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The Washington Spirit are in the NWSL playoffs, but they arrive there after one of the most fraught, difficult, and distracting regular seasons ever. Pablo Maurer is here to explain what the Spirit went through, what could come next, and what to expect from the team in the NWSL playoffs. https://theathletic.com/2869446/2021/10/05/washington-spirit-investigation-found-club-repeatedly-violated-nwsl-workplace-harassment-policies/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Nov 202117min

There are playoff races in MLS, regular season finales in NWSL, and plenty of storylines all over Europe. Here’s your guide to all of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Okt 202131min

The CONCACAF Champions League final will determine this region’s entrant in the next Club World Cup. CF Monterrey and Club America, two giants of Liga MX, are up for the title. Felipe Cardenas is here to tell us what to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Okt 202116min

Both MLS conferences are jam-packed with playoff battles heading into the last few games of the season. Matt Pentz recently spent time with one unheralded side looking to push for one of those spots.Also, Rafa Honigstein joins to get you ready for Bayern Munich’s clash with Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Cup.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Okt 202123min

After 16 years, 316 caps, and over 130 goals, Carli Lloyd’s legendary U.S. national team career ends tonight.The Athletic’s Meg Linehan on her rare, in-depth interview with Lloyd. Meg’s story: https://theathletic.com/2909879/2021/10/25/im-at-peace-carli-lloyd-seeks-a-special-ending-to-a-career-long-chase-for-greatness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Okt 202119min

The English Premier League is accepting bids for their next U.S. broadcast deal. The Athletic reports that the contract could be worth more than $2 billion. Felipe Cárdenas joins the show to explain the latest in a bidding war for one of soccer’s most high-profile properties.Felipe & Matt Slater’s story: https://theathletic.com/2891177/2021/10/19/premier-league-us-tv-rights-billion-deal-nine-years-possible/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Okt 202122min

What a weekend it will be! There are all sorts of games are happening all over the world, including playoff races in Mexico and the U.S., plus a jam-packed Sunday that features no fewer than seven big-time rivalry or derby games in Europe.Jeff Rueter, Felipe Cardenas and Brooks Peck are here to help sort through the calendar, and pick a few games out of the madness for you to keep an eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Okt 202126min

Ahead of tonight’s USWNT game vs. South Korea, Steph Yang tells us which players to watch out for tonight, and what to expect from the Koreans. Also, Felipe Cardenas previews tonight’s big meeting between the top two teams in the Argentine Primera Division. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Okt 202115min