Futbol Americas: USMNT Clinch Gold Cup Knockouts

The FC crew react to Fluminense's 2-0 victory over Inter and argue if the UCL final played a part in Inter's exit from the Club World Cup. Plus, the guys criticize Chelsea's recruitment strategy after reports that the club are spending big on Joao Pedro. Herculez Gomez also joins the show to defend Inter Miami after the club's humiliating 4-0 loss to PSG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss England’s back-to-back European U21 title victory and ask whether Lee Carsley is ready for the next step in his career and if Harvey Elliott should leave Liverpool to play regular football. The guys also look at PSG’s thumping win over Inter Miami, ask whether Lyon could still play in Ligue 1 next season and ask why FIFA has decided to launch a clothing range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller react to the USMNT's penalty shootout win over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup Quarterfinals and look ahead to their semifinal matchup with Guatemala. Then, the team reacts to PSG's 4-0 thrashing of Inter Miami as Lionel Messi is bounced from the Club World Cup. Plus, a look at Mexico's win vs Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Bayern Munich's 4-2 victory over Flamengo and praise Harry Kane for his brace that see the German champions advance to the Club World Cup quarterfinals vs PSG. Plus, Frank Leboeuf and Alexis Nunes break down Inter Miami's exit from the tournament and argue if the club should have been invited in the first place. The guys also question why Chelsea are signing Joao Pedro to an already bloated squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew reacts to Chelsea's 4-1 extra time win over Benfica and discusses the almost 2-hour weather delay and potential solutions for it. Then, the guys break down Palmeiras' 1-0 win over Botafogo to set up a clash with Chelsea in the quarterfinals. Plus, a look at Jürgen Klopp's comments calling the Club World Cup the "worst idea ever implemented in football." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to Real Madrid's dominant 3-0 victory over RB Salzburg as they advance into the CWC knockout stages, and break down how Xabi Alonso's team looks tactically. Then, they each offer their predictions for CWC bracket, where Frank Leboeuf makes some surprising choices.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest edition of Futbol Americas, Cristina Alexander, Ale Moreno, Herculez Gomez, and Mauricio Pedroza discuss Real Madrid's dominant 3-0 win over RB Salzburg and their qualification into the knockout round of the Club World Cup. Then, they break down the great performances of the Brazilian clubs and the poor performances of the Argentinian clubs in the CWC. They also talk Johnny Cardoso to Atletico Madrid, and preview Mexico and the United States' upcoming matches in the Gold Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Manchester City's 5-2 victory over Juventus and argue if being on the easier side of the bracket matters. Plus, Rob Dawson joins the show to break down a few players stuck at their current club looking for moves away. Nedum Onuoha also reacts to Denzel Dumfries & Marcos Acuna clashing during Inter's 2-0 victory over River Plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan’s 2-0 win over River Plate and ask if a more youth-focussed Inter under Christian Chivu is the future for the Nerazzurri. The guys also discuss Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2, Milos Kerkez’ move to Liverpool and if Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new deal with Al Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Chelsea's 3-0 win over ES Tunis and argue why club needs to start signing proven talent over young promising players. Plus, Rob Dawson joins the show to explain how Manchester City are beating the heat ahead of their clash with Juventus on Thursday. The guys also give their thoughts on Luka Modric's imminent move to AC Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices