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Barcellona: flop Champions per i soliti errori difensivi. Bastoni è davvero la soluzione?

Il club catalano e Lamine Yamal non riescono a far sognare la vittoria della Champions ai propri tifosi anche in questa stagione. E la sconfitta con l'Atletico evidenza errori che si ripetono nel tempo.

Owen Hargreaves claims only two Arsenal players ‘played properly’ in Bournemouth defeat

Owen Hargreaves believes only Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes 'played properly' in Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth.

Neymar warned as Carlo Ancelotti reveals one key condition Santos’ captain must meet to earn Brazil recall for 2026 World Cup

In the middle of growing speculation, Ancelotti made his stance unmistakably clear regarding Neymar’s path back into the squad. The future of Neymar has once again taken center stage as Carlo Ancelotti weighs his options ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With Brazil preparing for the tournament, uncertainty surrounds whether the Santos forward will make the final squad, adding intrigue to an already competitive selection process. The situation has grown even more compelling given Neymar’s recent struggles at club level, where consistency and fitness have remained ongoing concerns. As Brazil continues its preparations, the spotlight now shifts to whether the veteran can rediscover his best form in time to convince the national setup. Neymar’s journey back to the top has been anything but straightforward, with injuries playing a major role in disrupting his rhythm. Since suffering a serious knee injury in October 2023, he has struggled to regain sustained momentum, both physically and in terms of regular playing time. Despite returning to Santos, his appearances have been limited, and maintaining consistency has proven difficult. He has featured only six times this season in all competitions, scoring three goals, a return that hints at promise but still falls short of expectations for a player of his stature. The current year has been particularly challenging for Neymar, as he continues to search for rhythm following multiple setbacks. Neymar Jr of Santos. His 2026 goalscoring form has been inconsistent, raising legitimate concerns about whether he can reach the level required for international competition. However, upcoming matches present an opportunity to change that narrative. Each performance now carries extra weight, as Neymar looks to prove he can still deliver at the highest level and silence doubts surrounding his place in the squad. What did Ancelotti say? The mystery surrounding Neymar’s future was partially addressed when Ancelotti finally spoke about the situation. Brazil’s head coach has left the door open for the forward’s inclusion, provided he meets key physical and performance standards in the coming weeks. “He’s a great talent, and it’s normal that people think he can help us win the next World Cup,” Ancelotti stated in an interview with L’Equipe. “He’s currently being evaluated by the CBF, by me, and he still has two months to show that he has the qualities to play in the next World Cup.” One theme stands out above all others in Ancelotti’s assessment: fitness. The Brazilian national team is prioritizing physical readiness as it builds toward the tournament, leaving little room for sentiment. “I’m going to call up the players who are physically ready,” he added. Carlo Ancelotti greets Vinicius Junior of Brazil after being subbed. “After his knee injury, Neymar has come back well; he’s scoring goals. He needs to continue in this direction and improve his fitness. He’s on the right track.” This emphasis underlines the reality that reputation alone will not secure Neymar a place in the squad. Brazil’s competitive landscape complicates everythinmg Brazil’s attacking depth adds another layer of complexity to Neymar’s situation. With emerging talents, including Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago, Gabriel Martinelli, Estevao, and Vitor Roque, and in-form forwards such as Vinicius, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Richarlison, and Antony pushing for inclusion, competition for places is fierce. The national team, Brazil national team, has already demonstrated its willingness to move forward without relying solely on its biggest star. Neymar’s absence from recent friendlies against top opposition highlighted this shift, even as fans continued to chant his name from the stands.

Caught Offside: Liverpool Letdown, Southampton Stunner & Gozo's Golazo

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, we take a look back at a wild weekend in the FA Cup including a genuinely discouraging Liverpool performance at Man City and a puzzling Arsenal performance at Southampton. We'll also share our thoughts on Inter Miami's new Nu Stadium, Zavier Gozo getting some USMNT hype and Zack Steffen's weekend to forget. Plus, the UEFA Champions League returns with some heavy hitters facing off in the quarterfinals! And we ask whether or not it's ok to blast loud music at the beach. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! "World Cup Madness" has wrapped up!!! -Episode 1 - Tournament to determine the greatest USMNT World Cup matches of all time -Episode 2 - Tournament to determine the worst USMNT World Cup matches of all time -Episode 3 - Tournament to determine the best USMNT player going into this World Cup and the best overall player going into this World Cup To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - Spring has sprung, you've made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/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.

Lindsey Heaps leads young USWNT squad to victory in SheBelieves Cup opener vs Argentina | Attacking Third (Soccer 03/01)

Darian Jenkins, alongside McCall Zerboni and Janelly Farias breakdown all the action from the USWNT's opening match of the SheBelieves Cup against Argentina. 00:00 - Attacking Third USWNT v Argentina Review 03:35 - USWNT Starting lineup reaction 05:35 - How to interpret Lindsay Heaps in the starting lineup 09:26 - Evaluating the performances of the younger players in the USWNT 12:00 - Jayden Shaw gets her hair pulled, and no card? 14:08 - Was Emma Hayes correct with her young lineup? 16:20 - USWNT changed the formation to 4-4-2 during the first half 19:07 - 2nd half subs helped the USWNT 21:58 - Standout performances for the USWNT 33:11 - Canada vs Colombia recap 38:08 - McCall’s predicted XI vs Canada 43:00 - How can Canada hurt the US? 45:45 - Predictions for USWNT vs Canada Watch USWNT and NWSL games on P+" with a link to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paramountplus.com/home/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attacking Third 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 Attacking Third team on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AttackingThird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LisaCarlin32⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SandHerrera_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Darian_Jenks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CCupo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@wgolazo You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" o r "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

City Win Shadowed By Boos | Gyökeres The Missing Piece | Liverpool New Set-Piece Kings

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Jonathan Liew, Martin Samuel and Jack Pitt-Brooke to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We kick off with Manchester City’s win over Leeds United at Elland Road; and while the sporting headline was Antoine Semenyo’s goal pulling Arsenal back to within two points with games level, we also address the City fans booing the Ramadan break and discuss the possible consequences. Then it’s over to Arsenal. With 15 goals so far in his debut season, we ask whether Viktor Gyökeres can be the striker to fire them to the title. Jack isn’t convinced, arguing that a more mobile profile like Hugo Ekitike might have been the better fit for Mikel Arteta’s side. We also turn to Chelsea and ask whether Liam Rosenior’s side are slipping further behind Arsenal. Jonathan argues that Arsenal have pulled ahead, widening the gap between the two London rivals. Then, we break down Liverpool’s 5-2 win at Anfield against a struggling West Ham. With seven of their last nine league goals coming from corners, could Liverpool be the new kings of set-piece attacks? Finally, Tottenham face a crucial run with two London derbies and a tough trip to Atlético on the horizon. Could this be the moment when Igor Tudor’s real business begins? Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: [email protected]

Roy Hodgson On THAT Iceland Loss, Getting The Liverpool Call & The Greats Of England

Why will Roy never be able to get over that Iceland defeat? Who are the best players that he’s ever worked with? What does Roy make of the current situation at Crystal Palace? Roy Hodgson joins Gary for Part 2 of this interview to discuss his time as England manager and how that gut wrenching loss against Iceland affected him as a manager. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#617: Doug McIntyre, USMNT reporter for Fox Sports, joins the pod

Doug, Belz and Vince talk about Poch's summer of (resetting) the vibes, when the wave of enthusiasm about the World Cup will hit (soon), where Johnny Cardoso stands, whether Sebastian Berhalter really has a better chance of making the WC roster than Gio Reyna, Doug's early years as a soccer reporter, what several other players have to do to make the World Cup squad, and much more. Then we run through the weekend news faster than we ever have on the Monday Review, including Dest's belter and Aidan Morris's imperious showing vs Swansea.

The Dean Henderson Final, Scottish police enganches & the hitman criteria

Adam Hurrey is joined on the Adjudication Panel by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker. On the agenda: the weekend's hat-trick of feelgood football stories (feat. Sean Dyche's co-commentary vindication), a surprise football name in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a superbly named Scottish police officer, a perfectly proportionate voiceover in an advert for An Evening With Matt Le Tissier and Harry Winks' knowledge of semi-obscure Premier League veterans. Meanwhile, the panel ponder if Dean Henderson met the "The [Player X] Final" threshold and decide what defines a striker as a "hitman". Adam's book, Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to Use (and Abuse) The Language of Football, is OUT NOW: https://geni.us/ExtraTimeBeckons Visit nordvpn.com/cliches to get four extra months on a two-year plan with NordVPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Our HONEST Thoughts on Liverpool PL Win, Tom Garratt Calls Mbappe OVERRATED & Creating Our World Xl…

New episodes available to watch & listen EVERY DAY. Click HERE: https://linktr.ee/pitchsidepodcast If you'd like to work with us, email the studio on [email protected] Produced by The Fellas Studios: https://fellasstudios.com/podcasts Theo: https://youtube.com/c/HiMalfoy https://youtube.com/c/TheoBakerVlogs Reev: https://youtube.com/c/reev https://youtube.com/c/OllieFletcher Tom Garratt: https://www.youtube.com/@TomGarratt10

Santi Gimenez x Christian Pulisic, CONCACAF Connection at AC Milan - VAMOS with Herc Gomez - 02/06/25, Presented by Michelob Ultra

Herc sat down with his friend, content creator, and YouTuber Filippo Silva, also known as Tactical Manager, talking all things CONCACAF. They discussed Mauricio Pochettino's first five months with the USMNT and examined the depth chart for their striker position. Also, explored Santi Gimenez and Christian Pulisic as the new CONCACAF duo at AC Milan and ended the conversation debating the criteria used to determine whether a player is considered world-class. Plus, Herc shared his thoughts on who the best striker in CONCACAF is... Is it Santi Gimenez, Raul Jimenez, Ricardo Pepi, or Jonathan David? 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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95: De Gea LEAVES Man Utd! *HEATED* Bellingham Overrated & Harry Kane Drama!

Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/pitch today to get 10% off your first month. Theo, Reev & Tom are back to talk the breaking news of De Gea's departure from Man Utd. Big updates in the Harry Kane transfer drama & things get heated as Tom claims Bellingham is not a Top 10 midfielder in the world! To watch & listen to the FULL podcast check out the links below Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3bVKnoxSY6jwZvwOf1lNu2 Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pitch-side/id1586634842 Watch on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjCJ2LaOIsPzOoXUTMDI3wg Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pitchsideinstagram Theo: https://youtube.com/c/HiMalfoy https://youtube.com/c/TheoBakerVlogs Ollie: https://youtube.com/c/reev https://youtube.com/c/OllieFletcher Tom: https://www.youtube.com/@TomGarratt10

Arsenal Pod - TG Relay Team | Touchy Gooners

Lewis & Seun give an overview of the international break, look ahead to the Leeds game, go over the run in predictions, discuss if Saka is World Class, Review Wengers legacy and take your listeners questions. Become a Touchy Gooners patreon for more exclusive Touchy Gooners content - https://www.patreon.com/TouchyGooners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Decision Day Scenarios, ATX in the Best XI, Vancouver Recap, Rapids Preview, and more

This week, Landon is joined by Kevin Morris to discuss the ideal playoff opponent for Austin FC, recap the Vancouver match, and give a thumbs up/down to Extra Time's MLS season superlatives. Other topics include: - Austin FC Adidas Sambas - Any Austin snubs in the Extra Time Best XIs? - Rating Claudio Reyna as a Sporting Director - Decision Day scenarios - CONCACAF Champions League qualification scenarios - Vancouver Recap (39:15) - Was Rigoni better than people thought? - Will the Ve...

The USWNT Hour: USA vs Colombia Player Evaluations and Analysis with Danielle Slaton (Soccer 6/27)

Lisa Roman welcomes Sandra Herrera and two former US Internationals Lori Lindsey and Danielle Slaton to the show. They group recaps the USWNT friendly from Saturday vs Colombia. They give their initial impressions of the squad as we get the first look at the World Cup Qualifying team in action. They assess the personelle, player rotation and the biggest thing MISSING from the first of two friendlies. Then, they look ahead to Tuesday's second match for the US and talk about what needs to change before then. '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

The USWNT Hour: Lori's World Cup Roster Picks TODAY | USA Legend Aly Wagner gives her forward roster picks (Soccer 5/23)

Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey look back at the weekend to evaluate players' performances with their club teams. Cat Macario and Lindsey Horan with OL defeat Barcelona in the Women's Champions League Final. Plus, Alex Morgan and Christen Press both score game-winners for their NWSL teams. A handful of players see their first minutes in the NWSL after suffering injuries - goalkeeper Casey Murphy, forward Mallory Pugh and midfielder Andi Sullivan. Lori and Lisa answer your questions from The USWNT Hour fans including a conversation about the US front line - Mallory Pugh, Cat Macario, Alex Morgan, and Christen Press. Plus, Lori lists her 23-player USWNT Roster for the World Cup based on player availability today. In the second half of the show, broadcast analyst, former USWNT midfielder and USA legend Aly Wagner joins the show. Aly and Lori discuss their preferred starting lineup for the WNT and Aly gives some hot takes on who should be called into camp. '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

The USWNT Hour with Lori Lindsey: Player Evaluation | Mailbag Segment: Answering listener's questions (Soccer 5/16)

Lisa Roman and Lori Lindsey discuss the USWNT players and their performance this weekend in the NWSL Regular Season. Have Alex Morgan and Christen Press done enough to get back on the National team? Then, they answer YOUR questions, submitted by listeners. Lisa and Lori discuss which players will be new call-ups for the June International Window, which veterans should return to the camp, and which striker will be the top goalscorer for the US in 2022. Plus, the biggest question regarding the Defensive Midfield Six position - who will play the six come World Cup Qualifying time? If you have questions, leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts with your question for The USWNT Hour and we will answer them! Follow us on Twitter @AttackingThird for our next Mailbag drop! ‘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

NWSL Challenge Cup Recap: OL Reign Clinch Cup Semi Final | Full recap, analysis and more (Soccer 4/18)

Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman recap the weekend slate of NWSL Challenge Cup matches. With two matches on Saturday and three on Sunday, they have so much to unpack in a very eventful Challenge Cup Weekend. They start with their Winners and Losers Segment (3:57) highlighting OL Reign and Washington Spirit, two teams that have been dominant this weekend and handed losses to Angel City and Gotham FC respectively (12:42). Then, they discuss the best free-kick goal of the weekend, the late-game equalizer by Racing Louisville's Emina Ekic to split points with Chicago Red Stars (22:37). Finally, it's the GOLAZO Segment (31:21) ! Sandra and Lisa recap the games with the goals, San Diego Wave FC vs Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage vs Orlando Pride (38:05). They discuss the teams that improved, which players stood out and more. Full recaps, analysis and player evaluation. '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

How players’ price tags have changed over their careers

A look at the 10 top-rated players in the world Evaluating their market values over recent years With transfer market...

Wise after the event

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Explaining xGChain, evaluating defensive midfielders and more — it's the Mailbag!

Want more Double Pivot? We have good news! After that news, the Two Mikes tell you how much to value xGChain and why it's hard to look to numbers for defensive midfielder evaluation. Plus, (sort of) defending Mourinho, busting a Pochettino myth, how to recruit backups for players who are in the XI every week — and more — including a debate about which MCU movie has been the best.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show

Who's ready for more mailbag? Because we've got it!

The summer doldrums get a shot of excitement with yet another mailbag. The two Mikes answer your many questions, including: The USMNT is much more tolerable to watch under Arena than Klinsmann...true?Thoughts on Coutinho as a midfielder vs. left forward? How do you feel about Firmino as a striker vs. top rated strikers?Why is Olivier Giroud so underrated?Is Eric Dier going or staying, and should Spurs really hold on to him if United is offering this much? Who are y’all cheering for ...