Fútbol with Grant Wahl

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First Weekend of the PL, MLS Headlines, Heather O'Reilly Interview Aug 08, 2022

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On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham break down a full slate of Premier League action including Erling Haaland's debut brace, Liverpool dropping points at Fulham, and Leeds' opening day win with Brenden Aaronson among the Americans impressing. Then, Heather O'Reilly joins Grant (33:45) to discuss her decision to come out of retirement and play for Irish champion Shelbourne FC in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, the events that led up to her moving to Dublin and her thoughts on the USWNT and England winning the Euros.

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10 Questions Entering The Premier League Season Aug 04, 2022

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On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham ask and answer their 10 biggest questions heading into the Premier League season which kicks off on Friday

Can anyone other than Man City or Liverpool win the league?
Which rebuild do you believe is closer to contention? Arsenal or Spurs?
Is there any chance Erling Haaland won’t be phenomenal for City?
Can 3 Americans help Leeds United to respectability?
Is Christian Pulisic losing his place at Chelsea? Should he move?
How good will Man United be and should they keep Cristiano Ronaldo?
Why are more Americans moving to the Premier League lately?
Why does NBC have two paywalls to watch the Premier League when the three other major European leagues have only one paywall in the US?
Who will be the surprise team of the season?
Who are your three to go down?

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Grant From The Euro 2022 Final, Gaga Slonina to Chelsea Aug 01, 2022

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On this episode, Grant talks to Chris Wittyngham after taking in the Women's Euro 2022 Final from Wembley Stadium. They break down the game and what England winning the tournament could mean for the women's game in the UK. After, the guys discuss Liverpool winning the Community Shield, Gabriel Slonina's transfer to Chelsea, and Sacramento Republic to the US Open Cup final.

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Sacha Kljestan On Mass Shooting Speech, USMNT, Post-Playing Future Jul 28, 2022

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On this episode, Grant sits down with LA Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan to discuss his thoughts on both the Galaxy and the US Men's National team, playing for Jesse Marsch in New York, his thoughts on mass shootings that he shared at a press conference, and what he plans to do after his career comes to an end.

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Grant Rants On US Friendlies, TFC Stars Shine On Debut, Todd Dunivant Interview Jul 25, 2022

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On this episode of Futbol with Grant Wahl, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss the major headlines in the soccer world including the UEFA Women's Euros semifinals, European friendlies in the US, LAFC and Toronto FC dominating the MLS headlines, and the latest movement in the transfer window. Then, Sacramento Republic GM and President Todd Dunivant joins Grant (46:00) to discuss Sacramento's US Open Cup semifinal against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night.

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Brian Dunseth on CTE in Soccer, Real Salt Lake Jul 21, 2022

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On this episode, Grant talks to Sirius XM and Real Salt Lake broadcaster Brian Dunseth about his recent monologue on Sirius XM FC discussing concussions in soccer, the many hats he wears in the soccer media, and the current state of RSL who sit 3rd in the MLS western conference.

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Lewandowski to Barcelona, Seattle Swoon, Julie Foudy Interview Jul 18, 2022

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On this episode, Grant talks to Chris Wittyngham about the major headlines including a preview of USWNT-Canada in the Concacaf W Championship final, the women's Euros, Philadelphia Union top of the MLS eastern conference, Seattle Sounders losing 3 matches in a week, and the latest completed transfers in Europe. Then, ESPN's Julie Foudy (30:00) joins the show to talk about the USWNT and the women's Euros.

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USWNT Getting Results But Not Performances, Rooney to DC, Mia Fishel Interview Jul 14, 2022

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On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham cover the major soccer talking points including the US Women's National Team not meeting their high standards in Mexico, Wayne Rooney to DC United, Austin FC flying at the top of MLS, and two big European transfers. Plus, Mia Fishel of Tigres joins (35:30) to discuss how she's progressing in the club game in Mexico after turning down a chance to join NWSL.

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USWNT Qualify For The World Cup, Huge MLS Weekend, Asmir Begovic Interview Jul 11, 2022

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On this episode, Grant and Chris Wittyngham discuss the major headlines from the weekend including the USWNT qualifying for the Women's World Cup and Mexico's disastrous start to the Concacaf W Championship, Raheem Sterling going to Chelsea, and a big weekend of MLS (we recorded this before Pablo Maurer of The Athletic reported Wayne Rooney will be the next manager of DC United). Then, Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begovic (36:30) joins the show.

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The Untold Stories of Women's Soccer w/ Gwendolyn Oxenham Jul 07, 2022

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With women's continental championships in full swing around the world, Grant interviews Gwendolyn Oxenham, the preeminent long-form writer in women's soccer, about her new podcast series Hustle Rule: The Untold Stories of Women's Soccer, which is hosted by Hannah Waddingham from Ted Lasso. The series, which has a collection of tremendous stories on the women's game from around the globe, is based on Oxenham's book Under the Lights and In the Dark: Untold Stories of Women's Soccer.

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