April 19: Matias Almeyda out in San Jose; Atlanta injury issues
Matias Almeyda is no longer the coach of the San Jose Earthquakes, and Atlanta United’s three locker room leaders are out injured for a significant amount of time. Felipe Cardenas is here to talk about what’s next for both teams in the middle of forced transitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Apr 202219min
April 15: Rest in peace, Freddy Rincón
A legend of Colombian football has passed away. Freddy Rincon, who captured the country’s hearts as part of three beloved World Cup squads in the ‘90s, died this week after being involved in a car accident. Felipe Cárdenas is here to discuss Rincón’s legacy, and what made him the player he was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Apr 202215min
April 14: The big question for the USWNT before World Cup qualifying begins (via Full Time with Meg Linehan)
What’s next for the U.S. women’s national team? After two routs of Uzbekistan in friendlies, World Cup qualifying is fast approaching. Meg Linehan and Steph Yang discuss the biggest question remaining for the team ahead of those games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Apr 202212min
April 13: Man United hires ten Haag; What to expect from Sounders-NYCFC Leg 2
At long last, Manchester United has agreed to terms with its next managerial hire, according to David Ornstein at The Athletic. He reports that Ajax manager Erik ten Haag has agreed to take charge at Old Trafford. Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell analyze what that all means. Also, Sam Stejskal joins me to preview what the second leg of the NYCFC-Seattle Sounders CCL semifinal could look like. The Athletic on Erik ten Haag and Manchester United: https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/manchester-united-erik-ten-hag-news/sPgxAsBCd1e7/Atletico Madrid’s tactics: https://theathletic.com/3232892/2022/04/06/atletico-madrid-may-not-have-had-a-shot-against-man-city-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-match-was-boring/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Apr 202217min
April 12: Champions League, Women’s World Cup qualifiers, and more on TV today
It’s a big day for soccer on TV in the United States. Today’s show will pick out some good games to keep an eye on, including Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Copa Libertadores, and of course…the Champions League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Apr 20226min
Christian Eriksen Is Back -- And Shining (via The Lead)
10 Months after collapsing on the field at the Euros, Christian Eriksen is back on the field -- and looking better than ever. The Athletic's Jay Harris, who covers Eriksen and his club team, Brentford, joined The Lead to explain how the Danish star has picked up where he left off, why he chose tiny Brentford of all places to make his return, and why, after such a traumatic experience, he’s playing the game at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Apr 202223min
April 8-10: Liverpool-Man City highlights a weekend of games
The weekend preview is back – Brooks Peck joins the show to pick one game to watch in each hour of a jam-packed and much-important weekend in the men’s club game along with a few interesting women’s internationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Apr 202212min
April 7: Barcelona under Xavi
Barcelona enters the Europa League quarterfinals today in some of the best form they’ve been in since Lionel Messi’s departure. Xavi’s tactical approach is part of the reason for that, as it the continued presence of Sergio Busquets. Our friends at The Athletic Football tactics podcast break it down today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Apr 202217min
