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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.


  • 642 episodes
  • Updated July 15

Episodes642

  • Dec 3, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min

    Futbol Americas: The End of the USMNT’s World Cup Hopes

    Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the USMNT’s World Cup elimination to the Netherlands. They were joined by Kasey Keller to discuss Gregg Berhalter’s decisions throughout the game and missed opportunities for the USMNT. Alexis Nunes then provided insight into the atmosphere at Khalifa International Stadium throughout the match. Juan Carlos Osorio then joined the show to discuss Gregg Berhalter’s intentions with his starting XI. Finally, Herc and Seb checked the mentions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Dec 2, 2022 · 1 hr

    Futbol Americas: USMNT's Chances vs Netherlands

    On this episode of Futbol Americas, Herc and Seb were joined by Taylor Twellman and Juan Carlos Osorio to help preview the USMNT's upcoming match against the Netherlands. With Taylor Twellman, they discussed Christian Pulisic's performance so far, debated who should be the starting number 9, reflected on Gio Reyna's roll so far, and went through a quick round of Book It. Juan Carlos Osorio gave Herc and Seb his tactical take on what the USMNT can do in order to hurt the Netherlands. Additionally, the two revealed their knockout round brackets as well as their group stage superlatives. They finished off the show by checking the mentions and reacting to the news of Merrit Paulson announcing the sale of the Portland Thorns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Nov 26, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min

    Futbol Americas: Messi and Argentina get passed Mexico

    On Saturday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez LIVE FROM DOHA, QATAR at the World Cup, talked about the following topics: IMMEDIATE reaction the Mexico’s 2-0 loss against Argentina in the Group C matchup. It was the fourth loss El Tri has suffered in the World Cup to Argentina. Game-changing moment? When Lionel Messi broke through and scored the goal in the 64th minute. Analysis on Messi’s play. What do you make of Tata Martino’s Starting XI? He benched Edson Álvarez and put in Andrés Guardado, Kevin Álvarez and Nestor Araujo. What do you make of his decisions? Also subbed in Roberto Alvarado, Uriel Antuna, Erick Gutiérrez and Raúl Jiménez. Where does the Mexico-Argentina rivalry stand today? Reaction to Poland defeating Saudi Arabia and jumping to first place in the group. What should Mexico’s approach to Saudi Arabia be? “Memecap” segment where we looked at the best Tyler Adams memes after USMNT’s tie vs. England. Welcomed JUAN CARLOS OSORIO to so a special analysis segment on the USMNT’s game vs. England. What worked? Who was the X Factor? What of the “9” position? Should anything be changed to face Iran? Reaction to the fued between Canada and Croatia. Canada coach John Herdman said they would “F” Croatia and Zlatko Dalic responded by saying they are the current runners-up. CHECK THE MENTIONS Segment, where they took questions from fans on Twitter: Thoughts on Mexico’s lack of goalscoring? On cautious Tata Martino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Nov 25, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min

    Futbol Americas: U.S.A. ties with England 0-0 in action of group B of the Qatar 2022 World Cup

    Herc and Sebs deep analyze the 0-0 draw between the U.S. Mens National Team and the England. 4X U.S. World Cup goalkeeper Kasey Keller joins the table to breakdown who had the better match between both nations, player of the match and looking forward to the match against Iran. Also on the show Argentina's former defender Pablo Zabaleta breaks down the match between Argentina and Mexico. Talks about the pressure Messi is facing, and what happened wrong vs Saudi Arabia for Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices