Jack Collins is joined by Felipe Cárdenas to talk all things USMNT, Mexico and Marcelo Bielsa rumors! What is the future of Ricardo Pepi in the USMNT squad? What's the latest on Flo Balogun? Plus, Felipe tries to make sense of everything going on with Mexico. And, Marcelo Bielsa is rumored to be the next coach of Uruguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter is joined by Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard in the hit series on Apple TV+. Jeff and Brendan discuss soccer culture in America, the impact "Ted Lasso" has had on Americans abroad, and the USMNT and USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and The Athletic's Omar Garrick discuss the biggest headlines heading into the European International break — Kylian Mbappe named captain of France, Garth Southgate's England selection, Italy's young squad, and resets from Belgium and Portugal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey to discuss Manchester City's Round-of-16 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, are City UCL favorites, and Erling Haaland's 5-goal performance. Plus, a preview of possible quarterfinals matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio dive into the U.S. Soccer investigation into former U.S. men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter. What was found, Reynas’ involvement and what’s next? Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Nick Mohammed join Mike Zimmermann and Sean Fitz-Gerald on The Athletic Soccer Show to talk Season 3 of "Ted Lasso", Nate's heel turn, Ted's man-management, Roy Kent's character development and Coach Beard's words of wisdom. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe and Pablo Maurer talk about their trip to Miami and what the people of south Florida think about the prospect of the great #10 coming to Major League Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal says his goodbye to Allocation Disorder and The Athletic. Sam and Paul reflect on their friendship throughout the years, the origins of Allocation Disorder, and share some laughs along the way. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill react to Liverpool's 7-0 win against Manchester United at Anfield. Are the Reds back on track? How has the front three of Salah, Gakpo and Nuñez developed? Plus, Mo Salah becomes Liverpool's all-time scorer in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Seb Stafford-Bloor head on over to Germany to tackle all the headlines in the Bundesliga — Gio Reyna and Jordan Pefok seem to be out of favor; what does that mean for their future? What has changed with Bayern Munich this season? Are Dortmund serious title challenger? Plus, the incredible story of Union Berlin. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe and Pablo sit down with Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff to talk all things "Verde and Black". What are the areas of improvement for the 2023 season? What can Austin FC's ceiling as a franchise be compared to bigger market clubs? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio look back at the first MLS weekend of the 2023 season! DC United impressed, Thiago Almada's brace, El Trafico snow-out. Plus, the guys recap their 2nd annual "Anonymous MLS Executive Survey". Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring you their 2023 MLS season preview, including playoff picture, surprises, and bold predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter and Backheeled's Joe Lowery dive into MLS coaches to watch in the upcoming 2023 season. Which head coaches have an up-hill challenge? Any coaches on the hot-seat? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer sat down with Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville to discuss the possibility of Lionel Messi coming to Miami, working under David Beckham and the MLS playoff format. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Abnos, Pablo Maurer and Felipe Cárdenas react to the news of Major League Soccer expanding their playoff format. Is this a good thing for the league? What could be possible downfalls? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Art de Roché dive into Arsenal's Premier League title chase, pressure from Manchester City and how Mikel Arteta has transformed the Gunners. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer are on location in Clearwater, FL for MLS Preseason! Hear what they have to say about what intrigues them heading into the 2023 season. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio look back at the MLS offseason and analyze which moves have been the best, which will be the most successful. Plus, the guys answer your burning questions! Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Pol Ballús dive into Barcelona's rise and return to soccer's elite; How has Xavi remade Barca? What can we expect from the clash against Manchester United in the Europa League? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter is joined by TUDN's Michele Giannone to run through the MLS newcomers you need to keep an eye out for in the 2023 season. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe is joined by Apple TV and SiriusXM FC broadcaster Brian Dunseth to dive into the future of the USMNT. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the MLS proposed playoff expansion format. What are the positives and negatives of this proposal? Plus, Jesse Marsch has been fired at Leeds United — Is the USMNT job his next stop? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Lowe, of NBC Sports, joins Mike Zimmermann to look back at the first half of the Premier League season, top storylines and how soccer has grown in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Copa with Felipe Cárdenas | Felipe is joined by Apple TV and SiriusXM FC broadcaster Brian Dunseth to discuss the future of Major League Soccer with the 10-year Apple TV broadcast deal.  Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Paul Tenorio react to the firing of Jesse Marsch at Leeds United. Why didn't Marsch's style work? How is he viewed across Europe? What does this mean for Marsch's candidacy as USMNT head coach? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up this week's show with the launch of Apple TV's MLS Season Pass platform. Plus, the Copa America will be coming to the U.S. — what does that mean? Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka to talk about how Manchester United have changed under Ten Hag — and what’s left to do. Casemiro's influence, comfortable possession, and structure. How Manchester United have changed under Ten Hag — and what’s left to do: https://theathletic.com/4121749/2023/01/30/manchester-united-ten-hag-process/ Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter is joined by The Athletic's Phil Hay to discuss how Weston McKennie's loan move to Leeds happened, and what we can expect from the USMNT midfielder under Jesse Marsch. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Liam Twomey dive into the final days of the January transfer window. Will Chelsea pull the trigger on Enzo Fernandez? Is there an Arsenal-Chelsea battle for Moisés Caicedo? Manchester City sell João Cancelo to Bayern Munich. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code MLS23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: CONMEBOL and CONCACAF sign a strategic agreement: national team competitions in 2024 and a new club tournament. The Athletic's Alex Abnos, Felipe Cárdenas & Steph Yang react to the news of the United States hosting the 2024 Copa America, 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup restructure and a new South America-North America competition. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the news of the departure of Earnie Stewart and Brian McBride. What's next for U.S. Soccer and USMNT? Who are the candidates for Sporting Director and USMNT General Manager? Plus, Claudio Reyna steps down as Sporting Director at Austin FC.  Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas is joined by Sam Stejskal to dive into the saga that is hanging over the USMNT — What is Gregg Berhalter's future? Gio Reyna's actions. Who will be the next USMNT head coach? Plus, a look at the USMNT roster for the matches against Serbia and Colombia. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Mike Zimmermann welcome in Athletic subscribers to join the weekend conversation! Arsenal grab a late winner against Manchester United — thoughts on the Gunners' 2023 fate? Plus, Liverpool and Chelsea play to an uninspiring 0-0 draw at Anfield. And, Gio Reyna puts aside the off-the-pitch drama to score a game winner for Dortmund against Augsburg. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the show reflecting on the passing of Anton Walkes. MLS and Liga MX have announced the 2023 Leagues Cup groups. Plus, thoughts on the USMNT January camp — roster, coaching staff and more. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Abnos and Felipe Cárdenas honor the life of Anton Walkes. Alex and Felipe also dive into the "behind-the-scenes" of The Athletic's "My Football Journey: The Road to 2026" series — this week's story features Salvador Mariscal, and whether he can save the Mexican National Team from crisis. Salvador Mariscal, My Football Journey: ‘We’re warriors here at Santos’: https://theathletic.com/4026075/2022/12/23/salvador-mariscal-my-football-journey/ Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas and Pablo Maurer react to Inter Miami's signing of Josef Martinez, and the futures of Miami and Atlanta United. Plus, Pablo reflects on his trip to MLS Media Day and what the league has planned with its Apple broadcast rights. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Carl Anka recap the biggest games and storylines from the weekend — Manchester United's huge win over Manchester City; Rashford's controversial offside call, United title contenders? Arsenal dominated Spurs in the North London Derby; Gunners the clear title favorites? Where do Spurs go from here? Barcelona win the Spanish Supercopa over Real Madrid, Napoli trounce Juve, Chelsea's absurd transfer strategy & what is going on with Liverpool... Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into the details of the MLS-Apple TV broadcast deal, the talent and content. Plus, what outcomes can we expect from the Reyna-Berhalter saga? And, MLS transfers and playoff format! Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “MLS23” at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic’s Liam Twomey to discuss the major headlines surrounding Chelsea FC: Joao Felix’s loan, Enzo Fernandez pursuit, Christian Pulisic’s injury, American owner Todd Boehly’s transfer strategy. Get Coors Light delivered to you with Drizly or Instacart by going to coorslight.com/TASS Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/MLS Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code “MLS23” at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Paul Tenorio dive deep into the breaking story surrounding Gregg and Rosalind Berhalter & the Reyna family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Zimmermann is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell to explore Manchester United's passive recruitment approach. How much of the recruitment is being impacted by the sale of the club? Who is making key decisions over signings? What are the biggest needs and will they be addressed in January? From Gakpo to Betinho, Manchester United’s recruitment strategy still feels passive: https://theathletic.com/4039255/2022/12/28/manchester-united-gakpo-betinho-striker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Zimmermann is joined by The Athletic's James Pearce to dive into Liverpool's pursuit of Cody Gakpo. How did this signing happen so quickly? Why was Jurgen Klopp so keen on signing the winger? Can we expect Liverpool to make any more signings? Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool transfer – five days, Christmas talks and Van Dijk’s role: https://theathletic.com/4041321/2022/12/28/cody-gakpo-liverpool-inside-deal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas talks about his experience with our colleague Pablo Maurer in Queretaro, Mexico, as he tried to get to the bottom of an awful instance of fan violence.  https://theathletic.com/3191436/2022/03/17/queretaro-violence-liga-mx-atlas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Tenorio discusses his trip to Otterbach, Germany – the hometown of US World Cup midfielder Weston McKennie.  https://theathletic.com/3904068/2022/11/17/weston-mckennie-usmnt-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Linehan discusses her report on the U.S. women’s national team’s game against England at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, which happened just days after the release of the Sally Yates report into systemic misconduct in the NWSL.  https://theathletic.com/3670403/2022/10/08/uswnt-england/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pablo Maurer discusses the weird and wild origin story of the faux-denim kits the U.S. men wore at the 1994 World Cup https://theathletic.com/3923994/2022/11/22/usmnt-denim-kit-1994-world-cup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal discussed an anonymous survey of MLS executives about league matters, and how what they said could impact his coverage of the league going forward.  https://theathletic.com/3162180/2022/03/03/2022-mls-team-executive-anonymous-survey-candid-views-on-owners-coaches-players-and-cheating-around-the-league/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 was a busy year for American soccer, and we’ve been having all of our writers on to talk about their favorite stories they worked on this year.  A bit of a bonus episode, it’s a rebroadcast because I want to make sure people read this piece if they haven’t Pablo Maurer and Matt Pentz worked for over a year to tell the story of Wee Willie McLean, a player on the United States’ 1934 World Cup team who went missing…until Pablo and Matt tracked down his entire life story.  That description is selling it very short, definitely go read the piece. And if you still need convincing, here’s a rebroadcast of a conversation Matt and Pablo had with the Society for American Soccer History about the story, earlier this year.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-saga-of-wee-willie-mclean/id1586833046?i=1000567524110 https://theathletic.com/3363062/2022/06/14/wee-willie-mclean/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steph Yang discusses her story about Angel City FC’s home opener at Banc of California stadium, and what it meant for one of the NWSL’s most-tenured players. https://theathletic.com/3308729/2022/05/12/ali-riley-angel-city/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter discusses his column about covering the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup qualifier against Honduras, which was played in extreme cold in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jeff covered it OUTSIDE, if you can believe it.  https://theathletic.com/3112318/2022/02/04/i-survived-the-coldest-world-cup-qualifier-in-usmnt-history/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill to look back and review the 2022 World Cup. Lionel Messi's crowning jewel, most intriguing storylines, the chaos and the tears.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Rich Amofa bring you all the post-game reaction and analysis from the best World Cup Final ever — Argentina knocks off France in penalties. Messi's legacy, the emotions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Michael Bailey preview and break down the World Cup final between France and Argentina. How can Argentina slow down Kylian Mbappe? Is this Messi's destiny?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Rich Amofa bring you all the post-game reaction and analysis from France's 2-0 win against Morocco as they punch their ticket to their second straight World Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cárdenas, Pablo Maurer and Alex Abnos reflect on the life and impact of our friend and colleague Grant Wahl. Grant Wahl was my idol and my friend. A selfless, wonderful man: https://theathletic.com/3990433/2022/12/11/grant-wahl-soccer-writer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Rich Amofa react to Argentina's 3-0 win against Croatia in the World Cup final. Lionel Messi's masterclass, Julian Alvarez explodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN & Fútbol Americas host Sebastian Salazar joins Mike Zimmermann to dive into the state of the USMNT program — the style is different, but why are the results the same? More on Gregg Berhalter’s future, and how to fit Gio Reyna in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by Tifo's Jon Mackenzie and The Athletic's Michael Bailey to preview the two semifinal matchups because Argentina-Croatia and France-Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the show remembering the life and impact of Grant Wahl. They also dive into the latest reports of Gio Reyna and his off-the-field conduct. And, the future of Gregg Berhalter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Kamrani joins Mike Zimmermann to dive into the USMNT's biggest needs looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup: Striker, healthy center backs and midfield depth. Read Chris' story: https://theathletic.com/3968159/2022/12/04/usmnt-world-cup-positional-needs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins runs through the four World Cup quarterfinals, Croatia-Brazil, Netherlands-Argentina, Morocco-Portugal, England-France, with a rotating cast including Jon Mackenzie, Jay Harris, Peter Rutzler and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins Mike Zimmermann to recap Gregg Berhalter's World Cup performance and grade his initial lineups, halftime adjustments and substitutions.  Read Jeff's story: https://theathletic.com/3965536/2022/12/03/gregg-berhalter-usmnt-world-cup-performance/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap the USMNT's 2022 World Cup campaign as they fall 3-1 to the Netherlands in the Round of 16. Where did the Americans fall short? Did the U.S. meet expectations?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo have your USA-Netherlands post-game reaction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get you ready for the USMNT's round of 16 matchup against the Netherlands! Will Christian Pulisic be healthy enough to play? Will Gregg Berhalter make any formation changes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is joined by The Athletic's Chris Kamrani to discuss Christian Pulisic rising to the moment in his first World Cup. Chris' story: https://theathletic.com/3955914/2022/12/01/christian-pulisic-usmnt-iran/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap the USMNT's 1-0 win against Iran, qualifying the Americans for the round of 16 in the World Cup. How did the U.S. handle the tense edge? USA will face the Netherlands on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's win or go home for the USA — Jack Collins and Christine Cupo will recap the final match day of Groups A and B! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into the USMNT press conference where things seem to be on edge, plus discussing the final group stage match against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins, Peter Rutzler and Rich Amofa recap all the day's World Cup action, including Spain vs. Germany and Belgium's shocking loss to Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex is joined by Felipe Cárdenas to tell us what to expect from Uruguay in this game, and what kind of challenge they’ll face from Cristiano Ronaldo and Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by The Athletic's Luke Bosher to recap Argentina's 2-0 win over Mexico. Did Tata Martino have the wrong game plan? Are Argentina back in form? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the USMNT's 0-0 draw against England in the second game of the group stage. Did the U.S. exceed expectations? Were the Americans the better team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo react to USA's 0-0 draw against England and what this means for the USMNT heading into their final group stage match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Matt Slater has been covering the buildup to this tournament closely for a long time, and he joins Alex to talk about the logistics of the tournament, what the beer controversy says about FIFA and Qatar’s relationship, and his journey to watch Saudi Arabia pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | David Ornstein dives into England's injury concerns, including Harry Kane and Kyle Walker, on The Athletic Football Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam and Paul preview the USMNT's pivotal matchup against England on Black Friday. Will the U.S. set up differently against England than they did Wales? How will Harry Kane's injury affect the match? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex talks with Paul Tenorio about Costa Rica's return to the World Cup, and Keylor Navas' impact on the Ticos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Wales in their 2022 World Cup opening match. Did Gregg Berhalter get his lineup correct? What happened in the second half? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins and Christine Cupo react LIVE after the final whistle of USA vs. Wales, as well as a recap of the day's action including Jay Harris on England's 6-2 win against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex is joined by The Athletic's Luke Bosher to share their outlook on France and their defense of the World Cup trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Josh Kloke gets you ready for Canada's 2022 World Cup campaign!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex meets up with The Athletic's Nick Miller to discuss Netherlands vs. Senegal, the impact of Sadio Mane's injury and how good this Dutch squad is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe dives into Mexico's first group stage matchup against Poland, and also gives an update on Argentina and Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex and Felipe discuss the opening match, Qatar vs. Ecuador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get you ready for the USMNT's first group stage game against Wales. How can we expect the US to lineup? Plus, The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke gives some insight on how Wales plans to play, and how the USMNT is perceived overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex travels to France's open training sessions and media availability to see how Les Bleus are preparing for their defense of the World Cup trophy. Plus, Felipe Cárdenas talks with Alex about his observations of the fan accommodation sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Collins is here to bring you everything you need to know going into the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! Jack is joined by the most insightful minds at The Athletic — Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jon Mackenzie, Jeff Rueter, Peter Rutzler, Rich Amofa and Amitai Winehouse! They'll discuss and debate the top storylines heading into the tournament, which teams are considered the favorites, golden boot contenders, young stars on the rise, surprise teams and biggest letdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | While Qatar is starting to feel ever so slightly like a World Cup, Alex catches up with The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke to find out how England is preparing for their opening group stage match against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by Jasmine Garsd, NPR Correspondent, to discuss her new narrative podcast series, "The Last Cup". The series details how Lionel Messi has wrestled with the disappointment of the home crowd after each devastating World Cup loss, and over time, his connection to his own country has been questioned after spending time abroad. Listen to "The Last Cup" where ever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex Abnos journeys around Doha to meet up with Felipe Cárdenas and Josh Kloke to discuss World Cup expectations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam and Paul discuss what they've seen from the USMNT in their first training sessions in Qatar, what Gregg Berhalter has said during media availability and which three positions to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | Alex has arrived in Qatar, meeting up with Felipe Cárdenas, Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal. The Athletic soccer team sits around their hotel living room and discusses their first impressions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe has arrived in Qatar! He discusses El Tri's official World Cup roster, and touches on Mexico's group stage opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WORLD CUP EVERY DAY | The Athletic's Alex Abnos, Paul Tenorio, Sam Stejskal, Felipe Cárdenas and Josh Kloke are all packing their suitcases and heading to Qatar! Listen to what they are excited about before getting on the plane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to Gregg Berhalter's 26-man USMNT World Cup roster. Who are the biggest surprises? Is Brenden Aaronson actually a midfielder? Haji Wright gets the nod over Pepi and Pefok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the full episode, listen to The Athletic Soccer Show on The Athletic app! ALLOCATION DISORDER | It's roster prediction time! Who will Gregg Berhalter select for his 26-man roster for Qatar? And, who do Paul and Sam think should make it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to “From Couva to Qatar: Remaking the USMNT”, the new podcast series on first-hand story of the U.S. men’s national team’s long road from not qualifying for the 2018 World Cup to sending a talented, young squad to this year’s tournament. In Episode 1, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal examine some of what went wrong in that 2018 cycle, but also explain first how the U.S. got to that place, the progress they made over the prior three decades, and the missteps that led to that awful night in Couva. Voices in the episode include USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, U.S. star Christian Pulisic, former U.S. great DaMarcus Beasley and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 2, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal explore how Christian Pulisic helped change the trajectory of the U.S. men’s national team and the way American players are perceived abroad. Voices in the episode include U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey, U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams, U.S. star Gio Reyna and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 3, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal talk about how the USMNT remade itself in the wake of the failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, taking an in-depth look at the tenure of head coach Gregg Berhalter and revealing new details about the U.S.’s rollercoaster ride through World Cup qualifying. Voices in the episode include USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams, U.S. center back Walker Zimmerman, U.S. right back DeAndre Yedlin and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 4, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal take a closer look at just how important this era of U.S. Soccer can be by exploring a question that we’re likely to hear often during the World Cup: Is this a Golden Generation of the U.S. men’s national team? Voices in the episode include soccer legend Thierry Henry, U.S. midfielders Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 5, hosts Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal look at how the pressure will impact actual on-field results in Qatar and ask: What should expectations be around this team at this month’s World Cup? Voices in the episode include U.S. star Gio Reyna, USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey and more. Thank you to our sponsor MANSCAPED. Go to www.manscaped.com/usmnt and use promo code "USMNT” for 20% off and free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool suffers another loss, this weekend to Leeds; what is the solution to the Reds problems? Tyler Adams shined at Anfield. Plus, are Napoli Champions League title contenders? And, Bayern Munich can't stop winning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Trophies are up for grabs and playoff semifinals are going to be decided. Jesse Marsch is on thin ice! There’s a lot going on this weekend. Here are six and a half games to watch.   The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam and Paul open up this week’s show with previewing an upcoming narrative series, “From Couva to Qatar: Remaking the USMNT”.  With the MLS conference finals upcoming, Paul and Sam preview LAFC vs. Austin FC & Philadelphia vs. NYCFC. Plus, details of the Apple TV-MLS broadcast production. And, plenty of coaching changes discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLS is considering an extremely controversial new playoff format. Pablo Maurer and Jeff Rueter are here to talk about that, and also to participate in our first Soccer Every Day Trivia Challenge.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The men’s and women’s Champions Leagues are in action today, and a big change could be coming to Major League Soccer. We’ll give you some games to watch and a news story to keep an eye on.  MLS playoff format news: https://theathletic.com/3730955/2022/10/25/mls-considering-significant-overhaul-of-playoff-format-sources/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Charlotte FC broadcaster and former professional footballer Lloyd Sam joins Felipe to discuss his first season in Charlotte and his experience broadcasting games. Plus, what are the World Cup expectations for England and Ghana? And, Lloyd steps up to the spot kick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy at Manchester United; how will Erik ten Hag handle the situation moving forward? Plus, Inter and Juve had big weekends in Serie A. And, is Jesse Marsch in danger of losing his job at Leeds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“From Couva to Qatar: Remaking the U.S. Men’s National Team”, a narrative podcast from The Athletic. Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio spoke with head coach Gregg Berhalter, star players Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, U.S. soccer legend Clint Dempsey and many others to bring you the first-hand story of the men’s national team’s long road from not making the 2018 World Cup to returning to the tournament with plenty of hype and expectations this fall. You’ll be able to get every episode on The Athletic Soccer Show feed on November 1st, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Both U.S. leagues are fully in playoff mode, Chelsea plays host to Manchester United, and there’s an interesting situation as Argentina’s league comes to a close. It’s the weekend draft!  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are big playoff matchups in the United States and Mexico. Rescheduled Europa League action! Rescheduled Argentine league action! And a premier matchup of two of the best clubs in women’s soccer. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Univision/TUDN’s Michele Giannone joins Felipe to talk all things MLS playoffs! Including, Chicharito vs. Carlos Vela, playoff predictions and life as a sideline reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Germany’s premier cup competition features two of the country’s biggest teams today, as both Bayern Munch and Borussia Dortmund will try to avoid an early-round upset. Also, Manchester United takes on Tottenham and the Argentine Primera Division has one last big game before a thrilling finale this weekend.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the opening round of the 2022 MLS Playoffs and what to make of the results. Plus, a look ahead to the conference semifinal matchups. And, Sam gives a spirited response to the MLSPA's release of the salary guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Domestic cup competitions are starting in earnest and the Argentine Primera Division is rocketing towards a thrilling conclusion. Here are six games to keep an eye on today.  What’s wrong at Forest? https://theathletic.com/podcast/144-athletic-football-podcast/?episode=443 The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Karim Benzema has won the 2022 Ballon d’Or; how incredible was his year? Plus, Liverpool have a vintage Klopp performance as they beat Manchester City 1-0 at Anfield. And, Real Madrid make El Clásico look easy as they take down Barcelona 3-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | It’s the most jam-packed weekend of soccer I can remember. So much so, that we expanded the draft! Jeff Rueter is here to join Alex in picking eight games to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Alex runs through the key games to watch today in the UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the current situation with Merritt Paulson and the Portland Timbers/Thorns. Plus, an MLS season recap looking back at preseason predictions. And speaking of predictions, 2022 MLS Playoffs predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by Pablo Maurer and Jeff Rueter to discuss their recent "MLS Decision Day in review" column. A non-serious take on the 2021-22 MLS regular season. MLS Decision Day in review, playoff predictions and what’s next for Caleb Porter: https://theathletic.com/3677898/2022/10/10/mls-decision-day-playoff-predictions/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | About a week ago, one of the worst stadium disasters ever took place in Malang, Indonesia. After the local side, Arema FC, lost to Persebaya Surabaya, fans rushed the field, and police dispensed tear gas on the field and in the stands. This created a rush of hundreds heading for the exit gates. Some of those exits were locked, which led to a crush. At least 131 people are thought to have died due to suffocation, with many more injured in the crush. Local investigations are ongoing to determine how this happened, and news there is developing. In the meantime, The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal traveled to Indonesia to speak to locals about the tragedy, and take stock of where they go from here. Today on the show, I’m going to play his report from the ground in Malang.  A warning ahead of time that this contains reporting that may be distressing to some listeners.  This was originally broadcast on The Athletic Football podcast, and was produced by Adonis Pratsides.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | After an emotional week and a big-time game against England, the U.S. women’s national team is back in action against a Spain team depleted thanks to player protests. Steph Yang is here to tell us what to expect The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The MLS playoff field is set. On Sunday night, Sam Stejskal and Jeff Rueter joined Alex for a live rundown of what happened on Decision Day, and the matchups to watch in the upcoming MLS playoffs.   The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Chelsea continues their success under Graham Potter, Christian Pulisic back on the scoresheet. Dortmund and Bayern finish Der Klassiker in a 2-2 draw. Is this good for the Bundesliga? And, AC Milan top Juventus 2-0 in Serie A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | MLS Decision Day adds a special wrinkle to an already-exciting weekend of soccer. Brooks Peck is here to join Alex in picking six games to watch, draft-style.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the show discussing the Sally Yates investigation into NWSL systemic abuse and sexual misconduct. What does this mean for Portland Timbers and Thorns owner Merritt Paulson? Plus, MLS Decision Day is approaching; which playoff spots are up for grabs. And, there’s plenty of talk surrounding Gregg Berhalter and his system; does it need to change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | It’s a big Wednesday here in the United States, in Europe, and in South America. So today’s show is pretty simple, a quick runthrough of what’s on, where to find it on TV or streaming, and what games stand out from the pack.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Stu Holden, FOX Soccer analyst and former USMNT international, joins Felipe to discuss the recent poor form of the U.S. men’s national team. Will it carry into the World Cup into Qatar? Plus, has this group been over-hyped? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The week started off with distressing news for U.S. women’s soccer, as the Sally Yates report cast a shadow over the NWSL and the game as a whole. Amid all of that, there’s still a pretty big game to be played. The U.S. women’s national team heads to England this week to play the reigning European champions at Wembley. Today, we’ll send it over to our friends in the UK at The Athletic women’s football podcast. Host Lynsey Hooper, reporter Charlotte Harpur and former England international Laura Bassett spoke with our own Meg Linehan about expectations for Friday’s game.   The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The report from the U.S. Soccer independent investigation, led by Sally Yates is in. Meg and Steph discuss the key findings, detailed in the report’s executive summary, as well as the systemic recommendations. Content warning: this podcast discusses sensitive topics including sexual, verbal and emotional abuse. To follow our coverage: https://theathletic.com/tag/nwsl-investigations/ ‘This guy has a pattern’: Amid institutional failure, former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion (from Sep. 2021): https://theathletic.com/2857633/2021/09/30/this-guy-has-a-pattern-amid-institutional-failure-former-nwsl-players-accuse-prominent-coach-of-sexual-coercion/ NWSL & NWSLPA’s joint investigation, one year after Paul Riley: Where it stands, what’s next: https://theathletic.com/3644269/2022/09/30/nwsl-nwslpa-investigation-paul-riley/ Linehan: The NWSL and women’s soccer power brokers have repeatedly turned a blind eye to harm (from Nov. 2021): https://theathletic.com/2972862/2021/11/22/linehan-the-nwsl-and-womens-soccer-power-brokers-have-repeatedly-turned-a-blind-eye-to-harm/ ‘A fear based system’: How the structure of sports protects abusers of power (from Oct. 2021): https://theathletic.com/2862063/2021/10/01/a-fear-based-system-how-the-structure-of-sports-protects-abusers-of-power/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. City win handedly against United in the Manchester Derby; how good is Erling Haaland? Plus, Arsenal keeps rolling against Spurs in the North London Derby. And, after Inter fall to Roma, is Simone Inzaghi’s future in jeopardy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | We are back to jam-packed weekends of men’s club soccer, which means the weekend draft is back. Brooks Peck is here to join Alex in picking six games to watch.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The end of the NWSL season will see teams up and down the table fighting for playoff positioning. Steph Yang is here to preview a wild and potentially very confusing weekend. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Daniel Edwards, South American football journalist, joins Felipe to discuss all things Argentina. What are the feelings in Argentina surrounding Messi’s last chance for World Cup glory? Plus, Thiago Almada’s journey to MLS and his future with the Argentina national team. And, Argentina football culture is known all around the world, but what makes it so special? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring instant reaction to USMNT's 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. Did we learn anything about Gregg Berhalter's side? What changes will be made? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and Felipe Cárdenas recap the week that was during the international break period. The USMNT have shown uninspired form; is there cause for panic heading into the World Cup? Plus, England's lack of ambition in attack. And, are Brazil and Argentina destined to meet in the World Cup final? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio host a live room to get fans thoughts on the USMNT 2-0 loss to Japan and what Gregg Berhalter needs to do in the upcoming match against Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Canada shocked the world by qualifying for the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1986. But since that moment, it hasn’t been smooth sailing for coach John Herdman and his team. Josh Kloke is here to fill us in on what Canada needs out of this international window.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio preview the USMNT match against Japan from Cologne, Germany! What are some things Gregg Berhalter wants to see from his team? Plus, is there a Sargent vs. Ferreira debate for the starting striker position? And, is the center-back position an area of concern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The United States’ most high-profile World Cup opponents are facing a challenging international window, with Nations League games against Italy and Germany coming up. The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke joins me today for a quick check-in on the state of the England team on the eve of their last games before Qatar.  Jack on Southgate criticism: https://theathletic.com/3613230/2022/09/21/jack-grealish-gareth-southgate-england/ More England coverage from The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/football/team/england/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Gareth Bale is slowly ramping up his fitness with LAFC after a long time on the sidelines. But is it happening fast enough? Jeff Rueter is here to explain what LAFC is doing to get Bale fit, and how that could impact his role for Wales at the World Cup.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Former USMNT player and current ESPN analyst, Herculez Gomez, joins Felipe to discuss the concerns surrounding the USMNT and Mexico NT as they gear up towards the World Cup.  ESPN's Fútbol Americas: https://theathletic.com/3144563/2022/02/22/espns-futbol-americas-taps-into-an-underserved-american-soccer-audience-while-holding-power-to-account/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The NWSL season is entering a crucial stretch as the U.S. women’s national team prepares for two of its most challenging fixtures in a long while. Meg Linehan is here to guide us through what this part of the year looks like, and what to watch out for.  NWSL Chaos: https://theathletic.com/3607078/2022/09/19/nwsl-playoffs-san-diego/ USMNT injuries: https://theathletic.com/3609029/2022/09/19/usmnt-yunus-musah-injuries-world-cup/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The jerseys the USMNT will wear in Qatar were revealed last week, and judging from a survey run by the Athletic…the fans aren’t happy. Jeff Rueter is here to talk through the results.  U.S. kit survey: https://theathletic.com/3601395/2022/09/16/usmnt-uswnt-kit-favorites/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Arsenal continue their top form in a 3-0 win against Brentford; can the Gunners keep up this title chasing pace? Plus, Real Madrid tops Atlético 2-1 in the Madrid derby; Los Blancos shine amid the abhorrent racist comments from Atlético fans. And, Juventus lose again, this time to Monza; how long will Max Allegri be given? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | There are big games on throughout Europe, in Mexico and here in the States. We’re gonna give you six to watch. It’s the weekend preview draft! The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe Cárdenas, Brooks Peck and Pablo Maurer react to and review Nike's World Cup kit reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | There are a bunch of games in the Europa League and the Europa Conference League tonight, and our friend Taylor Rockwell from the Total Soccer Show is here to talk about them…and his new show on the Total Soccer Show feed.  Total Soccer Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-soccer-show-usmnt-champions-league-epl-and-more/id327466681 The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to and break down Gregg Berhalter's USMNT roster for the upcoming September friendlies against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Why is a Hollywood star tweeting about the live streaming landscape in the fifth tier of English football? Matt Slater is here to explain the curious case of Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham AFC, and why it’s so difficult to watch their games.  Matt’s full explainer: https://theathletic.com/3561078/2022/09/04/national-league-streaming-ryan-reynolds-wrexham/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER: 1v1 | Jim Curtin, Philadelphia Union head coach, joins Paul Tenorio to talk about the Union’s incredible form, building the roster and his shoe collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | After a long, long time in the wilderness, AC Milan are defending Serie A Champions, they’re in the Champions League, and like an ever-growing number of European clubs, they’re owned by an American firm. On the Athletic Football Podcast, Mark Chapman, Matt Slater, and James Horncastle discuss how Milan has turned it around, and why the way forward might lead the club away from their iconic home stadium: the San Siro. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Bayern Munich and Barcelona played one of the most memorable games in Champions League history just over two years ago. On Tuesday, the teams meet again. John Muller is here to talk about how the teams have changed, and how Frenkie De Jong’s role with Barcelona has changed alongside them.  What is Frenkie De Jong? https://theathletic.com/3401831/2022/09/12/frenkie-de-jong-analysed-barcelona/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Gio Reyna comes in in the 2nd half in Dortmund 3-0 loss to Leipzig; is Reyna gaining form? Plus, in Italy, a wild ending between Juventus-Salernitana, Leão shines for Milan & Napoli stays atop the table. And, the Spanish duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona tally big wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | There are big games on throughout Europe, in South America and at home in Major League soccer. We’re gonna give you six to watch. It’s the weekend preview draft! The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into Paulo Nagamura’s firing and where the Dynamo go from here? Plus, Josef Martinez has been suspended by Atlanta United. And, a U.S. Soccer grab bag; Orlando wins the US Open Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea fired head coach Thomas Tuchel yesterday, and at time of recording the favorite to take over is Brighton’s Graham Potter. John Muller is here to explain why.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe is joined by former USMNT midfielder Maurice Edu to discuss the U.S. men’s national team expectations for the World Cup in Qatar. Plus, with Thomas Tuchel out at Chelsea, will Christian Pulisic benefit? And, the fallout of Josef Martinez’s suspension.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Tonight’s U.S. Open Cup final will pit MLS’s Orlando City against the USL Championship’s Sacramento Republic. And as of Tuesday night, it will be preceded by controversy. The Athletic can confirm an ESPN report that U.S. Soccer is investigating an allegation that an Orlando City employee was spying on a Sacramento training session. Jeff Rueter is here to put it all in context.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Europe’s premier club competition kicks off in earnest today, and there are a number of North American players with roles to play. Jeff Rueter is here to preview today and tomorrow’s games in the Champions League.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Because of the holiday, we have an abbreviated episode today: a quick look at what to watch with featured games from Italy, England, Spain and Mexico.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Has VAR reached its tipping points with players, coaches and fans? How has Erik ten Hag turned Manchester United’s form around? Plus, AC Milan beats Inter 3-2 in an end-to-end Derby della Madonnina. And, Real Madrid continue their perfect form against Real Betis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | There are big games and derbies all across Europe this weekend while the U.S. women’s national team returns to action as well. A lot of games are on, and we’re gonna give you six to watch. It’s the weekend preview draft! The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the pros and cons of Christian Pulisic remaining with Chelsea; is this a good thing for the USMNT? Plus, American strikers are on a tear; who will be called up in September? And, the MLS playoff push is on!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s transfer deadline day! While deals are being completed around Europe, one thing is abundantly clear: the Premier league is outspending everyone else, and by a significant amount. Why is that? Could it be the league’s tendency to reward…losers? For more on that we turn to our friends in the UK at The Athletic Football Podcast - host Mark Chapman, alongside reporters Matt Slater and Phil Buckingham.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Felipe Cárdenas is joined by The Athletic's Brooks Peck and Pablo Maurer to review and react to Adidas and Puma's World Cup kit releases. What makes a good kit? Mexico's 10/10 away kit. Lionel Messi wearing purple? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Today is jam-packed full of games all around the world, including a compelling slate in MLS and some interesting storylines in the English Premier League. Jeff Rueter joins me to draft our top 6 games of the day.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | All of a sudden, a ton of the U.S. men’s national team’s striker options are firing at once. How do they fit in the team? John Muller is here to discuss.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | After much speculation to the contrary, The Athletic is reporting that Christian Pulisic will stay at Chelsea this upcoming season. Paul Tenorio broke the news, and he’s here to fill you in on what it means for Chelsea, Pulisic, and the U.S. national team.  Paul’s report on Pulisic staying: https://theathletic.com/3546754/2022/08/29/christian-pulisic-chelsea-transfer-usmnt/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Liverpool’s nine-goal performance against Bournemouth; are the Reds back on track? Plus, Erling Haaland bags his first Manchester City hat-trick. And, Lazio upsets Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico; who is the Serie A title favorite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER: 1v1 | Paul Tenorio is joined by Lutz Pfannenstiel, St. Louis City SC sporting director to discuss roster building and the expansion season of St. Louis City SC. Plus, what is the connection between American players and the Bundesliga? And, Lutz talks about his near-death experience and how that has affected his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Top of the table clashes in the U.S. and Brazil, Paulo Dybala’s return to Juventus, a derby based on a billboard, and even more, if you can believe it. It’s the weekend preview draft! The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Felipe Cárdenas react to the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League draw and discuss which groups, games and players to watch for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio are joined off the top by The Athletic’s Phil Hay to learn more about Jesse Marsch’s transformation and perception at Leeds United. Plus, MLS changes their homegrown territory rules; all the important details explained. And, an LAFC vs. Austin FC preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Tomorrow, two of MLS’s best face off with Supporters’ Shield implications. Elsewhere, two old rivals meet in a match of desperation. Here to preview Friday’s big-time MLS doubleheader is Jeff Rueter.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | On this week’s episode of Copa, Felipe dives into the agreement between CBS/Paramount and UEFA for US broadcasting rights. What does this $1.5 billion deal mean for the US audience? Plus, Tecatito Corona has suffered a fractured fibula; how will El Tri replace him in Qatar at the World Cup? And, FX’s docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham” debuts today, August 24. Seven of Mexico’s options to replace Tecatito Corona: https://theathletic.com/3533549/2022/08/24/tecatito-corona-mexico-world-cup/ Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on the pressures of owning Wrexham: https://theathletic.com/3516239/2022/08/17/reynolds-mcelhenney-wrexham-documentary/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | After generations of being limited to 3 substitutions per game, Soccer competitions around the world started giving teams 5 substitutions per game in 2020. It was supposedly temporary, but now it appears it's here to stay, and has been made law of the land in the Premier League. Now that we’ve had a bit of sample size, what has the impact been on the game as we know it? On The Athletic Football Tactics podcast, Michael Cox and Mark Carey joined host Ali Maxwell to talk about this from a lot of perspectives, including player freshness, the tempo of a given game, managers’ influence, and much more. We’ll hear from them today. The Athletic Football Tactics podcast: https://theathletic.com/podcast/145-football-tactics-podcast/?episode=140 The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The NWSL had a newsworthy weekend and a newsworthy Monday. The coach of the defending champions was fired. The reigning defender of the year was traded. The U.S. women’s national team roster was announced. Steph Yang is here to explain what’s going on.  NWSl chaos column: https://theathletic.com/3528601/2022/08/22/labonta-ward-nwsl-coaches/?source=twitterhq The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Manchester United and Liverpool face off today, but regardless of the result United clearly has big problems to address. That’s why they recently agreed a deal with Real Madrid for Casemiro for $70 million. Jack Pitt Brooke and Carl Anka joined host Mark Chapman to discuss how adding Casemiro could help Man United, and how it won’t help the club. A Manchester United vs. Liverpool primer: https://theathletic.com/3525583/2022/08/21/manchester-united-liverpool-team-news-tv-watch/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. The Leeds United American trio of Jesse Marsch, Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams take down Chelsea 3-0. Is this the beginning of the end for Pulisic at Chelsea? Plus, Arsenal are perfect through 3 games; Is Mikel Arteta’s squad genuine title contenders? And, Manchester City drop points against Newcastle; does this change their title favorites status?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER: 1v1 | Jake Edwards, USL President, sits down with Paul Tenorio on this week's episode of Allocation Disorder: 1v1. They discuss growing the league, youth development and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Two premier league managers with a chance to continue a streak of sideline antics. A big-time matchup in the NWSL! A Napoli Alumni meetup in South Florida! It’s the Soccer Every Day weekend preview, now with a whole new format. The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALLOCATION DISORDER | Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into the rumors of Christian Pulisic’s future; will it be a loan move to Manchester United or to Newcastle? Plus, the Earthquakes hire Luchi Gonzalez as their new manager. And, is there too much competitive balance in MLS? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | It’s been a big week or so for American men playing abroad, both on the field and off of it. Sam Stejskal is here to explain why Christian Pulisic might go out on loan from one English giant to another…while Rangers reporter Jordan Campbell gives some insight into how Malik Tillman and James Sands have been performing on their own loans at the Scottish club.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movie and TV stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney sit down with The Athletic's Pablo Maurer to talk about their ownership of Wrexham A.F.C. and the film-making of their new docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COPA WITH FELIPE CÁRDENAS | Andrés Cantor, Telemundo Deportes lead commentator for the Premier League, World Cup & Liga MX joins Felipe on this week's episode of Copa. The U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer talks about Telemundo's coverage of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, the legacy of Diego Maradona and whether Lionel Messi can bring La Albiceleste glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | What matters most in individual awards? How do you account for a broken record, or a team’s overall success, or a players’ position and playing style? Five candidates for this year’s NWSL rookie of the year award exemplify this dilemma, and Steph Yang is here to talk through it.  NWSL Chaos: https://theathletic.com/3508747/2022/08/15/nwsl-rookie-of-the-year-laura-harvey-diana-ordonez/?source=twitterhq The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | The MLS All-Star break is in the rear view mirror, there’s around a quarter of the season left, and there’s very little we know for sure when it comes to playoff spots, golden boots etc. One thing that is not in doubt: LAFC are very, very good. Sam Stejskal is here to explain what’s going right in Los Angeles.    The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE ATHLETIC SOCCER SHOW | Jack Collins and The Athletic's Jay Harris bring you reaction of the weekend's biggest games and storylines. Brentford embarrasses Manchester United 4-0 — where does Erik ten Hag's squad go from here? Plus, from sidelines scuffles to questionable referee decisions, Chelsea vs. Tottenham had it all. And, is Barcelona's slow start a sign of things to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOCCER EVERY DAY | Talent evaluation is difficult in any industry. In soccer, where millions of dollars are on the line in predicting a players’ future prospects, it can be even harder. But while many clubs have methods they believe to be sound, a new study is casting just a bit of doubt on the entire enterprise. John Muller is here to talk about it.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big clubs in crisis, opening weekend for La Liga, and entirely too many games to keep track of…It’s the triumphant return of our hour-by-hour preview of this weekend in the world of soccer.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal, with no internet or cable, and Paul Tenorio react to the 2022 MLS All-Star Game. Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber hints at a new future format for the ASG. Plus, the Eastern Conference playoff race is tight — which teams are really in the hunt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. women’s national team is now fully focused on next year’s World Cup, but they’ll have a new look once they arrive there. And on the club scene, the NWSL is rocketing towards the finish line with a number of interesting races for clubs and players alike. Steph Yang is here with her take on all of it.  Steph on the USWNT evolution: https://theathletic.com/3493169/2022/08/10/uswnt-andonovski-evolution/ NWSL chaos: https://theathletic.com/3492615/2022/08/09/nwsl-alex-morgan-sophia-smith-kc-current/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the world’s most famous and successful clubs is undertaking a perilous financial gambit, just to be able to play their new signings. What’s going on with Barcelona? What are “economic levers”? Why is registering players for La Liga so complicated? Adam Crafton is here to explain all of that and much more.  An investigation into Barcelona: https://theathletic.com/3468740/2022/08/03/barcelona-money-finances-crisis/ On the fourth economic lever: https://theathletic.com/3491412/2022/08/09/barcelona-fourth-economic-lever/ On the challenge of registering players: https://theathletic.com/3487004/2022/08/09/barcelona-la-liga-dispute-register-new-signings/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Copa, Felipe Cardenas sits down with Carl Worswick, a foreign correspondent covering football in Colombia. They discuss the 2022 Copa América Femenina, James Rodriguez's future and the most rewarding thing about covering Colombian football. Unrest in Colombia and the mounting Copa América concerns: https://theathletic.com/2589513/2021/05/14/colombia-copa-america-libertadores/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20-point shots to the upper corner! Extra points for bicycle kicks! A cannon firing balls straight up into the air! All of these incredible abominations will be on your screen tonight at the MLS All-Star skills challenge, and Jeff Rueter is here with a guide to the most ridiculous event of the year.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota United manager Adrian Heath joins Paul Tenorio from St. Paul at the host of the 2022 MLS All-Star Game. Adrian talks about the perception of Major League Soccer around the world, toughest teammates and opponents, and keeping up with the rest of MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool may have dropped points to start the Premier League season, but their tactical evolution may be heralding a broader trend for elite clubs globally. Salah + Nunez relationship analysis: https://theathletic.com/3485002 The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new English Premier League season gets underway today, and so begins anew a number of dilemmas that have long plagued fans of the league in the U.S. and North America at large. On today’s show, we discuss a few of them, and try to arrive at some solutions.  The Athletic’s Premier League preview: https://theathletic.com/3473866/2022/08/04/premier-league-predictions-2022-23-season/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first episode of Allocation Disorder: 1v1, Paul Tenorio sits down with the U.S. men's national team manager, Gregg Berhalter. They discuss Christian Pulisic's consistency at Chelsea, Gio Reyna's best position and Berhalter's future after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio host a LIVE Q&A with listeners! They address Riqui Puig’s move from FC Barcelona to the LA Galaxy. Plus, are MLS owners refusing to spend money? And, will Landon Donovan be the next coach of San Jose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England’s Euro 2022 triumph has captured the hearts of the nation, and it seems like it could lead to lasting change in women’s soccer in that country and beyond. But while many are comparing it with the USA’s win in the 1999 World Cup, there are some key differences. Meg Linehan is here to talk about them.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of MLS’s brightest young stars will be heading to Chelsea. Gabriel “Gaga” Slonina’s $10 million dollar move is now official, and Paul Tenorio is here to talk about what it means for Chelsea, the Fire, the U.S. national team, and Slonina himself.  More on Slonina’s transfer: https://theathletic.com/3470767/2022/08/02/chelsea-gabriel-slonina-chicago-fire-transfer/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if we dispensed with traditional positional names, and instead identified players for what they specifically do on the field? A new data experiment by The Athletic’s John Muller attempts to do just that, and make it visual. He joins me on the show today to talk through it.   The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first episode of Copa, Felipe Cardenas is joined by the new voice of NBC's Premier Coverage, Peter Drury. What are the expectations heading into the 2022-23 season? Is there an American movement at Leeds United? And, Peter answers Felipe's spot-kick questions, including... Haaland or Kane? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Premier League starts this weekend but EFL Championship is already underway, and within that league there are more than a few Americans who will hope a good start to the season will result in a World Cup place. Jeff Rueter is here to run through those names.   Americans in the EFL Championship: https://theathletic.com/3458257/2022/07/28/usmnt-efl-championship/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s team of soccer writers cover the beautiful game with daily short-form and in-depth episodes focusing on the USMNT, MLS, European football, the Mexico national football team and the Canada men’s soccer team.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Paul Tenorio reacts live to the news of Gareth Bale joining LAFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend could be hugely consequential for the MLS Eastern Conference, while the U.S. women’s national team will take the field with yet another opportunity to make a statement. Plus, I have an important note about the future of the show at the end of this episode.     The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1934, Wee Willie McLean represented the United States at the 1934 World Cup. Then, just a few years later, he vanished. Pablo Maurer and Matt Pentz spent two years gathering as many details as they could about Willie’s life to find out what happened to him. They wrote a story about it and it’s absolutely epic, and altogether human.  The story is linked in the show’s description, so please do give it a read. But today, I want to share a clip from a talk Pablo and Matt did with the Society for American Soccer HIstory, where they discussed the origins of the story, and one of the big breakthroughs in their reporting.  The Wee Willie story: https://theathletic.com/3363062/2022/06/14/wee-willie-mclean/ The full talk with SASH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5wwxC8WJZM&feature=youtu.be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cardenas is joined by The Athletic's Adam Leventhal to discuss Juan Camilo “Cucho” Hernandez and what to expect from the Colombian in Major League Soccer. How will Hernandez adapt to MLS? Adam's story: https://theathletic.com/3184982/2022/03/17/cucho-hernandezs-journey-to-watfords-first-team-debut-at-15-early-comparisons-to-aguero-and-his-nickname-origins/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cardenas hops on a live room and talks with subscribers following Atlanta United's 2-0 win over Inter Miami. Listen for all the fan reaction, analysis and comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Felipe Cardenas reacts to the announcement of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup host cities. Which cities should fans be excited about? Which cities were snubbed?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the end of today, we’ll know which cities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada will be hosting World Cup games when the men’s tournament comes here in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You had plenty of questions about Apple TV’s 2.5 billion, 10-year media rights deal with MLS. Sam Stejskal is here with answers.  Read more about the MLS TV deal: https://theathletic.com/3365616/2022/06/14/mls-media-rights-deal-facts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter is joined by soccer fans in The Athletic's live room to answer questions about Major League Soccer's 10-year broadcast deal with Apple. What are some things fans are excited about? What are some concerns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major League Soccer and Apple have agreed to a new 10-year broadcast deal. The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas is here to break down exactly what this means for the league, Apple, and, you, the fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup’s final team gets decided today. Costa Rica will take on New Zealand in the final inter-confederation playoff today in Qatar. Paul Tenorio joins the show today to let you know what to expect from the Ticos in this game, and what might await them in the group stage should they advance to the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regional rivals meet in a competition of questionable importance. The United States begin a title defense. A battle at the top of the NWSL. All of that is happening on TV this weekend, so here’s a quick guide to all of it.      The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Pulisic created a stir with his postgame comments after the U.S. national team’s friendly against Morocco last week. On Allocation Disorder last week, Sam Stejskal and Felipe Cárdenas discussed the comments, the context behind them, and more. This happened last week but I still think it’s an interesting discussion, so we’re playing it today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Orlando Pride have placed head coach Amanda Cromwell and first assistant coach Sam Greene on administrative leave, all pending the results of an investigation into allegations of retaliation. It’s the latest in a long run of NWSL coaching suspensions, firings and the like. Meg Linehan is here to tell us why this one is important, and how a new policy is having its intended effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian men’s national team was supposed to play Panama in a friendly on Sunday. Instead, the game was canceled thanks to a protest by the Canadian players against their own federation. Joshua Kloke is here to explain why Canada’s players held out of the game, and what could come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

64 years after their last appearance, Wales is in the World Cup. They defeated Ukraine 1-0 on Sunday to claim one of the final spots in the tournament. It’s a win that means they’ll face the United States men’s national team in both of their openers in Qatar. Sam Stejskal joins us today for a quick preview on how Wales will match up with the U.S., and how it might resemble some challenges the team faced through World Cup qualifying.   Who is Wales? An explainer: https://theathletic.com/3350376/2022/06/05/wales-usmnt-england-world-cup/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup is coming up and several of Europe’s representatives are in action this weekend in the Nations League. Felipe Cardenas is here to run down which games to watch, all weekend long.      The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Madrid are European champions. But the lasting image from this year’s UEFA Champions League final might be the throngs of fans caught outside, tear-gassed, and caught in a crush. The Athletic’s Dan Bardell leads the show today, speaking with Adam Crafton and Oli Kay about the scene at the Stade de France. But first, we’ll hear from two fans that were caught up in the trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte FC entered the 2022 MLS season with plenty of doubters, but Miguel Angel Ramirez had the team performing surprisingly well. However, Ramirez was fired on Tuesday. Sam Stejskal is here to explain what we know about why he was let go, and also previews another potentially interesting shift in American soccer: Brenden Aaronson playing in central midfield in the U.S. men’s friendly against Morocco tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool and Real Madrid meet on Saturday in the men’s Champions League final. My colleagues Ali Maxwell, Michael Cox and Mark Carey discussed team selection dilemmas for Liverpool defense, how Real Madrid’s midfield will match up, and what if anything can be done to defend against Karim Benzema.  All that, plus your guide to what games are worth watching on TV all weekend long in the United States.    The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlas have a chance to win back-to-back titles, while Pachuca have the chance to finish off an incredible season. What is to come in the Liga MX final, which starts tonight? Felipe Cardenas is here to fill us in. Felipe & Pablo Maurer’s story from Queretaro: https://theathletic.com/3191436/2022/03/17/queretaro-violence-liga-mx-atlas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a long time, it was assumed that Kylian Mbappe’s next move would be to Real Madrid. That, for now at least, is no longer happening. The French superstar signed a big new contract with PSG this past weekend. My colleagues Adam Crafton and Dermot Corrigan have been following this issue closely, and they joined Mark Chapman to talk about what the deal means for Mbappé, PSG, and what Real Madrid and La Liga will do now. Hear the full episode of The Athletic Football Podcast here: ​​https://theathletic.com/podcast/144-athletic-football-podcast/?episode=371 Adam Crafton on how the Mbappé deal happened: https://theathletic.com/3326192/2022/05/21/psg-mbappe-real-madrid/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MLS season is already a third of the way through, and some unexpected MVP candidates are beginning to emerge. Today, Felipe Cárdenas takes the reins and goes over some of them with Sam Stejskal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlo Ancelotti has had the type of career most managers can only dream of, which makes picking a lineup of the best players to have played under him is an exercise that’s trickier than you might think. Michael Cox and Mark Carey from The Athletic Football Podcast tried anyway on a recent episode of that show. Given that Ancelotti’s Real Madrid are in this weekend’s Champions League final, and given that John Muller will be here later this week to talk about Liverpool, we’re playing that for you here today.  Listen to the full discussion: https://theathletic.com/podcast/145-football-tactics-podcast/?episode=129 The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

League titles, Champions League spots, Europa League spots, relegation, oh my! These are just some of the things that are at stake this weekend, as the vast majority of European men’s leagues close up shop for the summer. There are a lot of games on TV this weekend, and Felipe Cárdenas is here to help you decided what to watch, and which stories to follow, all weekend long.    The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A long, long journey is finally at its end. The United States men’s and women’s national teams have agreed to a first-of-it’s kind joint collective bargaining agreement – one which guarantees equal compensation for both teams. Meg Linehan has covered this story closely since the beginning, and she joins the show today to reflect on all that’s happened over the course of this story, and what could come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much of how MLS teams operate financially is shrouded in secrecy. But twice a year, a little bit of that gets pulled back with the MLS players’ association releases the list of salaries for just about every player in the league. Sam Stejskal and Jeff Rueter have analyzed some interesting things about those salary numbers, and they’re here today to break it down. Salary analysis: https://theathletic.com/3317383/2022/05/17/mls-salaries-2022-analysis/ Sam Stejskal on spending inefficiency: https://theathletic.com/3009792/2021/12/10/out-of-balance-as-2021-ends-mls-continues-to-show-that-improving-quality-of-play-isnt-top-priority/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool are FA Cup champions, but that was just the beginning of an incredibly pressure-packed couple of weeks. That continues today with a Premier League visit to Southampton – a win, combined with Man City’s draw with West Ham over the weekend, would put Liverpool just one point behind Man City going into the final games this weekend. And then, of course, there’s the Champions League final the week after. There are injury worries, they’ve hired an additional medical staff to deal with it….it’s a lot to digest. Today, The Athletic’s Liverpool reporters Simon Hughes and James Pearce join Steve Hothersall to talk through what to make of those injuries, lineup choices for today’s game, and Steven Gerrard’s role in potentially delivering a Premier League title…all of this is in a clip from The Red Agenda podcast. We’ll also have your full guide to games on TV in the United States today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Rueter is joined by John Muller to break down which MLS teams have been exceeding expectations and falling short of expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The end of the European season is nearly here and in some cases, it’s already upon us. But the highlight of this weekend’s action are the two FA Cup finals. I’ll run you through all the games to watch all weekend long in Europe and North America later in the show, but let’s start with the Athletic Football Podcast previewing a massive Chelsea vs. Liverpool FA Cup final on the men’s side. Later, we’ll send it over to The Athletic Women’s football podcast and their end-of-season awards, featuring special mention of the fantastic goal Sam Kerr scored on the last day of the season. Then, a quick look at the women’s FA Cup final, and then I’ll be back with your full TV Guide.   The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIFA video game franchise is a commercial juggernaut, but there are big changes in store. EA Sports, which makes the game, announced this week that its partnership with FIFA itself will end next year. What does this mean for EA, FIFA, and the game itself? Football business reporter Matt Slater is here to tell us all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deal is done. Erling Haaland will be a Manchester City player at the start of next season. Over on The Athletic Football Podcast, hosts Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Dan Bardell were joined by a trio of experts to look at how Haaland will fit with his new club, from every angle. Those experts: Man City reporter Sam Lee, German football reporter Kit Holden, and analytics writer Mark Carey. We’ll have a clip of their conversation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miles Robinson’s chances of making the United States’ World Cup roster are essentially over. The Atlanta United center back suffered a torn Achilles over the weekend – an injury that will have a huge impact for his national team, his club team, and Robinson’s career as a whole.  The Athletic reporters Paul Tenorio and Felipe Cárdenas are here today to discuss those impacts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebounds are one of the most chaotic situations in soccer, but they lead to their fair share of goals. John Muller is here to break down how some players manage to be so good at burying them.  How to score from a rebound: https://theathletic.com/3230645/2022/04/06/how-to-score-from-a-rebound/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NWSL regular season is just beginning, but the Challenge Cup is coming to an end. The Washington Spirit and North Carolina Courage meet in the final there on Saturday. Meg Linehan is here to talk about that matchup, the Spirit’s absolutely insane victory over OL Reign in the semifinal, and where the Challenge Cup fits in the NWSL ecosystem.   The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are tons of great goals scored every week all around the globe. Today’s show focuses on one of them, which saved a women’s club on the brink in the English second division. The Athletic Women’s Football podcast has a great interview with key figures from Coventry United, the club that was saved by a last-minute rocket of a free kick.    The goal that saves Coventry United: https://twitter.com/FAWomensChamp/status/1520781280060841985 The Athletic Women’s Football Podcast: https://theathletic.com/podcast/212-the-offside-rule-wsl-edition/?episode=82 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 2-2 draw in the opening leg in Mexico, the Seattle Sounders return home to face Pumas in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final tonight. A win would be historic for the Sounders and MLS as a whole, but the matchup with Pumas does present some potential issues. Sam Stejskal is in Seattle, and joins us today to preview the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Copa Libertadores is halfway through its group stage, and some interesting themes and storylines are beginning to emerge. Felipe Cárdenas joins the show today to fill us in on Brazil’s dominance in the competition, what’s wrong with Boca Juniors, and the continued racist incidents at games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week’s Man City-Real Madrid Champions League game was one for the ages. Is there any way this week’s second leg could match up? What’s behind the criticism of Villarreal’s approach against Liverpool in the other semifinal? John Muller is here to break down this week’s second legs.  How Real Madrid stayed alive: ​​https://theathletic.com/3275224/2022/04/27/how-real-madrid-created-the-chaos-that-kept-their-champions-league-semi-final-with-manchester-city-alive/ How Villarreal slowed things down: https://theathletic.com/3277956/2022/04/28/cox-liverpool-broke-down-villarreal-by-learning-not-to-foul-them/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Races for spots in European competitions, battles against relegation, and a couple of title races in Europe. A new season beginning, a new stadium opening, and storylines developing in North America. It’s a big weekend of soccer, and we’ll try to sort through the madness.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you thought the fun was over after two exciting men’s Champions League semifinals, the CONCACAF Champions League final first leg, and all the other great action we’ve seen this week, you are sorely mistaken. There are a ton of good games on this afternoon, and chances are you’ll have a decision to make unless you have 20 screens lying around. Plus, a fun clip on the value of “clutch” goals…if that’s what you want to call them…from The Athletic Football Tactics podcast.  Can we measure the value of a goal? https://theathletic.com/3244648/2022/04/24/can-we-measure-the-value-of-a-goal/ The Athletic Football Tactics podcast: https://theathletic.com/podcast/145-football-tactics-podcast/?episode=128 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Seattle Sounders can become the first MLS team to win the CONCACAF Champions League, and the final hurdle to do so starts tonight. Seattle visits Mexico City to play Pumas tonight in the first leg of the CCL final, and Sam Stejskal is here to tell you what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bayern Munich won its 10th consecutive Bundesliga title over the weekend, but this season is still being considered a disappointment by the club and many of its supporters. A lot of that is because they’re not playing today or tomorrow in the Champions League semifinals. Kit Holden has a story about it, and he speaks on the show today about Bayern’s predicament…if you can call it that.  Kit’s story: https://theathletic.com/3267248/2022/04/23/bayern-munich-bundesliga-title-10th-anything-but-success/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic and other outlets report that a deal to bring star striker Erling Haaland to Manchester City is nearly done. But how would he fit in Pep Guardiola’s system? John Muller is here to break down why the move makes sense…and a few reasons why it might not.  The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hernán Losada era in Washington D.C. lasted a mere 15 months. D.C. United fired the Argentine head coach this week, after just one full season in charge and just a handful of games into 2022. Pablo Maurer, Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio wrote a piece for The Athletic this week detailing why Losada was let go. Pablo joins me on the show today.  Pablo, Sam and Paul on why D.C. fired Losada: https://theathletic.com/3263913/2022/04/21/dc-united-hernan-losada-fired/ The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CONCACAF W championship draw is set. That means the women’s national teams from the U.S., Canada and all around North and central America know who they’ll be facing in a tournament that determines who heads to the Olympics in 2024 and next year’s World Cup. Meg Linehan is here to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arsenal is in a fight with Tottenham, Manchester United, and West Ham United for the last of the top four spots in the English Premier League. That, of course, would mean qualification to the Champions League, and all the prestige and money that comes with it. Arsenal plays Chelsea today in a hugely important game in that race for fourth. The guys over at The Athletic Football Podcast had James McNicholas on to talk about what this next stretch of games means for Arsenal, in the short and long term.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matias Almeyda is no longer the coach of the San Jose Earthquakes, and Atlanta United’s three locker room leaders are out injured for a significant amount of time. Felipe Cardenas is here to talk about what’s next for both teams in the middle of forced transitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A legend of Colombian football has passed away. Freddy Rincon, who captured the country’s hearts as part of three beloved World Cup squads in the ‘90s, died this week after being involved in a car accident. Felipe Cárdenas is here to discuss Rincón’s legacy, and what made him the player he was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s next for the U.S. women’s national team? After two routs of Uzbekistan in friendlies, World Cup qualifying is fast approaching. Meg Linehan and Steph Yang discuss the biggest question remaining for the team ahead of those games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At long last, Manchester United has agreed to terms with its next managerial hire, according to David Ornstein at The Athletic. He reports that Ajax manager Erik ten Haag has agreed to take charge at Old Trafford. Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell analyze what that all means. Also, Sam Stejskal joins me to preview what the second leg of the NYCFC-Seattle Sounders CCL semifinal could look like.  The Athletic on Erik ten Haag and Manchester United: https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/manchester-united-erik-ten-hag-news/sPgxAsBCd1e7/ Atletico Madrid’s tactics: https://theathletic.com/3232892/2022/04/06/atletico-madrid-may-not-have-had-a-shot-against-man-city-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-match-was-boring/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a big day for soccer on TV in the United States. Today’s show will pick out some good games to keep an eye on, including Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Copa Libertadores, and of course…the Champions League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Months after collapsing on the field at the Euros, Christian Eriksen is back on the field -- and looking better than ever. The Athletic's Jay Harris, who covers Eriksen and his club team, Brentford, joined The Lead to explain how the Danish star has picked up where he left off, why he chose tiny Brentford of all places to make his return, and why, after such a traumatic experience, he’s playing the game at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The weekend preview is back – Brooks Peck joins the show to pick one game to watch in each hour of a jam-packed and much-important weekend in the men’s club game along with a few interesting women’s internationals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barcelona enters the Europa League quarterfinals today in some of the best form they’ve been in since Lionel Messi’s departure. Xavi’s tactical approach is part of the reason for that, as it the continued presence of Sergio Busquets. Our friends at The Athletic Football tactics podcast break it down today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An MLS team has never won the CONCACAF Champions League, but this year, we’re guaranteed to get at least one MLS team in the final. The Seattle Sounders and NYCFC meet in the first leg of the CCL semifinal tonight, and Jeff Rueter is here to preview the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PSG president and chairman of the European Clubs Association Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants the Champions League to grow and be modernized in line with the Super Bowl. On The Athletic Football Podcast, Adam Crafton speaks about his interview with Al-Khelafi, and we’lll share that discussion here.   Adam’s interview: https://theathletic.com/3225527/2022/04/04/the-super-bowl-should-not-feel-bigger-than-the-champions-league-psgs-nasser-al-khelaifi-on-how-he-wants-to-grow-the-game/ Why the Qatar World Cup is controversial: https://theathletic.com/3219102/2022/03/31/why-world-cup-2022-qatar-controversial/ Felipe on Atlanta injuries: https://theathletic.com/news/atlanta-united-midfielder-osvaldo-alonso-tears-acl-matheus-rossetto-out-2-4-weeks-with-hamstring-injury/OPAM7WIM1JDY/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a big week in the international game ending with Friday’s World Cup draw, we’re totally back to the club scene this week. Today’s show is a quick update on what to watch and a few news items to get your week started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup draw is set, and there’s a lot to talk about. The U.S. will face Iran, England and one of Scotland, Wales or Ukraine in the group stage of the World Cup. Costa Rica would face Spain, Germany and Japan if they win their playoff against New Zealand. The Athletic’s U.S. men’s national team reporter Paul Tenorio joined The Athletic’s live broadcast from Costa Rica right after the draw. Here’s what he had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The storylines that will come to define this year’s men’s World Cup start today. It’s World Cup draw day! Get ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four and a half years after their failure in Trinidad and Tobago, the United States is back in the World Cup. Mexico will join them there, while Costa Rica will go to the intercontinental playoff against New Zealand. Today’s show will feature a segment from Allocation Disorder, the podcast from Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal, who are on the ground in Costa Rica and have followed the United States throughout qualifying.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NWSL challenge cup is just a handful of games old, but just in the past week ther ehave been three separate season-ending injuries that could impact the players’ clubs and the U.S. women’s national team. Meg Linehan is here to tell us all about it. Also, tonight’s the last night of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying – we’ll give you a quick guide to that.  Meg & Steph’s NWSL recap: https://theathletic.com/3214400/2022/03/28/jessica-mcdonald-and-ashley-sanchez-skill-shows-issues-with-broadcast-quality-and-stoneywatch-this-week-in-nwsl-chaos/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 17 months and 17 games per team, South America’s World Cup Qualifying process comes to an end tonight. The region’s four automatic bids to the World Cup are already decided, but a spot in the intercontinental playoff is still up for grabs between Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Felipe Cardenas is here to break down each team. Plus, a rundown of what to watch in games around the world.   Carl Anka’s story on Ghana-Nigeria: https://theathletic.com/3204512/2022/03/27/from-the-sandy-pitches-of-middle-b-to-the-noise-of-baba-yara-this-is-football-in-ghana/?source=emp-shared-article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Cup qualifying continues this weekend. We’ll give you a short rundown of the big games to watch, then send you to The Lead for their excellent story about Jesse Marsch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final window of the CONCACAF Octagonal gets underway tonight. WE covered Canada yesterday, Mexico the day before that. Today, Sam Stejskal joins the show to talk about what to expect from the United States in tonight’s game against Mexico, and in this window as a whole.  CONCACAF scenarios flowchart: https://twitter.com/AnAbnos/status/1506801657178427404 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian men’s national team is on the verge of qualifying for its second World Cup ever, and its first since 1986. Progressing to the tournament would mean a lot for Canadian soccer, and especially for this team’s elder statesman: Atiba Hutchinson. Joshua Kloke is on the ground in Costa Rica ahead of a big match that could seal the team’s ticket to Qatar, and he joins us on the show to talk about all that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s been a lot of angst surrounding the Mexican men’s national team ahead of the final CONCACAF window. But the truth is, they’re in a pretty decent position to qualify. Felipe Cardenas is here to tell us what to expect from the team in the last three games of qualifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s been an explosion in the amount of data available in soccer lately. But there’s one emerging measurement that is still being refined, but could become vitally important. John Muller is here to talk about it, and how it applies to recent research on goalkeepers.  John’s story: https://theathletic.com/3181844/2022/03/15/passive-or-aggressive-spread-or-smother-using-body-poses-to-understand-goalkeeper-technique/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 5th, a Liga MX game between Queretaro and Atlas erupted in violence. Fan group from both teams clashed in the stands and on the field as the teams, bystanders, and media ran to the exist. The images were harrowing, and they were broadcast around the world on social media. Yet still, there was a sense of mystery about what exactly happened, how it happened, and why.  Not long afterward, Pablo Maurer and Felipe Cardenas traveled to Queretaro to get closer to answering some of those questions. They are here today to talk about their story, and what they found.  The story: https://theathletic.com/3191436/2022/03/17/queretaro-violence-liga-mx-atlas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Women’s Soccer League has a regular season schedule, and that’s just some of the news you’ll need to keep track of today in the world of soccer. I’ll run down the big dates and tell you what to watch out for, including the US men’s national team roster announcement.  USMNT roster projection: ​​https://theathletic.com/3186604/2022/03/15/usmnt-projected-roster-replacing-weston-mckennie-and-the-lingering-questions-at-striker/ Key NWSL dates: https://theathletic.com/news/nwsl-2022-schedule-features-marquee-matchups-on-opening-weekend-fewer-games-during-fifa-windows/6Nsy5fip1ZlA/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Champions League Round of 16 ends tonight, and it does so alongside a big matchup in the Premier League title race. John Muller is here to preview all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s all about international tournaments today, as the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 rumbles on, the CONCACAF Champions League follows suit, and the Copa Libertadores enters its final pre-group stage qualification phase. John Muller is here to break down the two big games in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fallout continues from the sanctioning of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, a familiar name re-enters the coaching ranks, and a couple interesting games to watch to start the week. Felix Magath news: https://theathletic.com/news/felix-magath-appointed-hertha-berlin-head-coach-until-end-of-season/Mo0N62QYIrzS/ Chelsea academy: https://theathletic.com/3178598/2022/03/13/abramovich-sanctions-brexit-rules-scouting-lower-divisions-the-questions-swirling-around-chelseas-academy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex and Brooks Peck take you through the weekend matches ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Women’s Soccer League has a new commissioner. Jessica Berman has been hired to lead the NWSL after years at the National Lacrosse League and the National Hockey League. How will her experience translate to women’s soccer? Meg Linehan is here to lay it all out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes to us via The Lead, The Athletic’s daily podcast covering one story in the sports world at large each day:  Roman Abramovich endeared himself to Chelsea fans almost immediately when he purchased the club back in 2003. He quickly spent more money than any Premier League club owner in history, and the results on the field followed: league titles, Champions League victories, and many more trophies. But now, in the wake of Russia's war against Ukraine, questions and concerns about Abramovich, his past, and his ties to Vladimir Putin have resurfaced, and the Russian billionaire announced last week that he will be selling the team. The Athletic's Matt Slater joins us to explain what we know (and don't know) about Abramovich's ties to the Kremlin, what the sale of Chelsea means for the future of the club, and if all of this will lead to a day reckoning for the Premier League and the question of who should be allowed to buy a team. More from Matt Slater: https://theathletic.com/author/matt-slater/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, mass violence erupted in the stands and spilled out on to the field in Queretaro’s Liga MX match against Atlas F.C. Felipe Cárdenas is here to fill us in on what we know about the tragedy….and what we don’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penalty kicks are one of if not the most impactful events in any given game. But what if they were different? John Muller and Pablo Maurer are here to advocate for an alternate form of penalty kick that they say is more fair, and more fun.  Pablo Maurer on the history of the MLS shootout: https://theathletic.com/1800695/2020/05/07/the-rise-and-fall-of-mlss-35-yard-shootout-and-why-it-should-be-brought-back/ John Muller’s data case for 35-yard PKs: https://theathletic.com/3161748/2022/03/04/penalties-are-too-generous-a-reward-we-have-a-solution-and-it-involves-running/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s yet another big weekend in the Serie A title race, the Manchester Derby is back, and and there’s even more meaningful soccer on TV this weekend. Matt Pentz is here to help you decide what to watch hour-by-hour.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLS is back, and Jeff Rueter is here with three games (actually seven games) worth keeping an eye on in Week 2. All that plus a few soccer-related updates on the situation in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Soccer has signed a new media rights deal with networks that haven’t featured much American soccer lately – TBS, TNT, and HBO Max. Paul Tenorio is here to break down the deal, what games are included, and why it’s important for U.S. Soccer.  More info on the deal: https://theathletic.com/news/us-soccer-agrees-to-english-language-media-rights-deal-with-turner-sports-and-hbo-source/qqZYBuQLCEfI/?source=twitterhq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Marsch is the new manager at Leeds United. John Muller is here to explain how the American’s tactical ideas could work in Leeds’ relegation fight.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea’s owner is making a move and the calls for Russia’s ban from international competitions are growing stronger. Abramovich explainer: https://theathletic.com/3151831/2022/02/27/explained-why-roman-abramovich-has-handed-over-care-of-chelsea-and-what-it-really-means/ Bielsa fired at Leeds; Marsch to take over? https://theathletic.com/news/leeds-united-part-company-with-head-coach-marcelo-bielsa/TIdygXBQiXWY/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MLS season starts this weekend. Jeff Rueter and John Muller are here to talk about some big storylines ahead of opening day. There's also a quick recap of how the world of soccer has been impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine updates: https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/russia-ukraine-crisis-impact-on-football-live-new[…]hampions-league-final-roman-abramovich-and-more/3Rrv6fAKLm67/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest-host Jeff Rueter dives into his story on MLS's rapid expansion and how that creates a variety of approaches towards roster-building. Jeff's story: https://theathletic.com/3142596/2022/02/22/how-mlss-rapid-expansion-creates-an-unprecedented-variety-of-approaches-towards-roster-building/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest-host Matt Pentz is joined by CONCACAF expert Jon Arnold to discuss this year's ongoing Champions League drama, his favorite stories from other editions of the tournament and where he suggests you plan your next regional away day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest-host Matt Pentz is joined by his colleague Jeff Rueter as they explain their perhaps bizarre attachment to the English second division, and break down the promotion race in a season that has been even wackier than normal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stylistically, Brighton and Hove Albion have more in common with Manchester City than you might think. John Muller dives into why that is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of games on this weekend, including a long-awaited U.S. TV appearance for Union St. Gilloise – sure to become your new favorite club. Brooks Peck is here to help break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new group of NWSL investors, New contracts and potential new signings in MLS, a new general manager for OL Reign, and a return to action tonight for the U.S. women’s national team.  Guide to SheBelieves Cup: https://theathletic.com/3134565/2022/02/16/2022-shebelieves-cup-guide-uswnt-newcomers-and-opposition-match-times-how-to-watch/ Interview with Canada WNT coach Bev Priestman: https://theathletic.com/3130599/2022/02/15/bev-priestman-on-going-from-the-lowest-moment-of-her-career-to-winning-olympic-gold/ Info on Gruezo, Cowell and more: https://theathletic.com/3133983/2022/02/16/why-intra-mls-trade-prices-have-gotten-so-high-fc-cincy-interest-in-gruezo-cowell-contract-details-notebook/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s another election for president of the U.S. Soccer Federation on the horizon. Steph Yang spoke with the incumbent candidate, Cindy Parlow Cone, about her campaign and what she hopes to accomplish in a full term at the helm.  USSF election explainer: https://theathletic.com/3121237/ Interview with Cindy Parlow Cone: https://theathletic.com/3132152/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The men’s Champions League is back! There are four big round of 16 matchups this week, two of which pit some of the world’s biggest and best teams against each other. Felipe Cardenas is here to tell you what to watch in PSG-Real Madrid today, and Liverpool-Inter Milan tomorrow.  James Pearce’s story on Luis Diaz: https://theathletic.com/3109520/2022/02/10/luis-diaz-el-quinto-beatle-by-those-who-know-him/ More on Diaz in video form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4VQ1x4PSVI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Adams is probably the most important player for the U.S. men’s national team and plays a key role in the tactical setup at RB Leipzig. The Athletic’s John Muller recently sat down with him for an in-depth chat about plays throughout his career. Today, John joins us to talk about what he learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two huge women’s super league games. A Portuguese derby. Intrigue at the top of Serie A and a Premier League game that might just be competitive….there’s a whole weekend of soccer on TV and Brooks Peck joins the show to preview it all, hour-by-hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An analysis by The Athletic has found that this winter was the biggest window for player sales by MLS clubs ever. The man who did the analysis, Sam Stejskal, is here to talk about it. Sam’s analysis: https://theathletic.com/3121305/ Thiago Almada Q&A: https://theathletic.com/3120532/2022/02/09/qa-atlanta-uniteds-darren-eales-and-dimitrios-efstathiou-on-vetting-and-signing-thiago-almada/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NWSL head coach Rory Dames is the subject of a Washington Post investigation into misconduct as a youth coach. And in Washington itself, the sale of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit has finally closed, with Michele Kang now the majority owner after a long and complicated ordeal. It’s a big news day in women’s soccer, and Steph Yang is here to tell you what it all means.  Rory Dames investigation: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/08/rory-dames-eclipse-select-misconduct-allegations/ Steph’s youth sports abuse article: https://theathletic.com/2862063/2021/10/01/a-fear-based-system-how-the-structure-of-sports-protects-abusers-of-power/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Copa Libertadores has long been one of the most competitive continental tournaments in the world. But lately, it’s been dominated by Brazilian clubs. Felipe Cárdenas is here to explain why that is, and who could challenge the Brazilian teams for the title later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of ways to count and analyze passing in soccer. But there are far fewer ways to analyze the reception of that pass, despite it being one of the most critical skills in the game. John Muller is here to talk about a few ways the soccer analytics community counts pass receptions, and what it means in the case of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s move to Barcelona.  On Aubameyang: https://theathletic.com/3105449/2022/02/02/aubameyang-xavi-and-barcelona-is-this-going-to-work/ On pass receiving: https://theathletic.com/3098569/2022/01/29/wont-somebody-please-credit-the-pass-receiver/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Club soccer is back with aplomb! This weekend features some interesting games in the FA Cup, major matchups in the women’s super league, a couple continental cup finals, and big clashes at the top of the table. Matt Pentz is here to sort through it all, hour-by-hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a frigid night in Minnesota for the U.S. men’s national team’s game against Honduras. Our resident Minnesotan Jeff Rueter was at the game, and is here to talk about what it was like, and how the result could shape The Athletic’s USMNT fan confidence index. Confidence Index: https://theathletic.com/3108759/2022/02/02/usmnt-fan-confidence-index-tell-us-how-you-feel-about-the-team-through-11-world-cup-qualifiers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 years after the NWSL started play, and after lengthy negotiations, the league and its players have the first collective bargaining agreement in the history of U.S. professional women’s soccer. Meg Linehan is here to break down what it all means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a narrow win against Jamaica and a scoreless draw at home to Costa Rica, Mexico is now perilously close to dropping out of the automatic World Cup spots in CONCACAF. Tomorrow’s game against Panama is a huge one. Felipe Cardenas is here to break down that game, along with George Bello’s move to Arminia Bielefeld.  Transfer deadline day tracker: https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-updates-manchester-united-arsenal-liverpool-chelsea-tottenham-latest-on-deadline-day/jvKSHZ7wTuKO/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Pulisic has become a peripheral figure at club level with Chelsea, and hasn’t looked his best with the U.S. men’s national team in World Cup qualifying. The Athletic’s soccer analytics writer John Muller is here to talk a bit about the data behind those struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Abnos has a soccer TV guide to the weekend. World Cup qualifiers are being played around the globe with a lot at stake including more CONCACAF action. AFCON resumes on Saturday with important knockout matches. Plus, USA GK Matt Turner agrees to join Arsenal this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special edition of Soccer Every Day on USMNT gameday! The US will take on El Salvador in Columbus, Ohio. Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the match, the squad and take questions from Athletic subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This upcoming international window is a crucial one for the Canadian Men's National Team. Josh Kloke joins the show to discuss Alphonso Davies absence and how two past results could be relevant this window...or not. Plus, today's TV guide including the AFCON knockout stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After struggling at the end of 2021 the Mexican Men's National team is looking to sure up its struggling defense in its upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas joins Alex Abnos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Dike has garnered something of a cult following among fans of the English Championship. Why is that? John Muller explains what the data says about Dike’s goal-scoring production, and why it might not be sustainable. Plus, we take a first look at the U.S. men’s national team’s upcoming World Cup Qualifying window.  Story on Daryl Dike at West Brom: https://theathletic.com/3070707/2022/01/14/west-broms-daryl-dike-scores-goals-at-a-rate-that-compounds-most-statistical-and-analytical-logic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage begins today, and it’s been one hell of a tournament so far. Carl Anka is here to discuss what happened to Ghana, and what to watch for as the competition heats up.  Carl’s story on Ghana: https://theathletic.com/3076563/2022/01/19/ghana-abject-afcon-humiliation-best-thing-could-happened/ Why AFCON matters: https://theathletic.com/3040813/2022/01/08/why-afcon-matters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week before the U.S. men’s national team opens World Cup qualifying camp again, three of the team’s players are the subject of some interesting transfer or trade talks. Sam Stejskal is here to break down Paul Arriola potentially to FC Dallas, Brenden Aaronson potentially to Leeds United, and Matt Turner potentially to Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 The 2022 MLS season will have a new wrinkle: A whole new league. MLS Next Pro kicks off this year, and will feature the reserve teams of 20 MLS teams, plus one independent. Jeff Rueter is here to recap his reporting on how the league will be structured. Jeff’s story: https://theathletic.com/3071305/2022/01/14/mls-next-pro-to-have-no-salary-cap-other-key-differences-from-mls-structure-sources-say/ Pablo’s interview with Michelle Akers: https://theathletic.com/3079225/2022/01/19/michelle-akers-on-assistant-coach-role-with-the-orlando-pride-sometimes-great-things-happen-when-you-least-expect-it/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preseason is officially underway for every MLS team this week. There have been some big acquisitions, some interesting trades, and in Atlanta…an upcoming contract situation for the team’s star player.  Felipe Cardenas is here with the latest on Josef Martinez’s contract situation, why he’s asking for it, and why the Atlanta united front office may want to be pragmatic.  Felipe’s story on Josef Martínez: https://theathletic.com/3057263/2022/01/07/i-want-to-die-here-josef-martinez-hoping-to-see-out-his-career-with-atlanta-united/ Union Berlin fullbacks: https://theathletic.com/3072878/2022/01/17/bundesliga-how-union-berlins-wing-back-tactics-put-them-top-four-contention/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have just one week to go until World Cup qualifying starts up again, which means there’s plenty of interesting storylines we’re keeping track of here on The Athletic’s U.S. soccer desk. We had yesterday off for Martin Luther King Day so this episode will be a quick, guest-free rundown of what we’re following this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of ways to define play style. The Athletic’s John Muller has come up with another one. The five kingdoms of football is a new, graphical way to describe how teams play, and it’s just so interesting. John Muller is here to talk about it, and why it makes one under-the-radar game this week much more interesting than you might think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a new year’s period where a lot of teams solidified their positions or brought in reinforcements, the second half of the European calendar is underway with a ton of great games this weekend.  Brooks Peck is here to break down the whole schedule, hour-by-hour, along with big games in the Africa Cup of Nations and Liga MX.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, Lorenzo Insigne was one of the best players on an Italian national team that won the European Championship. He has long been a key striker for Napoli, has played plenty in the Champions League, and is generally considered to be among the world’s best players. He’s 30 years old and this summer, he’s coming to MLS.  Josh Kloke is here to explain why Toronto FC made the big-money move for Insigne after one of their worst-ever seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past several months, the Washington Spirit have won the NWSL championship, and also been at the center of a very public tug-of-war over ownership of the club.  On one side: Steve Baldwin and Bill Lynch, two co-owners who together had or controlled a majority of votes among the club’s ownership group. Baldwin and Lynch have been looking to sell the club. On the other side is Michele Kang, another co-owner, who offered well over market value for the club, but has also been publicly critical of Baldwin during his time as controlling owner of the team.  Though Kang’s offer was for $35 million dollars, The team was thought to be on the verge of a sale to another group for $25 million dollars. On Tuesday, a group of the Spirit’s minority owners were key to a complete flip of the script.  It’s a lot to take in, but Steph Yang is here to help parse through some of the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mexico’s 2021 could probably be considered a disappointment overall, but the Mexican federation’s president has big goals going into 2022.  Felipe Cárdenas traveled to Mexico for a chat with Yon de Luisa late last year. Today, Felipe joins the show to discuss that interview, and what El Tri will be focusing on this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 Is underway and we’re back with a slightly shorter edition of the show. We may do more of these going forward; just sort of a short summary of what games are on today, and what stories we’re keeping track of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2021, we’re talking to each of the North American soccer vertical’s eight full-time staff writers about their favorite story of the year.  Today, to wrap up this series, Pablo Maurer joins to talk about his deep dive investigation into an obscure bit of MLS history: The guys that were in the original Columbus Crew logo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2021, we’re talking to each of the North American soccer vertical’s eight full-time staff writers about their favorite story of the year.  Today, Matt Pentz discusses his profile of Lynn Williams. It’s a great profile that was written early in 2021, and looking back at is an interesting study in how much the circumstances of a story can change over the course of a year.  Matt's story: https://theathletic.com/2364457/2021/02/03/lynn-williams-uswnt-courage/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2021, we’re talking to each of the North American soccer vertical’s eight full-time staff writers about their favorite story of the year.  Today, Paul Tenorio discusses his in-depth report about Inter Miami, and what happens when a team abruptly changes its front office approach midway through a season.  Paul's story: https://theathletic.com/2773516/2021/08/17/inter-miami-beckham-mls/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2021 here at the athletic talking to each of the North American soccer vertical’s eight full-time staff writers about their favorite story of the year.  Today, Meg Linehan discusses her story about how a meeting between Hollywood celebrities and the soccer world resulted in an NWSL expansion club: Angel City FC. Meg's story: https://theathletic.com/2430699/2021/03/08/angel-city-portman-uswnt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2021, we’re talking to each of the Athletic’s eight full-time staff writers covering NorthAmerican soccer….about their favorite story they did this year.  Today, Sam Stejskal discusses his deep dive into MLS club valuations, and his quest to figure out why very rich people are paying hundreds of millions for ownership rights.  Sam's story: https://theathletic.com/2474348/2021/03/24/mls-valuations-growth-business/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2021, we’re talking to each of the North American soccer vertical’s eight full-time staff writers about their favorite story they did this year.  Today, Jeff Rueter discusses his profile of Landon Donovan, in which he flew to San Diego and spent a couple days showing the American soccer icon as he embarks on a new career: a lower-division head coach.  Jeff's story: https://theathletic.com/2853865/2021/09/28/landon-donovan-the-coach-is-still-learning-on-the-job-with-san-diego-loyal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2021, we’re talking to each of the North American soccer vertical’s eight full-time staff writers about their favorite story of the year.  Today, Felipe Cárdenas discusses his story from this year about the internal battles for power that ran in the background of Atlanta United’s first three seasons.  Felipe's story: https://theathletic.com/2579808/2021/05/11/atlanta-united-martino-bocanegra-eales/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end 2021, we’re talking to each of the North American soccer vertical’s eight full-time staff writers about their favorite story of the year.  Today, Steph Yang discusses her story about what pride and progress has meant for LGBTQ players on the U.S. women’s national team.  Steph's story: https://theathletic.com/2825821/2021/09/14/uswnt-lgbtq-rapinoe-scurry/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The candidates for U.S. men’s player of the year feature some that came into 2021 as leaders of a young U.S. national team, and a few that came in without any expectations at all. Sam Stejskal is here to break down the candidates’ cases, and takes his best guess at who will win. How Brendan Aaronson's career started flying: https://theathletic.com/2949381/2021/11/11/hes-ruthless-man-how-brenden-aaronsons-career-started-flying-with-union-salzburg-and-usmnt/ The 'Man In The Mirror' Game: https://theathletic.com/2953151/2021/11/13/the-man-in-the-mirror-game-usmnt-delivers-composed-and-confident-performance-in-2-0-win-over-mexico/ Matt Turner's strange path to the USMNT: https://theathletic.com/2694293/2021/07/08/usmnt-matt-turner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 2021 marked by great performances in friendlies and a disappointing Olympics, how is one to choose the player of the year in U.S. women’s soccer? Steph Yang is here to talk it out. Background reading: Steph's story about choosing a U.S. women's player of the year: https://theathletic.com/2991655/2021/12/01/the-uswnt-players-trending-toward-more-playing-time-in-2022-after-the-matches-against-australia/ Carli Lloyd on ending her lengthy pro soccer career: https://theathletic.com/2909879/2021/10/25/im-at-peace-carli-lloyd-seeks-a-special-ending-to-a-career-long-chase-for-greatness/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a moment that went viral last week, a fan paraded around the field in the middle of a women’s champions league game, only to be shouldered to the ground by Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr. Kerr got a yellow card for her actions, but the fan….may face no criminal charge at all.  Charlotte Harpur is here to explain why. Charlotte's story on the legal loophole: https://theathletic.com/3011228/2021/12/13/ornstein-legal-failure-putting-women-at-risk-spurs-to-let-dele-leave-kamara-to-go-for-free/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York City FC are MLS champions, and Manchester City are pushing to do the same in the Premier League. Sam Lee joins the show ahead of City’s game against Leeds United to sum up where the club stands ahead of a packed holiday fixture list.  Full festive fixtures list: https://theathletic.com/news/premier-league-reveals-amendments-to-festive-fixture-list/RKLo5StvPTtn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Champions League last 16 was drawn…..and then it was drawn again. The error that led to an unprecedented do-over is complicated, but Oliver Kay is here to help us make sense of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Pentz and Sam Stejskal are on the ground in Portland to cover the 2021 MLS Cup between the Portland Timbers and NYCFC. They did a Live Room on The Athletic on Friday, where they previewed the matchups and answered some questions from subscribers…and one from me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a weekend when the champions of MLS and Liga MX will be decided, there is still a ton of important action across Europe. Brooks Peck is here as usual to break down which games to watch and why, hour by hour, for the whole weekend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Club Leon and Atlas have made it through the Liguilla to the Liga MX final. The first of the final’s two legs happens tonight, and Felipe Cárdenas is here to tell us what to watch for – both tonight and in Sunday’s second leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, there are eight group finales in the Champions League today, with plenty of places in the last 16 at stake. Felipe Cardenas is here to break down which games are worth watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are eight group finales in the Champions League today, with plenty of places in the last 16 at stake. Felipe Cardenas is here to break down which games are worth watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just four months after being hired, Jesse Marsch is no longer manager of RB Leipzig. A 2-1 loss over the weekend to Union Berlin happened while Marsch was in quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test...but it was still the final straw.   Also, the Atheltic can confirm reports that another American coach with Red Bull ties, Chris Armas, is set to join Manchester United’s coaching staff under interim manager Ralf Rangnick.  It’s a lot to digest, and German football expert Rafa Honigstein is here to help make sense of these two stories.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big games at the top of the tables of four separate leagues! MLS playoffs! Liga MX playoffs! This weekend is jam-packed with big games, and Brooks Peck is here to help sort through it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The top seed in the MLS playoffs is out, and two sides remain in the Eastern Conference. Sam Stejskal is here to preview NYCFC and the Philadelphia Union, and also provide an update on MLS coaching vacancies around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team is up for sale, their payroll is low, and their coach is interim. Still, Real Salt Lake, The lowest-ranked team in the MLS playoffs has made it to the Western Conference final. Matt Pentz is here to talk about what he’s seen from the team in their two playoff upsets, and how they’ll match up with the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New England Revolution got an interesting reward for winning the MLS supporters’ shield: 23 days without a game. Tonight, they take on New York City FC in the MLS playoffs with a historic season on the line. Sam Stejskal is here to break down what to watch for.  How the Revs became MLS Cup favorites: https://theathletic.com/2972515/2021/11/23/how-the-new-england-revolution-went-from-checked-out-to-mls-cup-favorites/ Behind the Revs’ new crest: https://theathletic.com/2935401/2021/11/04/the-demise-of-the-new-englands-revolutions-crayon-flag-the-final-remnant-of-original-mls-design/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralf Rangnick was hired to salvage Manchester United’s season last week, but his appointment means far more than your usual temporary hire. The Athletic’s analytics writer John Muller is here to break down 8 key statistical areas that define Ralf Rangnick’s style, and how they could apply at Man United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first round of the MLS playoffs ends tonight. Jeff Rueter is here to preview Nashville vs. Orlando and Seattle vs. Real Salt Lake. Also, a look ahead at an important Champions League slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The English Premier League is staying on NBC. In a 2.7 billion dollar deal, the U.S. broadcast kept rights to the competition, which could mean some interesting things for their coverage, and for soccer broadcast deals in the U.S. at large. Felipe Cardenas is here to explain how.  Felipe & Richard Deitsch’s discussion about the deal: https://theathletic.com/2965132/2021/11/19/the-premier-leagues-u-s-broadcast-rights-stay-with-nbc-what-will-it-mean-for-viewers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an important break for international soccer, players are back with their club teams and normal schedules have resumed around the world. There are important knockout games, finals, and even a few games on major US TV networks this weekend. Brooks Peck is here to choose which games to watch, out of all of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All three MLS teams in the Pacific Northwest have qualified for the playoffs. Matt Pentz is here to explain how each of the three represents a different archetype that you’re likely to see throughout the postseason’s opening round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Saturday, the NWSL Championship will pit two underdog teams with contrasting styles against each other.  Today, Steph Yang joins the show to tell us what went right for the Chicago Red Stars and Washington Spirit in their semifinals, and what they’ll need to do to win the championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their second World Cup Qualifiers this window, the men’s national teams of Mexico, the United States and Canada will bring to a close an important year, which has brought difficulties and challenges for each team. Paul Tenorio, Joshua Kloke, and Felipe Cardenas are here to tell you what to watch for tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As countries around the world fight for World Cup qualification, the men’s national team of Afghanistan makes its return for the first time after the Taliban re-took control of the country. The Athletic’s Nick Miller is here to explain what it means for a nation where team sports were previously banned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USA vs. Mexico in Ohio. It’s a major event on the U.S. soccer calendar every four years, and today...it’s finally here. Sam Stejskal and Felipe Cardenas are here to update us on what’s at stake for both teams. Also, Josh Kloke on Canada’s rise to the CONCACAF elite. Sam’s story on Brenden Aaronson: https://theathletic.com/2949381/ Felipe’s story on Mexico’s backline: https://theathletic.com/2943791/ Josh’s story on Alistair Johnson: https://theathletic.com/2947897/ Paul Tenorio’s story on the USA-Mexico rivalry: https://theathletic.com/2950608/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brazil and Argentina have dominated South American World Cup qualifying, but seven teams behind them are all in a fight for the final few tickets to Qatar. In tonight’s games, some of those teams could rise, while others could fall into a very tough position.  Felipe Cardenas gives insight into the contenders: Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Peru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The group stage of European World Cup qualifiers is coming to a close this weekend. Several teams can officially book their ticket to the World Cup. Others face a fight to make a playoff. With so many of the games happening simultaneously, Brooks Peck is here to help choose which game you should watch, and when, from Thursday to Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UEFA women’s champions league has a new format, several contenders for the title, big name teams, and a broadcast deal that makes all of its games available to stream for free.  The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur is here to run through what you should watch for in the women’s Champions League matchday 3, which kicks off today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newcastle United’s big-money takeover has been a long time in the making, and it already has a connection to at least a couple geopolitical incidents.  The Athletic’s Adam Crafton explains the story of Newcastle United, the Premier League, Saudi Arabia, and the Aljabri family.  Adam’s story on the Aljabris: https://theathletic.com/2919377/2021/10/30/omar-aljabri-the-chelsea-fan-put-in-jail-by-the-saudis-funding-newcastle-united/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s crunch time throughout American professional soccer. On Sunday, simultaneous games in each MLS conference will finalize who will join in the playoff party. The playoff field has already been decided in the NWSL, which kicks off its postseason with two first round games on Sunday.  Jeff Rueter and Matt Pentz are here to break down what you should watch for on Decision Day, and Steph Yang tells you what to watch for in the NWSL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend there are derbies in Manchester and Milan and so much more! Here’s your early guide to all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nuno Espirito Santo’s time in charge of Tottenham Hotspur is over after just four months.  Charlie Eccleshare covers Tottenham for The Athletic, and he’s here to explain what went wrong for Nuno, and why Antonio Conte is taking the job just months after turning it down.  Charlie & Jack Pitt-Brooke’s story on what went wrong for Nuno: https://theathletic.com/2925500/2021/11/01/four-months-and-out-how-nunos-tottenham-reign-unravelled-and-why-it-was-doomed-to-fail/ James Horncastle on what to expect from Conte: https://theathletic.com/2927190/2021/11/02/antonio-conte-to-tottenham-why-talks-broke-down-in-the-summer-why-its-happening-now-and-what-to-expect/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge World Cup qualifier at home against Mexico is just around the corner for the U.S. men’s national team. Over the next two days, several of the team’s top players will be in action in the UEFA Champions League.  Today, Sam Stejskal explains what to expect from these players in these games ahead of the U.S. squad announcement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Washington Spirit are in the NWSL playoffs, but they arrive there after one of the most fraught, difficult, and distracting regular seasons ever.  Pablo Maurer is here to explain what the Spirit went through, what could come next, and what to expect from the team in the NWSL playoffs.  https://theathletic.com/2869446/2021/10/05/washington-spirit-investigation-found-club-repeatedly-violated-nwsl-workplace-harassment-policies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are playoff races in MLS, regular season finales in NWSL, and plenty of storylines all over Europe. Here’s your guide to all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CONCACAF Champions League final will determine this region’s entrant in the next Club World Cup. CF Monterrey and Club America, two giants of Liga MX, are up for the title. Felipe Cardenas is here to tell us what to expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both MLS conferences are jam-packed with playoff battles heading into the last few games of the season.  Matt Pentz recently spent time with one unheralded side looking to push for one of those spots. Also, Rafa Honigstein joins to get you ready for Bayern Munich’s clash with Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Cup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 16 years, 316 caps, and over 130 goals, Carli Lloyd’s legendary U.S. national team career ends tonight. The Athletic’s Meg Linehan on her rare, in-depth interview with Lloyd.  Meg’s story: https://theathletic.com/2909879/2021/10/25/im-at-peace-carli-lloyd-seeks-a-special-ending-to-a-career-long-chase-for-greatness/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The English Premier League is accepting bids for their next U.S. broadcast deal. The Athletic reports that the contract could be worth more than $2 billion. Felipe Cárdenas joins the show to explain the latest in a bidding war for one of soccer’s most high-profile properties. Felipe & Matt Slater’s story: https://theathletic.com/2891177/2021/10/19/premier-league-us-tv-rights-billion-deal-nine-years-possible/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a weekend it will be! There are all sorts of games are happening all over the world, including playoff races in Mexico and the U.S., plus a jam-packed Sunday that features no fewer than seven big-time rivalry or derby games in Europe. Jeff Rueter, Felipe Cardenas and Brooks Peck are here to help sort through the calendar, and pick a few games out of the madness for you to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of tonight’s USWNT game vs. South Korea, Steph Yang tells us which players to watch out for tonight, and what to expect from the Koreans.  Also, Felipe Cardenas previews tonight’s big meeting between the top two teams in the Argentine Primera Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several U.S. men’s national team players are involved in Champions League action today, and plenty at stake for themselves and their international status.  The Athletic’s Sam Stejskal is here to tell us about what to look for from the players in action, and take a look at an evening of important games in MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month brought one of the most shocking results in the history of the men’s UEFA Champions League. Today, FC Sheriff Tirapol will try to follow their win over Real Madrid, with another result against Inter Milan.   The Athletic’s Nick Miller wrote a story about FC Sheriff, and he is here to tell us about the club’s bizarre history, which is part fairytale...and part not. Nick's story: https://theathletic.com/2823933/2021/09/28/fc-sheriff-moldova-minnows-preparing-face-real-madrid-inter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little over two weeks ago, The Athletic published an investigation into allegations of sexual coercion against North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley. The investigation focused not just on the allegations, but also the people in charge of NWSL and the teams that investigated Riley, but allowed him to continue coaching in the league. Since that story was published, Riley has been fired, the commissioner resigned, and players have been more vocal than ever before about toxic cultures at their clubs. The Athletic’s Meg Linehan is here to talk about what’s happened, and what could come next. Meg's story: https://theathletic.com/2857633/2021/09/30/this-guy-has-a-pattern-amid-institutional[…]ormer-nwsl-players-accuse-prominent-coach-of-sexual-coercion/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debuting Monday, October 18th on The Athletic: Every morning, The Athletic’s expert soccer reporters in the U.S. and abroad cut through the noise to give you a game to watch, a story to read, or an issue to think about. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 50% off! https://theathletic.com/soccereveryday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices