Wednesday Pt2: FC Dallas' drop-off, AFCON storylines, Saudi transfer tracker, VAR Wars in Portugal (Soccer 9/6/2023)

Susannah Collins, Nico Cantor, Christine Cupo and Alexis Guerreros examine the MLS Western Conference standings and whether FC Dallas and Sporting KC can each clinch a playoff spot (00:11). Mbizo Mzamane swings by to discuss the pre-AFCON buzz, André Onana’s importance for Cameroon as well as his dark horses to win the competition (09:25). Then, the crew takes stock of some of the Saudi Pro League squads as an historic transfer window comes to a close on Thursday (18:38). What happens when the VAR runs out of juice? Christina Unkel joins to discuss an officiating event that has enraged FC Porto (26:12). And with the Ballon d’Or shortlist to be announced later today, the crew considers which players are most deserving of the ultimate individual award (40:12).  Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9, @jennychiu For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Don’t miss a minute of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División this season on Paramount+! For a limited time, get 50% off an annual plan subscription for as low as $2.50/month for 12 months! Try it free now at paramountplus.com/golazo or paramountplus.com/livesports. This limited time offer ends 9/20. Annual plan only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices