House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

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World Cup Qualifiers Preview: USA vs. Mexico | USMNT out to complete hat-trick against El Tri (Soccer 11/11) Nov 11, 2021

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Mexico leads the all-time World Cup qualifying series against the United States, but the Stars and Stripes have come out on top in both of the teams' last two meetings, in the Nations League and Gold Cup finals. Jimmy Conrad, Heath Pearce and Wiso Vazquez look ahead to Friday's grudge game in Cincinnati as well as the other three games taking place on matchday 7 of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers.

Do the Nations League and Gold Cup wins matter? - 01:12

Is Tata under more pressure than Berhalter? - 07:01

Mexico's roster & danger men - 15:53

Key match-ups and should Pulisic start? - 19:30

Projected line-ups for USA vs. Mexico - 28:22

"Raising The Bar" with Sonos - 36:22

Honduras vs. Panama - 47:37

Canada vs. Costa Rica - 51:29

El Salvador vs. Jamaica - 55:23

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Exclusive Interview: Tyler Adams talks USMNT, World Cup Qualifiers and Leipzig (Soccer 11/10) Nov 10, 2021

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Luis Miguel Echegaray catches up with the RB Leipzig and USMNT midfielder ahead of Friday's crunch match against Mexico to discuss a wide range of subjects, including the weight of the captain's armband, playing in the Champions League 'group of death' and the shift in attitudes towards American players.

Thanks to STATSports, the world's leading GPS player tracking company, for helping to arrange this interview.

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The USMNT Hour: The MLS vs. European-based player debate, USA form guide, CONCACAF's best XI (Soccer 11/9) Nov 09, 2021

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Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad discuss the schism among USMNT fans over the inclusion of MLS players in the roster and whether Gregg Berhalter is applying a double standard to his selection choices. Plus, the guys stick their necks out and reveal their CONCACAF All-Star XIs.

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Fabrizio Romano Transfer Notes: Xavi wants Dembele to extend and Barça to sign a new striker (Soccer 11/8) Nov 08, 2021

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Fabrizio Romano discusses Xavi Hernandez's first press conference as Barcelona manager and how the Spaniard's proposes returning the club to its their former glory. Plus, Antonio Conte's plans for Tottenham, a big week of managerial changes in the Premier League, Genoa's surprise appointment of Andriy Shevchenko, and the USMNT players garnering attention from European teams ahead of the January transfer window.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded moments before Eddie Howe was confirmed as Newcastle United's new manager.

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Weekend recap: All square at the San Siro as West Ham leapfrog Liverpool (Soccer 11/7) Nov 07, 2021

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AC Milan and Inter settled for a point apiece in the season's first installment of the Derby della Madonnina while the David Moyes love-in continued following another spirited win for the Hammers. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad look back on both games and discuss a busy weekend for coaching hirings and firings in the Premier League and beyond. Plus, Man United and Barcelona's woes were compounded, there were contrasting fortunes for the Simeones, and Mourinho's Roma honeymoon is officially over.

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Fabrizio Romano: It's 100% sure that Xavi will be new Barcelona manager (Soccer 11/5) Nov 05, 2021

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After two years of cutting his coaching teeth with Al-Sadd, Xavi Hernandez is now set to take the reins of his beloved FC Barcelona. Luis Miguel Echegaray talks to Fabrizio Romano about how the deal was brokered before welcoming in LaLiga TV’s Semra Hunter to discuss the romanticism and reality of the appointment.

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Manchester Derby, AC Milan vs. Inter, Conte's Premier League return | Weekend preview, picks & betting tips (Soccer 11/5) Nov 05, 2021

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After running the gauntlet of the Champions League group stage midweek, Manchester United, Manchester City, AC Milan and Inter now have to shift their focus to securing local bragging rights. Luis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce look ahead to a weekend full of inter city derbies and much more.

Blues favored in Manchester derby (02:34) / The Conte era begins at Tottenham (13:30) / Liverpool face acid test away to West Ham (21:29) / Premier League round-up and away fan rant (27:50) / No mercy in the Derby della Madonnina (32:09) / Fiorentina travel to old foes Juventus (40:29) / Sevilla have the edge heading into 'El Gran Derbi' (43:37) / Marsch, Leipzig look to compound Dortmund's woes (47:18) / MLS Decision Day (52:12)

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Brooks and Dest out, Pulisic and Scally in - USMNT November roster reaction | World Cup Qualifiers (Soccer 11/4) Nov 04, 2021

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Gregg Berhalter has carried over 20 players for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and Jamaica, while first-time call-up Joe Scally joins four other fresh faces to the USMNT camp. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce share their thoughts on the 25-man squad and discuss the absence of John Anthony Brooks from the backline.

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Liverpool and Ajax clinch, PSG leave Leipzig with a bloody nose | Champions League recap & analysis (Soccer 11/3) Nov 03, 2021

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Liverpool and Ajax punched their tickets to the last 16 on Wednesday after maintaining their perfect starts in the competition. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce discuss another thrilling day of Champions League action, including Atletico Madrid's no-show at Anfield, Leipzig's hard-fought point against Mbappe, Neymar and company, and Sheriff's fall from the summit of Group D.

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Ronaldo carries Ole and Man Utd again as Fati keeps Barça hopes alive | Champions League recap & analysis (Soccer 11/2) Nov 02, 2021

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Luis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge and Jimmy Conrad digest Tuesday's Champions League matchday 4 fixtures including Cristiano Ronaldo's latest last-gasp heroics against Atalanta, Barcelona's crucial win in Ukraine and Christian Pulisic’s return to action. Plus, Bayern Munich run riot, Juventus could be a dark horse for the title and Unai Emery gets a win amid Newcastle rumors.

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