Midfielders from the EPL Headed to the World Cup | Unfiltered Soccer

Phil Neville is getting Unfiltered! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by Portland Timbers head coach and former teammate of the guys’ Phile Neville! Phil shares his thoughts about managing in MLS, the Timbers’ slow start to the season, and how his coaching style was inspired by greats like David Moyes and Sir Alex Ferguson. Plus, the three go deep into some memories of their times together playing for Everton!  Tim and Landon also take a look at the roster for this weekend’s March Friendlies, with a focus on Gio Reyna and Alex Zendejas. Plus, is Noahkai Banks DONE in U.S. Soccer and will Ricardo Pepi find himself in London this summer?  In the AT&T Mailbag, the guys are talking retiring from international play, why MLS and USL can’t play nice, and their Mount Rushmore of music.  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  FanDuel. New customers can score up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days from bets that don't win. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App to get started.  Walmart. Walmart plays on Saturdays. Who knew? Visit walmart.com/MLS  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp and Adam Braunstein, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  00:00 Intro 3:11 Gio Reyna makes March roster 7:34 Noahkai Banks declines March invite 12:20 Pepi's deal falls through 14:50 Nashville beat Miami 23:27 Phil Neville joins the show! 26:57 Coaching at Portland 34:47 Sir Alex and David Moyes 39:10 Phil's tackle on Ronaldo 41:15 Toilet stories and eggy boff 51:59 Fan Connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which EPL forwards will make a big splash this summer? On a very special Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss the impact that Premier League forwards may have on the 2026 World Cup including Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, and Antoine Semenyo.  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).  This bonus content is brought to you by Virgin Atlantic.  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri, and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Bradley is getting Unfiltered! On this episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by former USMNT head coach, Bob Bradley. Bob reflects on the USMNT's memorable run to the 2009 Confederations Cup Final including the landmark win over Spain, his clash with Clint Dempsey and the Tim Howard-Brad Guzan decision that Bob called one of the most difficult of his life.    Plus, we dive into memories of the 2010 World Cup, reminisce about that legendary goal vs Algeria and hear from Bob on his unique experience coaching the Egyptian National Team – and a young player named Mohamed Salah.  In the AT&T Mailbag, Landon shares his LA Galaxy origin story, and we discuss the important role that the last players on a World Cup roster can play.  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  FanDuel. Secure your chance to score $100 BUCKS in bonus bets today. Download the FanDuel App to check out today's Soccer Daily Specials betting odds.  Walmart. Walmart plays on Saturdays. Who knew? Visit walmart.com/MLS  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Andrew Hartley and Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  00:00 Intro   1:44 Bob Bradley joins the show!   3:06 Bob's start with the USMNT   16:28 Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh   18:50 FanDuel Stoppage Time   22:13 2009 Confederations Cup   38:56 2010 World Cup   49:30 Algeria goal memories   54:12 Coaching Egypt   1:03:14 What's next for Bob   1:09:41 AT&T Fan Connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United States Men's National Team legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard react to the squad's kits for the upcoming World Cup and talk about their own perspectives and experiences with new kits.  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).  This bonus content is brought to you by Coca-Cola and Carnival Cruise Line.  Hot Takes, Cold Coke, Open Seas – Carnival is Calling!  Visit Carnival.com/unfiltered and stay tuned for more information on how you could win a Carnival cruise! This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri, and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which EPL defenders will make a big splash this summer? On a very special Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss the impact that Premier League defenders may have on the 2026 World Cup including Gabriel, Virgil Van Dijk, and Micky van de Ven.  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).  This bonus content is brought to you by Virgin Atlantic.  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri, and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian McBride is getting Unfiltered! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by former USMNT striker and Brooklyn FC's current Sporting Director Brian McBride. Brian talks about what made the 2002 USMNT special, his beloved time at Fulham, and why David Moyes and Bruce Arena are the best coaches he ever played for.  Tim and Landon also talk about dual-national Noahkai Banks’ deciding between the USMNT and Germany, Ricardo Pepi’s return to form and Sergiño Dest's injury at PSV. Plus chaos in MLS as the Red Bulls fall to Montreal at home, NYCFC dominate Orlando City and Miami beat DC United out of their own home stadium.  In the AT&T Mailbag, the guys are talking fatherhood, poor defending in MLS, and how much time is ACTUALLY being played in a professional soccer match.  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  FanDuel. Secure your chance to score $100 BUCKS in bonus bets today. Download the FanDuel App to check out today's Soccer Daily Specials betting odds.  Walmart. Walmart plays on Saturdays. Who knew? Visit walmart.com/MLS  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, Adam Braunstein and Andrew Hartley, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  00:00 Intro   1:59 Pepi returns, Dest injured   5:18 Freeman lacking minutes   8:46 Noahkai Banks's decision   16:28 MLS recap   20:59 Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh   26:45 Brian McBride joins the show!   27:45 Recruiting dual national players   34:34 Role with Brooklyn FC   40:34 Current state of USMNT   45:50 2002 USMNT World Cup   52:49 Premier League memories 1:08:36 FanDuel Stoppage Time   1:11:03 AT&T Fan Connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Landon are taking a trip down memory lane! On very special Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by Jenny Taft to moderate a discussion on past USMNT experiences, what players from MLS they think will have big World Cup years, and what they hope the US can do this summer.  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).  This bonus content is brought to you by Walmart.  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was recorded in San Francisco and was engineered by Adam Braunstein and Sammy Strittmatter. This episode was edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp. Our producers are Chris Terlop, Jordan Rizzieri, and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  00:00 Intro   2:49 World Cup in the U.S.   8:33 Landon and Tim's first World Cups   16:05 Expanded World Cup debate   22:18 World Cup ticket prices   25:58 MLS capitalizing on World Cup momentum   33:53 MLS players on USMNT   41:36 Pochettino's impact on the USMNT   46:47 Outlook on Pulisic   49:02 USMNT predictions   52:02 HE LOST HIS TEMPER, HE THREW HIS SHOE, BUT THAT'S OKAY 'CAUSE WE DREW 2-2  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which EPL midfielders will make a big splash this summer? On very special Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss the impact that Premier League midfielders may have on the 2026 World Cup including Declan Rice, Ryan Gravenberch, and Martin Ødegaard.  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).  This bonus content is brought to you by Virgin Atlantic.  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri, and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  0:00 Intro  0:31 Declan Rice   1:55 Bruno Fernandes   3:48 Martin Ødegaard   5:03 Moisés Caicedo   6:42 Ryan Gravenberch   8:13 Cole Palmer   9:46 Florian Wirtz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cobi Jones is getting Unfiltered! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by USMNT and LA Galaxy legend, Cobi Jones. He shares memories from the wild experience of playing for the US in the 1994 World Cup - from their insane group stage games, to the Round of 16 loss to a Brazil team that was destined to win the tournament, and Cobi’s planned return to college when the tournament was done.  Plus, the guys talk Cobi and Landon’s beloved LA Galaxy and the tough road ahead for Greg Vanney and the team from last year's finish at the bottom of the table.  In the AT&T Mailbag, the guys are talking MLS vs USL, USMNT in pop culture, and why Apple TV insists on spoiling the game scores.  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  FanDuel. Secure your chance to score $100 BUCKS in bonus bets today. Download the FanDuel App to check out today's Soccer Daily Specials betting odds.  Walmart. Walmart plays on Saturdays. Who knew? Visit walmart.com/MLS  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard was edited and mastered by Collin Kushner and Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  00:00 Intro   1:26 Cobi Jones joins the show!   6:33 Young Landon's 6-7 joke   8:01 Cobi's formative years   13:45 Playing a home World Cup   22:59 USMNT's win over Colombia   28:26 Facing Brazil in 1994   37:02 Cobi's message to current USMNT squad   44:08 Current state of the Galaxy   51:06 Coors Light Unfiltered Refresh   54:45 FanDuel Stoppage Time   59:28 AT&T Fan Connection  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which EPL goalkeepers will make a big splash this summer? On very special Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss the impact that Premier League goalkeepers may have on the 2026 World Cup including Jordan Pickford, Gianluigi Donnarumma and David Raya.  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).  This bonus content is brought to you by Virgin Atlantic.  This episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard edited and mastered by Jeremy Steinkamp, with engineering support from Eric Newell. Our producers are Jordan Rizzieri, and Andrew Gundling. Our social media lead is Dan Armelli and our social editor is Kyle Curley.  00:00 Intro   0:40 Jordan Pickford   3:05 Emi Martínez   4:30 Alisson   6:41 Bart Verbruggen   8:20 David Raya   11:21 Donnarumma   12:53 Caoimhin Kelleher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices