Futbol Americas: Club World Cup Concacaf Conundrum

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and LAFC could play in a one-game playoff to determine the final FIFA Club World Cup team after Leon's invitation was rescinded.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

The FC crew react to Kylian Mbappe's brace for Real Madrid and argue if the French forward is finally hitting superstar levels with his new club. Plus, Luis Garcia explains why Atletico Madrid are out of the LALIGA title race after dropping points to Espanyol. Dan Thomas, Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop also join the show to break down Nottingham Forest's penalty victory over Brighton and praise Crystal Palace for a dominant display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Bayer Leverkusen's 3-1 win over Bochum and discuss if Leverkusen can threaten Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title. Then, Alex Kirkland joins the show to break down Osasuna's appeal of their 3-0 loss to Barcelona. Plus, an international edition of Shaka's Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop are joined by Gustavo Hofman to breakdown Brazil's rough loss to Argentina in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, including Dorival Júnior's future, why Vinícius Júnior can't be the difference maker, and how great Argentina looks under Lionel Scaloni. Plus, Shaka gives his power rankings for the international break. Then, reaction to Alphonso Davies tearing his ACL with Canada and the aftermath that ensued.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices