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March 25, 2023 • 69 min
The FC crew react to Thomas Tuchel's introductory press conference at Bayern Munich and continue to question the reasons for why the club sacked Julian Nagelsmann. Plus, Frank Leboeuf and Julien Laurens continue to react to France's victory over the Netherlands and Luis Garcia helps break down Spain's 3-0 victory over Norway.
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March 24, 2023 • 68 min
The FC crew react to the official announcement that Bayern Munich have sacked Julian Nagelsmann and hired Thomas Tuchel to replace him. The guys question why the decision was made now and argue if Tottenham is the next move for Nagelsmann. Plus, Mario Melchiot joins the show to react to Kylian Mbappe's dominant display vs the Netherlands in France's 4-0 win and break down if Romelu Lukaku should return to Chelsea this summer.
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March 24, 2023 • 70 min
On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to Mexico's win vs Suriname in Concacaf Nations League Group A match. Then, the guys preview USMNT vs Grenada and discuss the chances Folarin Balogun switches international allegiance to the U.S. Also, we preview the NWSL season. Who will be the 2023 NWSL MVP and eventual champion?
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March 23, 2023 • 70 min
The FC crew react to the surprising news of Julian Nagelsmann being sacked by Bayern Munich and debate whether Thomas Tuchel will be the right replacement at the German giants ahead of a crucial period of the season. Plus, England hang on to win against Italy as Harry Kane becomes England's record goal scorer, and Cristiano Ronaldo breaks an international record of his own.
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March 23, 2023 • 79 min
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the potential sale of Manchester United with two bids being considered by the Glazer family. The guys also discuss Antonio Conte’s future at Tottenham, whether Brazil are interested in Carlo Ancelotti & say farewell to Mesut Ozil after he announced his retirement.
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March 22, 2023 • 77 min
The FC crew discuss who's taking the blame for Real Madrid's El Clasico loss and break down what his future looks like as members of the Brazil national team express their wishes for him to become their new head coach. Plus, rumors continue to swirl of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona, controversy surrounds Kylian Mbappe being named France captain, and Victor Osimhen's lines up a big move to a Premier League club in the summer.
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March 21, 2023 • 70 min
The FC crew continue to react to the news that Antonio Conte's time at Tottenham is coming to a close. James Olley joins the show to break down who Spurs might look at next and questions what is the overarching strategy for the North London club. Plus, Archie Rhind-Tutt helps analyze the Bundesliga title race ahead of next month's Der Klassiker showdown.
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March 20, 2023 • 69 min
The FC crew discuss Karim Benzema receiving a player rating of zero in the Spanish press after his poor El Clasico performance and dive into whether Real Madrid are lining up a big move as his replacement after their domestic disappointment. Plus, the panel break down Tottenham's chances of finishing top 4 as reports circulate they're about to sack Antonio Conte and discuss Marco Silva fuming at the referees after their Old Traffor...
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March 20, 2023 • 59 min
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into Barcelona’s win over Real Madrid in El Clasico, which put the Catalan club 12 points clear at the top of LaLiga, and discuss whether or not the title race is now over. The guys also break down Fulham's red card meltdown against Manchester United in the FA Cup, Bayern Munich’s shock loss to Bayer Leverkusen and Antonio Conte’s furious post-match press conference after Tottenham’s draw with S...
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March 20, 2023 • 78 min
The FC Crew breakdown Barcelona's late El Clasico winner over Real Madrid and what this means for the LaLiga title race. Plus, the panel discuss Manchester United's controversial 2-1 win over Fulham after Fulham went down to 9 men, Arsenal's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace to keep their title chances in check, and Bayern's loss to Leverkusen prompting them to fall to 2nd in the Bundesliga.
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March 18, 2023 • 71 min
The FC crew continue to react to Antonio Conte's fiery postgame press conference after Tottenham's 3-3 draw at Southampton. The guys criticize Conte for throwing his players under the bus and argue if the Italian is correct about his comments on the culture of Tottenham as a club. Plus, Luis Garcia joins the show to preview tomorrow's El Clasico and Don Hutchison reacts to Everton's late equalizer against Chelsea.
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March 18, 2023 • 39 min
The FC crew discuss Manchester City's 6-0 demolition over Burnley in the FA Cup and analyze Antonio Conte's epic postgame rant directed at Tottenham after their 3-3 draw at Southampton.
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March 17, 2023 • 70 min
The FC crew react to a lopsided UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals draw as Real Madrid, Chelsea, Man City and Bayern all end up on the same side of the bracket. Luis Garcia and Stewart Robson join the show to break down who they think will advance to the final and question if anyone can beat Napoli on the other side. Plus, the guys preview this weekend's El Clasico and argue if Real Madrid should care about the LaLiga title race.
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March 17, 2023 • 71 min
On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to the USMNT's 24-man roster for the Concacaf Nations League. Who is the biggest surprise and biggest snub? Then, Christian Pulisic sat down with ESPN's Graham Hunter where he talked about the controversy surrounding Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter. Next, we recap the midweek action in Concacaf Champions League. Who advanced and who crashed out? Also,...
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March 17, 2023 • 56 min
The FC crew react to Sporting knocking Arsenal out of the Europa League on penalties and question if this loss is a good or bad thing for Arsenal's season. Plus, another Rashford goal comfortably sends Man United to the Europa League quarterfinals and Luis Garcia joins the show to discuss what's next for Liverpool after a disappointing loss to Real Madrid.
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March 16, 2023 • 69 min
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Manchester City and Erling Haaland’s 7-0 demolition of RB Leipzig in the Champions League and discuss how long Erling Haaland can continue to break goal-scoring records. The guys also discuss Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA President, Real Madrid’s completing their UCL rout over Liverpool and tell the story of Violette AC and Haitian club's David & Goliath victory over Austin FC.
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March 16, 2023 • 67 min
The FC crew discuss Real Madrid's comprehensive elimination of Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp couldn't lead his men past Madrid in the UCL for the third consecutive season. Plus, Victor Osimhen delivers the goods for Napoli as they sweep aside Eintracht Frankfurt and the panel debate whether they should be considered tournament favorites. And Pep Guardiola defends his decision to sub off Erling Haaland early after scoring 5 goals aga...
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March 14, 2023 • 62 min
The FC crew react to Manchester City's 7-0 win vs RB Leipzig and marvel at the brilliance of Erling Haaland who scored 5 goals on the night. Plus, Shaka Hislop joins the show to explain that fans weren't missing much in Inter's 0-0 draw at Porto and Craig Burley weighs in on Eden Hazard's recent comments about his relationship with Carlo Ancelotti
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March 14, 2023 • 60 min
“We just get one life.” Megan Rapinoe is proud. But despite her gold-medal filled career, she is even more proud of her impact on society. The soccer legend sits down with Bob Myers to discuss being a dreamer at a young age, when she realized her talent and the decision to come out. She opens up about deciding to kneel in support of Colin Kaepernick and to shine light on police brutality, and admits that - despite her public person...
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March 14, 2023 • 73 min
On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to U.S. Soccer's findings on the Berhalter investigation. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle joins the show to discuss the repercussions on Berhalter and Reyna's. Then, we guys debate which World Cup snub will be on USMNT's Nations League roster. Also, we recap the weekend action in Liga MX, USL and MLS.
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