House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

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Star-studded PSG outshone in Bruges as Liverpool beat AC Milan at Anfield | Champions League recap (Soccer 9/15) Sep 15, 2021

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Despite having Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in their lineup, Paris Saint-Germain had to settle for a point in Belgium, while elsewhere Jurgen Klopp's men treated fans of the Reds to another epic comeback win over the Rossoneri. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Dre Cordero analyze both games as well as the rest of Wednesday's Champions League action, including Erling Haaland's strong start, Real Madrid's last-gasp winner at the San Siro and Jesse Marsch's grueling night at the Etihad. Plus, Jonathan Johnson dials in from the Jan Breydel Stadium after witnessing Club Brugge cause a major upset in Group A.

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

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Pefok stuns Man United as Bayern Munich thrash Barca... again | Champions League recap (Soccer 9/14) Sep 14, 2021

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The 2021/22 Champions League group stage started out with a bang! Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and James Benge react to a thrilling opening night of action that saw Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling appearance get overshadowed by US international Jordan Pefok, Sevilla earn a point despite conceding three penalties, and Bayern Munich continue their tradition of owning the Camp Nou. The panel also mulls over what having more USMNT players in Europe's most prestigious club competition might mean for the likes of Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, and asks who, if not Ronald Koeman, is the right manager to save Barcelona from itself.

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

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Champions League preview: Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich, Liverpool vs. AC Milan, betting tips, predictions (Soccer 9/13) Sep 13, 2021

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The 2021/22 Champions League group stage kicks into gear this week with a host of mouth-watering fixtures. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad look ahead to Tuesday's clash at the Camp Nou, the four games involving Premier League teams, and mull over the best picks. Plus, Jonathan Johnson has all the latest on PSG, reveals Gini Wijnaldum is a fan of podcast and shares his thoughts on Real Madrid's trip to the San Siro to face Inter. And finally, the crew turns its attention to the 12 USMNT players taking part in this season's edition of the competition.

Watch full interview with Luis Garcia as the Liverpool legend previews Wednesday's game at Anfield: https://youtu.be/XjA7hqkphns

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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Fabrizio Romano: Pogba rethinking Manchester United future (Soccer 9/13) Sep 13, 2021

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Paul Pogba was rumored to be on his way out of Manchester United last season, but that was before a certain striker returned to Old Trafford. Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to discuss the Frenchman's future and Cristiano Ronaldo's big money deal with the Red Devils. Plus, Paulo Dybala's contract negotiations, the race to sign Dušan Vlahović and why FC Dallas fans don't need to worry about Ricardo Pepi just yet.

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

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Weekend Recap: Liverpool keep pace with Man United and Chelsea (Soccer 9/12) Sep 12, 2021

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After Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show on Saturday, the attention turned to Elland Road on Sunday where the Reds were too much for Marcelo Bielsa's men to handle. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce analyze Liverpool's dominant display, look over the rest of the action from Europe's Top 5 leagues, and discuss what Juventus' latest setback could mean for Weston McKennie's USMNT prospects. Plus Premier League power rankings, howlers and a debate over the weekend's top performer.

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

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Cristiano Ronaldo strikes twice on Manchester United return (Soccer 9/11) Sep 11, 2021

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Cristiano Ronaldo marked his first Premier League game in 12 years with two goals in front of a jubilant Old Trafford. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Jimmy Conrad discuss the Portuguese's performance against the Magpies and what his return will mean for his Manchester United teammates and the title race.

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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Weekend preview & betting tips: Cristiano Ronaldo ready for Newcastle (Soccer 9/10) Sep 10, 2021

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You'd expect Cristiano Ronaldo's second debut for Manchester United to be must-watch TV, however, outside of Old Trafford no one in England will be tuning in. Luis Miguel Echegaray and James Benge discuss the curious case of the 3pm blackout, and look ahead to an action-packed weekend full of fixtures in the Premier League and elsewhere, alongside Jimmy Conrad who shares his betting tips.

Plus, Marco Messina pops in to provide a Serie A recap ahead of a matchday 3 that includes three mouth-watering ties in Napoli vs. Juventus, Atalanta vs. Fiorentina and AC Milan vs. Lazio.

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

Watch Qué Golazo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/QueGolazo

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CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers: Ricardo Pepi comes to USMNT's rescue in Honduras (Soccer 9/9) Sep 09, 2021

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Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce wax poetic about Ricardo Pepi following the 18-year-old's match-winning heroics in a dramatic 4-1 victory over Los Catrachos. As well as the World Cup qualification debutant's goal and brace of assists, the self-described USMNT has-beens also analyze Gregg Berhalter's lineup and substitutions, reflect on the team's campaign so far, and recap the rest of Wednesday's Octagonal action, including Mexico's draw against Panama.

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

Watch Qué Golazo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/QueGolazo

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World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Honduras vs. USA (Soccer 9/7) Sep 07, 2021

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Weston McKennie is suspended, Gio Reyna is injured and the mood among fans is dire. But despite the disappointing start to the USMNT's 2022 World Cup qualification campaign, Heath Pearce and Jimmy Conrad remain cautiously optimistic ahead of Wednesday's clash in San Pedro Sula. The pair talks entitlement, experience and Gregg Berhalter's options against Honduras, as well as betting tips and the rest of the matchday 3 action: Canada vs. El Salvador, Costa Rica vs. Jamaica and Panama vs. Mexico.

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

Watch Qué Golazo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/QueGolazo

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USMNT Drop Points at Home to Canada | CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers (Soccer 9/5) Sep 06, 2021

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Christian Pulisic’s return to the starting lineup didn’t have the desired effect as the USMNT had to settle for a point in Nashville. Jimmy Conrad and Heath Pearce react to another disappointing result for Gregg Berhalter’s men, one compounded by the omission of Weston McKennie from the squad due to a disciplinary issue. Plus, Mexico stay perfect, Panama hammer Michail Antonio’s Jamaica and El Salvador play out a second straight stalemate.

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