World Cup News

Josh Guesman from the Corner of the Galaxy podcast and blog comes into the devil's lair to talk about what it's like covering the LA Galaxy as a reporter. He gives us a glimpse into press coverage from MLS, what Zlatan is like as a person, how the MLS has grown since he started covering it in 2009, and where he thinks it's going in the next 10 years. We also ponder about what the LA Galaxy would look like if David Beckham never came. Then hop over to the El Traffico to talk about the new, exciting rivalry in LA. I'd also like to say that this man has a silky smooth radio voice and is a delight to listen to.

Nick and Bates talk the week's MLS games, including a goal that wasn't, the LA Galaxy rout of Kansas City, what defenders should be asking for in the next CBA and a walkout in Seattle.

This week we tip our hats to Chris Wondolowski as he broke the all-time MLS scoring record in emphatic fashion. We talk about teams like LA Galaxy and San Jose getting a much needed boost, as well as where some clubs continue to just spin their wheels.

Alexi and Mosse react to the LA Galaxy building a statue of David Beckham in the State of the Union (3:38). Also, Declan Rice and the dual-national issue is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (18:02). Then, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Americans in Italy and fans influencing opponents are looked at in Ask Alexi (30:38). Finally, the Champions League round of 16, Dortmund feeling pressure and the Mauro Icardi saga all headline The Back Three (38:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's two weeks till the new MLS season gets underway which is both exciting and worrying for Vancouver Whitecaps fans. Fredy Montero is returning to Vancouver and set to join the team in LA later this week. But as new players continue to be announced and get set to join the preseason camp, who will arrive in time to stake a claim to a place in the starting XI on March 2nd against Minnesota? We look at that and who has the advantage right now, after the latest preseason friendly. Plus we delve a little bit into the 'Chalk Talk' Marc Dos Santos gave the media this past week We also give our picks for how the MLS West and East will play out, look at the MLS and CPL news from the past week and bring you two Wavelengths in tribute to the recently departed Gordon Banks. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode:03.48: Fredy Montero is back!20.53: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive - Andy Rose26.20: Whitecaps chat - the latest preseason match v LA Galaxy, who's starting v Minnesota, squad battles, and MDS' tactics45.32: Wavelength - La Ruda Salska - La Parade de Gordon Banks52.32: MLS season predictions78.32: MLS News of the Week90.47: Canadian Championship chat and the thoughts of MDS99.45: Marcel de Jong - TVOD103.30: Wavelength - The Bantams - Gordon Banks109.09: BC Soccerweb headlines - football news from around the world

Jimbo is joined by Michael Cox, Jack Lang, Alvaro Romeo and Jonathan Northcroft to reflect on the tragic events at Leicester. Plus, Barca rule the Clasico; the Ross Barkley renaissance; and LA Galaxy miss out on the playoffsRUNNING ORDER:• PART 1: Remembering Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha - with Jonathan Northcroft (00m 40s)• PART 2: El Clasico review - tactics, morse code, etymology and more (05m 30s)• PART 3a: Burnley 0 - 4 Chelsea - the rise of Ross Barkley (21m 40s)• PART 3b: Man U 1 - 2 - Pogba’s showboating (27m 10s) • PART 3c: Palace 2 - 2 Arsenal - Picasso’s Ozil (32m 00s)• PART 4: Big wins for Liverpool, Watford and Bournemouth and the rest of the PL weekend (36m 20s) • PART 5a: Euro, Scotland and MLS round-up… (46m 20s) • PART 5b: …and the latest from Chile’s Venezuelan hopeless romantic (57m 20s)• PART 5c: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (60m 00s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes (61m 20s)GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/)• [find us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)•[send us a tweet: @TheTotallyShow](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [Paddy Power - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been an eventful week for Vancouver Whitecaps, albeit not the kind of headlines the club would be hoping they'd be making at this point of the season. Carl Robinson's departure was a look to the future for the 'Caps, but if anyone thought it was going to have an immediate impact on the present, Saturday's loss to the LA Galaxy quickly dispelled those thoughts. We look back on the week that was, talking some more about Robbo's release and who the prime candidates are to take over from him. Marc Dos Santos may be the standout name at the top of many people's lists, but who else is in the frame? And what identity will that see the 'Caps with moving forward? We also pick over the bones of the loss in LA, hear from both interim head coaches, and bring you Zlatan Ibrahimovic's view on Alphonso Davies heading to Bayern Munich. The playoffs are still a mathematical possibility, but it's one tricky equation to make that happen. All this, plus we look at what Robbo's departure will mean to some of the current squad, play you Kendall Waston's thoughts on it all, and English punk poet Patrik Fitzgerald features in this week's Wavelength. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:03.05: Robbo's firing and the state of the Whitecaps FO40.55: Whitecaps' coaching candidates58.59: LA Galaxy v Vancouver Whitecaps analysis65.31: Craig Dalrymple audio - 69.27: More Galaxy v Whitecaps analysis77.08: Whitecaps player chat - present and future81.06: Kendall Waston scrum post-Robbo firing and discussion96.12: Zlatan Ibrahimovic talks Alphonso Davies105.36: Wavelength - Patrik Fitzgerald - No Fun Football111.32: BC Soccerweb headlines - a look at some stories from around the football world

Action packed episode today! The USMNT legend, Clint Dempsey retires. US Soccer goes to the White House. Tata Martino knows more English than he lets on. Plus we go over a bunch of the MLS matches for the weekend! Segment 1: Even though MLS players retire, they are still pretty good at soccer. Segment 2: How bad do the LA Galaxy need to play before they make changes to their back line? Sponsor: On The Volley Apparel - Pick up some of the freshest urban soccer apparel you'll ever wear at onthevolleyapparel.com and use promo code COOLIGANS for 20% off your entire order. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts In Memory of NYCFC supporter Tirzah Rivera: https://www.gofundme.com/in-memory-of-tirzah-gonzalez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by LA artist Geoff Gouveia. Geoff was the guy who created the famous LAFC mural that got buffed by LA Galaxy fans. Geoff is doing a lot of great work in soccer and came by to talk about it. We also discuss the infamous Alan Gordon photo! Segment 1: Listen to our big announcement and no we're not referring to Alan Gordon! Segment 2: Interview w/ Geoff Gouveia (@geoffgouveia) Segment 3: Errbody gets a red card. Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel! Pick up a Gulliest Tee at onthevolleyapparel.com. Use promo code "COOLIGANS" for 20% off your entire order. SeatGeek! Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse react to President Trump's tweet about the 2026 World Cup in the State of the Union (4:26). The dynamics of the Ballon d'Or in a World Cup year is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (14:49). Also, the guys discuss rooting interests in the World Cup in Ask Alexi (24:35) and break down Groups A, B and C in the World Cup Update (37:26). Finally, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's challenge to his LA Galaxy teammates headlines The Back Three (47:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi and Mosse relive Zlatan Ibrahimovic's unbelievable debut with the LA Galaxy in the State of the Union (1:48). In Mosse Makes the Case (12:39), Mosse makes a pitch for American fans to watch more of the Bundesliga. Also, Alexi looks at the glory of winning the World Cup vs. winning the Champions League in Ask Alexi (21:24) and the guys offer up their top 3 World Cup contenders in World Cup Update (30:07). Finally, reaction to the USMNT's friendly victory against Paraguay headlines The Back Three (36:38). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle recap Tottenham's impressive 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge (1:20) and go into detail on Dele Alli's recent resurgence, Toby Alderweireld's future and Antonio Conte's influence on Chelsea's downfall this season. Plus, a chat on Arsenal's 3-0 win over Stoke City (28:45) and a look ahead to the midweek Champions League and Europa League matches (37:45). Finally, thoughts on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's delightful debut for the LA Galaxy in MLS (43:40).

Let's just forget last week's game against LA Galaxy. We'll put it down to the Vancouver Whitecaps disease of struggling against weakened teams. They always seems to do better against the better ones, so at least that gives some home ahead of a trip to the Eastern Conference leading Columbus Crew.Joe Deasy, Gideon Hill, and Nicolaas Rupprecht preview the match, looking at what we can expect from a fired up Crew side. What will the Whitecaps look like? Can they break down a team that doesn't have 10 men behind the ball? Will there actually be some decent delivery this week? All this and a lot more are discussed in this week's preview episode. We're also joined by Whitecaps midfielder Jordon Mutch to talk about settling in to Vancouver, what he's made of MLS so far, and what he expects this weekend. All this, plus "Do You Know Who I Am?" and our prediction game. Have a listen!

Alexi and Mosse look at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's blockbuster move to the LA Galaxy in the State of the Union (2:33). In Mosse Makes the Case (11:47), Mosse delves into the pressure piled on South American teams at the upcoming World Cup, including a possible dark-horse contender. Also, Alexi weighs in on the Christen Press saga in Ask Alexi (17:44) and the guys examine France's mettle in the World Cup Update (27:37). Finally, the USMNT's friendly against Paraguay headlines The Back Three (23:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's good to have constants in your life, right? When a weakened team comes to B.C. Place, Vancouver Whitecaps fail to rise to the occasion seems to be one of those, and it was the same again on Saturday night when a highly depleted LA Galaxy side came and left with a point in a 0-0 draw. We pick over the bones of that game and individual performances, and hear from Galaxy head coach Sigi Schmid and 'Caps coach Carl Robinson. Plus we look back at the Whitecaps report card on the squad four games in. Turning our attention to the 'Caps defence, we discuss the overturning of Kendall Waston's red card, sit down for a chat with Uruguayan centre back Jose Aja about his move to Vancouver and how he's settling in, and we find out if Aaron Maund fancies a chocolate digestive. All this plus we chat with Canada national team and LAFC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, look at the week's action in MLS West, discuss MLS derbies, look at some of the stories making the news around the world, and Half Man Half Biscuit are back in this week's Wavelength section. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.25: Whitecaps v Galaxy Match In Review17.51: Sigi Schmid and Carl Robinson audio24.10: Whitecaps v Galaxy chat on players42.07: Whitecaps Report Card so far54.10: Kendall Waston red card rescinded56.05: Jose Aja interview and discussion66.51: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Aaron Maund69.02: MLS West Week In Review74.24: MLS derbies chat featuring Sigi Schmid82.36: Mark-Anthony Kaye interview and discussion92.14: Canada v New Zealand chat95.31: BC Soccerweb headlines110.35: Wavelength - Half Man Half Biscuit - Bob Wilson, Anchorman

Gary sits down with US national team and LA Galaxy legend Gyasi Zardes. Now at Columbus Crew, Gyasi talks about the differences between college and pro, learning from Premier League pros, the impact Jurgen Klinsmann had on him, and the experience of playing against Messi and Neymar.

The new MLS season is almost upon us. Vancouver Whitecaps kick off their 2018 campaign next Sunday, and we have a season preview episode for you this week.Jonathan Tannenwald from Philly.com joins us to talk about the Eastern Conference and Steven Agen from Radio Cascadia chats with us about the West. We also bring you all the big Whitecaps and MLS stories of the week, and bring you the latest info we have on the Tim Parker contract negotiations and possible trade. Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:02.23: Whitecaps News of the Week - Tim Parker trade talk, Sean Franklin and Jose Aja sign, and the 'Caps beat LA Galaxy, fan survey36.33: MLS News of the Week - CCL, Jordan Morris injury, Rapids struggles, and more40.35: Eastern Conference preview with Jonathan Tannenwald64.00: Western Conference preview with Steven Agen88.37: Wavelength - Art Brut - St Pauli99.28: BC Soccerweb headlines 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!

In the debut episode, Alexi and FOX Soccer researcher/stats guru David Mosse dive in on the upcoming U.S. Soccer Federation presidential election. Alexi dishes on Eric Wynalda in his State of the Union (1:44), while Mosse goes in on Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo's futures in his Mosse Makes the Case segment (14:21). Also, Christian Pulisic's tenure at Borussia Dortmund gets addressed in Ask Alexi (37:52) and rumors of Zlatan Ibrahimovic joining up with the LA Galaxy this summer headlines The Back Three (42:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew SC at Orlando City, Recapping Crew SC vs. LA Galaxy, Cracking the Code, and Man Balls of The Week SEGMENT TWO: Stef Steffen stops by the show to talk about things and also stuff. Not only is she a Celebrity Fan and mother to Crew SC starting goalkeeper Zack Steffen, but she's also a human being. We think. Tune in to find out. SEGMENT THREE: Reading your hot takes aka The Battle for The Grand Prize, Prediction scores, Prediction updates, previewing Crewzers FC vs. FC Dallas, HangOnTour, the AGS Attack War, and so much fucking more.

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

We are going down the line of the Lalas family to make sure we get every Lalas hot take! Greg Lalas of Major League Soccer joins us today to talk about the content efforts of MLS to grow the league. Greg is the head of digital content at MLS who has not only played in the league, but has been a huge part of everything you see on mlssoccer.com and social media. We also discuss the hot weekend in MLS! Matches we cover this week: RBNY v TOR ATL v HOU ORL v NYC MIN v LA MTL v POR PHI v COL Segment 1: The new rivalry between LA Galaxy and LAFC may have turned into a gang war. Segment 2: Interview with Greg Lalas (Director of Digital Media at mlssoccer.com) Segment 3: Are Argentinians ruining Major League Soccer? COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS ARE COMING SOON! WOULD YOU LIKE ONE? GET ON OUR EMAIL LIST AT SOCCERCOOLIGANS.COM TO BE THE FIRST TO GET ACCESS TO THE LIMITED SUPPLY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has the doom and gloom been lifted in Whitecapsland? Well, just as one swallow doesn't make a summer, one victory doesn't mean Vancouver Whitecaps have turned their season around. But it's a promising sign. We look back on the 'Caps 4-2 win over LA Galaxy. The highs, the lows, and all the main talking points, blown calls, and questions the match posed. Have the 'Caps finally found their clinical finisher in Fredy Montero? Did the Kekuta Manneh trade finally give the rest of the squad the wake up call they needed? What does the addition of Tony Tchani mean to this team? And who was that in Mati Laba's shirt and what have you done with the real Mati? We'll hear from the LA losers too, from grumpy head coach Curt Onalfo, Jermaine Jones, and Ashley Cole, as LA were (mostly) brutally honest about their shortcomings. One player who never made it past half time was Erik Hurtado. We chat with the striker about his season so far and what it meant to him personally to lose his best friend in the team in Manneh. Our main player interview this week is with Residency alumni Sam Adekugbe, back in Vancouver rehabbing the injury he picked up while on loan with Brighton and Hove Albion. We chat with Sam about his time with English Championship side so far, his current injury, his frustrations, and what the future may hold in store for him. Will it be in Canada or England? And there's still time for I, Ludicrous to feature again in this week's Wavelength section and to look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League semi-final at home to Tigres on Wednesday. Have a listen!

In today's episode we discuss some of our favorite moments from MLS and the Premier League. We also talk about how more soccer injuries in America, means more soccer players in America. Segment 1: Brian Rowe takes the day off for the LA Galaxy Break 1: For Great Underwear Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 2: Can Everton win the Premier League? Break 2 : For Great Underwear Use Promo Code 'Cooligans' for 20% on MackWeldon.com Segment 3 : Abby Wambach inspires us all while managing to sell us her new autobiography. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at Vancouver Whitecaps draw with LA Galaxy and ahead to their clash with DC United. Plus WFC2 USL talk and interviews with striker Daniel Haber and defender Kadin Chung.

Rog talks with with LA Galaxy's Gyasi Zardes on playing for his hometown club, the USMNT's World Cup qualifying campaign, and Stevie G.'s In-N-Out Burger order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vancouver Whitecaps v Houston and LA, and an extended chat with Houston Dynamo head coach Owen Coyle.

I: Boxing Day, WTF is it? Break: RBNY season recap by Juan Escalante @Nerdwich II: MLS Transfer and LA Galaxy Fire Sale III: Premier League and La Liga Transfer Rumours Follow The Cooligans on all social media @soccercooligans @notalexis @chrispolanco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Davo break down Chelsea's first win of the season, Manchester City's perfect start and a red carpet MLS affair between LA Galaxy and NYCFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vancouver Whitecaps v LA Galaxy postgame show with audio from both locker rooms. Featuring Carl Robinson, Bruce Arena, Robbie Keane, David Ousted, Kendall Waston, Kekuta Manneh, Pedro Morales, AJ DeLaGarza and Gyasi Zardes.

Vancouver Whitecaps boss Carl Robinson talks extensively about the season past and what is to come and we hear from LA Galaxy players and Bruce Arena ahead of Sunday's MLS Cup