House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Luis Miguel Echegaray and Michael Lahoud look ahead to Wednesday's clash in Helsinki as last season's Champions League and Europa League winners lock horns for the first time in 62 years. And with Barcelona reportedly threatening Frenkie de Jong with legal action, the guys share their thoughts on the latest twists and turns in the Camp Nou soap opera. ‘Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, S...

Erling Haaland announced himself on the Premier League stage with two goals to guide Manchester City to an opening day win over West Ham. Elsewhere, Brighton ensured that the Erik ten Hag era got off to a losing start at Old Trafford. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Michael Lahoud and James Benge dissect both games and the rest of the weekend's EPL fixtures. Plus, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 analysis and what T...

With the 2022/23 Premier League, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 seasons kicking off this weekend and Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG look to begin their title defenses in convincing fashion, Luis Miguel Echegaray, Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson discuss the tastiest matchups and biggest storylines.  (03:32) -- Arsenal travel to Vieira's Palace (09:24) -- Lampard faces his Chelsea successor (16:...

Manchester City and Liverpool have dominated the Premier League in recent years, but nothing lasts forever. So can the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea challenge for the title this season? And what about the other half of the table, can the three promoted teams avoid the dreaded drop? The crew looks ahead to another thrilling season of English top-flight action. (02:30) -- New faces at Man...

Having completely dominated the German top flight for the past decade, Bayern Munich remain the odds-on favorites to win another domestic league title. Luis Miguel Echegaray is joined by two Bundesliga veterans, Heath Pearce and Ian Paul Joy, to discuss the season ahead and ask whether anyone can challenge the Bavarian giants. (02:20) -- Life after Haaland & Lewandowski (07:05) -- Who will sco...

Joan Laporta joins CBS Sports' Nico Cantor and Ben Jacobs for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of FC Barcelona. The Barça president discusses the first team's incredible transfer window, the various financial mechanisms being deployed to help the club avoid bankruptcy, his "moral debt" to Lionel Messi, the upcoming season and much more. Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotif...

Fabrizio Romano joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to report on the Red Devils' turbulent summer transfer window as Erik ten Hag continues to look for reinforcements ahead of the new season. (03:15) -- Frenkie De Jong's dilemma (09:20) -- Ronaldo determined to leave (16:17) -- Ajax not letting go of Antony (18:29) -- Is Sesko the solution? (20:01) -- Rashford, De Gea, Dalot (23:250 -- Rating Man Utd's wi...

Paulo Dybala was an unwanted man for a while, but now 'La Joya' has found an unlikely new home in Rome. Jonathan Johnson, Michael Lahoud and special guest Robin Bairner discuss the Argentine's move and what it means for the Scudetto race. Plus, Neymar is in the headlines again for the wrong reasons and the Scottish Premiership gets set for the start of the 2022/23 season. (02:56) -- What Dybala me...

Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Fulham are no strangers to the Premier League, but familiarity of the English top flight alone won't be enough to keep them out of the relegation scrap. Jonathan Johnson, James Benge and Michael Lahoud analyze each of the EPL's newly-promoted sides and whether they can survive the drop or not. (02:43) -- Big spenders Nottingham Forest (15:08) -- Bournemouth's qui...

Selling TV and naming rights, asking players to take salary reductions, and spending big on new signings. FC Barcelona's summer activity has most of us scratching our heads in confusion, but president Joan Laporta seems convinced that everything will come out roses. Michael Lahoud and Jonathan Johnson discuss what's behind the Catalan club's financial high-wire act. Plus, where would Cristiano Ron...

Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson for a deep dive analysis on the Blues' activity during the summer transfer window as the battle to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla looks to be tipping in Barcelona's favor. Plus, Thomas Tuchel takes aim at wantaway players after preseason Arsenal defeat, and is Armando Broja the man to replace Romelu Lukaku? If you support the show, please nominate ‘Qué Golazo...

Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson to discuss Mikel Arteta and Edu's work in the transfer market as the Gunners continue to look for reinforcements ahead of the 2022/23 season. (01:04) -- Tielemans waiting for bid, Milinkovic-Savic unlikely (05:54) -- Zinchenko signing in "matter of hours" (06:40) -- Leno move? Saka renewal? Paqueta offer? (10:40) -- Who is the mystery winger? (13:25) -- Retur...

Was Wednesday's ignominious defeat to Minnesota United a sign of things to come in the upcoming Premier League campaign, or is it ludicrous to read so much into a preseason friendly? Jonathan Johnson and James Benge discuss the state of the Merseyside team and whether Frank Lampard can steer them clear of another relegation scrap this time around. Plus, which three teams will sit bottom of the tab...

Spain international and Manchester City midfielder Rodri joins James Benge to discuss his contract extension, switching up the team's playing style, and the Sky Blues' objectives for the upcoming season. If you support the show, please nominate ‘Qué Golazo' for The People's Choice Podcast Awards in the "Sports" Category:  https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/ ‘Qué Golazo' is available on Apple...

Fabrizio Romano reports on Cristiano Ronaldo's ongoing efforts to leave Manchester United amid rumors he could return to his boyhood club, Sporting CP, on loan. Plus, Roma strike a deal with Paulo Dybala while Zlatan Ibrahimovic sticks around Milan for another season. (01:02) -- Ronaldo shoots down Lisbon homecoming talk (03:31) -- Cause for optimism at Manchester United? (04:58) -- Roma land Dyba...

Fabrizio Romano joins James Benge to report on the latest news out of Barcelona as Robert Lewandowski looks set to get his dream move, Frenkie De Jong is being asked to leave, and Bernardo Silva remains a target. Plus, Manchester United are on the cusp of signing Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Oleksandr Zinchenko. If you support the show, please nom...

Cristiano Ronaldo's search for a new club continues following Chelsea's decision not to pick up the Portuguese star. Michael Lahoud and James Benge reaction to the news and discuss the Blues' first transfer window under new boss Todd Boehly. (01:31) -- No room for Ronaldo at the Bridge (11:28) -- Should Ronaldo & Mendes stick with Man Utd? (14:44) -- Assessing Boehly's transfer plan (20:22) --...

The plot to launch a European Super League 15 months ago failed spectacularly, but the idea is far from dead and buried. Jonathan Johnson, James Benge and Michael Lahoud discuss Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus' efforts to relinquish power from UEFA and form a breakaway competition to rival the Champions League. If you support the show, please nominate ‘Qué Golazo' for The People's Choice Podca...

Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham have not been resting on their laurels since clinching Champions League qualification last season. Luis Miguel Echegaray and Michael Lahoud assess each of the four side's work in the transfer market and tactics boards ahead of the 2022/23 Premier League campaign. (04:16) -- Can Guardiola adapt to Haaland? (12:36) -- Life after Sadio Mane at Anfield...

Fabrizio Romano reports on Cristiano Ronaldo's continued efforts to find a new club and Erik ten Hag's insistence the Portuguese is not for sale. Plus, the latest on Manchester United's transfer targets, Barcelona's ambitious bid for Raphinha, Raheem Sterling's move to Chelsea and much more. (02:02) -- Ten Hag insists Ronaldo is not for sale (05:23) -- Eriksen & Lisandro Martinez updates (07:3...

Fabrizio Romano joins Jonathan Johnson to discuss Raheem Sterling, Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong's chances of joining new clubs before the close of the transfer window. Plus, Luca de la Torre secures a La Liga move and the latest drama surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's efforts to leave Old Trafford. (01:21) -- Boehly, Tuchel & Chelsea's plans (06:02) -- LDLT to Celta is a done deal (11:...

Fabrizio Romano joins LME to discuss the latest transfer news including Cristiano Ronaldo's wish to leave Man United and how maybe the Bundesliga is a better fit for the Portuguese star. This and much more as we answer your questions. 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 Twi...

It started as the USMNT Hour on this podcast, now the guys have their very own show! Download and follow the In Soccer We Trust podcast, from CBS Sports, for comprehensive coverage of U.S. Soccer featuring former USMNT players and friends of Que Golazo, Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Heath Pearce! You can find In Soccer We Trust on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify  and wherever else podcasts are found...

Les Bleus will begin their World Cup title defense against Australia, Denmark and Tunisia in a group with a very familiar complexion to it from four years ago. Luis Miguel Echegaray, Jonathan Johnson and Michael Lahoud analyze the four teams looking to advance out of Group D. (03:25) -- Pressure on for France (10:46) -- The Great Danes (14:18) -- Tunisia's firepower problems (18:45) -- Tall order...

With the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Christian Eriksen and Paulo Dybala fast approaching free agency, Fabrizio Romano reports on the latest transfer news as it relates to out-of-contract players. Plus, Chelsea close in on Raphinha, Real Madrid need to sell before buying, and Bayern are looking to offload Chris Richards. (01:30) -- Barça look for Dembele solution (07:57) -- Chelsea working on Raphinh...