Futbol Americas

Cristina Alexander, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf react to the USWNT win over Brazil and grade some of the players' performances, including Alyssa Thompson, Phallon Tullis-Joyce, and more. Then, Bay FC's Abby Dahlkemper joins the show to talk about her transition to Bay FC and how the team can compete in the NWSL this season. Plus, discussion on NWSL team expansion and the US Soccer Federation pot...

Cristina Alexander, Mauricio Pedroza, and Shaka Hislop discuss which striker would fit the USMNT better between Josh Sargent and Haji Wright. Then, reaction to CONCACAF players at AC Milan struggling as Santi Giménez picks up an injury. Plus, discussion on whether Lionel Messi and Inter Miami can complete the comeback against LAFC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup competition.  Learn more about your a...

Seb Salazar makes his return to Futbol Americas joined by Herculez Gomez, Shaka Hislop, & Janusz Michallik as they react to Inter Miami's loss to LAFC in the 1st leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal. The guys also talk new FIFA rankings, should the USA be higher ranked than Mexico? And, Christian Pulisic & Santi Gimenez continue to struggle with AC Milan plus the USA is set to host the 2...

Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by Jeff Kassouf to break down the NWSL action over the past week including the big match between Orlando & San Diego, who played well & is it time to panic for a few teams after bad starts? Also, Ali sits down with North Carolina Courage rising star Jaedyn Shaw to talk her career so far, NWSL back in action, & her USWNT future. Plus, The crew looks ahe...

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Alex Pareja react to news that Club America and LAFC could play in a one-game playoff to determine the final FIFA Club World Cup team after Leon's invitation was rescinded. The guys also question why Christian Pulisic let Santi Gimenez take a penalty in AC Milan's loss and break down the Americas revival at Real Betis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop are joined by Gustavo Hofman to breakdown Brazil's rough loss to Argentina in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, including Dorival Júnior's future, why Vinícius Júnior can't be the difference maker, and how great Argentina looks under Lionel Scaloni. Plus, Shaka gives his power rankings for the international break. Then, reaction to Alphonso Davies tearing his ACL wit...

Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by San Diego Wave forward María Sánchez to discuss San Diego's solid start to the NWSL season. Plus, ESPN's Jeff Kassouf joins to discuss the latest in the NWSL and Yazmeen Ryan joins the show to talk about her move to the Houston Dash. Then, reaction to Emma Hayes announcing her USWNT roster for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil, including Trinit...

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, Mauricio Pedroza are joined by Alejandro Moreno to recap USMNT's disappointing CONCACAF Nations League tournament performance. Also, the crew question whether playing with two strikers was the key for El Tri's success in the Nations League. Plus, a preview of the World Cup Qualifiers match between Brazil and Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Dalen Cuff, Herculez Gomez, and José Del Valle are joined by Kasey Keller to breakdown Mexico's victory over Panama in the CONCACAF Nations League Final. Plus, reaction to Mauricio Pochettino and USMNT's failures after their loss to Canada in the 3rd place matchup. Then, discussion on who the giant of CONCACAF is now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mauricio Pedroza and Herc Gomez are joined by Kasey Keller to discuss Mexico's dominant 2-0 win against Canada to advance to the Concacaf Nations League Final. Plus, J.J Macias breaks down how well Raúl Jimenez and Santi Gimenez played with each other. Later on, the crew give out their predictions for the final between Mexico and Panama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Mauricio Pedroza, Herc Gomez and Kasey Keller are live from SoFi Stadium to discuss Panama's 1-0 upset win against the USMNT in the CONCACAF Nations Leage Semifinals. Plus, the crew break down what went wrong with Mauricio Pochettino's squad selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Nunes is joined by Ali Krieger, Cristina Alexander and Jeff Kassouf break down Orlando Pride's dominant 6-0 win over Chicago Stars in their home opener. Plus, Ali talks with Orlando Pride's head coach, Seb Hines to discuss over the success of last season and react to Pride's home opener win. Later on, the crew reacts to other results from the first week of the NWSL season. Learn more about...

Alexis Nunes is joined by Mauricio Pedroza, Ale Moreno and Herculez Gomez to preview this week's Concacaf Nations League finals. Herc explains why he thinks Canada are the team to beat and Ale breaks down why he's giving Mexico a chance. Plus, the crew argue if Lionel Messi should have played against Atlanta United after pulling out of the Argentina squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Alexis Nunes is joined by Jose del Valle, Janusz Michallik, & Kasey Keller join the show to discuss Mauricio Pochettino's 23-man squad for the upcoming CONCACAF Champions League, who was unlucky to miss out? Plus, more of our exclusive interview with Herculez Gomez & Fulham leftback Antonee Robinson to talk USMNT & the effect Pochettino has had on his squad since arrival. And, the crew checks in o...

Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger break down the NWSL Champions Cup between the Orlando Pride & the Washington Spirit. Plus, who can fill the void of Sophia Wilson for the Portland Thorns? Also, Ali sits down with Washington Spirit superstar Trinity Rodman to talk the upcoming NWSL season & a possible future move to Europe. Plus, NWSL kicks off this weekend so ESPN's Jeff Kassouf joins the show t...

Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, and Mauricio Pedroza break down Christian Pulisic's latest heroics for AC Milan leading them to a 3-2 victory over Lecce in Serie A. Plus, Sergino Dest returns to the pitch after his ACL injury. Also, our Herculez Gomez sits down for an exclusive interview with blossoming Fulham star Antonee Robinson to talk Premier League, FA Cup penalty shootouts & the career ye...

Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, and Janusz Michallik break down South American stars dominating all over the UEFA Champions League, like Raphinha continuing a Ballon d'Or-esque run and Alisson Becker keeping a clean sheet. Then, a discussion on FIFA shaking things up by adding a Super Bowl-style halftime performance for the 2026 World Cup final and a billion dollar prize for the Club World Cup....

Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by ESPN's Jeff Kassouf to break down the USWNT, losing the SheBelieves Cup Final to Japan, making it the first loss in the Emma Hayes era for the US women and USWNT star Naomi Girma picking up an injury in her WSL debut for Chelsea. Plus, Ali sits down with Angel City star Sydney Leroux to talk about her contract extension with the team and how preseas...

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Barak Fever discuss how CONCACAF players fared in Europe, like Antonee Robinson captaining a Fulham win in the FA Cup and Johnny Cardoso scoring against Real Madrid in La Liga. Then, reaction to the Houston Dynamo issuing an apology for Lionel Messi missing out on their MLS matchup and San Diego FC's controversial home opener as homophobic chants overshadowe...

Cristina and Herc are joined by Shaka Hislop and Jose Del Valle to discuss Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and advancing to the round of 16. Plus, reports have came out saying Lionel Messi can potentially return to Barcelona after his contract ends with Inter Miami. Later on, the crew react to Richard Ledezma not being included in USMNT's preliminary r...

Alexis and Ali break down the results from the SheBelieves Cup matches that were played over the weekend and preview the matchup between the USWNT and Japan. Plus, USWNT rising star, Ally Sentnor sits down with Ali to discuss her first season in the NWSL and her experience playing for the USWNT. Later on the crew react to San Diego Wave acquiring Adriana Leon from Aston Villa. Learn more about you...

Alexis Nunes and Herc Gomez are joined by Mauricio Pedroza to react to Inter Miami's 2-2 draw in their season opener against NYCFC. As well, break down Lionel Messi's confrontation with the referee after the game and whether will MLS punish Messi for laying hands on NYFC'S assistant manager. Plus, the crew discuss San Diego FC 2-0 upset win against the reigning MLS champions LA Galaxy. Also, the p...

Cristina & Herc are joined by Shaka Hislop to discuss the rumors of an unhappy Christian Pulisic with his new manager Sergio Conceicao after Milan crashed out of the UCL, Pulisic along with 5 other countrymen exited the competition this week. Plus, the crew talk Lionel Messi's performance against Sporting KC in freezing conditions. Also, Herc gives us his predictions for the upcoming 2025 MLS seas...

Cristina Alexander & Ali Krieger take a dive into the USWNT's preparation & possible key players in the upcoming SheBelieves Cup. Plus, Ali & Alexis Nunes visit Emily Fox at London Colney to discuss life at Arsenal and success with the USWNT. Also, Ali sits down with rising USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey to talk about the upcoming NWSL season with Portland, USWNT and more! Finally, don't miss out on...

Cristina & Herc are joined by Jose del Valle & Lizzy Becherano to discuss the snowed out CONCACAF Champions Cup match between Inter Miami v Sporting KC, was it the right call by CONCACAF? Also, the crew talks Santi Gimenez & his hot start for AC Milan only a couple weeks after joining in the January transfer window. Plus, Herc sits down for an exclusive interview with St. Pauli & USMNT midfielder...