Fútbol with Grant Wahl

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Alejandro Irarragorri; Chair of Santos Laguna & Atlas Owner Orlegi Sports; Jeff Barger of Columbus Crew's Nordecke Supporters Group May 21, 2021

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In a bonus episode, Grant has two revealing interviews. Alejandro Irarragorri is the chair of Orlegi Sports, which owns Santos Laguna and Atlas of Liga MX. He discusses his successful strategies for his Mexican clubs and shares his thoughts on a potential MLS-Liga MX competition, his near-miss (so far) on buying Newcastle United and much more. Then Grant speaks to Jeff Barger (33:28), the communications director for the Columbus Crew's Nordecke supporters group, about the drama in recent weeks over the club's controversial rebrand and ownership's decision this week to restore "Crew" to the team's name forever.

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Steven Mandis, Author of "What Happened to the USMNT" May 20, 2021

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Grant has an in-depth interview with Steven Mandis about his just-released book What Happened to the USMNT: The Ugly Truth About the Beautiful Game. Mandis, who has written previous books about the culture of Real Madrid and Italian soccer, explains his data- and interview-driven approach to studying the identity and styles of the U.S. men's national team over the past three decades. That research has led to some conclusions about the USMNT that might surprise you.

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Dwayne De Rosario and Brendan Dunlop May 17, 2021

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Dwayne De Rosario, recently named to MLS's top 25 players of all time, has a new memoir out: DeRo: My Life (written with Brendan Dunlop), and the two men join Grant for an intriguing conversation about the book and how it came together.

This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. La Liga has the best title race in Europe, and it's heading down to the final day. On Fanatiz, you can watch all the action in La Liga and other international leagues and tournaments live and on-demand from your mobile phone, tablet or directly on your TV with the Fanatiz app. Fanatiz features channels you know, like BeIN Sports in English and Spanish, GolTV and many more. And it costs only $7.99 a month.

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Chelsea Manager Emma Hayes May 14, 2021

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In a special bonus episode, Grant interviews Chelsea manager Emma Hayes ahead of Sunday's women's UEFA Champions League final, in which her team will face Barcelona. Hayes goes into detail on what makes her Chelsea team special; the challenges presented by Barcelona; why she feels like she was "born in England, made in America;" whether she's interested in coaching in the U.S. again, her close relationship with Fran Kirby and much more.

This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. La Liga has the best title race in Europe, and it's heading down to the final day. On Fanatiz, you can watch all the action in La Liga and other international leagues and tournaments live and on-demand from your mobile phone, tablet or directly on your TV with the Fanatiz app. Fanatiz features channels you know, like BeIN Sports in English and Spanish, GolTV and many more. And it costs only $7.99 a month.

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Former FIFA Referee Christina Unkel, Laws of the Game Expert May 13, 2021

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Grant has a fascinating conversation with Christina Unkel, a former FIFA referee and current Laws of the Game expert whose work can be seen on CBS Sports platforms and The Athletic. Unkel tells the story of how she became a referee, her highlights along the way, her switch into becoming a Laws of the Game expert for Fox Sports during its 2019 women's World Cup broadcasts, her thoughts on hot-button officiating topics for fans and much, much more.

This episode of Fútbol with Grant Wahl is brought to you by Fanatiz. La Liga has the best title race in Europe, and it's heading down to the final day. On Fanatiz, you can watch all the action in La Liga and other international leagues and tournaments live and on-demand from your mobile phone, tablet or directly on your TV with the Fanatiz app. Fanatiz features channels you know, like BeIN Sports in English and Spanish, GolTV and many more. And it costs only $7.99 a month.

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USWNT's Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams May 10, 2021

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Grant connects for a fun talk with the USWNT's Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams, who have just started a new podcast called Snacks with Just Women's Sports. The two friends (and former roommates) explain why they decided to start a podcast together, why it's important they talk about race in addition to soccer and fun stuff, how they're viewing the busy year ahead with the national team and much more.

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ESPN's Alexis Nunes; Grant on Pulisic & Steffen in the Champions League Final May 06, 2021

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Grant has a delightful conversation (at 2:30) with Alexis Nunes, the London-based ESPN host who appears on ESPN FC, conducts interviews with top soccer stars and also covers the sport of cricket. Nunes explains what it has been like to be at the center of the soccer world in the UK in recent weeks, how she has managed to work during the pandemic, how she got the nickname The Haaland Whisperer, her journey from Jamaica to Connecticut to London, and much more.

At the top of the show, Grant has an audio column on USMNT pillars Christian Pulisic and Zack Steffen making the men's UEFA Champions League final and what it means for the sport in the United States.

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Peter Schmeichel of CBS Sports May 04, 2021

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In a special bonus episode, Peter Schmeichel of CBS Sports and Paramount+ joins Grant for a lively conversation about his thoughts on the Manchester United protests, the men's UEFA Champions League semifinals, the state of goalkeeping today and much more.

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Author & U of Michigan Professor Andy Markovits; Chris Wittyngham on Man United Protests May 03, 2021

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Grant has a fun talk (at 39:30) with his old friend University of Michigan professor Andy Markovits, the author many books including Offside: Soccer and American Exceptionalism. Markovits brings his unique perspective to the Super League failure, the angst around his beloved Manchester United and his upcoming memoir.

Before that, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down the Man United protests, big weeks for Americans Christian Pulisic and Jesse Marsch, the men's and women's Champions League semifinals, Cade Cowell, Caden Clark and MLS teams' situations in the CONCACAF Champions League.

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Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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ESPN's Jon Champion Apr 29, 2021

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Grant has a fascinating and fun conversation with Jon Champion, ESPN's lead commentator for MLS in the United States. Champion explains why he made the leap in 2019 from England to live in the U.S., what he's learning about America and American soccer culture and how he got into soccer and soccer broadcasting in the first place. Champion has had a remarkable 37-year career broadcasting everything from eight World Cups to the start of the Premier League in 1992 and everything in between.

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Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqIhXWUw0H4

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