:35). Plus, an Americans Abroad weekend preview (43:32) and the guys share their “bestest, most fondest moments” from CBS Sports Golazo Network’s first year of existence! (49:58) 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, @jessemarsch 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, 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

We think we might've just witnessed the best overall week of Champions League matches ever, so comedian and football presenter, Andrew Mensah, stopped by the studio to break down the action and crack some jokes as well! Considering the high level of football being played in the Champions League over the past week, we had to deliver and equally high-level podcast with the hilarious Andrew Mensah! Christian, Alexis, and Andrew discuss Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund, and FC Barcelona vs. PSG as only they can, with a lot of laughs. The guys also touch on this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup matches, learn more about Andrew's career in the UK, and give out another DraftKings parlay. You won't want to miss this hilarious episode! Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap an epic week of soccer. To kick things off stateside, the USWNT won their 5th straight She Believes Cup, with Sophia Smith leading the way. In the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Inter Miami’s quarterfinals did not go as plan and Columbus Crew is the only MLS team moving on. (5:33) In Europe, the Champions League quarterfinals begin. Real Madrid and Manchester City treat us to a 6-goal thriller, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid each grab a win. Atalanta also shuts out Liverpool and gets a big victory in the Europa League. (33:40) To wrap the podcast, the guys make their picks for teams to slot into the expanded Club World Cup and Alexi shares his OJ Simpson Bronco chase memory the night ahead of the 1994 World Cup game vs Switzerland. (50:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Liga MX versus Major League Soccer is the narrative we always feed into every single year in the CONCACAF Champions Cup" Herc talked with Eric Gomez, a friend of the house who works for ESPN Deportes, about all things Mexican football. They discussed Santi Gimenez's dry run with Feyenoord and with "El Tri", cleared up rumors that linked Mallorca's manager Javier Aguirre to the Mexican National Team, and debated on "Liga MX vs MLS" after this week's CONCACAF Champions Cup drama. 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 are back on the podcast diving into matches across Europe. Christian Pulisic scores against Lecce and joins Clint Dempsey as the second American with 10+ league goals in the top 4 Euro Leagues. Champions League and Champions Cup continue as quarterfinals are underway this week. (6:11) MLS standings also got shaken up this week, with LAFC grabbing a big win in El Tráfico and NY Red Bulls surging to the top after their win over Cincinnati. Messi bags a goal 12 minutes into his return. (28:51) To wrap, the guys look at formations that would get the best USWNT attacking talent on the field, including Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Catarina Macario. And Alexi takes the top spot for most iconic facial hair in soccer! (47:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're hyped to have the hilarious footy content creator, Elischa Edouard, join the show to discuss all things Messi, Inter Miami, and so much more! There are few bigger Lionel Messi fans than Elischa Edouard, so he had to fill in for Alexis following Inter Miami's 2-1 loss to Monterrey in CONCACAF Champions Cup while the Argentine playmaker was rested! Christian and Elischa analyze what's gone wrong for Inter Miami and ask if sustained success is attainable with aging superstars like Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. The guys also give an update on the Korbin Albert situation, react to a hysterical clip from a Spanish-language Everton announcer, and share a DraftKings parlay for the weekend. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse wish a Happy Easter to all those who celebrate. We kick off this show by recapping the wild title race in EPL. Will Liverpool hold on? We then run through a busy weekend for USMNT players in Europe as Folarin Balogun, Josh Sargent, & Haji Wright hit the back of the net while Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah got the three points after coming off the bench. (6:34) In MLS, we had a goal-of-the-year candidate, the LA Galaxy pushed to the top of the Western Conference standings, and Inter Miami drew without Messi. We also preview a loaded CONCACAF Champions Cup slate this week. (26:42) Alexi and Mosse answer questions on Christian Pulisic's failures at set pieces and a 1994 USMNT World Cup reunion in #AskAlexi. (38:56) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of MLS 2 teams rebranding with local teams, followed by MLS' recent performances (or lack thereof) in CONCACAF Champions Cup, and finally ending with the potential new rule change decoupling the DP tag with the U22 initiative. We're focusing on the recent rebranding being performed by MLS Next Pro teams such as Ventura County and The Town. What does it mean for MLS, and i...

On today’s podcast, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the USMNT and Nations League semifinal against Jamaica. Roster changes for the match included Haji Wright and Brendon Aaronson who will step in. Both showed off this weekend, each with a goal on the score sheet. US Soccer also released official kits for all the national teams to be worn this summer. (6:57) The guys take a look at all the ongoing tournaments, including the FA Cup, Champions League, and CONCACAF Champions Cup with quarterfinals kicking off on April 2nd. (24:45) In MLS, Inter Miami and Minnesota continue strong starts, standing at the top of the table in their respective conferences. Alexi and Mosse wrap with questions on Gio Reyna making the USMNT roster without starting at Forest and where MLS teams would finish in the Premier League. (54:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After scoring the winners for their club sides on the weekend, Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright have been added to the USMNT roster. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Jesse Marsch discuss what each player brings to the team, why Brandon Vazquez was overlooked, and what Leon Bailey’s absence from Jamaica’s squad means ahead of Thursday’s CNL clash. Plus, does the U.S. men’s Olympic team stand a chance against France’s U23s? Which Americans impressed the most across the pond? And what does Liga MX’s dominance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup say about MLS teams? USMNT roster news (06:10): Wright and Aaronson replace Sargent and LDLT; Is the door closed for Brandon Vazquez? The Reggae Boyz (20:36): Who is Heimir Hallgrimsson?; Bailey cut from roster, Gray suspended for semifinal; Jamaica’s other weapons. Olympic ready? (32:37): Marko Mitrović names roster for March friendlies; U.S. Soccer’s youth development; expectations for France game. Americans Abroad (45:12): Pass the ball to Pulisic!; Haji Wright: the good and the bad. MLS vs. Liga MX (58:48): What can we learn from the Concacaf Champions Cup? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @jessemarsch 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, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, 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

Ty Fisher and Jerald Lucas recap the 2-1 win against the Chicago Fire for the Columbus Crew and the 2-1 aggregate win against the Houston Dynamo in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The fellas are joined by Bob Ventimiglia of i80 Sports to preview Crew vs Red Bulls-

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse bring Carli Lloyd on to talk USWNT W Gold Cup, how Emma Hayes would have handled the FIFA 2023 World Cup run differently, and this summer's Olympic Tournament. (5:47) The guys then break down the CONCACAF Champions Cup Tuesday night triple header, Pachuca and Tigres moved on to the Quarterfinals on two shut-out matches. MLS also continues this weekend with a few top-of-the-table clashes. Over in Europe, the Champions League Round of 16 wraps up, with Atletico Madrid taking the final spot in a penalty shoot-out victory over Inter. (32:22) In the One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse break down the USMNT Nations League roster and Alexi gives his best 11 based off Gregg Berhalter's roster. (62:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NWSL Historian Jen Cooper joins Alexi Lalas and David Mosse on the podcast today to break down the USWNT inaugural W Gold Cup victory, the USWNT Olympic roster, and Emma Haye’s national team debut in June. (6:12) The guys then flipped it over to the men's side where they covered a jam-packed weekend. In the MLS, four matches had a game-deciding goal scored in stoppage time... and in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Brandon Vazquez scored to take the win over his old club. (23:31) Over in Europe, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are on fire! Between the two, whose had the better season? The second leg of the Champions League continues with Pepi, Tillman, and Dest looking to take on Dortmund. To wrap the show, Alexi and Mosse continue the USWNT chat by turning the page to the Olympics. (41:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear what both Wilfried Nancy and Sean Zawadzki had to say going into the second leg of CCC against the Houston Dynamo and more!

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In today’s show, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap Champions League action: Mbappe, Vini, Haaland, and Kane advance to the Quarterfinals. Taking age out of the question, which player would you build your dream team around? Also in Europe, Weston McKennie is looking to make his speedy return against Atalanta. (5:37) Back state side, we have a loaded week of MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup ahead. Club America takes on rivals Chivas while Brandon Vazquez and Monterrey take on his old club, Cincinnati. (24:21) In #AskAlexi the guys answer questions on ranking the USMNT #9 position, USL league competing with MLS, and the “dark arts” of defending. (33:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we're talking about the hottest topics in MLS in recent news with talks of low attendance at the CCL games for MLS sides, coaches on the way too early hot seat, and finally Carlos Vela to San Jose? (This was recorded right before it was rumored to be off). When talking about the low CCL attendance numbers, we're mainly looking at the recent game for Nashville and analyzing why this may have happened and if there is a fix. Then we talk about C...