New Striker? Same Atlético Madrid

In episode 402 of Futbol Americas Seb and Herc react to LAFC beating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 in their first final win since 2022. Also the guys discuss Club America winning their first Campeones Cup against Columbus Crew. Plus, a look at Concacaf announcing venues for the 2025 Gold Cup tournament. Shaka Hislop joins the show to break down Santi Gimenez's injury and what will it mean for El Tri moving forward and how poorly Edson Alvarez's performance has been from coming back from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Atletico Madrid's 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo and question if Diego Simeone's side have any chance in the Madrid Derby on Sunday. Plus, Javier Tebas sits down with Fernando Palomo to discuss fixture congestion on the football calendar and break down LALIGA's efforts to combat racism. The guys also react to Tottenham's win over Qarabag and argue how hot Erik ten Hag's seat is at Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Erik ten Hag's impact on Manchester United following their 1-1 draw with FC Twente in the Europa League. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe's injury, Robert Lewandowski’s goal streak and show some love to recently retired Raphaël Varane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Barcelona's 1-0 win over Getafe behind Robert Lewandowski's goal to stay perfect through 7 games. Then, the guys discuss Manchester United's draw 1-1 vs Twente 1-1 in the Europa League and contemplate the future of Erik ten Hag. Plus, a look at Liverpool's 5-1 win over West Ham in the Carabao Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Pep Guardiola's comments explaining that Man City are still waiting for news on Rodri's injury and question if the defending champions can compete without the Spanish midfielder. Plus, Alex Kirkland joins the show to break down Real Madrid's 3-2 victory over Alaves. The guys are also joined by Jan Aage Fjortoft to preview Saturday's clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seb & Ali discuss Ali & Gotham FC's historic visit to the White House becoming the 1st NWSL team to be honored at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Plus, Jeff Kassouf joins the show to talk NWSL playoff race & more. Also, North Carolina Courage's Ashley Sanchez joins the crew for an exclusive interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 401 of Futbol Americas, Alexis Nunez and Herc discuss Christian Pulisic's stellar performance in the Milan Derby. After this performance, Herc believes Pulisic might be the best player in the Concacaf at the moment. Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to react to Santi Gimenez's injury and whether Raul Jimenez could be the solution at striker for El Tri. Plus, they break down some of CONMEBOL stars that performed well over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to news that Rodri is set to miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL. The guys argue if Manchester City are still considered favorites to win the league and break down Gabriel's set piece goal against the champions on Sunday. Plus, Steve Nicol gives his thoughts on Trent Alexander-Arnold explaining how he wants to improve his defending under Arne Slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Arsenal and ask how much Rodri’s injury could impact City’s season. The guys also discuss the Milan derby, ask if Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world right now and praise Michael Olise after his star turn for Bayern against Werder Bremen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew discuss Manchester City snatching a point in stoppage time against 10-man Arsenal in a top of the table clash in the Premier League. Also, the guys talk about Barcelona's 5-1 victory against Villareal. Plus, reaction to Marc-Andre ter Stegen injury and how it will impact Barcelona for the future. Jurgen Klinsmann joins the guys to break down Bayer Leverkusen's late winner vs Wolfsburg setting up a clash of the titans vs Bayern Munich next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices