House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

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Pepi to the double as the USMNT brushes past Jamaica | CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers (Soccer 10/7) Oct 08, 2021

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Following the US' impressive performance against the Reggae Boyz, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze the team's comfortable night in Austin, Ricardo Pepi's two-goal heroics and Weston McKennie's return to the starting line-up. Plus, more VARcical refereeing and what to expect from Gregg Berhalter in Panama.

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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World Cup Qualifiers Preview: USA vs. Jamaica | Berhalter needs to settle on a USMNT XI (Soccer 10/6) Oct 06, 2021

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After a shaky start to the 2022 World Cup qualification campaign, Gregg Berhalter's men ended the last window with an historic road win and a five-point haul. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to the October window beginning with Thursday's game against the Reggae Boyz. Plus, Wiso Vazquez returns to talk all things El Tri as Mexico prepare to face off against a much-improved Canada side.

WATCH: Luis Miguel Echegaray's full interview with USMNT center back Mark McKenzie: https://youtu.be/suq4f9Apz4g

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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NWSL Allegations and Turmoil: Recapping the recent events affecting the league (Soccer 10/5) Oct 05, 2021

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Following a tumultuous week for the National Women's Soccer League, Sandra Herrera and Lisa Roman of the Attacking Third podcast go through the timeline of events that led to league suspending play on the weekend. They discuss details of sexual coercion and trauma from former North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley, the fallout from commissioner Lisa Baird's resignation and what's next for the NWSL.

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Mbappe confirms he asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain in July | Fabrizio Romano Transfer Notes (Soccer 10/4) Oct 04, 2021

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Fabrizio Romano reports on Kylian Mbappe putting the record straight about his request for a move away from the Parc des Princes this summer. Plus, the latest on Mohamed Salah's contract negotiations with Liverpool, Serge Aurier joining Villarreal, Claudio Ranieri's return to the Premier League and the future of River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo.

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Salah shines in instant Anfield classic as Barca, Real Madrid, Bayern and PSG all lose | Weekend Recap (Soccer 10/3) Oct 03, 2021

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Liverpool and Man City lived up the hype with a blistering four-goal game that ended all square and with Chelsea in top spot. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce recap the action and bow at the alter of Mohamed Salah before turning their focus to Manchester United's strange tactics and PSG's shock defeat to Rennes. Plus, is Ronald Koeman being unfairly scapegoated at Barcelona? Is the honeymoon over for Carlo Ancelotti? And which USMNT players are in best shape heading into the international break?

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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Weekend Preview & betting tips: The Anfield Factor vs. The Grealish Factor (Soccer 1/10) Oct 01, 2021

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It's a top of the table tussle on Sunday as Manchester City look to leapfrog Liverpool to the Premier League summit. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Heath Pearce, Jimmy Conrad and James Benge discuss the matchups as Pep Guardiola's miserly defense goes toe-to-toe with Jurgen Klopp's heavy metal frontline, and also look ahead to Manchester United's meeting with the league's other Merseyside club. Plus, Ronald Koeman's tenure at Barcelona remains under the microscope amid a severe tightening of the LaLiga pursestrings.

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Ronaldo to the rescue and Barcelona's worst ever start | Champions League recap (Soccer 9/30) Sep 30, 2021

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Cristiano Ronaldo spared Manchester United blushes at Old Trafford while Romelu Lukaku and co. fell flat against Juventus. Luis Miguel Echegaray, James Benge, Jimmy Conrad, Christina Unkel and Heath Pearce analyze Wednesday's Champions League action, including Barcelona's latest disasterclass.

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

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McKennie returns to USMNT as Berhalter names 27-player roster (Soccer 9/29) Sep 29, 2021

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After being suspended during the last camp, Weston McKennie has been recalled to the national team as Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna sit out with injuries. Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad look over Gregg Berhalter's squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica, Panama and Costa Rica, and discuss the inclusions, the surprise omissions and their projected starting XIs.

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @JimmyConrad, @FabrizioRomano,@Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @heathpearce, @LRoman32, @PartidoPooper

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Messi off the mark with PSG as Sheriff silence the Bernabeu | Champions League recap (Soccer 9/28) Sep 28, 2021

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Paris Saint-Germain sit top of Group A after shutting out Man City, but more incredibly Moldovan minnows Sheriff Tiraspol remain perfect in Group D following their dramatic win over 13-time European giants Real Madrid. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson, Jimmy Conrad and Alison Bender catch their breath and analyze an historic night in the Champions League group stage action. Plus, Christina Unkle pops in to discuss the night's two referring controversies, involving Kevin de Bruyne and AC Milan's Franck Kessie.

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @JimmyConrad, @FabrizioRomano,@Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @heathpearce, @LRoman32, @PartidoPooper

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Champions League preview: PSG vs. Man City, Juventus vs. Chelsea, betting tips, predictions (Soccer 9/27) Sep 27, 2021

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Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to Tuesday's box-office clash at the Parc des Princes as Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions take on a galaxy of stars that includes Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. The conversation then turns to the rest of the week's Champions League group stage action as Atletico Madrid travel to to the San Siro, Man United look for revenge and Benfica host a vulnerable Barcelona. Plus, does Christian Pulisic stand a chance of getting valuable minutes for Chelsea?

Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow the Qué Golazo team on Twitter: @quegolazopod, @lmechegaray, @JimmyConrad, @FabrizioRomano,@Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, @heathpearce, @LRoman32, @PartidoPooper