#BecauseMiami: Escape From (Alligator) Alcatraz

For the first time in its World Cup history, the United States has advanced to the knockout stage with a game left in the group stage. Not only have they advanced, but as a result of Turkiye losing to Paraguay, the USMNT has won its group and will host a Round of 32 game in San Francisco on July 1. Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are here to share their reaction to this monumental win for US Soccer and to answer the question on everyone's mind: Can the United States actually win the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ethan Strauss (House of Strauss) joins the show for an "objective vibes" time-capsule ranking of the major sports. Which league has the richest storylines to dominate our attention for the next decade, and is soccer primed to overtake football? Plus, we recap a wild week in Fúbol! Gino and Mike Fuentes tell the immigrant tale of our new star Folarin Balogun. Birthright citizenship rules. AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek Gino Fuentes: https://x.com/Gino_Fuentes Mike Fuentes: https://x.com/mikefountains Ethan Budowsky: https://x.com/ethanbudowsky Host: Dave Dameshek Team: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Because Miami, Arianne Betancourt joins Billy Corben to talk about how she was able to get her father out of Alligator Alcatraz using a...special tool. Plus, Hector Mujica comes on to explain why he had to drop out of the U.S. Congressional race in District 28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick react to Caitlin Clark’s debut sneaker. The New York Liberty punch their ticket to the Commissioner’s Cup finals; will they carry this success into the postseason? How dominant will they be with a healthy Sabrina Ionescu? Should the Eastern Conference be worried? Next, the Minnesota Lynx are at the top of the league despite Napheesa Collier being out. Should she rest until the playoffs? Then, the Las Vegas Aces lose to the Dallas Wings again, and A’ja Wilson calls out the defense. Why can’t they beat Dallas? How can the Aces improve? And, Juju and Trysta have a message for the WNBA community. Lastly, Good Follow makes their DraftKings Pick of the Week. 00:00 Welcome!0:40 Caitlin Clark reveals new show1:45 Will the Liberty find success in the postseason?3:45 Do the Lynx need Napheesa Collier?5:30 Why can’t Vegas beat Dallas?8:30 A message for WNBA community10:45 Break11:05 DraftKings Pick of the Week11:56 Thank you, bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If you asked me, 'What sports trivia are you worst at?'..." The College World Series has been ELECTRIC, so Ethan has some CWS-themed trivia for Chris and Jeremy right after they provide an update on their trivia standings. And with the Miami Marlins having the best June of anyone in MLB, Jeremy invites fellow Marlins reporter Kelly Saco to the show to explain what's changed, break down the case for the All-Star game for BOTH of their middle infielders, and the unsung heroes on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The moment you stop growing together is the moment you start growing apart.” Dan addresses the audience regarding his relationship with Stugotz, the buoyant future of our show, and why you, the audience, is the most important part of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm on the phone, brother. Thank you." Amin calls in from the parade to give us a live report. Audio audience, this one is for you. Plus, AEW seems to be fans of Greg Cote, Dan and Zas criticize Bradley Cooper's eye surgery, and Zaslow's bloodline continues a historic streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Who's that?" Jess joins us from the parade with a better signal than Amin, although that might be because she's standing outside an Orange Theory watching it on a TV. Also, Zaslow can't help but ask a certain question. Plus, the World Cup is healing the world, NASCAR has a huge moment ahead, and Zas shows off his own parade bona fides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Oh, Chris, this is a joke." Mike and David are diametrically opposed when it comes to ESPN's coverage of the World Cup, but David ALSO has thoughts on parades, grocery store shopping carts, and trade discussions. But if you want him to praise James Dolan, that's a horse of a different color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I came." We have a lot to get to regarding Ronaldo, Giannis Antetokounmpo updates, and Jaylen Brown and Tyler Herro, but Dan has been distracted for several hours this morning because he was reminded of the total smokeshow that is Hervé Renard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices