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Romelu Lukaku’s done it again! Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to celebrate football’s premium bromance as Antonio Conte’s Inter advance to the Europa League final on the back of another cracking performance from the Belgian. Elsewhere we bid farewell to some European stalwarts moving on to pastures new, as David Silva joins Real Sociedad and Blaise Matuidi links up with former teammate David Beckham at Inter Miami. And, sound the alarm yet again because there’s another Newcastle takeover rumour circling! On this week's edition of The Topics, we want to know: what changes would you make to food at football stadiums? Email [email protected] or tweet us using #RambleTopics ***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. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi and Mosse break down the Champions League quarterfinals, starting with Neymar’s performance for PSG vs. Atalanta (7:25). Then, the guys discuss Tyler Adams’ game-winner (21:30), Bayern’s destruction of Barcelona (34:32) and Man City’s stumble against Lyon (49:07). Also, the MLS is Back tournament final, David Beckham’s Inter Miami and Weston McKennie’s future are looked at in #AskAlexi (1:01:42). Finally, Alexi caps the show with a story about deep-sea fishing (1:17:26) in another remote edition of the State of the Union Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soccer in America is happening right now with the NWSL Challenge Cup and the MLS is Back Tournament, even though it got off to a rocky start with a few teams having to withdraw from their respective tournaments. Both tournaments have been exciting though and we spend today's show talking about both with some incredible guests. NWSL Lead Reporter Marisa Pilla joins us to discuss the upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup Quarterfinals. Then we talk to Orlando City Designated Player Dom Dwyer from inside the bubble in Orlando. He talks about his new coach, the rivalry with Atlanta United, and how concerned he was about the injury to Inter Miami CB Andre Reyes. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLS Is Back Tournament kicked off last Wednesday, so Musa and Ryan discuss the conditions surrounding its questionable return as well as Orlando’s beating Inter Miami in the opener and how the circumstances differ from the NWSL Challenge Cup (03.48). They take a question on how the NWSL compares to leagues in Europe, and explore whether the next NWSL CBA may allow USWNT players to play in Europe (10:40). They recap the wild Milan vs. Juventus game, Ralf Rangnick taking over for Stefano Pioli next season (15:11), whether Kai Havertz would fit at Chelsea as a rumored move to London gains steam (23:05), how the lack of a crowd affects field-player traits (30:05), and what footballing minutiae they love, including player and managerial sartorial choices (34:37). 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.

This episode was taped on May 26th before protests for the murder of George Floyd, so we won't be addressing much of what's been going on the last few days. Make sure to listen our Friday episode, as we will take the time to discuss what's been going on and how it is affecting the soccer community. Today we are joined by Victor Ulloa of Inter Miami FC. Victor is an FC Dallas homegrown who spent one year in Cincinnati but he then took his talents to South Beach. Way to help the #BlackLivesMatter movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luis Argudo has been in the MLS since 2018. After 2 seasons with the Columbus Crew (39 appearances), Luis was drafted by Inter Miami with the seventh overall pick of the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft. Prior to this, he played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after he transferred from Elon University. Great conversation with another Wake Forest product.

In this Full Episode, the guys interview Max Ramos, president of the Siege Supporters Club for Inter Miami CF, to get an inside look at what its like to be a part of one of the newest supporters sections for one of the newest MLS teams! Send any emails with questions or comments to: [email protected] Follow the Pod on Social Media! Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_... Follow Andrew on Social Me...

In this episode, the guys are joined by guest Jason Distefano to talk MLS Week 2! They cover Red Bulls vs Real Salt Lake, DC United v Inter Miami, Colorado v Orlando, LAFC v Houston, San Jose v Minnesota, and have an in depth conversation about Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati. They give MLS Week 3 Fantasy advice and predictions as well! Have a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know! Support the show

Alexi and Mosse give their early assessment on David Beckham's Inter Miami in the State of the Union (3:24). Also, a soap opera-esque love triangle in Argentina is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (17:45). Then, the best soccer cities in the U.S., Liverpool's dip and Alexi's diet are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:42). Finally, the impact of the coronavirus, Champions League and Gio Reyna's USMNT pledge headline The Back Three (43:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We went to the MLS 25th Anniversary Celebration last week and spoke to everyone on the red carpet. Today's show includes our interview with Inter Miami owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas. Finally, The Cooligans and David Beckham collab you've all been waiting for. Plus we talk to USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Nashville SC President Ian Ayre, USMNT Legend Marcelo Balboa, and SKC Midfielder Gianluca Busio. If that isn't enough, we are also joined in-studio by comedian and tv host and big time Arsenal supporter Romesh Ranganathan who is in town from the UK doing stand-up shows at the Soho Playhouse in NYC. Get tickets here: https://www.romeshranganathan.co.uk/tour/ Today's Podcast Sponsosrs: Project Goal: We'll be hosting the Project Goal Fundraiser in Rhode Island on March 27th, 2020. Go to projectgoal.org for details Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel and get the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse dive in on the USMNT and USWNT's negotiating power in the State of the Union (5:57). Also, Manchester City's European ban is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (21:49). Then, Rodolfo Pizarro to Inter Miami, Jurgen Klinsmann drama and Alexi's alternate careers are looked at in Ask Alexi (34:20). Finally, this week's UCL knockout matches, the CONCACAF Champions League and Chelsea agreeing to buy Hakim Ziyech headline The Back Three (49:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse discuss Chicharito's comments about MLS "retirement" in the State of the Union (4:05). Also, the future of domestic cups is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (20:29). Then, Inter Miami's star power (or lack thereof), Coutinho's future and Alexi catching up on "The Mandalorian" are looked at in Ask Alexi (32:22). Finally, Real Madrid/Barcelona, the Bundesliga title race and transfer deadline day headline The Back Three (41:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices