Pochettino: USMNT Needs to Believe

Sebastian Salazar and Ali Krieger are joined by Gemma Soler to break down Aitana Bonmati's new contract with Barcelona and explain why Jonatan Giraldez opted to leave the club this past season. Plus, Ali Krieger gives us her top 5 NWSL MVP candidates so far and Emily Keogh sits down with Leah Williamson to break down the differences between the NWSL and WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to the first day of Champions League matches including Liverpool's dominate 3-1 win over AC Milan in Italy. Plus, Real Madrid win over Stuttgart 3-1 but the guys aren't convinced by their performance. And, Bayern thrash Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 behind Harry Kane's 4 goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez react to Lionel Messi's return to action and question if the league's level of play is too low for the Argentine superstar. Mauricio Pedroza also joins the show to react Carlos Vela's return to LAFC and criticize Chivas for their loss to rivals America over the weekend. The guys are also joined by U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson to break down the hiring of Mauricio Pochettino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew reacts to Arsenal's 1-0 victory against Tottenham and break down the controversial yellow Jurrien Timber received for fouling Pedro Porro. Plus, Mario Melchiot joins the show to talk about the upcoming Champions League fixtures. Also, the crew discuss Dani Olmo's hamstring injury and how will Barcelona adapt without him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal's 1-0 win over fierce rivals Tottenham in the North London Derby with Juls asking why Spurs lacked a Plan B in this match. The guys also discuss Barcelona's continued dominance in LALIGA, Napoli's rise to the top of Serie A & ask if an independent regulator could really lead to an International ban for England at Euro 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to Arsenal's 1-0 win over Tottenham and praise Mikel Arteta's side for their effective set pieces in the last two seasons. Plus, Frank Leboeuf joins the show to question if Jurrien Timber should have been sent off for the Gunners. The guys also break down Barcelona & Atletico Madrid's dominant wins in Spain on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FUTBOL W comes to you live Sebastian Salazar and Ali Krieger following Washington Spirit 3-0 win over Houston Dash behind Trinity Rodman’s Goalzo and assist. Rodman would join the show to talk about her performance. Plus, a recap of all the NWSL games this weekend. And, Sebi and Ali talk the USMNT’s hiring of Mauricio Pochettino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to Liverpool's 1-0 loss vs Nottingham Forest and criticize Mo Salah for a poor performance. Plus, Don Hutchison joins the show to praise Erling Haaland after his brace vs Brentford and slam Everton for blowing another 2 goal lead. Luis Garcia also helps react to some questionable decisions in favor of Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FC crew react to Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT introduction and explain why he's not wrong when he says the USMNT needs to believe they can win the World Cup. Plus, the guys give out their predictions for Sunday's North London derby. Stewart Robson and Jan Aage Fjortfot also react to Mark Ogden's interview with Rodri and argue where Jack Grealish should play for Man City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 398, Seb & Herc are joined by Julien Laurens, Kasey Keller, and ESPN's Jeff Carlisle to break down the USMNT officially naming Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. Plus, Gustavo Hofman joins the show to react to some CONMEBOL action including a lackluster Brazil during the September FIFA International break. Then, a discussion on the Ballon d'Or race between Brasil's Vinicius Jr and Spain's Rodri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices