Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard
Landon Donovan and Tim Howard are the cream of the crop of US Men’s Soccer. Every week join the former USMNT players and National Soccer Hall of Famers to explore the global phenomenon we call soccer; from Major League Soccer to the Premier League and international play in the lead up to the 2026 World Cup here in North America, Landon and Tim will take you through the biggest match-ups and hottest stories, all the way through extra time. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you're following the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us at @UnfilteredSoccr on X and @UnfilteredSoccer on all other social platforms for bonus content.
Episodes
The U.S. Men’s National Team get a win! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts discuss the USMNT win over Trinidad and Tobago in their opening match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament, and give flowers to the game’s star players including Malik Tillman, Patrick Agyemang and Diego Luna. They also break down head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s response to Christian Pulisic’s recent comments about his decisio...
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June 13, 2025 • 67 mins
Is the USMNT going to crash out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup?! This week Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard is coming to you from BMO Stadium! The guys dove into the recent lackluster performance of the U.S. Men’s National Team for their first live event in front of an intimate crowd in Los Angeles, California.
Tim and Landon also addressed the elephant in the room, talking about the missing players from the nationa...
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June 3, 2025 • 45 mins
Mauricio Pochettino is getting unfiltered! On a very special episode of Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino. The three discuss the manager’s philosophy for the national team, how he felt after the Nations’ League competition in March, and his views on USMNT’s number 10, Christian Pulisic, withdrawing himself from the upcoming Gold Cup ...
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May 28, 2025 • 82 mins
Is the U.S. Men’s National Team in trouble? On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts break down the SHOCKING news that Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and Antonee Robinson have all declined to appear at the Gold Cup this summer. They delve into what this means for the USMNT, what Pochettino should be doing now, and who now has the opportunity to take their spots on the roster.
The guys also talk the shock...
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May 20, 2025 • 66 mins
Diego Luna is having his moment! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, our hosts are joined by Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna to talk his humble beginnings, the support he’s getting at his current MLS team, and his dreams for his future with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
The guys are also talking Rivalry Week in MLS, including Landon’s LA Galaxy facing off against LAFC in El Trafico. PLUS it’s time to hol...
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May 13, 2025 • 71 mins
What is happening with the LA Galaxy? On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, the guys are joined by LA Galaxy GM Will Kuntz to discuss the poor performance this season from the 2024 MLS Cup champions, the financial side of MLS and even gives an update on Riqui Puig’s rehab.
The guys also discuss Minnesota’s win over Inter Miami, Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold, PSG knocking Arsenal out of the Champi...
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April 29, 2025 • 78 mins
Jason Kidd is officially a Toffee! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, the guys are joined by Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd to discuss his new investment in the ownership group behind Everton F.C. and the pride behind playing for your national team in any sport.
Liverpool have clinched the ‘24-’25 Premier League, Manchester City and Crystal Palace head to the FA Cup final, and Inter Miami are laser-f...
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April 22, 2025 • 51 mins
Bruce Arena is an American soccer LEGEND! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, the guys are joined by current San Jose Earthquakes head coach Bruce Arena to discuss his coaching career, the current state of the U.S. Men’s National Team, and what he sees as the future for soccer in America.
Our hosts also discuss an INCREDIBLE quarter final round of Champions League competition, plus BREAKING news about Carlo An...
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April 15, 2025 • 66 mins
Does Group D in the Gold Cup stand for Group of Death?! On Unfiltered Soccer with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, the guys talk the CONCACAF Gold Cup draw and the U.S. Men’s National Team’s chances of making it to the knockout stage.
In MLS, the guys give flowers to Brian White and discuss the potential calendar shift for the league. Across the pond, they dive into the battle for Champions League qualification in the Premier League...
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April 8, 2025 • 70 mins
The U.S. Women’s National Team win! On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard discuss Trinity Rodman’s game-opening goal against Brazil and the leadership of head coach Emma Hayes. Plus Washington Spirit owner Michelle Kang nearly doubles her investment in women’s soccer in the U.S. and the FIFA Women’s World Cup is headed stateside in 2031!
The guys talk Liverpool’s disastrous showing at Fulham, and Arsenal’s inability ...
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April 1, 2025 • 80 mins
We’re diving into your USMNT comments! On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard talk Peter Vermes and Sporting KC parting ways, Emma Hayes’ coaching style for the USWNT, and all of YOUR thoughts and questions after the USMNT Nations League defeats.
The guys talk Inter Miami’s quest for the MLS Cup, Antonee Robinson’s return to Fulham after missing the Nations League for the U.S. Men’s National Team, and Trinity Rodman’s...
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March 25, 2025 • 78 mins
For the first time ever, the U.S. Men’s National Team failed to with the CONCACAF Nations League. On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard discuss their disappointment in the attitude of the players, as well as their thoughts on some of head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s starting eleven.
Our hosts cover both Thursday’s semifinal loss to Panama in stoppage time, and the 2-1 loss to Canada in Sunday's third place match. The...
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March 18, 2025 • 74 mins
The U.S. Men’s National Team head to the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard preview the Nations league semifinal game where the USMNT face off against Panama. The two cover Mauricio Pochettino’s first big tournament as head coach, the strength of Panama as an opponent, and what the Nations League has come to mean for U.S. fans.
Our hosts break down the announced squad, including...
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March 11, 2025 • 76 mins
Are the LA Galaxy in freefall? On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard are concerned about the Galaxy’s season without Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljić. The hosts give flowers to the Seattle Sounders and their new all-time leading goal scorer Jordan Morris, as well as EPL third place team Nottingham Forest and manager Nuno Espírito Santo.
The guys dig into the 2025 NWSL season, including Bay FC under investigation, Gotha...
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March 4, 2025 • 75 mins
Bruce Arena’s Earthquakes are in the lead! On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard discuss San Jose’s position at the top of the MLS Western Conference, Messi missing from Houston, New England’s empty stadium, and more from the second week of the 2025 MLS season.
They dive into the US Women’s National Team’s first loss under head coach Emma Hayes, the performance of USMNT players like Josh Sargent and Tyler Adams abroa...
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February 25, 2025 • 64 mins
Where is NCAA soccer headed? On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard are joined by Rob Dow, head coach of the University of Vermont’s men’s soccer team to discuss their 2024 D1 championship-winning season, NIL contracts, and the future of NCAA soccer.
The guys also discuss potential changes to the collegiate soccer calendar and how money has change recruitment at the college level. Tim and Landon also dive into your AT...
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February 18, 2025 • 67 mins
It’s time for the 2025 MLS season! On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard preview the upcoming MLS season including BIG transfers, the new San Diego FC, and the league’s twelve new coaches.
There’s lots of injuries plaguing the U.S. Men’s National Team at the minute, and Gio Reyna is averaging 2 minutes of playing time per game this season at Borussia Dortmund, but Weston McKennie’s wearing the armband at Juventus! Pl...
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February 4, 2025 • 71 mins
Should Major League Soccer adopt promotion and relegation? On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard are joined by Adam Crafton, writer for The Athletic, to discuss the pros and cons of MLS adopting the format.
What is promotion and relegation, and how does it work in Europe? What makes promotion and relegation exciting for fans, but a nightmare for owners? What would have to change in Major League Soccer for promotion a...
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January 28, 2025 • 59 mins
We’ve got answers to all of your soccer questions! On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard are bringing an extended AT&T Fan Connection mailbag. The guys are talking about their Mount Rushmore of U.S. soccer, Landon’s relationship with David Beckham, Tim’s thoughts on Brandon Austin and their favorite jersey swaps – plus more!
Tim and Landon also cover the U.S. Men’s National Team win over Costa Rica last week, Diego L...
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January 21, 2025 • 78 mins
The U.S. Men’s National Team triumph over Venezuela! On Unfiltered Soccer, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard discuss the USMNT 3-1 victory over Venezuela in Saturday’s friendly, including Miljevic’s penalty miss, and the goals from him, Jack McGlynn and Patrick Agyemang.
Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Pulisic missed AC Milan’s loss to Juventus but Tim Weah did NOT miss! Tyler Adams is hitting his stride at Bournemouth, David Moyes’ To...
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