International Duty

With the 2026 MLS season already underway, questions are being raised about when Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will play his next game. Lionel Messi is still making history at 38 years old, remaining a cornerstone and captain for both Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. With the 2026 Major League Soccer season now underway, fans are wondering when they’ll see the forward back in action. Lionel Messi’s next match with Inter Miami is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, when the Herons will be visiting the Colorado Rapids in the MLS at the Empower Field at Mile High. He heads into the fixture after a 2-2 draw at the Nu Stadium against New York Red Bulls. As for international duty with Argentina national team, Lionel Messi is set to return to action during the June international window. Before the World Cup gets underway, the Albiceleste will be facing Honduras on June 6th, and Iceland on June 9, leaving Messi and company just one week to regroup before their tournament opener against Algeria on the 16th. The 2026 MLS campaign has just begun for Messi, who has featured in eight official matches so far across all competitions, scoring six times without registering an assist. The opener came against LAFC, who handed Inter Miami a 3-0 defeat in front of a packed crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match against LAFC. Lionel Messi and the task of defending the World Cup title The year 2026 will be especially significant for Messi, not only because of Inter Miami’s ambitions but also because he’ll head into the 2026 World Cup aiming to defend the title. The triumph in Qatar in 2022 marked one of the defining peaks of his career, and now in North America he’ll enter another tournament wearing the champions’ badge for the first time. Drawn into Group J, Argentina will open its campaign against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, in Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium. The second match will be against Austria on Monday the 22nd in Arlington at AT&T Stadium, before closing the group stage against Jordan on Saturday the 27th, also in Texas. The Argentina FA has announced that the national team will base itself in Kansas City during the tournament, though training facilities have yet to be confirmed. Expected to be his final World Cup appearance, Messi will have a chance to add to his record haul with a squad coached by Lionel Scaloni that remains one of the strongest in international soccer after winning the last World Cup and back-to-back Copa América titles.

Ollie Watkins described the 2025-26 season with Aston Villa as the “toughest” of his career, but he remains optimistic of making England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. Watkins has struggled to hit form since scoring a dramatic winner in the semi-finals of Euro 2024, where the Three Lions defeated the Netherlands under Gareth Southgate. […] The post Watkins aiming for World Cup spot after ´toughest´ season of career appeared first on Soccer News.

Focused on Manchester United and in the 2026 World Cup, Harry Maguire has reportedly rejected a move to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. Harry Maguire has rediscovered his best form in recent months, catching the attention of Inter Miami as his contract at Manchester United approached its expiration in June 2026. While the prospect of playing alongside Lionel Messi was reportedly on the table, the English defender has chosen to remain at Old Trafford, with his focus firmly on both the club and the 2026 World Cup. According to Transfermarkt and The Sun, Inter Miami were among the clubs interested in signing Maguire on a free transfer, along with Napoli. With the Herons dealing with a defensive crisis and still holding an available international roster spot, bringing in the England center back was seen as a viable solution to shore up the backline. However, Maguire reportedly turned down Inter Miami’s approach and has instead agreed to a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. That option had always been available for the club to exercise, and following Maguire’s resurgent run of form, United wasted no time in making the announcement official, with still two months remaining in the current season. As for Maguire, the defender expressed genuine enthusiasm about staying. “You can feel the ambition and potential of this exciting squad. The determination throughout the whole club to fight for major trophies is clear for everyone to see, and I am confident that our best moments together remain ahead of us,” he said in a statement on Manchester United’s official website. Harry Maguire of England. Maguire and a return to his highest level After a turbulent stretch at Manchester United that saw multiple managers dismissed, the captaincy stripped from him and a near-move to West Ham in 2023, the tide has turned dramatically for Maguire. Back as a regular starter, he has been a key figure in United’s push to third place in the Premier League, a finish that would return the club to the Champions League for the first time since the 2023-24 season. On the international front, Maguire has also worked his way back into England’s plans since September 2024. He featured in both the Uruguay and Japan friendlies during the March international break, and in an interview with The Athletic made clear just how motivated he is to be part of the World Cup squad. “Whatever role the manager would want me for, whether that’s starting or deciding games late on, I still believe, even at my age, I’m arguably one of the best defenders in the world in both boxes. I don’t think that’s open to question, really,” Maguire said, with Thomas Tuchel set to submit England’s final World Cup squad list in May.

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Chelsea's stars are all around the international footballing world competing in build up to the world cup this summer! The matches created all kinds of chaos, Pedro Neto's chaotic fighting, Enzo's great goal, transfer rumors, and much more! Join our Discord community! Join Link: https://discord.com/invite/londonbluepod Follow London is Blue, Get in Touch! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/33ZRQ0P ⚽️ Player Interviews – http://bit.ly/2ZrP05n 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/londonbluepod/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/londonbluepod 📰 Newsletter – https://londonisblue.beehiiv.com/ 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?mt=2 🟢 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5I0NZIy6hdFWj6oRtpL8qI Brandon: https://twitter.com/bbbusbee Dan: https://twitter.com/dandormer Nick: https://twitter.com/nickverlaney 📧 Email us at [email protected] Audio Edited by Jake Perkins: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahludicrous/ Until next time Chelsea fans, keep the Blue flag flyin’ high! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to a huge episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE. Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright are joined by former Spurs, Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale for a fascinating look back at his incredible career. We dive into the reality of playing for Real Madrid, the pressure that comes with the badge and what it was really like sharing a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. under Zinedine Zidane. And yes, the golf debate makes an appearance too. Bale also reflects on his rise to superstardom at Tottenham, revealing that a move to Manchester United was on the table not once, but twice. From Champions League glory to leading Wales on the international stage, he opens up on the highs, the scrutiny and life after football, including his spell in MLS and what keeps him busy now. Who is the greatest Welsh footballer of all time? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Overlap. This episode is sponsored by Huel. Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day’s full-on, you need fuel that’s fast and actually good for you. Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds. 🏆 Exclusive for The Overlap listeners: Get your first Huel with a special discount AND a free gift. That goes for all of their range, including Huel Lite! 👉 Claim Your Offer Now – and see why millions have made the switch. Go to https://huel.com/theoverlap This episode is sponsored by Heineken. Enjoy Heineken responsibly. For the facts about alcohol, visit https://wwww.bedrinkaware.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Sky Bet’s Super 6. Visit super6.skysports.com for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply: https://super6.skysports.com/terms Stick to Football is brought to you by our partners ARNE clothing https://arneclo.com 00:00 Intro 09:37 Real Madrid Spotlight 26:02 Ronaldo’s Relentless Drive 38:33 Spurs Breakthrough and Career Choices 50:27 Spurs’ Current Troubles 54:51 United Links 57:31 Wales 01:13:31 Retirement and Life After 01:25:20 Quickfire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Landon and Jeremiah break down the MLS schedule shift and answer more listener questions. Other questions and topics include: - Offseason hobbies - MLS makes huge schedule changes - Why these changes are important - Reported shift to a single table - Who would be in Austin's conference? - International duty roundup - Could Austin FC sign Zimmerman or Espinoza? - Should Austin buy out a DP? - At what price would you sell Uzuni? - Should Austin FC move on from Gally? - Which MLS coach...

From Serie A to the Championship, this week’s USMNT Abroad is packed with drama, goals, and global headlines. In Italy, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie faced off in Juventus vs AC Milan’s scoreless draw. Pulisic’s rare penalty miss ended his perfect start to the year. Over in Germany, Noahkai Banks scored his first-ever Bundesliga goal in front of his entire family. Does he deserve a call-up in the November window? In the Netherlands, Sergiño Dest returned for PSV, going 73 strong minutes, while Ricardo Pepi was left off the bench. EPL delivered chaos as Tyler Adams helped Bournemouth climb into UCL contention, Chris Richards went the distance for Palace, and Brenden Aaronson started in Leeds’ narrow loss to Spurs. Are we hitting the panic button over Jedi Robinson’s situation with Fulham? In the Championship, Haji Wright stayed scorching hot, while Josh Sargent continues to slide. We also hit on Philadelphia’s Supporters’ Shield win, Messi’s hat-trick of assists, and UEFA’s controversial decision to approve domestic league games abroad, including LA Liga games in the United States. CHAPTERS: Intro (0:00)Pulisic misses 2nd-ever pen (4:42)Dest & Jedi's injury status (10:00)UEFA matches Abroad: La Liga comes to US (25:46)MLS Recap: Union's Shield & Messi shines (31:09)MLS vs Europe: USMNT Roster Edition #AskAlexi (46:28)Pochettino's lack of communication (59:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whitecaps lost badly in LA; Jayden Nelson, Antoine Coupland, and Nelson Pierre interviews; DP highs and lows; Gold Cup; FIFA Club World Cup; Phil Dos Santos talks Whitecaps vs Valour

Whitecaps Champions Cup heartbreak vs Cruz Azul; Axel Schuster on Whitecaps’ GI outbreak; Dayne St Clair, Michael Boxall, Giuseppe Bovalina, and Jesse Marsch interviews

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

Can Matt Turner expect more club minutes after helping to secure a Carabao Cup win on his Crystal Palace debut (03:59)? Weston McKennie and Tim Weah were Juventus’ saving grace against Parma (10:55). Is Yunus Musah doing enough to hang onto his spot amid AC Milan’s ongoing crises (17:04)? The CIWYW crew discuss roster locks ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s first competitive camp as USMNT head coach (26:04). Does Diego Kochen deserve a call-up, have Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty done enough to get the nod, and is Josh Sargent in danger of missing out? The focus turns to Johnny Cardoso and Tyler Adams ahead of a busy weekend of action for the Americans abroad (43:25). MLS playoffs talk (49:34). 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, @BMcBride20, @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

This week Landon and Jeremiah are tasked with covering more Austin FC news than is safe for two men. Adrian Healey also joins to share his thoughts on the direction of Austin FC. Topics and questions include: - Mauricio Pochettino knows Landon's name - Josh Wolff fired by Austin FC - What is Wolff's legacy in Austin? - Rodolfo Borrell press conference highlights - The futures of Pereira, Driussi, and Owen - Rodo doubles down on "names you wouldn't believe" - Portland and LA Galaxy recaps -...

This week Landon and Jeremiah answer listener questions and give updates on all the players on international duty. Other topics and questions include: - How are the boys on international duty doing? - Did Svatok ever leave Austin? - Austin FC Academy loses a top prospect - Do we approve of neighbors with chickens? - How can Wolff get Driussi going? - Who is our ideal coaching candidate? - Which Austin FC player would you build a team around? - Which outfield player would you put in goal? - T...

HOT TOPIC: reasons to get excited about Mauricio Pochettino as the next USMNT manager/savior PREMIER LEAGUE: knee-jerk reactions to the first weekend of games f/t Brighton still Brighton-ing, United avoid nightmare scenario, Tyler saying some nice things about Bruno Fernandes (srsly), Tottenham is so back and preview of next week's massive "London" Daerby between Arsenal and Aston Villa HALFTIME: Weekly What If... the Premier League followed through on disclosing what club each referee supports? Net positive or negative? (And same question for commentators) ROUND THE WORLD: USMNT chatter including who our starting 9 is at the moment plus wild stabs at what becomes of Weston McKennie and Matt Turner this window STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets (Over Train is officially back) and GOAWs

On James' live stream this afternoon, further analysis on why this weekend's Cup games hold so much importance to our next FPL decisions, and that includes replacing Mo Salah and Heung-Min Son who depart for International duty ahead of an FPL gameweek that could yet, though unlikely, end up as a Double Gameweek! Midfield options covered, plus lots more... Monday on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Chelsea v Fulham with Gary Mantle & Dara Curran Today on Patreon: The Differential Show FA Cup 3rd Round Preview + predicting AFCON and the Asia Cup For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-jan-2nd-95657461 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujansha Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jeremiah and Mike barely try to keep this train on the rails as Landon's on vacation in The Shire... and of course, news has dropped - Austin FC's year-end roster decisions have been made! Listen to Mike and Jeremiah talk through it, as well as: - What this means for DPs - Nick Lima rumors confirmed - Our Depth Chart - International Duty Roundup - Upcoming MLS Offseason Schedule As well as a special interview with our new friends from Footy Travelers, who are big fans of Austin, ...

We’re back with another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian national team, and League1 BC chat, and we're joined this week by Harjeet Johal to do it all.It's been an eventful week for the Whitecaps after being rained out in Colorado before it was raining goals in LA for their first away victory in over a year.We chat about the farcical scenes in Colorado that led to the postponement of Wednesday's match with the Rapids and hear from a philosophical Vanni Sartini about the whole thing. Then we delve into that famous win for the 'Caps at LAFC with a new formation, some players playing in strange positions, and a far more aggressive approach on the road than we've seen in the past.Turning our attention to the international stage, we look at the latest financial woes facing Canada Soccer and chat about Canada at the recent CONCACAF Nations League and the upcoming Gold Cup, and bring you some audio from the recently retired Atiba Hutchinson.All of this plus we round up the action around MLS this past week, including the sacking of TFC coach Bob Bradley, and we talk League1 BC, with interviews with TSS Rovers men's head coach Darren Russcher and Whitecaps Girls Elite head coach Katie Collar.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.28: Intro02.49: Weather wins in Colorado10.38: Whitecaps beat LAFC for first away win of season32.35: MLS and MLS NEXT Pro round-up51.28: Darren Russcher interview and L1BC men's division chat59.52: Katie Collar interview and L1BC women's division chat73.40: Canada Soccer's financial woes113.07: CMNT Nations League and Gold Cup chat138.45: Atiba Hutchinson chat and audio147.17: Wavelength - Frank Sidebottom - Guess Who's Been On Match of the Day?

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, we are discussing the recent international window, including USMNT results and MLS games during the international break. USA won both Nations League games and we're going to recap the games and give our thoughts on the performance. Then, we'll talk about MLS having tons of players on international duty and whether or not MLS should pause games during international windows. Let us know your thoughts on the USMNT performance and whether you thi...

A couple of weeks of Sounders action to recap on Side x Side: Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans review all of the on-the-pitch action from the 1-0 loss at FC Cincinnati and 0-0 draw at home vs rival LAFC. Then, a look-ahead at a road bout vs Sporting Kansas City, where a large chunk of the roster will be unavailable due to international duty. Zak and Brad wrap up the pod with a quick discussion on the state of US Soccer and the USMNT. Saturday's 5:30 PT match will be available on Apple TV MLS Seas...

Faye Carruthers is joined by Times Football Writer Molly Hudson and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie as they discuss England's performances so far in the Arnold Clark Cup! You'll hear from Lionesses players Laura Coombs and Alex Greenwood as both look ahead to possibly being on the plane to the World Cup in July and what that would mean to them! Jen also discusses her decision to retire from international football for Scotland and don't you worry Arsenal fans! Jen gives us the lowdown on how the Arsenal camp are feeling, whether the Gunners are still in the WSL title race and also looks ahead to facing Bayern Munich in the Champions League! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman preview the weekend slate of domestic and international matches. The NWSL returns to action after the international break and the league trade window has opened. They discuss the biggest trades and moves across the league and what this means for the clubs (4:00). Then, Sandra and Lisa run through the weekend slate of NWSL matches. With league play resuming during World Cup Qualifiers, most clubs are without their stars who are away for international duty - over 40 players will be absent over the next few weeks. This is a chance for players in the NWSL to get more minutes but also the biggest test of depth for the NWSL clubs (14:25). Sandra and Lisa preview the US Women's National Team's first match in the Concacaf W Championship against Haiti (31:39). They Tournament starts on Monday, July 4 and comes just five days after the USWNT second friendly vs Colombia. They preview the Haiti team, players to watch and how they could give the USA trouble. Then dive deep into the USWNT squad and assess how Vlatko Andonovski's team will do against Haiti. Full preview and analysis. 'Attacking Third' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @SandHerrera_, @LRoman32 Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." 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/ 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

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are back in action on Saturday as they host the number one team in Major League Soccer, the Seattle Sounders. It's a tremendous matchup that may give the Galaxy a measuring stick to see how far they've grown in a very short amount of time, and it's a full-capacity game for the first time since early 2020. On today's show, host Josh Guesman is joined by Spectrum SportsNet's Nikki Kay as a special guest-host ahead of the first Spectrum SportsNet broadcast of a regular-season game in 2021. Together, Josh and Nikki will break down all the latest Galaxy news and get you ready for kick-off on Saturday. And that includes being the very first to tell you about what you can expect when you're inside the stadium. Your hosts will start by diving into the first open practice since the start of the pandemic, tell you what the team was like, and what we learned from an informative media call. Josh and Nikki will then discuss the Juneteenth celebration and tell you what the Galaxy are going to do to acknowledge this brand new federal holiday. Then they'll move on to talk about a hectic schedule that will keep the Galaxy occupied for more than just this weekend. Plus, they'll discuss the two guys still on international duty. We haven't seen a consistent Galaxy club. Will this be the start of one of their strongest runs? Finally, Nikki will give you her thoughts on the Seattle Sounders and what Vanney wants to see from a Galaxy team that will need to grow into this game. Do you know the last time the Sounders lost? It was in an MLS Cup Final... That should give you some perspective on the mountain the Galaxy will try and climb this weekend. Are you ready for a return to almost normalcy?

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- There's a surprise in the schedule, and we didn't see it coming. But more than that, the 34 games the LA Galaxy will be playing in 2021 are going to be some of their most challenging ever! Are you ready for a show that clues you into the slog the Galaxy have ahead? Hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira have a busy rundown for you. The guys will start with a super-secret scrimmage and end with an impromptu dramatic intro! And in between, they'll have tons of Galaxy information so that you can impress your friends! First, the guys will talk about why the Galaxy, and some of the teams they've been playing, are having some secret meetings. And what can we make of a draw with LAFC that was super tight-lipped until Chicharito spilled the beans? Then it's off to international duty, where we'll give you game updates on Julian Araujo and Sebastian Lletget and get you prepped for Jonathan dos Santos and Efrain Alvarez's 2021 debut's for Mexico. The bottom line with all of the players is that they're getting competitive matches, and that's a good thing for the Galaxy. But the most considerable section of this show is dedicated to looking at the 2021 schedule and taking a different approach than most. We'll look at what part of the schedule ar most challenging based on days-between-games and talk about body clocks and short-rest games. We don't have to spell it out for you. You'll quickly see why these 34 games are some of the toughest for the Galaxy. Finally, Josh and Eric give you updates on Cristian Pavon and talk about two rumors from Europe that have some legs but don't necessarily mean anything is imminent.

Host Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Adam Crafton & Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss José Mourinho’s efforts to lift the gloom around Spurs and the continued misery at Newcastle United. Also as England players gather for international duty for the last time before Euro 2020 - what is the significance of Trent Alexander Arnold’s omission from the squad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are getting ready for their preseason to ramp up. They've got a handful of games lined up, and this Saturday, we'll finally get a good look at what they might look like when Spectrum SportsNet broadcasts their match against the New England Revolution. On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter want to get you ready for this week of training and what hurdles the Galaxy still have to clear. The guys will start by attempting to learn something from the two 60-minute scrimmages the club held against USL side San Diego Loyal. But with a starting lineup devoid of, well, starters, there is probably a reasoning Greg Vanney kept most of the big names off the field. But what does it say that Mauricio Cuevas and Auggie Williams keep making an impact on the first team with the minutes they're getting? Josh and Kevin will also talk about the four players away on International Duty and what that means for the Galaxy as they already face some severe shortages on the roster. But this week is the week to see Sebastian Lletget, Jonathan dos Santos, and Efrain Alvarez play for the senior national teams, and you might even get Julian Araujo in one of the biggest matches of his young career. With the roster showing many holes in the preseason scrimmage, what are the Galaxy doing about it? And how optimistic are Josh and Kevin when it comes to the job the Galaxy have done? Where are the upgrades to the team from last year? There's some roster judgment going on, and the Galaxy aren't getting a passing grade -- not yet, anyway. Finally, the guys discuss how a 90-mile circle will make your preseason game watching a lot more difficult thanks to some stupid MLS rules, and how a rumor out of France has the Galaxy dipping their toes into the under-22 rule. Is this the change that could bring some exciting development money into the league? It's a packed show for a Monday night, and we're glad you could join us! - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG MERCHANDISE (SCARVES, T-SHIRTS, BUTTONS, COASTERS): http://www.cornerofthegalaxy.com/SHOP

Tosaint Ricketts; Caio Alexandre rumours; Theo Bair; Football Time Travels; Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian football chat

Alexi and Mosse look at refereeing decisions in the wake of Gianluigi Buffon's big sending off against Real Madrid in the State of the Union (2:47). In Mosse Makes the Case (14:09), Mosse wonders if winning league titles has lost its luster. Also, Alexi explores what the USMNT should do at future World Cups in Ask Alexi (22:08) and the guys break down Zlatan Ibrahimovic hinting he could un-retire from international duty in the World Cup Update (31:58). Finally, reaction to the Champions League semifinal draw highlights The Back Three (39:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Half a game of football took place between City and Chelsea this weekend while the Seagulls heaped yet more misery onto Arsenal. Your Totally Football panel is Jimbo, Kelly Cates, Tom Williams and PLTV's Ian Irving and they analyse both of those games and and the rest of the stories from the Premier League and beyond including the debut of head of state's son in Ligue 1, the Lioness' progress at the SheBelieves Cup, and the tragic news about Davide AstoriRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Remembering Davide Astori (00m 30s)• PART 2: Half a football match at City v Chelsea; Hazard the non-false 9 (03m 40s)• PART 3: Spurs v Juventus preview with James Horncastle (12m 45s)• PART 4: Is going too well for Liverpool? (17m 30s)• PART 5: Carrie Dunn on Phil Neville’s impressive start with the Lionesses (25m 30s)• PART 6a: CL previews: who can beat City? (29m 35s)• PART 6b: PSG v Real; Timothy Weah, Al-Saadi Gaddafi and Jay Bothroyd (30m 50s)• PART 6c: We need to talk about Arsenal - and Brighton (36m 20s)• PART 7a: ‘Do You Speak Football?’ - nutmeg, cow dribble, little bridges (44m 00s)• PART 7b: Messi sows it up for Barcelona; Tromsø v Chelsea ’97 (50m 50s)• PART 7c: Championship round-up; Chinese debuts; stripes v Swans (50m 50s) • PART 7d: Stripes, Swans and is Big Sam going to relegate the Hammers? (53m 40s)• PART 8: Paddy Power’s Movers & Shakers with Lee Price (57m 10s)• PART 9: The Big Answer and adios (59m 20s)LIVE NEWS:• The last batch of tickets for our gig at Vicar Street in Dublin on Monday 19 March are available at [ticketmaster.ie](http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Totally-Football-Show-Live-tickets/artist/5242479?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module). Jimbo will be joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Pat Nevin - who’ll also be doing an exclusive DJ setPARISH NOTICES:• join [Paddy Power’s Rewards Club](https://www.paddypower.com/bet)• get your shave on with our friends [Cornerstone, who are giving you £10 off your first order](https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/totally)• find a better place to sleep and discover a new way to discover a mattress with [Leesa](https://www.leesa.co.uk/products/leesa-mattress/?referrer=totallyfootball&utm_source=totallyfootball&utm_medium=podcast-ad&utm_campaign=totallyfootball)GET IN TOUCH:• find us on [Facebook - home of the Totally Football Quiz every Friday at 1230 GMT](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• send us a [tweet: @TheTotallyShow](https://twitter.com/thetotallyshow) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Canadian National Team and Vancouver Whitecaps double header - with Benito Floro, Scott Arfield, Will Johnson, Cyle Larin, Christian Bolanos, Tim Parker and Cole Seiler.