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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 6min
Futbol W: NWSL Recap + Kiki van Zanten Joins The Show + NWSL POTW Picks + Red Cards Galore + UWCL Check In + Top 10 Goals
Cristina Alexander, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf kick off this edition of Futbol W with an NWSL recap. Then Kiki van Zanten joins the show after her brace against Boston Legacy. Next, the crew get together to pick their players of the week. There have been a lot of red cards in the NWSL early this season. Is the panel cool with it? A Women's Champions League recap follows that discussion, and the show closes out with the top ten goals of the week.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 14min
Salah Says Goodbye to Merseyside
The FC crew react to news that Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. Beth Lindop joins the show to break down the Egyptian's legacy at the club and the Premier League as a whole. Plus, the guys react to news that Kylian Mbappe's knee injury was misdiagnosed after the Real Madrid staff scanned the wrong knee. Julien Laurens also joins the show to break down news that Zinedine Zidane is set to take over as France manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 14min
Futbol Americas: Will Pochettino field his best USMNT XI vs. Belgium?
In this edition of Futbol Americas, Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno quickly recap what some USMNT stars are doing abroad before getting into the XI they want to see for the upcoming friendlies. Next, Pepi's transfer to Fulham from PSV is off after the two clubs failed to agree on a key issue late in the process. Andre Blake joins the show ahead of Jamaica's huge game against New Caledonia. Then, the crew previews the upcoming quarterfinal matches in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. There is some good news for the Mexican national team, with some players returning from injury and others putting in big performances. Finally, Herc recaps his trip to NYC to watch Messi play.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 9min
The Football Reporters: Can Arsenal recover from Carabao Cup disappointment?
Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley examine the fallout from Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal, and the potential impact on the Premier League title race. Plus, the trio wonder if Tottenham are destined for the drop, whether Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea job is under threat and what messages Thomas Tuchel sent with his last England squad before the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 6min
Can Madrid Challenge Barca for LALIGA Title?
The FC Crew ask if Real Madrid can challenge Barcelona for the LALIGA title, as we approach their ELCLASICO match on May 10, and Real Madrid have Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham returning from injury. Then, a discussion on Manchester City's win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, asking if Mikel Arteta is at fault for starting Kepa. Also, reactions to Liverpool's loss to Brighton and Spurs' loss as they battle relegation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 2026 • 58min
Gab and Juls: Man City triumph over Arsenal in League Cup final
Gab Marcotti & Stewart Robson discuss Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final and ask if the result will have
any impact on the Premier League title race. They also discuss Real Madrid’s 3-2 win in the Madrid derby, Chelsea’s 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Everton and the ongoing nightmare at Tottenham Hotspur.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 5min
Madrid's Derby Win and Arsenal's Embarrassing Cup Loss
The FC Crew react to Real Madrid's massive win over Atletico Madrid as they continue to chase down Barcelona in the race for the LALIGA title.
Then, a break down of Manchester City's victory in the Carabao Cup final and Mikel Arteta's team's embarrassing performance. Also, a reaction to Spurs' loss to Nottingham Forest as their horrible form continues in their fight to avoid relegation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2026 • 54min
Liverpool and Chelsea Continue Collapses
Discussion of Liverpool's messy loss and tactical questions around their manager. Debate over Chelsea's dreadful form, recruitment issues, and recent four-game slide. Preview of the Madrid derby with focus on managers, Mbappé and goalkeeper concerns. Heated talk about refereeing after Manchester United's penalty controversies.

Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 14min
Man United Robbed?
Nadam, former player turned analyst, provides on-pitch reaction and referee takeaways. Alex Kirkland, Real Madrid correspondent, previews the Madrid derby and La Liga storylines. They debate contentious penalty calls in the Bournemouth–Man United match. They also discuss Maguire’s red card, team form, Carabao Cup goalkeeper tactics, and weekend Premier League previews.

Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 8min
Are Liverpool Back?
Panel dissects Liverpool’s big win and whether defensive lapses mean they are still inconsistent. Debate over Salah’s recent form and how it affects big ties. Deep dive into Bayern’s Champions League chances and talks of a potential treble. Reactions to Real Madrid’s keeper injury and Manchester City’s European exit. Light segments cover MLS milestones, power rankings and coaching controversies.


