Futbol Americas

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Futbol Americas: Matt Crocker Quits + New Jersey vs FIFA + Mascherano Quits + CONCACAF Champions Cup Recap Apr 17, 2026

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This edition of Futbol Americas, hosted by Cristina Alexander, Kasey Keller, and Janusz Michallik, starts by reacting to the news that Matt Crocker has left his role as sporting director for US Soccer for Saudi Arabia. Jeff Carlisle joins to discuss. New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill has been trading jabs with FIFA on Twitter over the report that New Jersey Transit will be charging $100 for train tickets to MetLife Stadium. Should fans be concerned? Javier Mascherano also quit his job. Lizzy Becherano hops on to provide some insight. Finally, the crew goes through the CONCACAF Champions Cup matches.

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Futbol Americas Special: Pellegrino Matarazzo Apr 17, 2026

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Pellegrino Matarazzo joins Sid Lowe and Futbol Americas for a candid conversation in San Sebastián about his coaching journey, his philosophy, life in Spain, and what drives him on and off the touchline. It’s an intimate look at the manager’s mindset, ambitions, and perspective on the game — including his thoughts on the USMNT and what the future could hold.

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Futbol W: USWNT V Japan Recap + England V Spain Look Ahead + Marie Louise Eta Hired + Top 5 Goals of the Week Apr 14, 2026

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Alexis Nunes and Ali Krieger start this edition of Futbol W by recapping the USWNT's win over Japan. Jeff Kassouf comes on to join the discussion to talk about who impressed in the friendly. Next, Lianne Sanderson hops on to preview England's upcoming clash with Spain at Wembley Stadium. Is this a revenge game? Marie Louise Eta has been hired as the Union Berlin coach. She is the first woman head coach in Europe's top 5 leagues, but not everybody is happy with her appointment. The show closes out with the top 5 goals.

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Futbol Americas: Big Weeks for Sociedad and Atleti + Hot Form For Balogun and Pepi + Kasey Went To See His Club Play + Top 5 Goals Apr 14, 2026

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Alexis Nunes, Alex Pareja, and Kasey Keller start this edition of Futbol Americas by previewing the matchup between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid in the Copa Del Rey Final. Both teams dropped points in the league, and Atletico has Barcelona in the Champions League coming up. Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi are both in good form for their club teams. The race for who will be the starting striker at this summer's World Cup is heating up. Kasey went to see his club AC Boise play. He talks about his experience there. The show closes out with the top 5 goals and a howler from the weekend.

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Futbol Americas: CONCACAF Champions Cup Recap + Herc's USMNT Striker Picks + Is FIFA Scamming the Fans? + Marcel Ruiz Health Doubts + Drippin or Trippin Apr 10, 2026

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Cristina Alexander, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop start this edition of Futbol Americas with a recap of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal matches. Leg 1 is in the books. Which MLS team has the best shot to advance? Patrick Agyemang is OUT for the 2026 World Cup with an Achilles injury. Who does Herc think will be on the USMNT's striker depth chart this summer? Fans have accused FIFA of 'misleading' them when it comes to tickets. Can FIFA stoop any lower? Marcel Ruíz suffered an ACL injury in March but is reportedly postponing surgery in hope of making the World Cup. Will he make it? Finally, the show closes out with a Drippin' or Trippin' segment.

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Futbol W: Orlando Pride wins it late against Angel City + Gisele Thompson joins the show! Apr 07, 2026

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In this episode Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf are joined by Ali Krieger from London to recap the most recent NWSL action, headlined by a dramatic win for Orlando Pride over Angel City. Plus, Angel City defender Gisele Thompson joins the show for an interview. Finally, the crew takes a look back at last week's UWCL action.

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Futbol Americas: USMNT Striker News + Obed Vargas Makes an Impression + Johnny Cardoso Convo + Austin FC Spoils Inter Miami's Party + Ziggy Marley Joins the Show + Happy Birthday Herc! Apr 07, 2026

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Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno start this edition of Futbol Americas by reacting to some good and bad news for USMNT strikers. Folarin Balogun has been tearing up Ligue 1 while Patrick Agyemang just got hurt. Obed Vargas made an impression against Barcelona while Johnny Cardoso missed out due to injury. Has Johnny progressed this season? Our very own Jeff Carlisle sat down with Johnny. Miami had their first game in their brand-new stadium. It's too bad they drew vs. Austin FC. Alexis talks to Ziggy Marley about the 2 Jamaican national teams. Finally, it's Herc's birthday!

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Futbol W: UWCL Semifinals Are Set! Apr 03, 2026

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In this edition of Futbol W, Alexis Nunes, Ali Krieger, and Lianne Sanderson recap all of the quarterfinal matches from the UEFA Women's Champions League. Arsenal held on against Chelsea, but the real talking point is the hair-pulling incident and VAR's lack of intervention. Lyon got past Wolfsburg in convincing fashion, and Lily Johannes made the scoresheet. Bayern Munich ended Manchester United's European fairy tale. Lianne argues for more investment in the squad. Barcelona stomped Real Madrid, with Alexia Putellas making her 500th appearance for the club. Can anyone stop them? The panel makes their picks for the semifinals to close the show.

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Futbol Americas: The USMNT Loses Again! What Did We Learn This Window? Apr 01, 2026

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In this special edition of Futbol Americas Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, Shaka Hislop, Jürgen Klinsmann, and Jeff Carlisle react to the USMNT's loss against Portugal in an international friendly. What does this loss mean for the USMNT, and how much should we make of them losing both games in this international window in convincing fashion? Türkiye will play in the USMNT's group in the World Cup. How do they match up? Next, Mexico draws against Belgium. What did their performance say about their World Cup readiness? The crew takes a look at their group and Canada's group after Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for Group B.

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Futbol W: Angel City Remain Undefeated + Melanie Barcenas Joins the Show Mar 31, 2026

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Alexis Nunes, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf recap the NWSL weekend with Angel City winning the battle of the undefeated vs. Houston, KC Current losing their third in a row, and San Diego getting a perfect week! Wave's own Melanie Barcenas joins the show after scoring the top goal of the week and talks about meeting Jimmy Butler! The crew later picks the NWSL Players of the Week and a special SC Featured on Savy King. Around the world, Barcelona dominates the latest edition of El Clásico while Arsenal and Man. City take care of their own derby's.

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