CONCACAF Gold Cup

The AFTN Soccer Show is back for another helping, but it would have been nice to come back with some more upbeat news to talk about. In the latest episode Steve, Zach, and Gideon chat about Vancouver Whitecaps’ dismantling by LAFC and the other news from Whitecapsland in the past week, plus they look ahead, with a mixture of excitement and trepidation at the midweek trip to CPL standouts Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship. It’s a banana skin waiting to happen and we catch up with the man that hopes to keep the ‘Caps at bay, former Whitecap Marco Carducci. All this plus lots of Canadian men’s and women’s national team, MLS, and Gold Cup chat. Plus Wavelength returns with a song from 1998.

RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Greece or Blackpool? (00m 40s)• PART 1b: Women’s World Cup wrap up - with Kait Borsay from the Offside Rule (02m 10s) • PART 2: Frank Lampard finally joins Chelsea - with Matt Davies-Adams (13m 30s) • PART 3: Transfer news: Rodri, Griezmann, Ayoze, Pogba and Maxi Gomez (22m 30s)• PART 3a: Football Hackers (24m 40s) • PART 4a: Afcon update and Madagascan facts (33m 00s)• PART 4b: Mexico win the Gold Cup (36m 00s)• PART 4c: Messi’s red card and Brazil win the Copa - with Jack Lang (41 20s) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easily the most pleasing to the eye performance from the USMNT in the Berhalter era. We break it down and look ahead to Mexico on Sunday.

The USA faced a composed, savvy Curaçao side in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup. We take a look at the game while airplanes fly overhead and children shout in the background. It’s a busy week at Scuffed HQ. Apologies.

RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Tottenham do a signing! The lowdown on Clarke and Ndombele (01m 40s)• PART 1b: Zaha prepares to say ta-ta to Palace - but can Arsenal afford him? (07m 40s) • PART 2a: Bronze, White and goalscoring colours (13m 40s) • PART 2b: East Midlands manager watch - with Nick Miller (15m 20s)• PART 3a: Football Hackers (24m 40s) • PART 3b: Madagascar, Egypt’s Amr Warda and more news from Afcon (27m 00s)• PART 3c: Gold Cup and Copa America news (36m 00s)• PART 4a: Milan kicked out of Europe and more Serie A news (41 20s)• PART 4b: Spain win the U21s (48m 00s) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Bushnell, a sportswriter for Yahoo Sports who covers soccer regularly, joins to break down the USMNT's final group stage match at the Gold Cup. Rotation, rotation, rotation. But did we learn anything?

Meg Linehan of The Athletic joins us from France to talk Women's World Cup! The USWNT defeated Spain 2-1 in a narrow victory and are now up against host country France in what may be their toughest challenge of the tournament! We also discuss Gold Cup and how many Cuban players will defect from Cuba. Plus we try to figure out if we should start trusting all this Zardes success! Follow @itsmeglinehan of The Athletic on Twitter Sponsors: SeatGeek: Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $10 off your first purchase! NYC Footy: Join the best rec league in NYC at nycfooty.com and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $20 off the free agent fee or $200 off the team fee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know the drill. Lengthy chances and scoring summary, followed by a series of thoughts on what the game taught us. In this case, we pose several questions and answer some of them.

Vancouver Whitecaps were back at it on Saturday night. We look back at the 2-2 draw with Colorado Rapids and hear from 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos. It was another two points dropped at home though. Can the 'Caps make those up on the road and what will the second half of the MLS season hold in store for them? We look at all that and a lot more. Plus we look at Canada's progress on the international stage with a look at the action in the Gold Cup and Women's World Cup, and hear from both national team head coaches. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.20: Vancouver Whitecaps v Colorado Rapids analysis34.56: Vancouver Whitecaps - the road ahead55.05: Canada Women's World Cup and VAR chat70.00: Canada Gold Cup chat featuring John Herdman audio85.01: Wavelength - Teen Anthems - Swansea City88.50: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Straight from the Women's World Cup in France, Alexi and Mosse talk VAR controversy at the tournament in the State of the Union (6:44). Then, the guys recap the USWNT's easy path through the group stage (14:33) and look at some surprise teams thus far (18:42). Also, the guys address the negativity surrounding the USMNT at the Gold Cup (24:46) and break down the latest with Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar (29:08). All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Paris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Davo recap the USWNT's victory over Sweden in the final group stage game of this World Cup, talk the USMNT's Gold Cup game and announce Philadelphia Union transfer news (for realz)live on the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Felix from OneGoal.US brings his experience to Rooster and the Devil. He is a US Soccer encyclopedia and the newsletter they put out each week is an amazing recap of what US players are up to around the world. Jimmy dives into the US U-20 World Cup, Gold Cup Roster (bright spots and the rest of the crew), and he gives us hope for the future under Gregg Berhalter if he ever becomes flexible with his system. The end of the episode is a quick live update from Mike and Brad.

Phang is hanging out with the Wu-Tang Clan and we've never been more jealous! We also talk Women's World Cup + US Women's National Team + Copa America + Gold Cup. So many cups! Sponsored by NYC Footy: Join the best rec league in NYC at nycfooty.com and use the promo code COOLIGANS for $20 off the free agent fee or $200 off the team fee. And check out footyfest.org to go on a soccer weekend in the Catskills! Check out onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans for all our latest merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are back in town, just as some Vancouver Whitecaps are out of town. It's the Gold Cup break and the 'Caps have three weeks off. We recharged our batteries last weekend but are back to look at how the Whitecaps stand at this halfway(ish) point of the MLS season. What's been the highlights, the lowlights, and the major positives and concerns up to this point? With the 'Caps missing four key defensive pieces to Gold Cup duty with Canada, how will the team cope in some crucial games coming up at the end of the month? That's just one of the things we ask 'Caps coach Marc Dos Santos and Vancouver midfielder Andy Rose as we sit down for a couple of interviews with them. Plus there's lots of Gold Cup and Women's World Cup chat, and we bring you audio for Canadian men's national team head coach John Herdman and bring you a pair of interviews with two of the 'Caps Canadians, Max Crepeau and Russell Teibert. We also continue our 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations, and our Wavelength section this week pays tribute to Leyton's Orient's boss Justin Edinburgh. who sadly passed away this weekend. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.53: Vancouver Whitecaps half(ish) season review30.59: Gold Cup chat39.33: John Herdman audio48.43: Max Crepeau interview and Canada defensive chat58.15: Russell Teibert interview66.20: Women's World Cup chat80.21: 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl celebrations continue88.31: Marc Dos Santos interview97.22: Andy Rose interview109.11: Wavelength - Funky Lol Ross - It's Orient's Time113.18: BC Soccerweb headlines - news stories from around the world of football

Straight from the Women's World Cup in France, Alexi and Mosse talk Norway star Ada Hegerberg's tournament absence in the State of the Union (6:43). Then, the guys break down the tournament favorites and Alexi reveals his power rankings (16:14). Also, the guys tackle Josh Sargent's omission from Gregg Berhalter's Gold Cup roster (23:38). All that and more in a special edition of the State of the Union Podcast from Paris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Summer is finally here for Tottenham. 'Twas a sad ending but there is much to be happy about. We talk about the game that never let us in it. Then we give a few reasons to be thankful for soccer this Summer (League of Nations, Gold Cup, USWMNT, U20 World Cup). And then we go down the Bonsai rabbithole to discuss Brad's interesting hobby. It's Summer here on Rooster and the Devil. Let's get weird.

Alexi Lalas sits down with U.S. men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter to discuss transitioning to international coaching, Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams' futures, this summer's Gold Cup and much more. Catch it all on this special edition of Alexi Lalas' State of the Union Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse break down USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter's visit to FOX in the State of the Union (5:03). Also, MLS vs. European parity is unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (19:13). Then, MLS expansion, Gold Cup groups and playing soccer with a hangover are looked at in Ask Alexi (32:16). Finally, the Premier League races, Champions League and Kaku's ugly incident with a fan all headline The Back Three (43:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we are joined by a lot of goalkeepers! Formerly of the USWNT and Sky Blue FC, Jillian Loyden comes by with Maria Loyden and Tori Corsaro of The Keeper Institute to help school us about the art of goalkeeping at the professional level. Segment 1: Cuba is going to the Gold Cup and Dominican Republic is not. Segment 2: Interview w/ @TheKeeperInstitute Sponsors: SeatGeek - Download the SeatGeek app today and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" to get $10 off your first purchase. On The Volley Apparel - Go to onthevolleyapparel.com today and pick up our latest T-shirt. The PopoTee! Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atiba Hutchinson, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Russell Teibert, David Edgar, and Marcus Godhino interviews; Canada national team, Vancouver Whitecaps, and MLS chat.

Today we are joined by Atlanta United rookie Julian Gressel! Atlanta United have been an incredibly exciting expansion team in MLS and Julian has had a major role in that. He was drafted 8th in MLS Superdraft and has quickly risen atop many of the MLS rookies. He has also earned the trust of one of the most storied and experienced managers in the world, Tata Martino. When you can earn the trust of a guy who once coached Lionel Messi, you're probably doing something right. Segment 1: Kei Kamara TruSox Scandal, The Billboard read round the world, Is $4 Billion dollars worth Pro/Rel? Segment 2: Interview w/ Julian Gressel (@JulianGressel) Segment 3: MLS & Gold Cup matches COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The highs and lows of football in MLS in the space of five days. That was Vancouver Whitecaps' week. We look back at whatever it was that played out at BC Place on Sunday afternoon in the Cascadian derby against Portland Timbers, and hear from both coaches, Vancouver's Carl Robinson and Portland's Caleb Porter, and our Timbers Man of the Match, Jake Gleeson. We also look back at Canada's showing at the Gold Cup and what the future of the national team may look like, listen to Mike Petke's epic rant at officiating, and a well known American footballer make his first (and only?) appearance in our Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:02.14: Whitecaps v Timbers - what the hell was that?17.33: Carl Robinson and Caleb Porter audio26.14: Players, formation, tactics, and giveaways45.12: Jake Gleeson interview48.01: 'Caps goalkeeper situation57.34: Canada National Team chat and analysis69.17: BC Soccerweb headlines75.45: Mike Petke's epic rant81.03: Wavelength - Deuce ft Big Hawk and XO The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Today we are joined by Tommy Smyth who is currently a commentator for the Philadelphia Union, but he will forever be a legend in American Soccer. This Irishman has been the voice of soccer on ESPN for many years. From World Cup to UEFA Champions League matches, you've definitely heard Tommy Smyth with a Y's voice. We talk about the state of the Union, plus we get Tommy's take on what American soccer needs to do to improve and catch up to Europe. Segment 1: #FruitbowlGate Update! Segment 2: Interview w/ Tommy Smyth (@TommySmythESPN) Segment 3: You miss your penalties, you get sent home! We talk Gold Cup! Matches: USA v Martinique USA v Nicaragua US Open Cup: RBNY v NER Friendlies: Manchester United v LA Galaxy Manchester United v Real Salt Lake COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Woah. We're halfway there. Are Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff hopes living on a prayer or are they on a firmer footing? We look at the high and lows of the season so far, and what may lie ahead, as we chat with head coach Carl Robinson and striker Fredy Montero. We also look at Canada's showing in the group games at the Gold Cup and the threat Jamaica poses, plus The Fall make their first appearance in our Wavelength section, Cole Seiler talks books, and does Martyn Pert fancy a chocolate digestive? Here's the full episode rundown:02:23 Canada and Gold Cup chat18:35 Whitecaps season so far22:05 Carl Robinson interview32:12 Whitecaps midseason survey results and chat39:33 Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive – with Martyn Pert41:58 Whitecaps transfers, loans and rumours48:28 Sem de Wit interview55:39 Fredy Montero interview and discussion65:41 WFC2 season so far and Rich Fagan interview71:12 LA preview80:44 'Me, My Shelf, and I' - Cole Seiler talks books85:49 TSS Rovers end of season wrap up and Colin Elmes interview 97:53 Wavelength - The Fall The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Canada are top of the world! Well, top of their Gold Cup group, so that's the next best thing, and not as cold. Four points from their two group games sees Canada sitting pretty for the knockout stages. Steve and Zach look back at the draw with the Ticos, the standout performances, the concerns coming out of the match, and a look ahead to the big showdown with Honduras on Friday. Plus there's audio from Canada coach Octavio Zambrano, Man of the Match Milan Borjan, and Junior Hoilett. The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

With MLS on a break, we turn our attention to the Canadian national teams this week, on both the men's and the women's side. The men got off to a winning start in their Gold Cup campaign. We look back at the victory over French Guiana, chat about all the highs and the lows, and hear from head coach Octavio Zambrano, goalscorer Scott Arfield, and captain Patrice Bernier. We catch up with new CSA President Steven Reed and turning our attention to the women's side, we chat with head coach John Herdman and teenage sensation Jordyn Huitema All this plus, I, Ludicrous are back in our Wavelength section, plus anyone fancy a chocolate digestive? Here's the full episode rundown:00.35: Gold Cup chat - Canada v French Guiana07.58: Octavio Zambrano audio14.25: Alphonso Davies discussion20.32: Scott Arfield interview22.06: Patrice Bernier interview26.05: More Gold Cup chat30.09: CSA President Steven Reed interview36.45: Canadian Premier League update39.56: John Herdman interview45.42: Anyone fancy a chocolate digestive – with John Herdman46.51: Canadian Women's National Team All-time Top Ten57.19: Jordyn Huitema Interview76.20: Wavelength - I, Ludicrous The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Vancouver Whitecaps headed east to face the best team in MLS right now, Chicago Fire, and they got their asses handed to them. We look back at the highs and lows from the game, some individual performances, and we hear from coaches Carl Robinson and Veljko Paunović Our players interviews this week are with two Canadian Whitecaps, Brett Levis and Marcel de Jong as we talk recovery, the Gold Cup, and the Canadian Premier League. All this plus Billy Bragg is featured in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown:04.30: Chicago v Vancouver analysis25:40: Carl Robinson and Veljko Paunović audio29.59: Individual performances35:11: New York City FC preview52.39: Brett Levis interview60.41: Canadian all-time Top Ten men's players71.57: Canada Gold Cup chat76.33: Marcel de Jong Interview82.50: More Gold Cup chat90:51 Whitecaps U16s95.37: Wavelength - Billy Bragg The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Rog and Davo break down transfer window activity, rumored and real; get a heat check on the USMNT heading into the Gold Cup; and recap the (Ray) Hudson River Derby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's international week all over the football world and we're no different on the AFTN Soccer Show, as we bring you a special internationally themed episode. There's a few 'Caps away representing their country on international duty this week, with perhaps the most important games coming up for the Whitecaps two Costa Ricans, Kendall Waston and Christian Bolanos. We speak to both of them ahead of a busy week that could see the Ticos qualify for another World Cup. Waston tells us [at 05:11 mark] what qualification for Russia would mean for him personally, the task ahead, and just how good this current crop of Costa Ricans are, while Bolanos [09:54] looks ahead to whether or not he'll head to the Gold Cup with the team in July. Moving on to Canada, we hear from an injured Whitecap who sadly can't be at the Gold Cup with Canada this summer, David Edgar, [13:37] who chats with us about his injury, when we might see him back on the pitch, life as a colour commentator, the Gold Cup, and the Canadian Premier League. From a Canadian national team veteran to the team's newest recruit, Alphonso Davies, [23:14] as he chats with Harjeet Johal about what playing for Canada means to him, his meteoric rise, what his family have meant to his career, and more. And we wrap the show up with a Canadian Hall of Famer, the newest recruit in fact, Paul Stalteri, [30:21] who chats about his career, the future of the game here, and a lot more. The AFTN Soccer Show is brought to you in partnership with BCsoccerweb.com, your one stop site for all your BC, Canadian, and North American soccer news and links. Have a listen!

Women's World Cup wrap up and Gold Cup preview show with guests Harjeet Johal, Grant Wahl and Daniel Squizzato

Michael Davies and Roger Bennett return to review the Gold Cup and the latest EPL moves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Michael Davies and Roger Bennett bid Brazil farewell and check in with U.S. midfielder Stuart Holden ahead of the Gold Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.