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Matt Crocker is set to become the U.S. Soccer Federation's new sporting director and Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce have some thoughts on the matter. Plus, Leeds United's Premier League fate hangs in the balance and that's bad news for three USMNT stars, reaction to the USYNT being drawn into Group B of the U-20 World Cup, and the guys share their Best Teammates XIs. (00:47) USSF to hire Matt Croker: Is Southampton's sporting director the right fit? (13:50) Was Gooch a candidate for the role? (20:51) The next USMNT manager: Does Jesse Marsch become the favorite again? (25:47) Leeds' fire fight: Aaronson's dip, Marsch's culpability (40:25) Yunus Musah wants out of Valencia, Ricardo Pepi to Palace buzz (50:35) Best Teammates of All Time XIs (58:20) USYNT learns its U20 World Cup group opponents 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

Rog is joined by Leeds United's Brenden Aaronson and Weston McKennie, and Fulham's Tim Ream and Antonee Robinson ahead of their respective teams clash this Saturday in the Premier League. A conversation that provides unique insight into the bond these USMNT teammates experience abroad. Also, why Weston misses Cheez-Itz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Bardell is with George Elek, Tim Spiers and bet365's Steve Freeth to look ahead to the Premier League weekend & FA Cup semi-finals. The panel assess Arsenal's recent wobble ahead of Southampton visiting the Emirates, with Man City in FA Cup semi-final action this weekend. We also assess the race for European qualification, analyse the latest twists and turns in the battle for survival including The Athletic's Leeds United writer Phil Hay looking into the Elland Road side's recent struggles. Plus, there's a look ahead to the action at Wembley along with our weekly trivia. Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Leeds United in disarray, we go for the low hanging fruit, including jibes at Frank Lampard. Plus: Michael makes a promise if the Whites stay up. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul, Chris, Ste & Ste P are here for this weeks Redmen Originals Podcast as they reflect on Liverpool's 6-1 win over Leeds United at Elland Road last night. Cody Gakpo, Mo Salah (2), Diogo Jota (2) & Darwin Nunez got the goals for the reds, however, Trent Alexander-Arnold stole the show with his performance from right back & midfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Phil Hay tries to sum up Leeds United's capitulation against Liverpool in just 15 minutes. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know what happened. Again. Here's what we made of it all. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds United have filed record breaking accounts, but where does the money come from and where does it go (besides Jean Kevin Augustin)? Will football ever pursue a different way? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this clip from Thursday Night Pint, the guys talk through Liverpool's upcoming away game at Leeds United who beat the Reds at Anfield earlier in the season. To watch the full show head to The Redmen TV YouTube channel now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jurgen Klopp spoke to the media as The Reds prepare to face Leeds at Elland Road on Monday Night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One hefty Jean-Kévin Augustin shaped bill for Leeds United has helped us to forget all the woes of Crystal Palace already. We review all the latest news and preview the visit of Liverpool. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite Leeds United's thumping at the hands of Palace, the Premier League relegation places have been determined! Clips from the week in football. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction to Leeds United's stunning second half collapse against Roy Hodgson's Eagles. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victorious reaction straight from Elland Road following United's crucial win in the relegation clash against Cooper's Trees. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Hay joins us to start off the week in style. What did The Athletic's Leeds United writer make of the Whites' performance at the Emirates? And what will the Forest game yield? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thoughts at full time as United fell to a defeat at the Emirates, despite a promising opening half hour. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds United have won a really enormous trophy. We go over the latest news from the international break and preview the return of the Premier League. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chat to Leeds United fan Jonny Cooper about his stat work at Opta - just how does he come up with the facts he regularly tweets about the Whites? Jonny discusses his previous role coming up with the LUFC Football Manager numbers and the stat he wants to tweet before the season ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds United Women have a chance to bring home their first silverware in 13 years on Sunday. Acting captain Olivia Smart gives us the lowdown ahead of the FAWNL Plate final. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction on the whistle to Leeds United's incredible win in an incident filled match at Molineux. Wow. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Leeds United hovering around the Premier League basement, we're gonna have to talk about it aren't we? We also try and talk ourselves into a Leeds win at Wolves. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back on Fabian Delph's star turn for Leeds United's League 1 visit to the Seagulls' temporary home at a Sussex athletics stadium. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Elland Road into he studio with thoughts on the point against Brighton, secured with goals from Bamford and Harrison. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was plenty of excitement around Anfield when Robbie Keane joined Liverpool from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2008, but a spell that lasted just six months left many wondering what could have been. In the latest episode of We Are Liverpool, Keane talks with Peter McDowall and Robbie Fowler about what he envisaged when joining his boyhood club and why he believes things didn’t work out as planned. The Republic of Ireland legend also shares stories of his time playing around the world; from the phone call he received to join Coventry City to who the worst roommate was at Inter Milan, and sharing his culinary skills with Fowler when the two paired up at Leeds United. For more information, visit liverpoolfc.com/info/podcasts

Even when Leeds United lose there's something to smile about. Please do enjoy the Man Utd fans before and after the game at Anfield. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United left Stamford Bridge empty handed after Graham Potter's Chelsea scored the only goal of the game to secure victory. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, Tim Spiers and bet365's Steve Freeth as Manchester City look to respond to Arsenal opening up a five-point lead in the Premier League. Chelsea welcome Leeds United to Stamford Bridge with the pressure ramping up on Graham Potter while Manchester United look for a first win at Anfield since 2016, while the Reds head into the game unbeaten in four without conceding. Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIFA Awards show brought plenty of discussion as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the soccer content that you need! First, Lalas and Mosse react to Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martínez winning the best goalkeeper & player of the year. Lalas and Mosse also debate whether Alex Morgan & USWNT should have gotten more representation and go over the top MLS games this weekend, featuring LAFC vs. Portland and FC Dallas vs. L.A. Galaxy. Moving over to Europe, Lalas and Mosse debate which clubs would be the best fit for Christian Pulisic which features the likes of A.C. Milan, Newcastle United, Leeds United, and Real Madrid. Lalas and Mosse also make sure to talk about the top games in Europe this weekend such as Chelsea vs. Leeds United, Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig, and FC Barcelona vs. Valencia CF. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about Chelsea's woes and Gregg Berhalter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't to be for a profligate Leeds United side that dominated the game at Craven Cottage but fell to two quality long range strikes. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We preview Leeds United's fifth round trip to Craven Cottage as the Whites pursue a place in the FA Cup quarter final. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Major League Soccer is BACK as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the soccer content that you need! First, Lalas and Mosse dive into the results from the MLS, featuring St. Louis City SC's impressive victory over Austin FC, Atlanta United's late victory over San Jose, Seattle Sounders' dominant victory over Colorado, and much more! Heading over to Europe next, Lalas and Mosse recap the top games from the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 which features Arsenal's tight victory over Leicester City, Leeds United's much-needed victory against Southampton, Dortmund's victory over Hoffenheim, Real Madrid's draw against Atlético Madrid, PSG's blowout victory against Marseille, and Napoli's win against Empoli. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse debate whether USMNT players such as Brenden Aaronson are struggling to adapt to European competition after the World Cup break and react to Jürgen Klinsmann becoming the manager of South Korea for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle react to the Champions League Round of 16 results & Manchester United's comeback win over Barcelona.

Leeds United have a manager at last, but will his work permit arrive in time for Saturday's must-win against Southampton? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds United's new £5m man bagged his first, second and third goals for the Whites, dressed like Lazio, at the Dell, over the same weekend as the solar eclipse. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full time reaction as a dreadful Leeds United performance led to defeat at Goodison Park. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He was Leeds United manager for just a few short months, but then that was nothing new under Massimo Cellino. Here's what went on during that... era? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will be Leeds United's new manager, or should we commission the statue of Skubes now? Including our Man Utd preview part 2. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, bet365's Steve Freeth and The Athletic's Tim Spiers to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action, including Monday night's Merseyside derby. Chelsea's trip to West Ham United is also on the menu along with Leeds United v Manchester United four days on from their 2-2 draw at Old Trafford as well as Manchester City looking to respond to defeat at Tottenham as Aston Villa travel to the Etihad. Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are gearing UP for all the action this weekend, as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the content that you need! To start off the show, Lalas and Mosse react to Leeds United's 2-2 draw against Manchester United. During the discussion, Lalas and Mosse touch on Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson's fit with Leeds United. Afterwards, Lalas and Mosse react to Pellegrino Matarazzo becoming the manager of Hoffenheim and what it could mean for the future of USMNT. Lalas and Mosse then look abroad as they discuss the upcoming matches in Europe, featuring Barcelona's matchup against Villarreal, Arsenal's matchup against Brentford, and Napoli's matchup vs. Cremonese. To wrap up the show, Lalas reveals which league he would play in if he was 20 years old again and also react to the news of Saudi Arabia amping up their attempts in hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Giles joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball to discuss Leeds United's search for a new manager, Jurgen Klopp's inability to fix Liverpool and what VAR would have been like in 1970s football. In association with Sky

Robbie Mustoe and Danny Higginbotham discuss Jesse March at Leeds and Man City charged by the Premier League.

USMNT may be looking for a new head coach and Jesse Marsch might be our best option. Some will want someone like Marcelo Bielsa or Rafa Benitez, some will want Gregg Berhalter to stay in the job, but many are now saying that Jesse Marsch, who was recently sacked as manager of Leeds United in the Premier League, may be the perfect option for the USMNT. But is he progress, or more of the same? Let us know what you think. Exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SoccerCooligans This is where we put everything we shouldn't say 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Mark Chapman, Matt Slater and Phil Hay as they explore Leeds United's decision to sack Jesse Marsch - as well as the ongoing power struggle at Elland Road. The panel explore the ownership structure at Leeds with 49ers Enterprises holding a significant minority share in the club, with an option to complete a full buy-out in January 2024, who is making the big calls: them or Andrea Radrizzani? The consortium's role in the January transfer window is also analysed as well as assessing who could be at the top of Victor Orta's list to replace Marsch in the dugout. Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Molloy was joined by Daniel McDonnell of the Irish Independent on Tuesday's edition of The Football Show on Off The Ball. From Manchester City's battle with the Premier League to Liverpool's problems on the pitch, the lads were also joined by BBC Sport journalist Adam Pope to discuss Leeds United and who they might turn to as a replacement for Jesse Marsch. In association with Sky

Leeds United fans give their final assessment of Jesse Marsch and we hear some of the latest lunacy from the football world this week. 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gordon Duncan is joined by Mark Wilson and Gordon Daziel as they discuss the recent rumors linking Leeds United with Celtic boss Ange Postecolgu...

The weekend brought a lot of noise to the soccer world as Alexi Lalas, and David Mosse have you covered with everything that went down! Lalas and Mosse react to the news of Leeds United deciding to sack Jesse Marsch. Lalas and Mosse analyze what went wrong for Marsch at Leeds United and debate whether USMNT should pursue him as their manager for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Continuing with the Leeds United theme, Lalas and Mosse ponder the future for USMNT Internationals Brenden Aaronson and Weston McKennie. Lalas and Mosse move to Germany afterward as they react to Jordan Pefok and Gio Reyna bagging goals for Dortmund and Union Berlin. Lalas and Mosse then react to the news of Manchester City allegedly breaking FFP violations and question what the Premier League should do with Pep Guardiola and the PL Title contenders. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about the future for USMNT goalkeepers, and Lalas recaps what happened at the wedding he attended! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Marsch time at Elland Road is over after a string of disappointing results. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce react to the news and discuss whether the former Leeds United boss is the right man to fill the USMNT head coach vacancy. In other news, Weston McKennie's Premier League debut and the Seattle Sounders FIFA Club World Cup campaign didn't go to plan, but it wasn't all doom and gloom as Gio Reyna, Jordan Pefok, Malik Tillman and Auston Trusty all got on the scoresheet, Luca De La Torre turned provider for Celta Vigo, and Tim Ream is in the form of his life. (03:00) -- Jesse Marsch sacked by Leeds (15:05) -- Next step for Leeds as manager (23:00) -- Weston McKennie's move and what firing means for the U.S. midfielder (35:41) -- Americans Abroad: Gio Reyna stays hot (49:32) -- Tyler Booth needs to be capped! (1:00:08) -- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang possibly joining LAFC 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

Vinny Perth joins Nathan Murphy after Nottingham Forest beat Leeds United at home in the Premier League

Leeds United added Weston McKennie, Georginio Rutter & Max Wöber to the squad and held onto Jackie Harrison. How do you rate the January window? 🎧 Listen ad-free & get bonus shows: sqbl.co/plus · 🏷 Get 10% off your legal fees: levisolicitors.co.uk/thesquareball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.