Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis

Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis

Glenn Davis is a nationally recognized broadcaster and former professional soccer player. Catch him Monday and Wednesdays 6p live on ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 FM in Houston or anytime on your device at espn975.com!

Episodes

July 15, 2025 51 mins
Hour 1 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis featured...

  • Game on for 90! Glenn talked about coming around to like the FIFA Club World Cup, and the financial success of the event
  • The event was also a success for MLS, even if only Inter Miami advanced to the Round of 16
  • Glenn talked with Chelsea Mike about Chelsea's surprise win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final
  • And last but not least, an interview wit...
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Hour 2 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis featured a soccer round table with "The Great Dane" Jan Christiansen, and Victor Araiza joining Glenn to discuss the Dynamo, FIFA Club World Cup, the World Cup, how Houston handled hosting the Gold Cup final, and more!

Also, their reaction to what Jurgen Klinsmann had to say on Landon Donovan, and how that relates to Christian Pulisic missing action with USMNT

AND the...
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Destination 2026 with Glenn Davis!

On this week's show, Glenn was joined by former USMNT players Eric Wynalda and Marcelo Balboa to discuss their experiences, and stories from playing in the World Cup

PLUS, 2026 World Cup Houston VP of Operations, John Coppins, joined Glenn to talk about how Houston, and NRG Stadium is preparing to host the event
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Full two hours of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis!

This episode included...

  • Glenn's thoughts and reactions to the USMNT losing 2-1 in the Gold Cup final to Mexico, and some of the controversially moments of the match including a hand ball that wasn't called
  • Brian Sciaretta, a writer at American Soccer Now, joined Glenn to discuss the USMNT
  • Soccer Matters correspondent Federico Di Michelis joined ...
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Dynamo Winger Lawrence Ennali on pressure in German soccer culture! Guatemala brings the passion! 
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Hour 1 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis featured...

  • Dynamo Winger Lawrence Ennali joined the show to discuss his journey, and the team's play as of late
  • Game on for 90 discussed the battle for the soul of soccer, and the fight against the game becoming too commercialized
  • Glenn also discussed the huge win for Guatemala over Canada, and the USMNT advancing in PK's over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup
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Hour 2 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis featured...

  • Brian Sciaretta, writer at 'American Soccer Now', joined Glenn to discuss the recent USMNT match against Costa Rica, and who they expect to make the team for the World Cup next year
  • Soccer Matters correspondent Federico De Michelis joined Glenn for two segments to discuss the FIFA Club World Cup, and the recent Dynamo win over St Louis
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Dynamo Winger Lawrence Ennali Joined Glenn Davis on Soccer Matters
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Destination 2026 with Glenn Davis featured...

  • Glenn's thoughts on the USMNT 2-1 win over Haiti in the Concacaf Gold Cup
  • Also with the USMNT, Glenn discussed issues the team has in goal, and how some players are facing the biggest games of their career, and the matchup coming up against Costa Rica
  • A conversation with WORLD CUP 2026 Houston VP of Operations John Coppins on the process of getting the city, a...
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Hour 1 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis featured...

  • Reaction to the FIFA Club World Cup, Glenn loved the Inter Miami performances, and the toughness of Luis Suárez
  • Why the FIFA World Cup is great for MLS even when their teams lose
  • A new 'Game on for 90!'
  • Pep Guardiola on why he loves the FIFA Club World Cup, and what it's meant for the Brazilian teams
  • Why can't Houston transition the success of internat...
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Hour 2 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis

  • Glenn was joined by Federico De Michelis to discuss Nico Lodeiro going back to Nacional?
  • They also discussed the direction of the Houston Dynamo, and the team possibly selling young rising star Jack McGlynn. Do they want to compete, or just make money?
  • Also, former Houston Hotshot player Giampaulo Pedroso joined the show to discuss growing up in Flamengo youth sys...
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Former Star SMU Midfielder and Houston Hotshot player Giampaulo Pedroso joined the show to discuss growing up in Flamengo youth system and Brazilian football! And the FIFA Club World Cup
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Today Glenn was joined by Eric Wynalda, a former USMNT player who played on 3 World Cup teams, and scored a goal on a free kick against Switzerland in 1994

Also, Former ESPN Deportes and Telemundo Soccer Broadcaster Jorge Ramos joined Glenn to discuss the World Cup, including if there are too many teams involved, and if next years event could be the most lucrative in World Cup history
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Former ESPN Deportes and Telemundo Soccer Broadcaster Jorge Ramos joined Glenn Davis on Soccer Matters and Destination 2026 to discuss the World Cup, including if there are too many teams involved, and if next years event could be the most lucrative in World Cup history
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Today Glenn was joined by Eric Wynalda, a former USMNT player who played on 3 World Cup teams, and scored a goal on a free kick against Switzerland in 1994
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Hour 1 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis featured...

  • Glenn's thoughts and reactions to the 5-0 win from USMNT over Trinidad
  • Also his thoughts on a bad Dynamo loss to Montreal, and coach Ben Olsen's reaction to some of the media questions
  • PLUS, Atlanta United radio broadcaster Jason Longshore joined the show
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Guests this hour joining Glenn Davis on Soccer Matters...
  • Jorge Ramos, the "band is back"! Jorge is the ex-Presentador principal del show Jorge Ramos y su Banda de ESPN Deportes, Telemundo, Radio Única, Univisión Radio
  • UVA Women Soccer coach Steve Swanson on USWNT and Becky Sauerbrunn, and more!
  • Houston soccer journalist Victor Araiza on the interest in FIFA Club World Cup + Concacaf and Gold Cup
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Glenn was joined by Houston soccer journalist Victor Araiza, of Deportes Nation and Soccer Tejas, to talk about the state of play from USA, Mexico, and Canada heading into the Gold Cup this summer, and World Cup next year.
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Atlanta United FC broadcaster Jason Longshore joined Glenn Davis to discuss the World Cup games coming to Atlanta!

Plus thoughts on the play of Atlanta United FC
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The second episode of Destination 2026: Houston’s Countdown to the Cup!

Today Glenn was joined by Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen to share his stories, and experience from playing in the 2006 World Cup with the USMNT

Plus Glenn's thoughts and reactions to the USMNT losing to Switzerland 4-0 yesterday; don't jump off the ledge!
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