World Cup Qualification

Canada’s Nations League rollercoaster; Whitecaps lose to Chicago Fire; Max Anchor interview, World Cup qualification; CPL chat

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor into the pod after an incredible weekend of international action. Germany throw away a 3-0 lead against Italy but still earn the right to compete in the Nations League finals and indeed to host them. But what happened with the Jamal Musiala goal that embarrassed the Azzurri? Cristiano Ronaldo’s on the scoresheet for Portugal in their extra-time victory over Denmark. France win on penalties against Croatia as Michael Olise really steps up for his country. Spain also progress on penalties after a 3-3 draw with Netherlands. Pol Ballus was there and is full of praise for Lamine Yamal and Spain debutant Dean Huijsen. Thomas Tuchel’s England beat Albania and welcome Latvia to Wembley. The panel ask whether we will ever see the best of Phil Foden in an England shirt. Plus Motta, Matondo, Mexico and the Marshall Islands. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Germany 3-3 Italy (06.00) • PART 1b: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (11.00) • PART 1c: France beat Croatia on penalties (13.00) • PART 1d: Spain beat Netherlands with Pol Ballus (17.30) • PART 2a: Elsewhere in the Nations League (24.00) • PART 2b: England ready for Latvia (30.00) • PART 2c: Bellamy’s Wales win again (37.00) • PART 3a: Motta sacked by Juventus (40.00) • PART 3b: New Zealand qualify for the World Cup (43.00) • PART 3c: Lee Wingate from The Sweeper joins us (45.00) • PART 3d: Mexico win the Nations League (53.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In Part One, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper set the scene for the qualification of the 1972 Euro quarter-final, where England were knocked out by West Germany. We now delve into the continuing years of decline as England failed to qualify for the following three major tournaments. Having won the World Cup in 1966, Sir Alf Ramsey’s England side descend into struggle as Jonathan and Rob provide an in-depth look at where it goes wrong for England and how it came to the point where a World Cup winning manager was sacked by his country. We look into England’s failure to qualify for the 1974 World Cup in their group with Wales and Poland, as Ramsey’s tactics and style of play led to his sacking, as well as the aftermath for the Three Lions. If you enjoyed the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Conrad and Jesse Marsch welcome in National Soccer Hall of Famer and bonafide USMNT legend Tony Meola for a wide-ranging conversation about goalkeepers, Americans in European continental competitions, ending a 40-year World Cup qualification drought, growing up in Kearny, and much more! AC Milan 3-0 Rennes (05:53): Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah start in Europa League rout, but does Stefano Pioli’s system stifle them? Real Betis 0-1 Dinamo Zagreb (17:36): Has Johnny Cardoso done enough to make the Copa America roster? Goalkeepers (27:26): Matt Turner still No. 1 despite Forest fumbles / Tony’s thoughts on the USMNT’s next generation of goalkeepers. Weekend Preview (37:39): Josh Sargent on a heater / Jedi Robinson and Tim Ream’s Aston Villa test / question marks over Tim Weah. The Billion Dollar Goal (45:01): Tony’s memories of the 1990 team / New Jersey’s imprint on U.S. Soccer / hosting the 2026 World Cup final. Jersey swap (60:14): Tony’s Walter Zenga flex! 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

It’s Jimbo, Jack Lang, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams all together in the same studio, ready to feast upon another international weekend. Rampant England face Rebrov’s Ukraine in Euro qualifier action. Iryna Koziupa joins us from Kyiv to discuss Ukraine’s chances. Gareth Southgate’s side will then face 1872 rivals Scotland, as Jordan Campbell helps us discuss a side on the verge of Euro qualification again. Elsewhere, you should have your eyes on Kazakhstan and Kansas City while Brazil have a new interim manager as they kick off World Cup qualification for 2026. Plus Jordan Henderson and Andy Carroll. Both in the news this week. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Thank you Wikipedia (01.00) • PART 1b: Euro qualifying update - games to look out for (04.00) • PART 2a: Ukraine v England preview with Iryna Koziupa (16.00) • PART 2b: Jordan Henderson and Andy Carroll in the news (27.00) • PART 3: Scottish hopes with Jordan Campbell (35.00) • PART 4: The latest from Wales and Brazil (49.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally *** Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going tohttps://nordvpn.com/totally to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 months for free! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lynn got engaged! She breaks down the big day with Sam before discussing why it’s time Gotham FC got some respect. The two are then joined by Denise O’Sullivan to talk World Cup, teens in the NWSL, why you can never count out the North Carolina Courage, and how equal pay helped spark Ireland’s World Cup qualification. Finally, the trio play a game to see how good Sam and Lynn are at deciphering Irish slang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce celebrate the USMNT, Canada and Mexico automatically qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Jesse Marsch's Southampton talks collapse, Christian Pulisic is being linked with Atletico Madrid and the Leeds boys are in must-win mode. (01:20) -- Qualified for 2026, where does preparation come in to play? (07:09) -- Thierry Henry a good fit for USMNT? (22:05) -- Jesse Marsch to Southampton off (28:18) -- No USMNT Players in UCL this week (31:12) -- Pulisic to Atletico Madrid? (43:15) -- U.S. U-17's beat Canada 1-0 (50:19) -- Everton vs Leeds: what happens to Aaronson? In Soccer We Trust 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 In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Get 20% off In Soccer We Trust merch, using the code SOCCER20: https://https://store.cbssports.com/collections/in-soccer-we-trust Sign up to the new 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. https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/golazo-starting-xi/ 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

Jimbo’s joined by Daniel Storey, Jay Harris and Matt Davies-Adams sweeping up all the football across the globe. The England fans turn on the England manager after a 4-0 defeat to Hungary in the Nations League. Has Southgate been shafted by this flurry of end-of-season fixtures? Costa Rica and Australia take the last two World Cup spots with Aussie goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne providing vital content with his penalty shootout antics. There’s thoughts on Steph Houghton’s England omission and some of the best performances in Premier League history. Plus Tomasson and Kompany rock up in Lancashire, where next for Christian Eriksen and the incredibly dubious opinions of Bryan Roy. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Premier League fixtures ahoy (01m 30s) • PART 1b: England 0-4 Hungary (07m 30s) • PART 2a: Redmayne’s Australia qualify for the World Cup (19m 00s) • PART 2b: On This Day & the best age to enjoy a World Cup (26m 00s) • PART 3a: Your questions (32m 00s) • PART 3b: The best individual PL performances ever (43m 00s) • PART 3c: Houghton misses out for England (49m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan chat about Wales making it to their first World Cup in 64 years following a 1-0 win over Ukraine in another emotional encounter (02:09). They discuss the game and the surrounding context for both sides and nations before moving on to a bunch of What Ifs. First up: What if Aston Villa had been taken over instead of Manchester City in 2008 (19:18)? Then, what if Paul Pogba had joined Real Madrid instead of Manchester United in 2016 (44:52), and what if Brazil had won the 1982 World Cup (54:08). Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn Producer: Ryan Hunn Additional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You better believe it: Wales are still here! A historic night at the Cardiff City Stadium saw heartbreak for Ukraine and Wales progress to just their second ever World Cup, meaning Gareth Bale better activate that Cardiff Pure Gym subscription sharpish. Vish is back and joins Kate and Pete to talk Wales’ delight, while England suffer from the heat and beer sweats in Budapest. Plus, a tribute to clenched-fist-of-a-man Carlos Tevez before Jim can say otherwise, and a penis is seen in the National League play-off final! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! Season 6 has kicked off with the theme- "The State of the Women's Game". Throughout the season, host Giovanni Pacini will feature guests who are involved in the women's game as well as offering his own insights on the important topics surrounding their game. Today's interview is with Gianna Belcastro, founder of the Women's Sports Matter Podcast. Giovanni opens the show with comments surrounding the USMNT World Cup qualification, controversia...

Jimbo’s back alongside Carl Anka, Duncan Alexander and Dan Bardell to close the international window and look ahead to the return of the Premier League. Carl regales us with tales of his trip to Nigeria as Ghana progress to the World Cup while Mane and some lasers see off Salah’s Egypt. Meanwhile England players stick together as Maguire gets booed by his own fans. The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur is part of a record-breaking attendance at the Clasico at the Camp Nou, a momentous occasion for women’s football and another chance to hail the greatest sports team on the planet. The Premier League returns with the title and top 4 race getting back underway. Are Arsenal or Spurs the favourites? And how embarrassed should they be if Man United get 4th? Plus the Wolves Villa rivalry, Frank Lampard loses at FIFA and Mike Dean becomes VAR. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Ghana qualify for the World Cup (03m 00s) • PART 1b: Senegal knock out Salah and other international business (10m 00s) • PART 2: Barcelona Femenino 5-2 Real Madrid Femenino with Charlotte Harpur (22m 00s) • PART 3: The PL title race and top 4 race (31m 00s) • PART 4: Wolves v Villa and the rest of the Premier League weekend (43m 00s) • PART 5: Inter Totally Cup – Alexander v Hooper (51m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States is going to Qatar after securing a top three spot in the Concacaf World Cup qualifying standings. And despite a disappointing 2-0 loss away to Los Ticos to finish the campaign, Wednesday was a night to celebrate for fans of the Red, White and Blue. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce break down all the action and share their thoughts on the Stars and Stripes' long-awaited return to the greatest tournament in world soccer. In Soccer We Trust is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 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

It's the Prem Show on YouTube Live! Join us on Mondays at 1pm ET at www.elyutu.com or www.youtube.com/soccercooligans Today's Topics Include: Will Smith slapped Chris Rock and since we are comedians, we break it all down. Italy miss the World Cup again! Another Footy Scran Review! We call out another Eurosnob! Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive videos and podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans Watch The Cooligans Clasico right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ied4xYq9gU0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lynsey Hooper is in the hot seat, with Rory Smith, Daniel Storey and Laurie Whitwell for company in the midst of a momentous international break. Gareth Bale silences his critics with a brace for Wales and one of the best free-kicks of all time. Where might his club career take him when he leaves Madrid in the summer? European champions Italy are out of the World Cup after a shock defeat to North Macedonia. Filip Mishov tells us how the underdogs can do the same to Portugal. Canada qualify for their first World Cup since 1986. But can they do it on a warm night in Qatar? Plus Ten Hag, Hegerberg and the dilemma facing players regarding a move next summer. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: VAR at the Oscars (01m 30s) • PART 2: Wales 2-1 Austria (04m 30s) • PART 3a: Italy 0-1 North Macedonia (17m 00s) • PART 3b: Portugal v North Macedonia preview with Filip Mishov (24m 30s) • PART 3c: Ronaldo, Kane & Lewandowski (30m 00s) • PART 4: CAF & CONCACAF – Canada qualify (40m 00s) • PART 5: Ten Hag & Hegerberg (49m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show for your listening pleasure, with more Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian national team chat.It's official! Canada have done it and are heading back to the World Cup for the first time since 1986. It was a historic day in Toronto and our man on the ground Zach shares the experience with us as we chat about qualifying for Qatar, what John Herdman has meant to this team, the rise of Canadian soccer, and a lot more. Plus we hear the thoughts of Atiba Hutchinson on just how good this Golden Generation of young Canadian talent can be.Turning our attention back to the club game, our feature interview this week is with WFC2 head coach Nick Dasovic. We chat about the team being back and what it means for the club, the new MLS Next Pro league, developing young talent, and lots more.We also chat with new North Texas head coach Pa Modou Kah about the new league, leaving CPL champs Pacific FC for a new challenge with a MLS2 team, and how he's grown as a coach during his time on the island. Plus we chat with Vanni Sartini about what the Whitecaps need to work on during this international break and how they can turn their fortunes around, and we look ahead to the 'Caps game with Sporting KC this coming weekend.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.32: Canada are going back to the World Cup44.43: Nick Dasovic interview74.38: WFC2 chat and thoughts of Vanni Sartini82.33: Pa Modou Kah interview and MLS Next Pro chat103.14: Vanni Sartini interview108.30: Whitecaps chat and a look ahead to SKC115.14: Wavelength - Scotland 1986 World Cup Squad - Big Trip To Mexico

Gregg Berhalter has named his squad for the USMNT's final three games of the Concacaf World Cup qualification campaign. Among the 27 called up are Jordan Pefok, Ethan Horvath and Gio Reyna, while John Brooks remains on the outside looking in. On the first ever episode of In Soccer We Trust, Jimmy Conrad, Heath Pearce and Charlie Davies share their instant reactions to the roster and discuss Sergiño Dest's ill-timed injury, In Soccer We Trust is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the In Soccer We Trust team on Twitter: @ISWTPod, @JimmyConrad, @heathpearce, @CharlieDavies9, @PartidoPooper Watch In Soccer We Trust on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4tni-ICN9z0eMIPcf2r2g Subscribe to the In Soccer We Trust podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/InSoccerWeTrust 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

We're back with another packed episode of the AFTN Soccer Show, your Vancouver Whitecaps and North American football podcast, and what a week it's been for Canadian soccer.There's two windows left in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying and with four games remaining, Canada are sitting pretty and on the verge of qualification to Qatar 2022 after wins over Honduras and the US. We look back over those important victories, the key moments that earned the six points, and the standout performances.Plus Zach joins us from Hamilton to chat about what it was like to be at the game and the atmosphere in the stadium, and we look over the current Octagon standings and what is left to play out over the next two months.Our feature interview this episode is with a Canadian national team legend and current Whitecap Tosaint Ricketts. Tos talks to us about recently completing his degree, his role in the Whitecaps front office, his desire to continue playing in MLS, the introduction of 'Stand By Me', and more.Plus we chat about Max Crepeau leaving for LAFC and hear for the first time from the player himself and Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster, talk about Theo Bair leaving for St Johnstone in Scotland, and there's a special Canadian national team themed Wavelength.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.35: Canada v Honduras and the US35.05: More Canada and CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chat65.14: Tosaint Ricketts interview and discussion88.40: Theo Bair is heading to St Johnstone in Scotland98.11: Max Crepeau transfer to LAFC confirmed112.45: Wavelength - Sons Of Andrew - Canada We'll Proudly Play For You

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out for another packed show of Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, and Canadian football chat.It's an exciting time in Canadian soccer and we're in a celebratory mood this episode with Canada getting ever closer to reaching the World Cup in Qatar and the Whitecaps getting set for their first MLS playoff campaign since 2017. Happy days and we have it all covered for you in this episode.We start off on the international stage as Canada made it six points from six in World Cup qualifying in Edmonton and they finish 2021 at the top of the Octo. We look back at the big talking points from the wins over Costa Rica and Mexico and get the inside scoop from our man on the ground at Commonwealth Stadium. Have Canada all but assured a top four finish? Where will the next match against the US be played? We chat about all of this and more.Moving back to domestic matters, as the Whitecaps get set to head to Kansas City in playoff action, we look at the team's poor postseason record, preview the KC match, and chat one-on-one with 'Caps head coach Vanni Sartini.And there's still time for our feature interview this episode as we sit down for a chat with the 'Caps leading scorer Brian White about his career so far, coming to Vancouver, and the game against KC.Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.00: Intro and football cards11.05: Canada are top of the Octo71.16: Whitecaps playoff record and playoff optimism82.13: Vanni Sartini interview91.45: Sporting KC v Whitecaps playoff preview107.00: Brian White interview134.37: Wavelength - Embrace - World At Your Feet

In an international week full of drama, Jimbo welcomes Julien Laurens, Matt Davies-Adams and Sasha Goryunov into the pod. Serbia strike late to win in Lisbon and secure their World Cup qualification and push Portugal into the play-offs. Pressure grows on Fernando Santos after underachieving with one of the most talented squads in the whole world. It’s all to play for for Italy as they head to Northern Ireland on Monday. England are almost there as we give Gareth credit for getting a tune out of players who aren’t performing for their clubs. Dean Smith is the new Norwich manager as Michael Bailey tells us whether this is a situation the hierarchy at Carrow Road lucked into. But don’t get your hopes up of seeing Zizou and his interpreter rock up at Old Trafford any time soon. Plus the investigation rocking PSG women, John Portsmouth Football Club Westwood and the longest away trip in world football. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: The PSG women debacle (01m 00s) • PART 2a: Portugal 1-2 Serbia (05m 30s) • PART 2b: Croatia 1-0 Russia (12m 00s) • PART 2c: England 5-0 Albania (17m 30s) • PART 2d: France 8-0 Kazakhstan (22m 00s) • PART 3: Norwich appoint Dean Smith, with The Athletic’s Michael Bailey (29m 00s) • PART 4: World Cup qualifier previews (45m 00s) • PART 5: The odds with Paddy Power (53m 00s) • PART 6: Women’s Football Weekend (55m 00s) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR 33% OFF THE PRICE OF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION • theathletic.com/totally GET IN TOUCH: • follow us on Instagram • find us on Facebook • send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow READ STUFF ON OUR WEBSITE: • check out thetotallyfootballshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest AFTN Soccer Show is out and it's another packed episode. We thought we'd have a week off from player and management interviews and just focus on the chat this week, as we look at the biggest stories both here in North American soccer and over in the UK.Jonathan Tannenwald from Philadelphia's Inquirer.com joins us to look at the main talking points from a busy week of news in Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League. While the NWSL has a firm date to return, the MLS is still wrangling with their players. Could there even be a lockout?Zachary Meisenheimer then joins us to focus on here in Canada as we look at the proposals to get the Canadian Premier League back playing on an island somewhere, the launch of Atletico Ottawa's new strip, and some murmurs coming out that may affect Canada's big to make the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. All this plus does Jeff Paulus fancy a chocolate digestive and we honour goalkeepers in this week's Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:02.37: MLS tournament plans change again21.39: NWSL return to play all set40.50: Is there going to be a MLS lockout?47.20: Canadian Premier League News of the Week65.30: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Jeff Paulus68.45: Wavelength - Animal Collective - The Goalkeeper72.15: Is there a new CONCACAF qualification system for the 2022 World Cup>86.03: Around The World with Joe Corona - the English Premier League returns soon

You join us in the Emerald Isle for today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. We’re taking a look at a historic afternoon for Irish football from 2001, alongside JOE’s Dion Fanning! The Netherlands arrived at Lansdowne Road with qualification for the 2002 World Cup on the line, while Mick McCarthy’s men had enjoyed a hugely successful qualifying campaign. Louis van Gaal had began to drift from his traditional 4-3-3 philosophy by this point, after a tough spell at Barcelona, and as this game slipped through their fingers he even finished the game playing four strikers. In contrast, Dion remembers how this game was perhaps “the last time Irish football felt united and moving in the same direction.” The Green Army were still the usual underdogs but, with a fantastic goal from Jason McAteer and a stalwart performance from captain Roy Keane, they secured World Cup qualification in front of 35,000 at Lansdowne Road. Fancy getting in touch? Email us at [email protected] or find us social media— just search 'Football Ramble Daily'. For more stories from the annals of football history, visit www.theblizzard.co.uk to explore their archives that contain over 700 articles of stories just like this one! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada's World Cup quest and Vancouver Whitecaps offseason plans with guests Mauro Rosales, Christian Dean and Fraser Aird