Futbol Americas

Latest Episodes:

Futbol Americas: What's at stake for the U.S. and Mexico at the Gold Cup? Jul 09, 2021

Show notes

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebi and Herc recap the good, the bad and the ugly from all the midweek action in MLS. Then the guys discuss what’s at stake at the tournament for USA and Mexico. Later, ESPN analyst Matteo Bonetti joins the show to preview the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy. Finally, Sebi and Herc give their picks for the Copa América final between Brazil and Argentina.

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Futbol Americas: Can the Galaxy stay afloat without Chicharito? Jul 06, 2021

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On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebi and Herc recap the MLS matchweek in the segment “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”. Later, Judy Foudy joins the show to discuss the USWNT as they prepare for Tokyo. Finally, the guys discuss the state of the Mexican National Team after their game against Nigeria where Funes Mori made his debut with el Tri.

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Futbol Americas: Is the USMNT in the Gold Cup a "B-Team"? Jul 02, 2021

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On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebi and Herc analyze the official USMNT Gold Cup roster and discuss whether the U.S. is sending their "B-Team" to the tournament. Later, ESPN Reporter John Sutcliffe joins the show to discuss Mexico's Gold Cup roster and the latest regarding Chicharito's relationship with the national team. Finally, the guys give betting advice for the quarterfinals of EURO 2020 before counting down the Top 5 of the MLS Season so far.

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Futbol Americas: Is MLS a true selling league? Jun 29, 2021

Show notes

On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebi and Herc go through the good, the bad and the ugly from all of the weekend action in MLS. Topics include the rising crop of teenagers in MLS and Nani’s MVP run for Orlando City. Later, the guys check in on Chicharito’s national team prospects after the Mexican Striker scored another brace for Galaxy. This leads to Herc’s current ranking of Mexican strikers! Finally, the guys discuss the new documentary “LFG” that tells the story of the USWNT’s continued fight for equal pay.

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Futbol Americas: Is LAFC still the favorite to win MLS Cup? Jun 25, 2021

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On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebi Salazar is joined by Alejandro Moreno to recap the good, the bad and the ugly from all of the midweek MLS action. Then, Julie Foudy joins the show to discuss the USWNT Olympic roster plus who she thinks is the biggest snub. Later, USL President Jake Edwards joins the show to discuss the status of the league after the MLS announcement of its new developmental league. Finally, Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to discuss Chicharito’s continued hot streak and the latest transfer rumors surrounding El Tri.

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Futbol Americas: Is Crew Stadium the most iconic stadium in MLS history? Jun 22, 2021

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On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, MLS is back and Mau and Herc are here to recap the good, the bad and the ugly from the weekend action. Later, ESPN.com writer Samuel Marsden joins the show to talk about Konrad de la Fuente's transfer from Barcelona to Marseille and Antoine Griezmann's plans to play in the MLS. Finally, Sebi Salazar joins the show to talk about MLS plans to launch a new developmental league. What does it mean for the future of U.S. Soccer?

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Futbol Americas: Which World Cup win was more impressive, USMNT over Mexico or Mexico over Germany? Jun 18, 2021

Show notes

On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Mau and Herc are joined by Julie Foudy to talk about the USWNT’s victory over Nigeria and lingering roster questions heading into the Tokyo Olympics. Then, ESPN FC correspondent Julien Laurens joins the show to talk about French International Florian Thauvin’s move to Liga MX and Andre-Pierre Gignac chances of making the French Olympic roster. Finally, Sebi joins the show to talk about two anniversaries: USMNT’s 2002 World Cup victory over Mexico and Mexico’s 2018 World Cup victory over Germany. Which was the more impressive win?

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Futbol Americas: Is Tata Martino on the hot seat? Jun 15, 2021

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On Monday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Mau and Herc recap Mexico’s disappointing result vs. Honduras and play an all-Mexico edition of “Stock Up or Stock Down”. Later, Herculez Gomez sits down with Liga MX President Mikel Arriola to discuss how the league is dealing with anti-gay chants in their stadiums. Finally, Sebastian Salazar joins the show to discuss USWNT’s dominant performance vs. Jamaica and where USWNT legend Carli Lloyd fits on the current team.

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Futbol Americas: The U.S. finishes International play with win over Costa Rica Jun 11, 2021

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On Thursday’s episode of Futbol Americas, Sebi and Herc recap the USMNT international friendly vs. Costa Rica where they rate individual performances in the segment Stock Up, Stock Down. Later, Herc talks to MLS Commissioner Don Garber about a variety of topics, including the MLS-Liga MX All-Star game. Later, the guys discuss the National Soccer Hall of Fame class of 2021 inductees.

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Futbol Americas: USMNT beats Mexico to claim the CONCACAF Nations League Jun 08, 2021

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Sebi and Herc recap the CONCACAF Nations League Final where USA defeated Mexico to win the 1st ever edition of the tournament. Later, Taylor Twellman joins the show to give the US perspective and discuss whether the USMNT has overtaken Mexico as the giant of CONCACAF. Later, ESPN Deportes’ Mauricio Pedroza joins the show to talk about who is most to blame for the loss and which team is better positioned for the future.

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