The Football Reporters: Ranking the best U21 players in the world

Seb Salazar makes his return to Futbol Americas joined by Herculez Gomez, Shaka Hislop, & Janusz Michallik react to Inter Miami's loss to LAFC in the 1st leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal. The guys also talk new FIFA rankings, should the USA be higher ranked than Mexico? And, Christian Pulisic & Santi Gimenez continue to struggle with AC Milan plus the USA is set to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, the UK set to host 2035. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Tottenham and explain they aren't entirely sold on the Blues performance. Plus, the guys break down how the win affects the race for a Champions League place in the Premier League. Jan Aage Fjortoft and Don Hutchison also continue to react to Harry Kane's exclusive interview with Archie Rhind-Tutt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid's extra time win over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semifinal and ask whether rotation is key to their success this season. The guys also discuss Armenia Bielefeld's remarkable win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Pokal, the return of Bukayo Saka and ask why Lionel Messi's bodyguard is unhappy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden are joined by Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens and many more to break down the 2025 edition of ESPN’s 39 best U21 men’s players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Barcelona's 5-4 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid to advance and set up an El Classico Final. Then, the guys break down Premier League action including Liverpool inching closer to the Premier League title. Plus, a look at Stuttgart's win over RB Leipzig in DFB-Pokal semi-final and Reims win to advance to the Coupe de France Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by Jeff Kassouf to break down the NWSL action over the past week including the big match between Orlando & San Diego, who played well & is it time to panic for a few teams after bad starts? Also, Ali sits down with North Carolina Courage rising star Jaedyn Shaw to talk her career so far, NWSL back in action, & her USWNT future. Plus, The crew looks ahead to USWNT v Brazil, who will be the difference maker & can the USWNT come out on top. And, can't forget top 10 goals of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Alex Pareja react to news that Club America and LAFC could play in a one-game playoff to determine the final FIFA Club World Cup team after Leon's invitation was rescinded. The guys also question why Christian Pulisic let Santi Gimenez take a penalty in AC Milan's loss and break down the Americas revival at Real Betis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 5-4 aggregate win over Real Sociedad to advance to the Copa Del Rey Finals and discuss how the Madrid defense could cost them. Then, the guys break down Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham and Bukayo Saka returns from injury. Plus, a look at Leverkusen's shock defeat in the DFB-Pokal and PSG's win to advance to the Coupe de France Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew are joined by Alex Kirkland to discuss the LALIGA title race as Barcelona keeps a slight distance from Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Then, Mario Melchiot joins to talk about Marcus Rashford's and Antony's success outside of Manchester United. Plus, Nedum Onuoha answers whether the Manchester City season is a failure despite reaching the FA Cup Semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Manchester City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth to advance to the FA Cup Semifinals and discuss if an FA Cup win could salvage the season for Peop Guardiola's side. Then, the guys break down Aston Villa's 3-0 win vs Preston North End and look ahead to the FA Cup Semifinals. Plus, a look at Barcelona's 4-1 win against Girona to stay atop of LALIGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices