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Futbol Americas

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Futbol Americas is ESPN’s soccer podcast covering the biggest stories across the Americas and the global game. From the USMNT, Mexico, MLS, Liga MX, NWSL and the USWNT to the Champions League, top European clubs and the road to the World Cup, each episode delivers sharp analysis, strong opinions and must-hear reactions on the teams, players and moments that matter most.


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  • Jun 13, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min

    Futbol Americas: USMNT "wake up" vs Brazil

    USMNT draw 1-1 vs Brazil, Mexico release "refreshed" 26 man roster for Copa América, Lionel Messi confirms Inter Miami will be last club before retirement

  • Jun 4, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min

    Futbol Americas: Is the gap between MLS and Liga MX growing or shrinking ?

    Pachuca beat Columbus Crew in the Concacaf Champions Cup. With Pachuca's win, is the gap between MLS and Liga MX growing or shrinking ? Also on the show, Reaction to Lionel Messi reaching the 25 goal contributions (goals+assists) the fastest in MLS history (12 matches). Is Messi the favorite to win MLS MVP ? Atlanta United parting ways with head coach Gonzalo Pineda. Who is the next head coach to be fired? The guys give their picks. German forward Marco Reus is in advanced talks to join L.A. Galaxy. Does Reus make Galaxy the West favorites? Ali Krieger joins the show to talk about the USWNT beating South Korea in its first June international friendly, her impression of Emma Hayes’ USWNT debut. Performance of the front three. Catarina Macário playing in the “10” positio and the ideal center-back pairing moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 31, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    Futbol Americas: Messi's Boys are Bad

    Lionel Messi scores, but Inter Miami lose to Atlanta United. How significant is Inter Miami's loss. How much credit does Gonzalo Pineda get, and how much time did the victory buy him as coach at Atlanta. Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record. As the summer tournaments approach who arrives better Ronaldo or Messi. Seb and Herc do a CONCACAF Champions Cup Final Preview: Pachuca vs. Columbus Crew. Who is the team under more pressure to win? Which team has the better coach? Who will be the “X Factor”? We welcomed ESPN analyst Ali Krieger to talk about Emma Hayes’ first trainings with the USWNT. Position battles to watch this camp: Left Back, Midfield and Striker and the player with most on the line. We also have an exclusive interview with Bayern Munich and Netherlands striker Roy Makaay to talk about: His first international goal for the Netherlands, which was against the U.S. in 2002, The FC Bayern World Squad, Doing a U.S. tour and participating in the The Soccer Tournament (TST) Alphonso Davies and his profile and time at Bayern Munich and Santiago Giménez and his time at Feyenoord and his future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 25, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min

    Futbol Americas: Emma Hayes USWNT Era Has Begun

    Cruz Azul draw with Club Americas in the 1st leg of Clausura Final, Messi, Busquets, and Suarez not traveling to Vancouver, Exclusive interview with Emma Hayes and Lynn Williams

  • May 21, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min

    Futbol Americas: Berhalter calls up 27 for friendlies

    On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, we react Gregg Berhalter’s 27-man roster for the friendlies prior to Copa América, where he called up four strikers. Analyzed the right back situation and which players are on the bubble. In Liga MX we breakdown the semi finals and turn the page to the final . Should América's goal been disallowed in win vs. Chivas? Has América convinced during this Liguilla run? Did Fernando Gago, Chivas exceed expectations? Will elimination cost Fernando Tano Ortiz’s coaching job at Monterrey? Is Martín Anselmi reason for no 'Cruzazuleada ? Chances Cruz Azul get their revenge vs. América ? We welcomed ESPN analyst Ali Krieger to talk about: o Brazil being confirmed as hosts of 2027 Women’s World Cup, the first South American nation to host the tournament. o Chelsea and Emma Hayes winning their fifth straight FA WSL title. What’s the biggest challenge for Hayes in moving to coach a national team. o Reaction to Lynn Williams becoming the NWSL all-time leading goalscorer. Chances she makes the Olympic roster? o Orlando Pride vs. Portland Thorns preview. Plus Lionel Messi goes back to back games without assisting or scoring. Is it Something, nothing or everything? Also we welcomed German side FC St. Pauli head coach Fabian Hürzeler to talk about: Be born in the United States, being a young coach and FC St. Pauli’s promotion to the Bundesliga after winning the title in the second tier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 17, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    Futbol Americas: MLS moves, more europeans coming to America

    The French World Champion Oliver Giroud is confirmed as the new LAFC signing. And as the summer ends more european players are rumored to come to MLS, Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Ramos, Antoine Griezman. Plus mexican internationals Guillermo Ochoa and Chucky Lozano. Where do they fit in MLS ? Plus, reaction to MLS handing out suspensions after the Toronto FC-NYCFC post-match melee. Toronto had two players and head coach John Herdman suspended. What do you make of the incident and accusations? Also on the show the following topics: Reaction to PUMAS UNAM winger César Huerta receiving interest from PL and LaLiga teams. Is Huerta ready for a Europe move? Which team? The guys give their picks. Gio Reyna has “no future” at Nottingham Forest. Weston McKennie/Tim Weah and Juventus win the Coppa Italia One on one interview with USL's Championship’s New Mexico United’s owner and CEO Peter Trevisani to talk about: USL owners being asked not to comment on the MLS U.S. Open Cup stance Advocating for the U.S. communities that don’t have teams in MLS The impact of not having MLS teams in the U.S. Open Cup The success of reaching the Round of 16 in this year’s U.S. Open Cup after beating an MLS club Ben Olsen’s words saying that the USL is a second division And BOOK IT Segment: LA LIGUILLA Semifinals o Herc’s Parlay o Sebi’s Parlay And at the end of the show the guys react to Inter Miami's draw versus Orlando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 14, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    Futbol Americas: In Jesse Canada Trusts

    Canada named Jesse Marsch as the head coach of the Men's soccer team. Is Jesse Marsch the right man for the Canadians ? Plus, Mexico dropped their Copa America preliminary roster with legendary players off the list. Herc and Seb tackle TRI questions: Is it the right time for a generational change ? Who will be missed the most ? Who will need to step up the most In MLS Messi complains about the new injury rule. Are messi's complaints warranted ? Ben Olsen complains about losing to second division team. should he get lost ? One on one interview with actor, TV host and Owner of Campobasso FC Mark Consuelos to talk about his team being promoted to Serie C. Plus a break down of the LIGA MX finals: Chivas vs America and Monterrey vs Cruz Azul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 8, 2024 · 56 min

    Futbol Americas: TST 2024 Group Reveal

    Futbol Americas brings you the official group reveal for The Soccer Tournament. The 2024 tournament will feature 48 men's teams and an eight-team women's bracket, all competing for a $1 million prize. Stars like Sergio Kun Aguero, Mario Balotelli, Nani, Sebastian Giovinco, Chad Ocho Cinco, JJ Watt. Pat McAfee and many more. Also for the first time a Women's division with Ali Krieger leading the US Womens team. World class teams from all ove the world Burnley FC, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Wrexham, The CONCAFA SC, Angel City, US Women, Tampa Bay Sun and a total of 56 teams 48 men's and 8 womens. The men's division will begin on June 5, 2024, and the women's bracket will begin on June 7, 2024, and both will run through June 10, 2024. ESPN+ will broadcast 27 matches live, and some games will be available on linear TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 7, 2024 · 56 min

    Futbol Americas: What's next for Concacaf champions at PSV?

    PSV win their 25th Dutch Eredivisie title, but what is next for Ricardo Pepi, Sergiño Dest, Malik Tillman and Chucky Lozano? Lionel Messi sets two records, including 5-assist game. Is Messi destroying MLS competition a bad thing for the league? Also on the show: Santiago Gimenez breaks his scoring drought! Christian Pulisic gets his career-high 7th assist in Serie A, should he play as the USMNT '10' this summer? ESPN analyst Ali Krieger breaks down Orlando Pride climb to the top of the NWSL table. Full Liga MX Quarterfinals Preview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 3, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min

    Futbol Americas: Columbus get best of Liga MX again!

    The Columbus Crew beat Monterrey to make it to the Concacaf Champions Cup and will face Pachuca in the final. The Crew beat both Monterrey teams from Mexico is this the best MLS team in history ? Plus Pachuca tops the favorite Club America, is Pachuca's coach headed to the Mexican national team ? Other topics on the show Sergiño Dest to miss the rest of 2024. How will this impact his career ? Something Nothing or Everything Alphonso Davies only playing 3 minutes vs. Real Madrid in Champions League Indianapolis mayor launches for MLS expansion bid, where does this leave USL's Indy 11 ? We welcome Ali Krieger to talk about the US World Cup bid withdrawal, the elimination of Emma Hayes from UWCL and Kelley O'Hara announcing her retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Apr 30, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min

    Futbol Americas: Chucky Lozano to MLS ?

    Reports are brewing that Chucky Lozano is on the move to San Diego FC from PSV. How will the move affect Chucky, Mexico and San Diego ? On the today's show Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney talking about season 3 of Welcome to Wrexham and being owners of the team. Plus, reaction to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami beating New England Revolution, where the star had two goals and an assist, becoming the first MLS player to record multiple goal contributions in five straight matches. Santiago Giménez being seen at the North London Derby, which reports swirling that Tottenham and A.C. Milan are looking to sign him. Better landing spot? Reaction to Juventus and A.C. Milan tying in their Serie A match. Yunus Musah played at right back… Will he be an option at the position with Sergiño Dest injured? Jesse Marsch is being linked to the head coaching position with the South Korea National Team. Also the breakdown of the Liga MX Liguilla, Is America the heavy favorite. Did Chivas exceed expectations ? Is clasico regio the most exciting matchup ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Apr 26, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min

    Futbol Americas: Columbus keeps the MLS dream alive!

    Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals! Crew get the best of Monterrey at home but will it be enough to get a result on the away game in Monterrey ? Can the Crew make MLS proud, or will Liga MX show its dominance? Club America and Pachuca tie 1-1. Is America still the favorite to win the CCL ? Last week of the regular season in Liga MX. Mauricio Pedroza joins Sebi & Herc to breakdown the last weekend of Liga MX. LAFC keep making moves. France international and AC Milan's top scorer Oilver Giroud set to join LAFC but do they still need Carlos Vela? Are you cool with LaLiga bringing regular season game to North America? NWSL Talk: Ali Krieger breaks down Maria Sanchez trade to SD Wave, Plus the womens Concacaf Chamiopnship CUP, and the americnas playing in the W Champions League with Catarina Macario, Lindsay Horan and Korbin Albert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Apr 23, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    Futbol Americas: Pulisic and McKennie on the show

    Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have a reveling interview together before the Juventus vs Milan match on Saturday. Plus USMNT suffer a big loss. Serginho Dest will miss the rest of the season and Copa America, how big of a loss is he for the team. Another USMNT player Haji Wright is playing well for Coventry City despite losing in the FA Cup semis vs. Manchester United. What does Cup run mean for Haji's career? Joining Herc and Seb is Mauricio Pedroza to talk about Pumas and America. And Santiago Gimenez wins the Dutch Cup. What does the future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Apr 19, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min

    Futbol Americas: Pulisic out of European competition

    AC Milan get bounced from the Europa League by the hands of fellow Italians AS Roma leaving Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah out of UEFA competitions. Mexican legend Rafa Marquez emerges as a candidate for the FC Barcelona job, but does he really have a chance of getting the job? The latest on Weston McKennie's contract negotiations with Juventus plus, a 1-on-1 interview with Coventry City's Haji Wright before the big FA Cup semifinal match vs Manchester United & the weekend in NWSL with Ali Krieger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices