Futbol Americas

Cristina Alexander, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas by posing a few questions now that we are 50 days away from the beginning of the World Cup. Are the host nations ready? Tyler Adams speaks on why the USMNT struggles against European opposition. Is playing against CONCACAF opposition really that different? We take a look at a special Bicycle Diaries episode with Obed Vargas as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This edition of Futbol W with Alexis Nunes, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf starts off with a reaction to the USWNT's big win against Japan in game 3 of their series. The USWNT took 2 out of 3 games. Is this team solidifying its identity? England beat Spain at Wembley Stadium. How big of an upset was this? Ali makes her pick for the UWCL semifinal matchup between Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Jess Fishlock joins the show to discuss her retirement announcement. The show closes out with the top 5 goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Kasey Keller start this edition of Futbol Americas by reacting to Pellegrino Matarazzo's Copa del Rey final win. What does this mean for the American coach? Juls sits down with Brenden Aaronson. How big a piece can he be with the USMNT going forward? Alphonso Davies has won his 7th Bundesliga title. Is he the best player in CONCACAF? The show closes out with The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly + Weekend Howlers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This edition of Futbol Americas, hosted by Cristina Alexander, Kasey Keller, and Janusz Michallik, starts by reacting to the news that Matt Crocker has left his role as sporting director for US Soccer for Saudi Arabia. Jeff Carlisle joins to discuss. New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill has been trading jabs with FIFA on Twitter over the report that New Jersey Transit will be charging $100 for train tickets to MetLife Stadium. Should fans be concerned? Javier Mascherano also quit his job. Lizzy Becherano hops on to provide some insight. Finally, the crew goes through the CONCACAF Champions Cup matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pellegrino Matarazzo joins Sid Lowe and Futbol Americas for a candid conversation in San Sebastián about his coaching journey, his philosophy, life in Spain, and what drives him on and off the touchline. It’s an intimate look at the manager’s mindset, ambitions, and perspective on the game — including his thoughts on the USMNT and what the future could hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes and Ali Krieger start this edition of Futbol W by recapping the USWNT's win over Japan. Jeff Kassouf comes on to join the discussion to talk about who impressed in the friendly. Next, Lianne Sanderson hops on to preview England's upcoming clash with Spain at Wembley Stadium. Is this a revenge game? Marie Louise Eta has been hired as the Union Berlin coach. She is the first woman head coach in Europe's top 5 leagues, but not everybody is happy with her appointment. The show closes out with the top 5 goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes, Alex Pareja, and Kasey Keller start this edition of Futbol Americas by previewing the matchup between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey Final. Both teams dropped points in the league, and Atletico has Barcelona in the Champions League coming up. Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi are both in good form for their club teams. The race for who will be the starting striker at this summer's World Cup is heating up. Kasey went to see his club AC Boise play. He talks about his experience there. The show closes out with the top 5 goals and a howler from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas with a recap of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal matches. Leg 1 is in the books. Which MLS team has the best shot to advance? Patrick Agyemang is OUT for the 2026 World Cup with an Achilles injury. Who does Herc think will be on the USMNT's striker depth chart this summer? Fans have accused FIFA of 'misleading' them when it comes to tickets. Can FIFA stoop any lower? Marcel Ruíz suffered an ACL injury in March but is reportedly postponing surgery in hope of making the World Cup. Will he make it? Finally, the show closes out with a Drippin' or Trippin' segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf are joined by Ali Krieger from London to recap the most recent NWSL action, headlined by a dramatic win for Orlando Pride over Angel City. Plus, Angel City defender Gisele Thompson joins the show for an interview. Finally, the crew takes a look back at last week's UWCL action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno start this edition of Futbol Americas by reacting to some good and bad news for USMNT strikers. Folarin Balogun has been tearing up Ligue 1 while Patrick Agyemang just got hurt. Obed Vargas made an impression against Barcelona while Johnny Cardoso missed out due to injury. Has Johnny progressed this season? Our very own Jeff Carlisle sat down with Johnny. Miami had their first game in their brand-new stadium. It's too bad they drew vs. Austin FC. Alexis talks to Ziggy Marley about the 2 Jamaican national teams. Finally, it's Herc's birthday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Futbol W, Alexis Nunes, Ali Krieger, and Lianne Sanderson recap all of the quarterfinal matches from the UEFA Women's Champions League. Arsenal held on against Chelsea, but the real talking point is the hair-pulling incident and VAR's lack of intervention. Lyon got past Wolfsburg in convincing fashion, and Lily Johannes made the scoresheet. Bayern Munich ended Manchester United's European fairy tale. Lianne argues for more investment in the squad. Barcelona stomped Real Madrid, with Alexia Putellas making her 500th appearance for the club. Can anyone stop them? The panel makes their picks for the semifinals to close the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special edition of Futbol Americas Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, Shaka Hislop, Jürgen Klinsmann, and Jeff Carlisle react to the USMNT's loss against Portugal in an international friendly. What does this loss mean for the USMNT, and how much should we make of them losing both games in this international window in convincing fashion? Türkiye will play in the USMNT's group in the World Cup. How do they match up? Next, Mexico draws against Belgium. What did their performance say about their World Cup readiness? The crew takes a look at their group and Canada's group after Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for Group B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf start this edition of Futbol W with an NWSL recap. Melanie Barcenas joins the show followed by the crew's player of the week picks. Next, we share a feature about Savy King and her recovery from her cardiac event last year. The crew checks in with with the WSL and Liga F before moving on to the top 10 goals of the week to close the show out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas by recapping the exciting friendly between Brazil and France. Then, Tim Ream hits out at the team that last managed the USMNT. Lastly, there are 3 exclusive conversations with USMNT stars Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, and Ricardo Pepi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf kick off this edition of Futbol W with an NWSL recap. Then Kiki van Zanten joins the show after her brace against Boston Legacy. Next, the crew get together to pick their players of the week. There have been a lot of red cards in the NWSL early this season. Is the panel cool with it? A Women's Champions League recap follows that discussion, and the show closes out with the top ten goals of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of Futbol Americas, Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno quickly recap what some USMNT stars are doing abroad before getting into the XI they want to see for the upcoming friendlies. Next, Pepi's transfer to Fulham from PSV is off after the two clubs failed to agree on a key issue late in the process. Andre Blake joins the show ahead of Jamaica's huge game against New Caledonia. Then, the crew previews the upcoming quarterfinal matches in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. There is some good news for the Mexican national team, with some players returning from injury and others putting in big performances. Finally, Herc recaps his trip to NYC to watch Messi play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mauricio Pedroza, Herc Gomez, and Ale Moreno start this edition of Futbol Americas by discussing the fallout from Inter Miami's exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup before recapping the rest of the matchups. Pochettino has announced the 27-man roster for the USMNT's upcoming friendlies, and a certain out-of-form player has made the cut. Mexico has also announced a roster with 1 player on the roster earning his first call-up. The show closes out with a recap of the US Open Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf, Ali Krieger, and Crystal Dunn recap NWSL season openers. That includes Gotham FC's inaugural match at Gillette Stadium, Sophia Wilson's return, and Savy King's big comeback. Next, the squad reacts to the news that Gotham FC will be hosting a match at Citi Field. Jess Carter joins the show to talk about the impact that will have across the NWSL. Also, Catarina Macario gets paid. The show closes out with the top 5 goals, followed by Drippin or Trippin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas by discussing USMNT storylines ahead of the roster for the March friendlies being released on Tuesday. Next, another injury has hit the Mexican National Team, and the panel discusses who could step up. Carlo Ancelotti has named his roster for Brazil's upcoming friendlies. Neymar isn't on the list. The crew reacts to this news and debates whether Ancelotti is sending a message with this snub. The Finalissima is cancelled due to conflict in the Middle East. What does this mean for Argentina and Spain? What does this mean for the fans? Lastly, the crew reacts to the news that Cat Macario has signed a record-breaking deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas by discussing the sudden wave of injuries that have hit the host nations for the 2026 World Cup. Then they react to Mauricio Pochettino's most recent comments, where he doesn't exactly shut the door to leaving the USMNT head coaching job after the World Cup this summer. Next, Noahkai Banks is noncommittal about his future with the USMNT. Neymar hits out at the critics and gossip concerning his injury history. The show closes out with a quick CONCACAF Champions Cup recap, followed by Run It Back and Drippin or Trippin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices