USMNT Players' Injury Woes, MLS Supporters' Shield Race Tightens & Tops Off for Yellow Cards in the EPL

It's time for the MLS Playoffs! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts dive into this past weekend’s Decision Day, and give their predictions for the wild card and first round games. They're also looking at Christian Pulisic’s reported injury and what it means for the relationship between AC Milan and the U.S. Men’s National Team. PLUS, we take a trip down memory lane to Landon’s USMNT debut 25 years ago.  We’re talking Ronny Deila’s firing at Atlanta United, Ange Postecoglou gets the sack at Nottingham Forest, and Erling Haaland in top form at Manchester City. Plus, are Liverpool in free-fall after 4 losses in a row?  In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon talk captain’s arm bands, the dog in Chris Richards, why no one’s talking about Miles Robinson and whether or not coaches are to blame for team failures.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Virgin Atlantic. See the world differently. Learn more at https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/   Try new Café Bustelo roasts today at cafebustelo.com.    This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Grand Gadbois, Andrew Hartley and Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Andrew Gundling and Jordan Rizzieri. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  00:00 Intro 2:06 Christian Pulisic injury 11:00 MLS Decision Day recap 21:27 Coors Unfiltered Refresh 23:06 Trinity Rodman injury 27:00 Atlanta United fires Deila 33:47 Forest fire Postecoglou 42:07 Elsewhere in EPL 52:27 AT&T Fan Connection 1:05:06 Farewell to Season 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Landon and Tim are talking USMNT vs Australia LIVE! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts went live to discuss the U.S. Men’s National Team 2-1 win over Australia in Commerce City, Colorado. The guys discuss the team’s form, Pochettino’s clear message to his players, who may have to fight their way back into the squad, and their updated World Cup Starting XI!    New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).  Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Landon are HAIR RAISING! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts – sporting some new looks - are joined by the founder of Portland Hearts of Pine, Gabe Hoffman-Johnson. The three talk about building a USL League One team, what success looks like in the club’s first season, and what promotion/relegation could mean for Portland.  We’re also talking about the U.S. Men’s National Team performance against Ecuador, especially the strong showing from Flo Balogun and Mauricio Pochettino’s clear leadership. Plus, we take a look at whether Messi has the MLS MVP trophy on lock, and the race for a playoff spot in the MLS Western Conference.  In the AT&T Mailbag, our hosts talk Landon’s Loyalty to San Diego, how to choose a goalkeeper, and whether the U.S. fanbase needs to step up their chant game.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Virgin Atlantic. See the world differently. Learn more at https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/ Try new  Café Bustelo roasts today at cafebustelo.com.  00:00 Intro   2:20 USMNT vs. Ecuador recap   15:03 USMNT injuries   20:36 U-20 World Cup   23:48 Messi or Dreyer for MLS MVP?   25:50 Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh   31:58 Gabe Hoffman-Johnson joins the show!   46:22 Where does "Hearts of Pine" come from?   1:02:29 AT&T Fan Connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined this week by Kansas City Current’s General Manager Caitlin Carducci for an interview! On this special bonus episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Caitlin speaks with our hosts about her time with the United States Soccer Federation, the Current’s wildly successful 2025 season, and navigating the relationship between NWSL club and USSF with a roster full of U.S. Women’s National Team starters.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).  Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MLS Supporters Shield race is getting close! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts look at the playoff picture for Major League Soccer, including the Hudson Rivery Derby, Chicago’s win over Columbus and Philadelphia Union trampling D.C. United.   Over in the English Premier League, the guys cover Liverpool coming up short against Crystal Palace, Hugo Ekitike’s second yellow for his shirtless celebration last week, and how long Ruben Amorim can keep his job.  Plus top-notch performances from U.S. Men’s National Team players like Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic, and Brenden Aaronson.  In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon talk about a goalkeeper’s responsibility, how many shirts a pro soccer player wears a season, and how the guys are REALLY feeling as retired pro athletes.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Virgin Atlantic. See the world differently. Learn more at https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/ Try new  Café Bustelo roasts today at cafebustelo.com.  00:00 Intro  5:17 USLNT on USMNT   16:53 U-20 World Cup   20:45 FIFA World Cup expansion?   27:49 MLS recap   39:37 Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh   41:28 Premier League recap   58:38 AT&T Fan Connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined this week by Vermont Green FC’s Sporting Director Adam Pfeifer and Head Coach Chris Taylor for an interview! On this special bonus episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, Adam and Chris talk to our hosts about their club’s undefeated season, winning their first USL 2 Championship, and what the club means to their local Vermont community.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Philadelphia Union win their second Supports Shield this season? On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are dive into the top of the MLS table, including San Diego FC’s draw against Atlanta United and FC Cincinnati’s triumph over the LA Galaxy. Landon and Tim also try to answer some FC26 trivia...to varying levels of success!  The guys also dive into some performances overseas from the U.S. Men’s National Team roster, with goals from Christian Pulisic, Malik Tillman and Tanner Tessmann. Plus, what is going on with the GOALKEEPERS in the Premier League?!  In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon talk the upcoming USL Cup final, changing offside rules, Landon’s brief time in Liga MX, and Tim’s time in Memphis.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Virgin Atlantic. See the world differently. Learn more at https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/ Try new  Café Bustelo roasts today at cafebustelo.com.  00:00 Intro   2:28 USLNT on USMNT   4:46 Pulisic stays hot for AC Milan   10:17 USMNT strikers   13:42 EA FC 26 ratings trivia   23:01 MLS recap   27:07 Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh   29:46 Premier League recap   41:00 Robert Sánchez red card   48:53 AT&T Fan Connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Landon and Tim are live! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts went live to discuss the U.S. Men’s National Team 2-0 win over Japan in Columbus, OH. They talk roster and formation changes, the key takeaways from the September friendlies, and answer YOUR questions. They also share their updated World Cup Starting XI!  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Men’s National Team come up short in New Jersey! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are talking the USMNT 0-2 loss to South Korea, Mauricio Pochettino’s decision making with less than a year to the FIFA World Cup, and who the locker room leaders will be.  The guys are joined by soccer insider Tom Bogert to talk about breaking news, vetting sources for big stories, and how he views the national team as a fan.  In the AT&T Mailbag, Tim and Landon take YOUR questions about travel fatigue, opposition fans taking over the stadium, and everyone’s favorite topic – youth soccer in America.  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Virgin Atlantic. See the world differently. Learn more at https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/ Try new  Café Bustelo roasts today at cafebustelo.com.  00:00 Intro  2:38 USLNT on USMNT   14:44 Leadership on the USMNT   21:12 Quotes after South Korea match   33:52 Tom Bogert joins the show!   48:25 Tom on the state of the USMNT   57:42 Coors Unfiltered Refresh   1:02:25 AT&T Fan Connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things turned nasty at the Leagues Cup final! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss the WILD behavior from Inter Miami CF’s Segio Busquets and Luis Suárez, as well as tipping their hats to the Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer for leading his team to another trophy.  Tim and Landon break down Mauricio Pochettino’s roster for the upcoming U.S. Men’s National Team friendlies against South Korea and Japan, including who got the call, and who got snubbed! Plus the guys discuss the radio silence between the coach and returning top player Christian Pulisic after missing this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup.  In the AT&T Mailbag, the guys are talking about the altitude in Colorado, the money in USL, and the attention on Nashville SC!  New episodes of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon and Tim drop every Tuesday. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and follow on all your favorite podcast platforms. For bonus content and to send your mailbag questions in to the show, follow on all social media platforms @UnfilteredSoccer. (https://www.unfilteredsoccer.com).    Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is presented by Volkswagen. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4g8bZG3.   Thank you to our additional sponsors:  AT&T. Connecting Changes Everything. Visit https://att.com/guarantee to learn more.  Coors Light. Choose Chill. Get Coors Light delivered. Go to CoorsLight.com/USLNT  Virgin Atlantic. See the world differently. Learn more at https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/ Try new  Café Bustelo roasts today at cafebustelo.com.  00:00 Intro   3:10 Leagues Cup Final fight   10:17 Coors Unfiltered Refresh   12:52 USLNT on USMNT   32:03 Premier League recap   54:53 AT&T Fan Connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices